Welcome to the Organizations and the Natural Environment (ONE) Division of the Academy of Management, where we are dedicated to advancing research, teaching, and service on the critical interactions between organizations and the natural environment. We are motivated to address the challenges we face - from biodiversity loss, to water pollution, to climate change. We believe management scholarship should be central to making the world better, and yet we realize there are significant shifts needed to do this.
Our Division focuses on understanding the causes, effects, and opportunities tied to these complex interactions between society and the environment. Our community members contribute through their research, teaching, and service work - often integrating between these three aspects of their work to build a greater understanding of the problems organizations face and potential solutions organizations shape in addressing environmental challenges. Members focus their work across organizations, communities, and the global ecosystem, seeking to guide organizational practices and shape policy through their research.
We welcome scholars from diverse fields, including environmental sciences, engineering, law, ethics, and beyond, to join us in creating the cross-disciplinary approaches necessary to address the vast environmental challenges of our time.
We encourage anyone passionate about environmental sustainability to get involved. There are numerous ways to contribute, including becoming an ONE member, joining one of our dynamic teams (Impact, Communications, Teaching, Internationalization, Ph.D., Program, Membership, and Awards), running for a leadership position during our annual elections, volunteering in other ways, and participating in Academy of Management conferences.
The 2025 AOM conference in Copenhagen showed the vibrancy of our community - but also signalled the importance for us to consider ways to connect beyond the conference. As we consider the carbon footprint, cost, and safety of travel, we need to reimagine our own connections and community that is accessible to and supportive of all our (potential) members. ONE has always been my academic home and I am excited to work with you all to consider how we continue to build and strengthen this important community. If you are wondering how you can help, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Feel free to explore our resources, reach out to our Executive Team, and consider becoming an active member of this vibrant community. We are stronger together, and your contributions will help ensure that organizations can thrive while sustaining the environment for future generations.
Sara Soderstrom
2024-25 ONE Division Chair