Why you need sustainable portfolio management in the age of substantial innovation

Mark von Rosing, Lesley Shepperson, Ulrik Foldager, Wim Laurier, Hanka Czichos, Harald Arnold, Muhammad Yousaf, Alexa Fisseau, Julien Pinto, Harald W. J. Spiegel, Neil Kemp, Bonnie S. Urquhart, Dickson Hunja Muhita, Victor Abele, A. K. Shyam, Abdul Rahman Abdel Razek, Adam D. M. Svendsen, Aditya Solomon, Ajab Khan, Ali Saleh AlshebamiAnnista Wijayanayake, Anthony Dicks, Carsten Hellmich, Christian van Husen, Daniela Fehrenbach, David Coloma Guerrero, Dona Hiruni Hansinie Niwunhella, Falk Alexander Schmidt, Hapu Arachchige Inusha Udakanjalee, Jakkie Cilliers, Joachim Schmider, Jörg Warm, José Manuel González-Páramo, H. Kent Baker, Kottala Sri Yogi, Kouassi Yeboua, María José Álvarez Gil, Muhammad Mumtaz Khan, Nurazlan Iskandar B. Zakaria, Priya Solomon, Ricky Zwingenberg, Shujaat Mubarik, Stellah Kwasi, Sumudu Atapattu, Susanne Seibert, Taran Kaur, Ulf Schade, Wahab Ali, Wangchuk Chungyalpa

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Abstract

In an era characterized by rapid technological advancements, evolving societal expectations, and pressing environmental challenges, organizations are compelled to rethink their strategies, embrace innovation, and drive meaningful change. The imperative to navigate this complex landscape while simultaneously addressing sustainability concerns has given rise to sustainability portfolio management. This chapter delves into and identifies the leading practices of those who excel in SPM, sharing what a sustainability portfolio concept should encompass to foster substantial innovation and enduring success. In an age where sustainability and innovation are inextricably linked, where the ability to adapt and thrive amid uncertainty and change is paramount, this chapter serves as a guide to organizations that aspire not only to survive but to flourish through the integration of sustainability into their core business strategies. Join us on a journey to explore the leading practices of outperformers and discover how a well-crafted sustainability portfolio concept can pave the way for substantial innovation, resilience, and enduring success in an ever-evolving global landscape.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Sustainability Handbook, Volume 1
Subtitle of host publicationThe Body of Knowledge around Substantial Sustainability Innovation
PublisherElsevier
Pages73-83
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)9780323901116
ISBN (Print)9780443337543
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025

Keywords

  • Climate change mitigation
  • Competitive advantage
  • Corporate ethics
  • Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
  • Environmental impact
  • Environmental responsibility
  • ESG integration
  • ESG integration into portfolio
  • Ethical governance
  • Innovation and sustainability
  • Long-term resilience
  • Portfolio alignment
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Risk mitigation
  • Social impact
  • Social responsibility
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Stakeholder expectations
  • Substantial innovation for sustainability
  • Sustainability
  • Sustainability governance
  • Sustainability leading practices
  • Sustainability portfolio management
  • Sustainability reporting
  • Sustainable business practices
  • Sustainable development goals (SDGs)
  • Sustainable investments
  • Transparency and accountability
  • Triple bottom line

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Social Sciences

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