The role of RM and PM systems in integrated sustainability: The case of B&C Speakers
Abstract
This study aims to understand how companies are changing their risk management and performance measurement systems to support the design and execution of companies’ strategies regarding sustainability. This study points out the motivations, the key figures and the actions connected to the adoption of a triple bottom line (i.e., People-Planet-Profit) strategy by conducting an exploratory case study on an Italian-listed company. Our results show that external forces, such as pressure from institutional investors, play a relevant role as motivators of the shift from the financial bottom line to the triple bottom line, just like the organizational culture acts as an essential facilitator. Furthermore, the analysis highlights that changes in risk management and performance measurement systems are necessary for supporting the long-term sustainable success of a company. Finally, this study draws attention to research gaps in the literature to favor the development of future studies on these topics.
Keywords: Integrated sustainability, Risk management, Performance Measurement Systems, Explorative case study
