From Three-Factors Model of Sustainability to the Integrated Model of Sustainability

Bettina Hódiné Hernádi

doi:10.18096/TMP.2023.02.08

Authors

Bettina Hódiné Hernádi University of Miskolc https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8225-591X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18096/TMP.2023.02.08

Keywords:

classical sustainability; cultural sustainability; political sustainability; technological sustainability; corporate sustainability

Abstract

In addition to the three dimensions of sustainability, environmental, social and economic, other aspects that have emerged in recent years in both literature and practice as requiring particular attention in achieving sustainability are culture, human capital, technology, industry and business, politics and good governance, and peace. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to present these factors as well as multidimensional models of sustainability and ultimately to synthesize and integrate them into an eight-factor model of sustainability. Finally, it sets out a further line of research, focusing on how these dimensions affect the understanding and implementation of corporate sustainability.

Author Biography

Bettina Hódiné Hernádi, University of Miskolc

Assistant Lecturer, Institute of Business Sciences

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