The chapter deals with sustainability management control systems, which involve instruments and processes that help organisations align their actions with sustainability goals. In particular, based on the main international literature, the chapter defines sustainability management control and sustainability management accounting, exploring their main characteristics and role as managerial tools to support decision-making, sustainability strategies and accountability to different stakeholders. Further, the chapter delves into specific sustainability accounting and control tools, such as Life Cycle Assessment and the Sustainability Balanced Scorecard.

Sustainability and management control systems

Antonio Costantini
2025-01-01

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The chapter deals with sustainability management control systems, which involve instruments and processes that help organisations align their actions with sustainability goals. In particular, based on the main international literature, the chapter defines sustainability management control and sustainability management accounting, exploring their main characteristics and role as managerial tools to support decision-making, sustainability strategies and accountability to different stakeholders. Further, the chapter delves into specific sustainability accounting and control tools, such as Life Cycle Assessment and the Sustainability Balanced Scorecard.
2025
Corporate Sustainability: Reporting and Management Accounting
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