Published Paper Details:

The rapid degradation of the global environment, the intensification of social inequalities, and the far-reaching impacts of industrialization have elevated sustainability to a central position in philosophical, ethical, political, and economic discussions. Corporations, as predominant socio-economic entities, bear substantial accountability for the circumstances that have led to ecological crises and social inequities. This scholarly article investigates the ethical obligations of corporations concerning sustainability through the prism of applied ethics and philosophical discourse. It posits that corporate sustainability ought to be regarded not solely as a strategic business decision but as a moral imperative rooted in deontological, utilitarian, virtue-oriented, and justice-focused ethical paradigms. Through comprehensive discussions, case analyses, and theoretical critiques, the article demonstrates that ethical sustainability necessitates that corporations integrate long-term ecological stewardship, social responsibility, equitable resource allocation, and transparent accountability into their operational principles. The article concludes by proposing a cohesive ethical framework for corporate sustainability and recommends the policy, structural, and philosophical reforms essential for embedding sustainability as a fundamental element of corporate ethics.