Sustainable Practices is a comprehensive undergraduate textbook developed for the students of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi, and other leading institutions. It introduces readers to the dimensions, goals, importance and challenges of sustainability in the contemporary business world. The book presents essential frameworks, relevant case studies, and practical insights that promote real-world application and behavioral transformation.
Designed for students and aspiring managers, it cultivates responsible thinking, ethical decision-making, and strategic sustainability integration in a rapidly evolving global landscape. Structured to promote critical inquiry and participatory learning, the text goes beyond information delivery to inspire responsible citizenship and leadership in sustainability transitions, empowering learners to become informed change-makers committed to resilient and equitable futures.
Dr. Priyanka Garg is an economist, academician and a sustainability practitioner with over 18 years of teaching and corporate experience. Presently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Administration at Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies affiliated to GGSIPU, Delhi. She is a UGC–NET Research Fellowship awardee and has earned her Doctorate in Sustainability from USMS, GGSIPU. Her interest extends to economic development, environmental and social issues, sustainable development, and inspiring young minds for a sustainable future.
Prof. Raj Kumar Mittal is an economist and management educationist, is presently the Vice-Chancellor at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow. He is a member of UGC, former Dean and Professor at USMS, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. He has also served Chaudhary Bansi Lal University as Vice-Chancellor and Teerthankar Mahaveer University as founding Vice-Chancellor. He has authored numerous works in economics, management, sustainability and nation building.
Dr. Anu Goyal is an academician in finance and commerce with over 12 years of teaching and research experience. She holds a Ph.D. in Commerce along with MBA and M.Com degrees, and has cleared Level III of the CFA Program, reflecting strong expertise in finance, behavioural finance, and sustainable finance. She is the author of two academic books and is committed to advancing responsible financial thinking and sustainability awareness among future professionals.
1. Overview of Environment and its issues
2. Introduction to Sustainability and SDGs
3. Global Initiatives and Frameworks supporting Sustainability
4. Role of different Stakeholders in Achieving Sustainability
5. Sustainability and Human Resource Management
6. Sustainability in Finance and Responsible Financial Decision-Making
7. Sustainable Marketing and Consumer Behaviour
8. Sustainability in Operations and Supply Chain Management
9. Sustainability in Product Development and Innovation
10. Globalization and Sustainability
11. Multinational Corporations and Global Sustainability
12. Culture and Sustainability
13. Deglobalization and Sustainability
14. Global Sustainability: Challenges, Regulations, and Policy Solutions
15. Contemporary Challenges in Sustainability
16. Innovations in Sustainability