The Natural Environment as Stakeholder: An Exploration of Sustainable Value Creation

Authors

  • Jeffrey Gauthier State University of New York at Plattsburgh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33423/jsis.v13i1.593

Keywords:

Innovation, Sustainability, Stakeholder, Economic

Abstract

In this paper, I argue that an integration of insights from instrumental stakeholder theory with research on corporate sustainability can reveal new value creation opportunities. Specifically, I suggest that a firm’s ability to view the natural environment itself as a stakeholder can form a foundation upon which to strengthen the relationship between sustainable business practices and improved economic performance. I further argue that factors such as a firm’s product market strategy and characteristics of the competitive environment impact the means by which firms may create value through their sustainability efforts.

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Published

2018-07-01

How to Cite

Gauthier, J. (2018). The Natural Environment as Stakeholder: An Exploration of Sustainable Value Creation. Journal of Strategic Innovation and Sustainability, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.33423/jsis.v13i1.593

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