Prof. Dr. Jacob Hörisch

21335 Lüneburg, Universitätsallee 1, C11.402
Fon +49.4131.677-2260, jacob.hoerisch@leuphana.de
Professor, Professorship of Sustainability Economics and Management

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Vita

Jacob Hörisch is Professor of Sustainability Economics & Management. His research focuses on how economic actors can contribute to sustainable development. Key areas of interest include the role of consumers and corporate sustainability, particularly within the framework of stakeholder theory. Jacob Hörisch has published extensively on these topics in leading international journals (including Journal of Management Studies, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Industrial Ecology). His research has received several awards at international conferences (including Best Paper Designations from the Academy of Management Conference, the British Academy of Management and the European Academy of Business in Society). According to the Stanford Ranking published by Elsevier, he ranks among the top 2% of the most cited researchers worldwide.

Vita:

- Since 2022 Professor for Sustainability Economics and Management, Centre for Sustainability Management, Leuphana University Lueneburg

- 2017 - 2021 Juniorprofessor for Sustainability Economics and Management, Centre for Sustainability Management, Leuphana University Lueneburg

- 2015 – 2017 Juniorprofessor for Sustainable Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences

- September to December 2013 Visiting researcher at Darden School of Business, University of Virginia (USA)

- 2011 – 2014 Research Assistant and Post-Doc at Centre for Sustainability Management, Leuphana University Lueneburg

 

Selected Publikations:

Hörisch, J., Petersen, L. and Jacobs, K. (2024). The impact of biodiversity information on willingness to pay. Journal of Industrial Ecology, Vol. 28/6): 1641-56. https://doi.org/10.1111/jiec.13552.

Schäfer, N., Petersen, L. and Hörisch, J. (2023). The Interplay Between Supply Chain Transparency and NGO Pressure: A Quantitative Analysis in the Fashion Industry Context. J Bus Ethics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-0223-05480-3.

Dmytriyev, S., Freeman, R. E., & Hörisch, J. (2021). The Relationship between Stakeholder Theory and Corporate Social Responsibility: Differences, Similarities, and Implications for Social Issues in Management. Journal of Management Studies. https://doi.org/10.1111/joms.12684

Projects

  1. EXIST Gründungsstipendium "ReGenerationLand"
    Jacob Hörisch (Project manager, academic)
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    Project: Research

  2. Bewertungsschema für die Nachhaltigkeitswirkung von Cassini-Projekten
    Jacob Hörisch (Project manager, academic)
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    Project: Research

  3. TrICo Subproject: Community Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
    Robert Hoyer (Project staff) , Matthias Wenzel (Project manager, academic) , Markus Reihlen (Project manager, academic) , Steffen Farny (Project manager, academic) , Boukje Cnossen (Project manager, academic) , Jacob Hörisch (Project manager, academic) , Ursula Weisenfeld (Project manager, academic) , Frederic Penz (Project staff) , Lillan Lommel (Project staff) , Charlotte Wulffen (Project staff)
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    Project: Transfer (Scientific Services)

  4. Studienpfad für den Beruf als kommunale*r Klimamanager*in
    Jacob Hörisch (Project manager, academic) , Sebastian Möller (Project staff) , Pia Redenius (Project staff)
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    Project: Research

  5. Vom Öko zum Ökopreneur – Förderung der Gründung von nachhaltigkeitsorientierten Start-ups und KMU bei nachhaltigkeitsbewussten Studierenden und jungen Erwachsenen
    Jacob Hörisch (Project manager, academic) , Maike Buhr (Project staff)
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    Project: Research

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Publications

Books and anthologies

  1. Special issue: Frameworks for Sustainability Management
    Jacob Hörisch (Editor) , Stefan Schaltegger (Editor) , Ilka Weissbrod (Editor) , Philipp Schreck (Editor) , 2023 Berlin

    Research output: Books and anthologies › Special Journal issue › Research

  2. Corporate Sustainability in International Comparison: State of Practice, Opportunities and Challenges
    Stefan Schaltegger (Editor) , Sarah Elena Windolph (Editor) , Dorli Harms (Editor) , Jacob Hörisch (Editor) , 2014 Cham , 255 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologies › Collected editions and anthologies › Research

  3. Measuring Environmental Sustainability: Concepts, Guidelines & Perspectives
    Jacob Hörisch (Author) , 2011 1 ed. München , 136 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologies › Monographs › Research

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Journal contributions

  1. From Environmentalist to Ecopreneur? Target Groups and Role Models as Key Elements in Sustainable Entrepreneurship Education
    Jacob Hörisch (Author) , Maren Fokuhl (Author) , Maike Buhr (Author) , Petra Dickel (Author) , 01.02.2026 , in: Sustainable Development, 34, 1 , p. 1129-1140 , 12 p.

    Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review

  2. The Impact of Income Inequality on Sustainable Consumption
    Steven Brieger (Author) , Jacob Hörisch (Author) , Xinyu Zhang (Author) , 01.07.2025 , in: Academy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2025, 1 , 6 p.

    Research output: Journal contributions › Conference article in journal › Research › peer-review

  3. A Meta-Analysis of Workplace Interventions for Pro-Environmental Behaviour
    Franziska Brack (Author) , Hannes Petrowsky (Author) , Jacob Hörisch (Author) , David D. Loschelder (Author) , 01.07.2025 , in: Academy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2025, 1 , 6 p.

    Research output: Journal contributions › Conference article in journal › Research › peer-review

  4. Socio-demographic influences on environmental entrepreneurship: a systematic review
    Jacob Hörisch (Author) , Maren Fokuhl (Author) , Insa Behrens (Author) , Maja C. Hörnstein (Author) , Ulrike Lehmann (Author) , 24.06.2025 , in: International Journal of Entrepreneurial Venturing, 17, 1 , p. 88-116 , 29 p.

    Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research

  5. The impact of biodiversity information on willingness to pay
    Jacob Hörisch (Author) , Lars Petersen (Author) , Kathleen Jacobs (Author) , 01.12.2024 , in: Journal of Industrial Ecology, 28, 6 , p. 1641-1656 , 16 p.

    Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review

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Contributions to collected editions/anthologies

  1. Crowdfunding for Responsible Entrepreneurship
    Isabell Tenner (Author) , Jacob Hörisch (Author) , 10.10.2020 Wiesbaden , p. 117-134

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review

  2. Business, the Natural Environment, and Sustainability: A Stakeholder Theory Perspective
    Jacob Hörisch (Author) , Stefan Schaltegger (Author) , 01.01.2019 Cambridge , p. 132-144 , 13 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Chapter › Research › peer-review

  3. The Environmental Efficacy of Sustainability Management Tools
    Jacob Hörisch (Author) , Stefan Schaltegger (Author) , Igor Alvarez (Author) , Eduardo Ortas (Author) , 01.01.2014 Rotterdam , 4 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review

  4. International Corporate Sustainability Barometer: Introduction and Structure
    Dorli Harms (Author) , Jacob Hörisch (Author) , Stefan Schaltegger (Author) , Sarah Elena Windolph (Author) , 01.01.2014 Cham , p. 3-12 , 10 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review

  5. International Corporate Sustainability Barometer: Purpose and Approach
    Jacob Hörisch (Author) , 01.01.2014 Cham , p. 13-19 , 7 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review

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Activities

  1. Networking for the environment: How does environmental orientation influence start-ups’ networking frequency and size?
    Petra Dickel (Speaker) , Thomas Ritter (Speaker) , Jacob Hörisch (Speaker)
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    Activity: Conference Presentations › Research

  2. Does EMA Tool Application Influence Carbon Performance and Information disclosure?
    W. Qian (Speaker) , Stefan Schaltegger (Speaker) , Jacob Hörisch (Speaker)
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    Activity: Conference Presentations › Research

  3. Does ISO 14001 Lead the Way? Investigating the Application of relevant Sustainability Management Tools
    Jacob Hörisch (Speaker) , Matthew Johnson (Speaker) , Stefan Schaltegger (Speaker)

    Activity: Conference Presentations › Research

  4. Einführung in SPSS: Computergestützte Auswertung statistischer Daten
    Jacob Hörisch (Lecturer)
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    Activity: Guest lectures › Education

  5. Innovation Potential for Sustainability Management Methods
    Stefan Schaltegger (Speaker) , Jacob Hörisch (Speaker) , Christian Herzig (Speaker) , Johanna Klewitz (Speaker)
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    Activity: Conference Presentations › Research

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Press / Media

  1. Interview zur Weltklimakonferenz bei ZDFheute
    1 Media contribution

    Press/Media: Press/Media

  2. Spielerisch zu nachhaltiger Mode
    Interviewed once

    Press/Media: Press/Media

  3. App gegen Wegwerf-Mode
    1 time cited

    Press/Media: Press/Media

  4. Uni entwickelt App für nachhaltigen Einkauf von Kleidung
    1 time cited

    Press/Media: Press/Media

  5. Uni entwickelt App für nachhaltigen Einkauf von Kleidung
    1 time cited

    Press/Media: Press/Media

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Prizes

  1. Schöller Fellow 2018
    Jacob Hörisch (Recipient) ,

    Prize: external Prizes, scholarships, distinctions, appointments › Research

  2. EABIS 5th Annual PhD Conference - Best Contribution Award
    Jacob Hörisch (Recipient) ,

    Prize: external Prizes, scholarships, distinctions, appointments › Research

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Courses

Developing interventions for sustainable consumption
Jacob Hörisch, Maureen Schulze
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Basierend auf den Erfahrungen aus dem ersten Semester des Minor-Strangs Nachhaltiger Konsum, in dem die Studierenden ohne enge Vorgaben eigene Ideen für Interventionen entwickeln konnten und erweitert durch den im zweiten Semester erworbenen Überblick über Theorien, liegt der Fokus nun auf der theoriegeleiteten Entwicklung von Interventionen zur Förderung nachhaltigen Verhaltens. In Gruppen wählen die Studierenden eine theoretische Grundlage sowie einen spezifischen Aspekt nachhaltigen Konsums, um daraus umsetzbare Interventionen zu entwicklen. Die im Sommersemester 2026 entwickelten Interventionen werden im abschließenden Minor-Semester (Wintersemester 2026/2027) von den Studierenden umgesetzt und evaluiert.
Next appointment:
Wednesday, 2026-04-29 at 10:15
Room: C 12.009 Seminarraum
Masterforum SEAL
Jacob Hörisch, Stefan Schaltegger, Maureen Schulze
Next appointment:
Wednesday, 2026-04-29 at 14:15
Room: C 12.010 Seminarraum
The practice of sustainable entrepreneurship: Tackling sustainability challenges with entrepreneurial ideas
Jacob Hörisch
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In the first sessions, the students will learn about the
- Basics of sustainable entrepreneurship
- What sustainable entrepreneurship is (un)able to contribute to sustainable development
- Sustainable business models

Based on this knowledge, over the course of the semester the students will build groups to generate their own sustainable business ideas, build business models based on these ideas and start implementing their ideas (e.g. by building a mock-up).

In the sessions in the middle of the semester a sustainable entrepreneur will visit the seminar, to start an exchange with the students about their own entrepreneurial experiences.

At the end of the semester, the students will present their own entrepreneurial ideas in front of an expert-jury.
Next appointment:
Thursday, 2026-04-30 at 12:15
Room: C 40.256 Hybridraum