Abstract

Increasing concerns over climate change, resource depletion, and environmental degradation have led to a growing interest in sustainability across various disciplines, including business and management. Sustainability is often described as a means of meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This entry critically analyzes the concept of sustainability, arguing that the mainstream paradigm of sustainability is inadequate as a response to the scale of the environmental crise. CMS argues that social justice, economic equity, and ethical responsibility are also essential dimensions of sustainability, and must be addressed alongside environmental concerns.