1. Sustainability Case Studies From Parable to Pedagogy

2. Session Overview This session will explore the strengths and limitations of the case study as a teaching tool for sustainability. Special emphasis will be given to the discussion of any unique challenges associates with sustainability cases in the following areas: –Content and development –Context and objectives –Application and use

3. Betty Diener Professor, Andreas School of Business, Barry University Active member of Florida Educational Alliance for Sustainable Florida (EASF) –Sustainability Report –EarthBalance Case Study Case Study “Epson China”

4. Edmund R. Gray Chair, Department of Management, Loyola Marymount University Case Studies of “values-driven” firms Key Sustainability Issues: the link between managers’ personal values and sustainable policies and programs.

5. David Wheeler & Kevin McKague Erivan K. Haub Chair and Director, Business and Sustainability Program, Schulich School of Business, York University Focus: stakeholder issues and strategy (examples: Shell, Suncor, Body Shop) Current Projects: Case-based course on SMEs, design and sustainability; 2) Body Shop and Shell cases

6. Dave Newport Director, Office of Sustainability, College of Design and Construction and Planning, University of Florida Cobblefield: Choosing to Build a “Green” Housing Development

7. Themes/Discussion Questions What are the unique challenges in the development of case studies related to sustainability (e.g., how are the perspectives of relevant stakeholders such as community members, environmental organizations, and regulators addressed?)? What are the unique lessons (knowledge, skill, and attitudes) that teaching cases on sustainability can and should address? How are teaching cases on sustainability effectively integrated into the curriculum and what is their role in strengthening the overall importance of sustainability business school programs?