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Hållbarhetschef som en framväxande profession: En studie om kompetensbehov och organisationsstruktur
Södertörn University, School of Social Sciences, Business Studies.
Södertörn University, School of Social Sciences, Business Studies.
2024 (Swedish)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (Two Years)), 20 credits / 30 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [sv]

Bakgrund: Med ett ökat fokus på Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) har hållbarhetschefer blivit avgörande för att integrera hållbarhetsprinciper i organisationens kärnverksamhet. Intressenter pressar organisationer att anta mer miljövänliga metoder, vilket leder till att organisationens hållbarhet blir en kritisk del av affärsstrategin. Med införandet av regler som Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) inom EU, står organisationer inför utmaningen att möta krav för hållbarhetsrapportering. Detta belyser hållbarhetschefers centrala roll i att navigera dessa svårigheter och driva organisatorisk förändring mot hållbarhetsmål. 

Syfte: Syftet med forskningsstudien är att undersöka hållbarhetschefer som en framväxande profession, deras perspektiv på arbetsrollens utveckling och dess påverkan på organisationsstrukturen. Dessutom ämnar studien att identifiera och analysera de kompetenser och färdigheter som krävs för att effektivt utföra rollen.

Metod: Studien antar en kvalitativ forskningsmetod med fenomenografisk ansats. Data samlades in genom semistrukturerade intervjuer med tio hållbarhetschefer från olika branscher i Sverige för att samla djupgående insikter. 

Slutsats: Hållbarhetsinsatser ska integreras inom befintliga strukturer i organisationen istället för att skapa separata avdelningar som endast arbetar med hållbarhetsfrågor. Hållbarhetschefer navigerar i en komplex och ständigt utvecklande roll formad av lagkrav, samhällsnormer och etiska överväganden, vilket legitimerar deras position inom organisationen. Hållbarhetschefer har fått mer inflytande inom ledningsgrupper. Denna mångfacetterade roll kräver en omfattande kompetensuppsättning, inklusive teknisk expertis, affärsmannaskap och förmågan att navigera juridiska ramar. Även viktiga personliga egenskaper betonas såsom kommunikation, motivation och etiskt ledarskap, för att effektivt driva organisatorisk förändring mot hållbarhetsmål.

Abstract [en]

Background: With the increasing emphasis on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), sustainability managers have become vital in integrating sustainability principles into core business operations. Stakeholders are pressuring organizations to adopt more environmentally friendly practices, leading to the emergence of corporate sustainability as a critical aspect of business strategy. With the introduction of regulations like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in the EU, organizations face challenges in meeting the growing demands for sustainability reporting, highlighting the pivotal role of sustainability managers in navigating these complexities and driving organizational change towards sustainability goals.

Purpose: The purpose of this research study is to examine sustainability managers as an emerging profession, including their perspectives on the development of their job role and its impact on organizational structure. Additionally, the study aims to identify and analyze the competencies and skills required to effectively perform the role of a sustainability manager.

Method: The study adopts a qualitative research method with a phenomenographic approach. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with ten sustainability managers from various industries in Sweden to gather in-depth insights.

Conclusion: Sustainability efforts should be integrated within existing organizational structures rather than creating separate departments solely dedicated to sustainability issues. Sustainability managers navigate a complex and constantly evolving role shaped by legal requirements, societal norms, and ethical considerations, which legitimizes their position within the organization. Sustainability managers have gained increased influence within management teams. This multifaceted role requires a comprehensive skill set, including technical expertise, business acumen, and the ability to navigate legal frameworks. Additionally, important personal attributes such as communication, motivation, and ethical leadership are emphasized to effectively drive organizational change towards sustainability goals.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2024. , p. 83
Keywords [en]
CSR, Sustainability Manager, Sustainable Leadership, Leadership, Competence, Organizational Structure
Keywords [sv]
CSR, Hållbarhetschef, Hållbart Ledarskap, Ledarskap, Kompetens, Organisationsstruktur
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Business Administration
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URN: urn:nbn:se:sh:diva-54349OAI: oai:DiVA.org:sh-54349DiVA, id: diva2:1876640
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Business Studies
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Available from: 2024-06-28 Created: 2024-06-24 Last updated: 2024-06-28Bibliographically approved

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