Sustainability practitioners are operating in challenging waters: Ever-evolving regulations, shifting political winds, and heightened stakeholder demands have created a landscape that often feels chaotic and contradictory. In this time of profound change there are both significant risks and new opportunities for companies. Navigating these times requires not only technical expertise but also sharper judgment and the ability to balance immediate business demands with long-term value creation.Navigating the Business of Sustainability: A Practitioner’s Guide is a practical, experience-driven resource for leaders striving for positive, lasting impact while charting a rapidly changing landscape. Built on decades of real-world experience from practitioners who have successfully led corporate sustainability through multiple cycles, this book addresses the key challenges when integrating sustainability into business strategy and operations. By focusing on what works in practice, this book is a guide for practitioners to manage conflicting priorities, foster innovation, and create enduring benefits for both business and society. Hands-on guide for professionals entering or advancing corporate sustainability roles, with a strong focus on actionable strategiesInsights grounded in research and data, ensuring recommendations are credible, evidence-based, and directly applicable to a variety of managerial and governance contextsContributions from nearly 30 practitioners across industries and geographies, including sidebars, Q&As, and case studies that bring real-world perspectives to life

Sustainability practitioners are operating in challenging waters: Ever-evolving regulations, shifting political winds, and heightened stakeholder demands have created a landscape that often feels chaotic and contradictory. In this time of profound change there are both significant risks and new opportunities for companies. Navigating these times requires not only technical expertise but also sharper judgment and the ability to balance immediate business demands with long-term value creation.Navigating the Business of Sustainability: A Practitioner’s Guide is a practical, experience-driven resource for leaders striving for positive, lasting impact while charting a rapidly changing landscape. Built on decades of real-world experience from practitioners who have successfully led corporate sustainability through multiple cycles, this book addresses the key challenges when integrating sustainability into business strategy and operations. By focusing on what works in practice, this book is a guide for practitioners to manage conflicting priorities, foster innovation, and create enduring benefits for both business and society. Hands-on guide for professionals entering or advancing corporate sustainability roles, with a strong focus on actionable strategiesInsights grounded in research and data, ensuring recommendations are credible, evidence-based, and directly applicable to a variety of managerial and governance contextsContributions from nearly 30 practitioners across industries and geographies, including sidebars, Q&As, and case studies that bring real-world perspectives to life