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Sustainability standard setting as local government matter: an Italian experience
Sergio PaternostroPatrizio MonfardiniFrancesca Pepesubject
Operationalizationbiologybusiness.industry05 social sciencesRubricAccountingPublic administrationbiology.organism_classification0506 political scienceManagement Information SystemsManagement information systemsManagement of Technology and InnovationLocal government0502 economics and businessSetterSustainability050602 political science & public administrationbusiness050203 business & managementdescription
ABSTRACTSustainability is a globally targeted concept widely debated in the literature, but still seeking a commonly agreed operationalization within applicable standards. The role of standard setter is commonly played by multi-stakeholder international organizations aiming at offering sound solutions for all kind of organizations, while what could be the role of a local government (LG) as sustainability standard setter and how this could impact on the definitions, rubrics, and measurement of sustainability is currently under-investigated. The case of an Italian LG already acting as standard setter allows to understand the reasons for, the strengths and the weaknesses of territorially bounded standards.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-03-01 | Public Management Review |