604 Principles of Supply Chain Management
Beyond the Triple Bottom Line
Some writers are extending the scope of the TBL by pointing out the reporting responsibil-
ity is more than to shareholders. There are other stakeholders, such as nancial stakehold-
ers, supply chain stakeholders, regulatory stakeholders, political stakeholders, and social
stakeholders. The conceptualization of sustainability beyond the TBL includes sustainable
supply chain management (SSCM). SSCM incorporates strategy, organizational culture,
reporting transparency, and risk management as key interfaces to merge economic, social,
and environmental performance (Carter and Rogers 2008).
Why Should Business Take the Lead?
For years, special-interest groups have been the prime ...