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Corporate Philanthropy: Catalyst For Sustainable Alignment Or Mere Gesture? Unveiling The Impact On People, Planet, And Profits, Cameron L. Cleveland

Culminating Experience Projects

Corporate philanthropy and sustainability initiatives have become pivotal components of modern business strategies, underscoring the increasing importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR). As businesses face mounting pressure to address global challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and social inequality, their commitment to CSR reflects a broader recognition of their role in fostering sustainable development. This research paper conducts an in-depth examination of the philanthropic and sustainability efforts of several major corporations, including Chevron, Steelcase, MillerKnoll, Ikea, Sherwin Williams, Whirlpool Corporation, Ford Motor Company, Stryker Corporation, General Motors Company, and Kellogg Company. These companies were selected for this research study …

Supply Chain Management For Circular Economy: Conceptual Framework And Research Agenda, Daniel Pellathy

Peer Reviewed Articles

Purpose – Circular economy (CE) initiatives are taking hold across both developed and developing nations. Central to these initiatives is the reconfiguration of core supply chain management (SCM) processes that underlie current production and consumption patterns. This conceptual article provides a detailed discussion of how supply chain processes can support the successful implementation of CE. The article highlights areas of convergence in hopes of sparking collaboration among scholars and practitioners in SCM, CE, and related fields.

Design/methodology/approach – This article adopts a theory extension approach to conceptual development that uses CE as a “method” for exploring core processes within the …

An Interview With Ian Browde Director Of Strategy And Business Development, Enterprise Solutions Division, Nokia, Inc., Carol M. Sanchez

Peer Reviewed Articles

Interviewer, Carol Sánchez (CS), Associate Professor, Seidman College of Business, Grand Valley State University. Interviewee, Ian Browde (IB), Director of Strategy and Business Development, Enterprise Solutions Division, Nokia, Inc.