Sustainable Value Chain Management

This book introduces a new management approach, which integrates multiple perspectives and drives sustainability inside-out from the core business. It is based on the premise that sustainability can only be implemented in a company s core business if it is simultaneously considered in its products and value chain. Sustainable value creation subsequently allows profitable economical, ecological and societal growth to occur at the same time. It combines the need for increased sustainability and its implementation in the operations of a company. The book addresses the following issues: How do economic, environmental and societal factors impact the value-creation process of a company? What requirements and expectations need to be met to balance economic, ecologic and societal value creation? What are the building blocks and measures that can be utilized on the journey towards sustainable value creation? What benefits can be achieved through sustainable value creation? What are the practical examples of sustainable value creation in leading companies that can inspire others to follow? The book includes contributions from the following organisations and companies: Beiersdorf, SAP, Klenk und Hoursch, VAUDE, Infineon Technologies, Independent Capital Management, BASF, Nanogate, the Federal German Council for Sustainable Development, Henkel, Symrise, shared.value.chain, Siemens, Fairphone and Thin Air Factory.§