The special issue emphasises direct and common effects between individual, organizational, and societal levels, underscoring the importance of comprehensively addressing sustainability. It strongly focuses on key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnership for the Goals).
While some social dimensions, such as decent work (SDG 8), receive less attention, the collection highlights the dynamic interplay of behaviours, technologies, and collaborative frameworks critical for driving sustainability. The key findings reveal that sustainability practices benefit from top-down and bottom-up initiatives, with leadership, technology, and stakeholder collaboration playing crucial roles, demonstrating how addressing individual well-being and leveraging methods like backcasting can facilitate systemic change. These efforts will ensure that theoretical insights translate into actionable strategies for organizations and policymakers.
Organizations are uniquely positioned to champion sustainability by adopting holistic strategies considering employees, teams, and broader societal impacts. They can achieve meaningful change by fostering innovation, encouraging collaboration, and aligning goals with SDGs. Practical steps, such as implementing circular business models, nurturing sustainable consumption practices, and embracing interdisciplinary cooperation, can lead to profound positive outcomes. This moment is a call to action through commitment, creativity, and collaboration, whereby organizations have the power to drive a sustainable future that benefits both the planet and us, the people who inhabit it.
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