Sustainability social enterprice case study : Panyotai Waldorf school

Abstract

Social enterprises distinguish themselves from non-profit organizations as they have the ability to generate profits. However, unlike conventional businesses, their profits are not solely distributed to investors. Instead, they focus on benefiting all stakeholders and promoting social and environmental development. Extensive research in this field aims to identify effective strategies for managing social enterprise operations to ensure their long-term sustainability and growth while also promoting business development. The case study, Panyotai Waldorf School, is a social business service that has proven its worth in society and the environment through its focus on child development, which leads to community and social improvement along with great concern for the environment. Through a qualitative research approach, stakeholders, including the key founder, teachers, school employees, current and former parents, students, and alumni, were interviewed. Additionally, I have personally participated in and closely observed the school's operations for over six years as one of the school's parents. After conducting extensive research, it has been determined that the school has effectively aligned itself with the Sustainability Strategy and Theory of Corporate Sustainability. This has been accomplished by fostering a strong culture of sustainability within the organization. The school has implemented efficient corporate sustainability practices and processes, which have led to high levels of sustainability performance across Triple Bottom Lines outputs, Stakeholder Satisfaction, and Brand Equity. These factors have played a significant role in the school's growth and success. Moreover, the school's operations have been instrumental in achieving multiple United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), underscoring the organization's commitment to promoting social and environmental development.