I teach and research in the area of sustainability, climate change and business in the Department of Management at the Otago Business School, University of Otago. I also carry out roles including Acting Associate Dean Research, Deputy Dean of the Otago Business School, director of the Master of Sustainable Business programme and Co-Director of He Kaupapa Hononga Otago's Climate Change Research Network.
My key areas of expertise include: carbon footprints, industry readiness for climate change, innovation for environmental sustainability, sustainable and low carbon transitions, analysing and understanding environmental conflicts and researching work in changing futures. I have published widely in management academic journals and have a regular column on sustainable business in the local newspaper ( ODT ) and is also regularly featured in media on climate, sustainability and business.
I enjoy applied research and have been involved in externally funded inter-disciplinary projects for many years. For some background I have been involved in:
The Energy Cultures programme responsible for understanding energy cultures of SME s and business in NZ .
Leading a team of researchers on an Australian Aid funded project to Vanuatu to understand energy transitions.
Contracted by OceanaGold to explore land use and 'common grounds' surrounding the Macraes Gold Mine.
Working with BRANZ on a get Ready for Climate Change project with construction companies.
My current projects include:
Being science leader on an Endeavour project called Āmiomio Aotearoa a circular economy for the wellbeing of NZ .
Part of the Building NZ 's Innovation Culture team with the Science for Technological Innovation National Science Challenge ( NSC ).
Working with MOTU on a Just Transitions Guide for MBIE . Working with a team on a MPI / FMAG funded project to understand company decisions around offsetting or abatement of GHG emissions.
Investigator on a project with the XRB examining the effectiveness of Climate Risk Disclosures.
Understanding natural resource based conflicts and analysing triple bottom line (TBL) company reports
Constructions of sustainability
Current supervisions
Sara is currently supervising the following students:
PhD
Sally Blackwell - Middle-out change in the New Zealand housing performance sector. (Supervisors: Janet Stephenson, CSAFE; Sara Walton; Rebecca Ford, VUW)
Nana Bortsie-Aryee - Water Footprinting: Theory to Reality – Building competitive advantage around water. (Supervisors: Sara Walton, Conor O'Kane, Peter Fennessy) - under examination
Cle-Anne Gabriel (2015). Renewable energy start-up businesses: Typology and critical success factors in transitioning countries. (Supervisors: Beth Rose, Sara Walton, Jodyanne Kirkwood)
David McKay (2014). Identifying and describing how environmental education is conceptualised and practiced among New Zealand Māori. (Supervisors: Hugh Campbell, Sara Walton, Jim Williams)
Babak Zahraie (2017). Green Entrepreneurs: Change Agents towards Sustainability. (Supervisors: André Everett, Sara Walton, Jodyanne Kirkwood)
MCom
Angela Howell - What will make business operations in NZ SMEs more energy efficient?
Divisional Representative on the University Environmental Sustainability Advisory Group
Publications
Walton, S., & Walters, T. (2023). The practice of science for technological innovation: Learnings and implications for Te Ara Paerangi. Policy Quarterly, 19(4), 86-94.
Journal - Research Article
Gehricke, S., Poyser, A., & Walton, S. (2023). A market survey to ascertain offsetting demand. Commissioned by Forestry Ministerial Advisory Group. Dunedin, New Zealand: Climate Energy and Finance Group, University of Otago. 35p.
Commissioned Report for External Body
Walton, S., Lord, J. M., Lord, A. J., & Kahui, V. (2023). Conflicts between being a “good farmer” and freshwater policy: A New Zealand case study [In the field report]. Agriculture & Human Values. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s10460-023-10471-1
Journal - Research Article
Diprose, G., Lee, L., Blumhardt, H., Walton, S., & Greenaway, A. (2023). Reducing single use packaging and moving up the waste hierarchy. Kōtuitui, 18(3), 268-289. doi: 10.1080/1177083X.2022.2154230
Journal - Research Article
MacGregor, C., Walton, S., & Foley, A. (2022). Preparing for the climate emergency: Climate cultures a framework for understanding organisational change within socio-technical transitions. Proceedings of the Association of Social Anthropologists of Aotearoa New Zealand (ASAA/NZ) Annual Conference: Emergenc(i)es. (pp. 26). Retrieved from https://www.asaanz.org/past-conferences
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Anand, S., Anseel, F., Besic, A., Biron, M., Hu, D., Hyde, S., Ott, D. L., O'Kane, P., … Ruwhiu, D., … Walton, S., … Dhaenens, A. (2022, August). Hybrid work arrangements [Caucus]. Panel discussion at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (AoM), [Hybrid].
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Zhang, J. A., Chen, S., Walton, S., & Carr, S. (2022). Green brand ambidexterity and consumer satisfaction: The symmetric and asymmetric approach. Journal of Consumer Marketing, 39(5), 488-504. doi: 10.1108/JCM-02-2021-4483
Journal - Research Article
Warnock, C., Higham, J., Walton, S., Carter, L., & Kingston, D. (2021). Enhancing learning in environmental law through assessment design. In A. Kennedy, A. du Plessis, R. Fowler, E. Hamman & C. Warnock (Eds.), Teaching and learning in environmental law: Pedagogy, methodology and best practice. (pp. 113-128). Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar. doi: 10.4337/9781789908534.00014
Chapter in Book - Research
O'Kane, C., Cunningham, J. A., Menter, M., & Walton, S. (2021). The brokering role of technology transfer offices within entrepreneurial ecosystems: An investigation of macro-meso-micro factors. Journal of Technology Transfer, 46, 1814-1844. doi: 10.1007/s10961-020-09829-y
Journal - Research Article
Dew, J. J. W., Jack, M. W., Stephenson, J., & Walton, S. (2021). Reducing electricity demand peaks on large-scale dairy farms. Sustainable Production & Consumption, 25, 248-258. doi: 10.1016/j.spc.2020.08.014
Journal - Research Article
Walton, S., Ruwhiu, D., & Ellis, L. (2020). Recovery chance for real change. Otago Daily Times, (16 April). Retrieved from https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/recovery-chance-real-change
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
O'Kane, P., Walton, S., & Ruwhiu, D. (2020). Remote working during COVID19: New Zealand National Survey: Initial report July 2020: A Work Futures Otago report. (pp. 1-15). Dunedin, New Zealand: Work Futures Otago. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/10211
Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report
Walton, S., & Ford, R. (2020). Easy or arduous? Practices, perceptions and networks driving lighting transitions from kerosene to solar in Vanuatu. Energy Research & Social Science, 65, 101449. doi: 10.1016/j.erss.2020.101449
Journal - Research Article
Walton, S., Zhang, A., & O'Kane, C. (2020). Energy eco-innovations for sustainable development: Exploring organizational strategic capabilities through an energy cultures framework. Business Strategy & the Environment, 29, 812-826. doi: 10.1002/bse.2399
Journal - Research Article
Walton, S., Ruwhiu, D., & O'Kane, P. (2019). The future of work: wicked thinking to tackle grand challenges. Proceedings of the Australian & New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) 33rd Conference: Wicked Solutions to Wicked Problems: The Challenges Facing Management Research and Practice. (pp. 1233). Retrieved from http://www.anzamconference.org
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Lux, A., O'Kane, P., Plimmer, G., & Walton, S. (2019, December). Take your lead with the Journal of Management & Organisation: Making our work intellectually and societally impactful [Panel 2]. Workshop presentation at the Australian & New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) 33rd Conference: Wicked Solutions to Wicked Problems: The Challenges Facing Management Research and Practice, Cairns, Australia.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Plimmer, G., Bryant, M., & Walton, S. (2019). Establishing and contributing to large research outputs: Grant applications, getting the right team, preparing for both academic and practitioner outputs [Workshop]. Proceedings of the Australian & New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) 33rd Conference: Wicked Solutions to Wicked Problems: The Challenges Facing Management Research and Practice. (pp. 1252). Retrieved from http://www.anzamconference.org
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Grover, S. L., Hyde, A., Lux, A. A., O'Kane, P., & Walton, S. (2019). Optimism and attribution about uncertain events: What happened to missing flight MH370? [Short communication]. Personality & Individual Differences, 147, 8-11. doi: 10.1016/j.paid.2019.04.017
Journal - Research Other
Walton, S., O'Kane, P., & Ruwhiu, D. (2019). Developing a theory of plausibility in scenario building: Designing plausible scenarios. Futures, 111, 42-56. doi: 10.1016/j.futures.2019.03.002
Journal - Research Article
Walton, S. (2018). Has there been a difference? Data from the student measurement of rental housing accommodation standards in Dunedin. Proceedings of the 12th Otago Energy Research Centre (OERC) Energy & Climate Change Symposium. (pp. 10-11). Retrieved from https://www.otago.ac.nz/oerc
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
O'Kane, P., Walton, S., & Ruwhiu, D. (2018, December). Employee skills in 2040. Verbal presentation at the 32nd Annual Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Walton, S., O'Kane, P., & Ruwhiu, D. (2018, December). Using qualitative methods to reimagine future work and workplaces. Workshop presentation at the 32nd Annual Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Walton, S., & Carr, S. (2018, June). The second year slump. Verbal presentation at the SERGE Symposium 2018, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Walton, S. (2018, June). Building authenticity and relevance for sustainability education. Verbal presentation at the SERGE Symposium 2018, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Bortsie-Aryee, N. A., Gabriel, C.-A., Fennessy, P., O'Kane, C., & Walton, S. (2018). Resource synergies for on-farm water management: A study of New Zealand agribusinesses. Australasian Journal of Environmental Management, 25(4), 398-419. doi: 10.1080/14486563.2018.1429956
Journal - Research Article
Sharma, A., Zhang, A., & Walton, S. (2017, December). Determinants of green brand trust and the mediating role of green brand satisfaction. Verbal presentation at the 31st Annual Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference: Creative Disruption: Managing in a Digital Age, Melbourne, Australia.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Walton, S., & Hyde, A. (2017, December). Entrepreneurial agents in transport systems: Strategies for change. Verbal presentation at the 31st Annual Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference: Creative Disruption: Managing in a Digital Age, Melbourne, Australia.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Walton, S., & Hyde, A. (2017, May). Entrepreneurial actors In transport systems: An energy cultures perspective. Verbal presentation at the Energy Management Association of New Zealand (EMANZ) Conference, Wellington, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Ford, R., Walton, S., Stephenson, J., Rees, D., Scott, M., King, G., Williams, J., & Wooliscroft, B. (2017). Emerging energy transitions: PV uptake beyond subsidies. Technological Forecasting & Social Change, 117, 138-150. doi: 10.1016/j.techfore.2016.12.007
Journal - Research Article
Kirkwood, J., Dwyer, K., & Walton, S. (2017). An ecopreneur’s growing resilience after a series of earthquakes. Journal of Enterprising Communities, 11(1), 129-148. doi: 10.1108/JEC-12-2014-0028
Journal - Research Article
Zhang, J. A., & Walton, S. (2017). Eco-innovation and business performance: The moderating effects of environmental orientation and resource commitment in green-oriented SMEs. R & D Management, 47(5), E26-E39. doi: 10.1111/radm.12241
Journal - Research Article
Stephenson, J., Barton, B., Carrington, G., Hopkins, D., Lavelle, M. J., Lawson, R., … Scott, M., Thorsnes, P., Walton, S., & Wooliscroft, B. (2016). Energy Cultures policy briefs. Dunedin, New Zealand: Centre for Sustainability, University of Otago. 26p. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/7104
Commissioned Report for External Body
Walton, S. C., O'Kane, P. M., Ruwhiu, D. R., & Cathro, V. I. (2016, August). The 'future of work': Developing plausible scenarios on work and business environments in 2030. Verbal presentation at the 76th Meeting of the Academy of Management: Making Organizations Meaningful, Anaheim, USA.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
O'Kane, P. M., Walton, S. C., Ruwhiu, D. R., & Cathro, V. I. (2016, August). Using a 'scenario development' Delphi to understand the complexities of work in the future. Verbal presentation at the 76th Meeting of the Academy of Management: Making Organizations Meaningful, Anaheim, USA.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Walton, S. (2016). Energy cultures of SMEs: Understanding energy behaviour. Proceedings of the 30th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference: Innovating for Sustainable and Just Futures. Retrieved from http://anzam2016.com/
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Walton, S., & Carr, S. (2016). Facilitating engagement for deep learning: The role of authenticity and relevance in sustainability education. Proceedings of the 30th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference: Innovating for Sustainable and Just Futures. Retrieved from http://anzam2016.com/
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Walton, S., & Hyde, A. (2016). Destabilisation and decline of existing regimes: The role of entrepreneurs in the NZ transport industry. Proceedings of the 10th Otago Energy Research Centre Symposium & Transport Colloquium. (pp. 14). Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/oerc/symposium/index.html
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Gabriel, C.-A., Kirkwood, J., Walton, S., & Rose, E. L. (2016). How do developing country constraints affect renewable energy entrepreneurs? Energy for Sustainable Development, 35, 52-66. doi: 10.1016/j.esd.2016.09.006
Journal - Research Article
Walton, S. (2016, July). Lighting in Vanuatu: Understanding rapid technological change. Verbal presentation at the Energy Cultures Conference: Sustainable Energy Futures: Understanding Behaviour and Supporting Transitions, Wellington, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Zahraie, B., Everett, A. M., Walton, S., & Kirkwood, J. (2016). Environmental entrepreneurs facilitating change toward sustainability: A case study of the wine industry in New Zealand. Small Enterprise Research, 23(1), 39-57. doi: 10.1080/13215906.2016.1188717
Journal - Research Article
Ruwhiu, D., Walton, S., O'Kane, P., & Cathro, V. (2015, December). Gazing into the future of work: Implications for management education. Verbal presentation at the 29th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference: Management for Peak Performance, Queenstown, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Zahraie, B., Everett, A., Walton, S., & Kirkwood, J. (2015, December). The roles of entrepreneurs in sustainability transitions: A combination of strategic niche management and evolutionary theory. Verbal presentation at the 29th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference: Management for Peak Performance, Queenstown, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Lux, A., Grover, S., O'Kane, P., & Walton, S. (2015, December). Dear optimists, what happened to missing flight MH370? Verbal presentation at the 29th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference: Management for Peak Performance, Queenstown, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Walton, S., Smith, I., Wakes, S., & Bishop, T. (2015). Make a difference? Student responses to changing the standards of rental accommodation in Dunedin. Proceedings of the Otago Energy Research Centre (OERC) Symposium. (pp. 13). Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/oerc/
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Walton, S. (2015). Energy behaviour of SMEs in New Zealand. Commissioned by Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). Dunedin, New Zealand: Energy Cultures, Centre for Sustainability, University of Otago. 58p.
Commissioned Report for External Body
Stephenson, J., Barton, B., Carrington, G., Doering, A., Ford, R., Hopkins, D., Lawson, R., McCarthy, A., … Scott, M., Thorsnes, P., Walton, S., Williams, J., & Wooliscroft, B. (2015). The energy cultures framework: Exploring the role of norms, practices and material culture in shaping energy behaviour in New Zealand. Energy Research & Social Science, 7, 117-123. doi: 10.1016/j.erss.2015.03.005
Journal - Research Article
Zahraie, B., Everett, A. M., Walton, S., & Kirkwood, J. (2014, June). Entrepreneurs as change agents: Strategies for greater impact. Verbal presentation at the Group of Research on Organizations and the Natural Environment (GRONEN) Research Conference, Helsinki, Finland.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Kirkwood, J., Dwyer, K., & Walton, S. (2014). An ecopreneurs' road to resilience after an earthquake. In B. Kotey (Ed.), Proceedings of the 27th Small Enterprise Association of Australia & New Zealand (SEAANZ) Annual Conference. Retrieved from http://seaanz.org/content/27th-annual-seaanz-conference-2014-1
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Swete Kelly, D., Energy Cultures Group of the University of Otago, including Doering, A., Ford, R., Gabriel, C.-A., & Walton, S. (2014). Independent completion report: Lighting Vanuatu. Commissioned by Australian Aid: Governance for Growth Programme. DFAT Australian Aid. 139p.
Commissioned Report for External Body
Walton, S., & Boon, B. (2014). Engaging with a Laclau & Mouffe informed discourse analysis: A proposed framework. Qualitative Research in Organizations & Management, 9(4), 351-370. doi: 10.1108/QROM-10-2012-1106
Journal - Research Article
Walton, S., Doering, A., Gabriel, C.-A., & Ford, R. (2014). Energy transitions: Lighting in Vanuatu. Commissioned by Australian Aid: Governance for Growth Programme. 32p.
Commissioned Report for External Body
Walton, S., O'Kane, P., Ruwhiu, D., & Cathro, V. (2014, June). Rethinking businesses to 2030: Scenarios & visioning futures. Verbal presentation at the 25th International Association for Business and Society (IABS) Annual Conference: Reclaiming the Societal Dimension, Sydney, Australia.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Walton, S., Ruwhiu, D., O'Kane, P., & Cathro, V. (2014). Future of work: Dunedin. Dunedin, New Zealand: Department of Management, University of Otago. 55p.
Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report
O'Kane, P. M., Walton, S. C., Ruwhiu, D., & Cathro, V. (2014, September). What will the world of work look like in 2030, 2060 and beyond? An evaluation of the Delphi Technique in futures based management research. Verbal presentation at the British Academy of Management (BAM) Conference, Belfast, UK.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Zhang, J. A., Walton, S., & Kirkwood, J. (2014). Eco-innovativeness and business performance: The moderating effect of environmental orientation. Proceedings of the 28th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference: Reshaping Management for Impact. Retrieved from http://www.anzam.org/
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Gray, B. J., Duncan, S., Kirkwood, J., & Walton, S. (2014). Encouraging sustainable entrepreneurship in climate-threatened communities: A Samoan case study. Entrepreneurship & Regional Development, 26(5-6), 401-430. doi: 10.1080/08985626.2014.922622
Journal - Research Article
Kirkwood, J., & Walton, S. (2014). How green is green? Ecopreneurs balancing environmental concerns and business goals. Australasian Journal of Environmental Management, 21(1), 37-51. doi: 10.1080/14486563.2014.880384
Journal - Research Article
Stephenson, J., Ford, R., & Walton, S. (2013). Interdisciplinarity in action: Energy cultures as a concept, a framework, and an organizing principle. Proceedings of the 4th Annual Climate, Mind and Behavior (CMB) Annual Symposium. Retrieved from http://www.garrisoninstitute.org/2013-09-16-15-39-23/cmb-video-presentations/cmb-video-2013
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Walton, S., & Kirkwood, J. (2013). Tempered radicals! Ecopreneurs as change agents for sustainability: An exploratory study. International Journal of Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation, 2(5), 461-475. doi: 10.1504/IJSEI.2013.059321
Journal - Research Article
Campbell-Hunt, C., Walton, S., & Hopkins, D. (2013). Bifurcations: Conceptualising change in climate and social systems. Proceedings of the New Zealand Climate Change Conference. Retrieved from http://www.nzcccconference.org/home
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Ford, R., Walton, S., & Gabriel, C.-A. (2012). Lighting Vanuatu through the Energy Cultures lens. Proceedings of the Otago Energy Research Centre (OERC) Symposium. (pp. 8). Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/oerc/
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Kirkwood, J., & Walton, S. (2012). Green, lean and growing: How ecopreneurs in New Zealand are starting, managing and growing green businesses. Proceedings of the 57th International Council for Small Business (ICSB) World Conference: Leading from the Edge. Retrieved from http://www.icsb.org/conferences.asp
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Walton, S., & Kirkwood, J. (2011). Ecopreneurs as subjects of environmentalism: A discussion of the phenomena of environmental entrepreneurs. Proceedings of the Samoa Conference II: Tracing Footprints of Tomorrow: Past Lessons, Present Stories, Future Lives. (pp. 30). Retrieved from http://www.nus.edu.ws
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Walton, S. (2011). Using discourse theory for empirical research: Piecing together an analytical model. Proceedings of the Samoa Conference II: Tracing Footprints of Tomorrow: Past Lessons, Present Stories, Future Lives. (pp. 22). Retrieved from http://www.nus.edu.ws
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Walton, S., & Rivers, C. (2011). A missed opportunity: Understanding community stakeholders' perspectives. Australasian Journal of Environmental Management, 18(3), 155-169. doi: 10.1080/14486563.2011.591521
Journal - Research Article
Walton, S., & Kirkwood, J. (2010, November). Being sustainable in the workplace. Keynote presentation at the 37th Annual Partnership in International Management (PIM) Conference: Global Collaboration toward Sustainability and Climate Change, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Kirkwood, J., & Walton, S. (2010). What motivates ecopreneurs to start businesses? International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research, 16(3), 204-228. doi: 10.1108/13552551011042799
Journal - Research Article
Kirkwood, J., & Walton, S. (2010). How ecopreneurs' green values affect their international engagement in supply chain management. Journal of International Entrepreneurship, 8, 200-217. doi: 10.1007/s10843-010-0056-8
Journal - Research Article
Walton, S. C., & Kirkwood, J. (2009, August). Making greening matter! Ecopreneurs commitment to environmental concerns and economic success. Verbal presentation at the Academy of Management Annual Meeting: Green Management Matters, Chicago, USA.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Wankel, C., Cuervo-Cazurra, A., Efendioglu, A. M., Fornaciari, C. J., Goodman, E., Hanke, R., … Walton, S. C., … Stanaityte, J. (2009, August). Innovative approaches for using the AOM's e-media to foster sharing cutting-edge management pedagogy [Roundtable session]. Verbal presentation at the Academy of Management Annual Meeting: Green Management Matters, Chicago, USA.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Rivers, C., & Walton, S. (2009). The first step to engaging community stakeholders in greenfield operations: Understanding their perspective. Proceedings of the Asia Pacific Academy of Business in Society Conference. APABIS. Retrieved from http://www.apabis.org/Events/Past-Events
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Kirkwood, J., & Walton, S. (2009). Ecopreneurs: Are their motivations for starting businesses similar or different to entrepreneurs? Proceedings of the Small Enterprise Association of Australia & New Zealand: Start Small Think Big Conference. [CD-ROM] SEAANZ. [Full Paper]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Milne, M. J., Tregidga, H. M., & Walton, S. (2009). Words not actions! The ideological role of sustainable development reporting. Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, 22(8), 1211-1257. doi: 10.1108/09513570910999292
Journal - Research Article
Kirkwood, J. & Walton, S. (2009, July). Growing green entrepreneurs. University of Otago Centre for Entrepreneurship Seminar Series, Dunedin, New Zealand. [Public Seminar].
Other Research Output
Greatbanks, R., & Walton, S. (2009). Mapping environmental performance indicators: A proposed model. Proceedings of the Performance Measurement Association (PMA) Conference. Retrieved from http://www.pma.otago.ac.nz/pma-cd/papers.html
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Kirkwood, J., & Walton, S. (2008). Seeing the (green) light. NZ Business, 22(10), 41-42.
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Kirkwood, J., & Walton, S. (2008). How ecopreneurs' green values affect their international engagement. In B. Gray (Ed.), Proceedings of the 11th McGill International Entrepreneurship Conference. [CD-ROM], (pp. 139-160). Dunedin, New Zealand: School of Business, University of Otago. [Full Paper]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Milne, M. J., Tregidga, H. M., & Walton, S. C. (2008). Words of action: The centrist and pragmatic discourse of sustainable development reporting. Proceedings of the Academy of Management Annual Meeting. Retrieved from http://program.aomonline.org/2008/submission.asp?mode=ShowSession&SessionID=1764
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Walton, S. (2008). Contesting natures: A discourse analysis of natural resource conflicts (PhD). University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. 302p.
Awarded Doctoral Degree
Walton, S. (2007). Where am I located? Being critical and researching organisations and the natural environment. Proceedings of the Organization, Identity, Locality III Symposium. (pp. 64-67). Palmerston North, New Zealand: Department of Management, Massey University. [Full Paper]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Walton, S. (2007). Natural History New Zealand: Being located in a wildlife capital. In K. Inkson, V. Browning & J. Kirkwood (Eds.), Working on the Edge: A portrait of business in Dunedin. (pp. 198-207). Dunedin, New Zealand: Otago University Press.
Chapter in Book - Research
Walton, S. (2007). Site the mine in our backyard! Discursive strategies of community stakeholders in an environmental conflict in New Zealand. Organization & Environment, 20(2), 177-203.
Journal - Research Article
Milne, M. J., Kearins, K., & Walton, S. (2006). Creating adventures in Wonderland: The journey metaphor and environmental sustainability. Organization, 13(6), 801-839.
Journal - Research Article
Mallon, M., & Walton, S. (2005). Career and learning: The ins and the outs of it. Personnel Review, 34(4), 468-487.
Journal - Research Article
Milne, M. J., Kearins, K. N., & Walton, S. (2004). Business makes a 'journey' out of 'sustainability': Creating adventures in wonderland? In L. D. Parker & L. A. Meng (Eds.), Proceedings of the Fourth Asia Pacific Interdisciplinary Research in Accounting Conference. Singapore: APIRA 2004. Retrieved from http://www.accountancy.smu.edu.sg/Apira/Final%20Papers/1091-Milne.pdf
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Milne, M. J., Tregidga, H., & Walton, S. (2004). Playing with magic lanterns: The New Zealand business council for sustainable development and corporate triple bottom line reporting. In L. D. Parker & L. A. Meng (Eds.), Proceedings of the Fourth Asia Pacific Interdisciplinary Research in Accounting Conference. Singapore: APIRA 2004. Retrieved from http://www.accountancy.smu.edu.sg/Apira/Final%20Papers/1239-Tregidga.pdf
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Walton, S., & Ruwhiu, D. (2004, August). Cutting and pasting: Encouraging learning about sustainability values. Verbal presentation at the Sixty-Fourth Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management: Creating Actionable Knowledge, New Orleans, USA. New Orleans, USA.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Walton, S., & Mallon, M. (2004). Redefining the boundaries? Making sense of career in contemporary New Zealand. Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources, 42(1), 75-95.
Journal - Research Article
Walton, S. (2004). Staking a claim: Exploring stakeholder strategies in an environmental conflict. Proceedings of the 18th Annual Conference of the Australian & New Zealand Academy of Management. Dunedin: ANZAM. [Full Paper]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Walton, S. (2003). To be or not to be? Exploring contestions of how we 'ought to' develop sustainably. Proceedings of the 19th Colloquium of the European Group of Organization Studies: Organization analysis informing social and global development. Copenhagen: EGOS. Retrieved from http://www.egos.cbs.dk/
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Kearins, K., Milne, M. J., & Walton, S. (2003, August). The business journey to sustainability: Destination not defined! Verbal presentation at the 63rd Annual Meeting of The Academy of Management: Democracy in a knowledge economy, Seattle, WA.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Milne, M. J., Tregidga, H., & Walton, S. (2003). The triple bottom line: Benchmarking New Zealand's early reporters. University of Auckland Business Review, 5(2), 36-48.
Journal - Research Article
Milne, M. J., Tregidga, H., & Walton, S. (2003). Playing with magic lanterns? The New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development and corporate triple-bottom line reporting. Proceedings of the 3rd International Critical Management Conference: Critique and inclusivity. [CD-ROM] Lancaster University. [Full Paper]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Milne, M. J., Tregidga, H., & Walton, S. (2003). Triple-bottom-line reporting at Watercare Services Ltd: A benchmarking analysis and commentary. Commissioned by Watercare Services Ltd. Dunedin: University of Otago. 30p.
Commissioned Report for External Body
Walton, S., Grice, S. W., & Catley, B. (2003). The Monteith's affair: Bitter to the loyal end? Journal of the Australian & New Zealand Academy of Management, 9(2), 69-74.
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Ruwhiu, D., Kirkwood, J., & Walton, S. (2002). What is social capital? Understanding social capital at Hubbard's Foods Limited. Working Paper. Dunedin: Department of Management, University of Otago.
Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report
Walton, S. (2002). Career stories: the changing world of work. In Human Resource Management in Action. Department of Management: Dunedin.
Chapter in Book - Research
Ruwhiu, D., Kirkwood, J., & Walton, S. C. (2002). Exploring social capital - A case study of Hubbard's Foods Limited. Research, Knowledge and Practice: Enhancing Business and Government Capability. Proceedings of The Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management [CD ROM]. Beechworth, Australia: Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management. [Full Paper]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Catley, B., Grice, S. W., & Walton, S. C. (2002). Bitter to the loyal end: Notes on resisting left melancholy, after globalisation. Ephemera, 2(3), 246-257.
Journal - Research Article
Walton, S., & Mallon, M. (2001). What is career? Exploring career meanings in contemporary New Zealand. Dunedin: Department of Management, University of Otago.
Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report
Walton, S. (2001). Career stories: The changing world of work. In G. R. Elkin (Ed.), Human Resource Management in Action. Contemporary New Zealand Cases - Vol 2. (pp. 87-91). Palmerston North: Dunmore Press Limited.
Chapter in Book - Research
Mallon, M., & Walton, S. (2001). The ins and the outs of it: Representations of learning on diverse career journeys. The Odyssey of Organising. Proceedings of the 17th Colloquium of the European Group for Organisational Studies. CD ROM. Lyon: E.M. Lyon. [Full Paper]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Catley, B., Grice, S. W., & Walton, S. (2001). Bitter to the loyal end? Every beer tells a story. Closing the Divide. Proceedings of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management International Conference 2001. CD ROM. Auckland: Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management. [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Walton, S. C. (2000). Reframing career's boundaries: A lesson from the past. Managing For the New Millennium: The Lead Ahead. CD Rom. Sydney, Australia: ANZAM. [Full Paper]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
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