Chapter 7 Managerial Perceptions of Sustainability

Abstract

This chapter reports and discusses an empirical study that examines the sustainability practices and strategies of NZ companies. The empirical work for this study was carried out in NZ (Auckland, Wellington, and Waikato) between January and December 2009. There were visits to head offices and regional offices of 15 companies comprising large national and multinational companies (MNCs) operating in NZ. Companies were chosen from different industries including aviation, chemicals, energy and power, financial institutions (banks), pharmaceuticals, retail, and telecommunications.

Citation

Eweje, G. (2011), "Chapter 7 Managerial Perceptions of Sustainability", Eweje, G. and Perry, M. (Ed.) Business and Sustainability: Concepts, Strategies and Changes (Critical Studies on Corporate Responsibility, Governance and Sustainability, Vol. 3), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 149-168. https://doi.org/10.1108/S2043-9059(2011)0000003015