Despite the ongoing ethical debate, being a good corporate citizen is a goal toward which most contemporary corporations strive. Adopting sustainability as a strategy means protecting the environment.

While some argue that corporations have a primary duty to maximize profits for the benefit of shareholders, others assert that businesses have a duty to the society in which they operate, a duty that serves as the… Many court cases have addressed the issue, but it has not been conclusively resolved

sustainability — a long-term approach to the interaction between business activity and societal impact on the environment and other stakeholders. good corporate citizen — a goal toward which most contemporary corporations strive. business judgment rule — the principle that officers, directors, and managers of a corporation are not liable for losses incurred when the evidence demonstrates that decisions were reasonable and made in…. corporate personhood — the legal doctrine holding that a corporation, separate and apart from the people who are its owners and managers, has some of the same legal rights and responsibilities enjoyed….