Introduction  

How business functions in the context of the interdependence of the economy, society and the environment forms the basis of sustainable business. Sustainability presents business with unique challenges that until recently were dismissed as relatively unimportant. However, the level of awareness and debate of key sustainability issues such as poverty, energy security, climate change, water and food security, has increased exponentially over the past couple of years. Notably, the King Code of Governance for South Africa 2009 places sustainability, responsible leadership and corporate citizenship at the core of corporate governance. 

GIBS is therefore committed to extending its already substantial contribution to preparing business for current and future sustainability issues. GIBS runs several initiatives in this context, including academic programmes, participation in international initiatives (e.g. GIBS is a member of the European Academy of Business in Society), corporate social responsibility and investment activities, campus greening initiatives and diverse stakeholder dialogue programmes.