@article{BayuBerhanEbinger2022, author = {Bayu, Fitsum Getachew and Berhan, Eshetie and Ebinger, Frank}, title = {Sustainability at the firm-level: review and case driven exploration}, series = {International Journal of Sustainable Society}, volume = {14}, journal = {International Journal of Sustainable Society}, number = {2}, publisher = {Inderscience Publishers}, issn = {1756-2538}, doi = {10.1504/ijssoc.2022.124860}, pages = {104 -- 134}, year = {2022}, abstract = {The challenge to integrate, measure, and report sustainability at the firm level has been frequently discussed in theory and practice. However, there is still a limitation on narrowing the sustainability concept at the firm level and addressing the challenges in a holistic approach encompassing the economic, social, and environment triple bottom lines and firm strategic management. This study explores firm-level sustainability through a systematic literature review followed by a case study exploration. Based on the review findings, key measuring dimensions were identified to frame sustainability at the firm level. The dimensions were further explored, taking a country case of large-scale industrial firm zones in Ethiopia. Critical economic, social, environmental sustainability and strategic management concerns are systematically identified and discussed. Finally, a conceptual sustainability assessment framework was proposed to support firm-level sustainability measuring and reporting, which could be considered a steppingstone for the sustainable development of Ethiopia's industrial park.}, language = {en} }