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Integrating sustainability practices into business strategies of consulting firms : how is sustainability integrated into the business strategies of consulting firms in Germany?

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Design/Methodology/Approach: The investigation examines the roles of leadership commitment, client engagement, strategic relationships, market trends, regulatory compliance and employee involvement in promoting sustainability through qualitative interviews and a case study. Findings: Key findings highlight the importance of strategic alliances for accessing expertise, the challenges of handling complex regulations and the important role of leadership in initiating sustainability projects. Benefits include cost reduction, increased customer value and increased stakeholder trust. Research Limitations/Implications: The study provides useful insights but is limited by its sample size and geographic focus. Future research could assess the long-term impact of sustainability initiatives and explore practices in diverse regulatory environments. Practical Implications: Consulting firms play an important role in promoting sustainable practices. The study offers practical advice for enhancing sustainability strategies, such as boosting leadership commitment, forming strategic alliances and effectively managing regulatory challenges. Social Implications: By adopting sustainable practices, consulting firms contribute to broader societal goals like social responsibility and environmental protection and they help set industry standards for sustainability. Originality: This study provides new insights into how consulting firms can adopt sustainability practices, based on nine interviews and a case study from PwC.
Design/Metodologia/Abordagem: Entrevistas qualitativas e um estudo de caso. Resultados: Alianças estratégicas são cruciais, desafios regulatórios são significativos, e a liderança é essencial para projetos de sustentabilidade. Benefícios incluem redução de custos, aumento do valor ao cliente e maior confiança dos stakeholders. Limitações/Implicações da Pesquisa: Limitado pelo tamanho da amostra e foco geográfico. Pesquisas futuras devem avaliar impactos de longo prazo e explorar diferentes ambientes regulatórios. Implicações Práticas: Firmas de consultoria devem aumentar o compromisso da liderança, formar alianças estratégicas e gerenciar desafios regulatórios. Implicações Sociais: Práticas sustentáveis contribuem para responsabilidade social e proteção ambiental. Originalidade: Novos insights sobre práticas de sustentabilidade em firmas de consultoria, baseados em nove entrevistas e um estudo de caso da PwC.

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Sustainability Consulting firms Leadership commitment Employee involvement Strategic partnerships Regulatory compliance Client preferences Market trends Stakeholder trust Sustentabilidade Firmas de consultoria Liderança Envolvimento dos funcionários Parcerias estratégicas Conformidade regulatória Preferências dos clientes Tendências de mercado Confiança dos stakeholders

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