Supervisor
Rory Byrne
Programme
MA in International Business
Keywords
Sustainability, Corporate Culture, Economic Sustainability, Environmental Sustainability, Origin Green.
Abstract
This study focuses on the relationship between sustainability practices and culture in Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, with a clear objective of studying the effects of these practices on environmental, economic and social sustainability. Using literature review and expert interviews, the study determine what organizational cultural values and practices enable sustainable practices within the organization. In the case of Bord Bia, the paper suggests that most of the sustainability goals focused on the organization’s people and practices, especially those under the Origin Green programme, have been the catalyst towards reestablishing that corporates value long-term environmental and economic wellbeing. However, there are also issues for improvement such as a lack of common integration of sustainability aspirations by the various stakeholders and the need for a cross-cutting approach towards complex ecological and social problems. Achieving a major change in corporate culture and improving sustainability outcomes requires a comprehensive and long-term strategy. This strategy must address issues across all parts of the organization. It will also contribute to a better understanding of how integrating sustainability into corporate culture can enhance overall performance in sustainable business practices.
Date of Award
2024
Full Publication Date
2024
Access Rights
open access
Document Type
Dissertation
Resource Type
thesis
Recommended Citation
Baş, Feride, "The impact of sustainability initiatives on corporate culture: Bord Bia" (2024). Business ETD Collections. 41.
https://arc.cct.ie/business/41