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Eduardo Ordonez Ponce

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Eduardo Ordonez Ponce, BEng, MEng, PhD

Associate Professor, Ethics & Strategy

 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4564-9498
    20062026

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    Personal profile

    Research Interests

    My areas of research focus on sustainability management in particular focusing on the role that organizations play in sustainable development. I have conducted research and published articles about sustainable business models, corporate social responsibility and crisis management, multinationals and their impact in developing countries, corporate governance and sustainability, sustainability partnerships, and B Corps. The aim of my work is to contribute to the sustainability of society by focusing on businesses and organizations as crucial players in that journey.

    Personal profile

    I have 10+ years of international professional experience working in corporate sustainability and a PhD in sustainability. My research focuses on sustainability management being particularly interested in the impact of businesses and multinationals, sustainable business models, sustainability partnerships, corporate governance for sustainability, B Corporations, and the SDGs. I use strategic management, the resource-based view, sustainable development, corporate social responsibility, social and environmental justice, social license to operate, stakeholder theory, and institutional contexts, among other literature. I have published in diverse journals such as Business & Society; Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management; the Journal of International Development; Sustainability; Sustainable Development; Public Administration Review; Business Research Quarterly; Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal; Business and Society Review; the Journal of Environmental Planning and Management; and the Journal of Sustainable Finance and Investment. I collaborate on different projects in Canada and overseas and supervise doctoral and master’s students.

    Education/Academic qualification

    PhD, University of Waterloo

    … → 2018

    M.Eng., Lincoln University

    … → 2005

    B.Eng., Universidad de Santiago de Chile

    … → 2000

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    1. SDG 1 - No Poverty
      SDG 1 No Poverty
    2. SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
      SDG 2 Zero Hunger
    3. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
      SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
    4. SDG 4 - Quality Education
      SDG 4 Quality Education
    5. SDG 5 - Gender Equality
      SDG 5 Gender Equality
    6. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
      SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
    7. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
      SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
    8. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
      SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
    9. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
      SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    10. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
      SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
    11. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
      SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
    12. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
      SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
    13. SDG 13 - Climate Action
      SDG 13 Climate Action
    14. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
      SDG 14 Life Below Water
    15. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
      SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    16. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
      SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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    • 23 Journal Article
    • 2 Technical Report
    • 2 Review article
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