This thesis evaluated the applicability of Ecological Economics principles in corporate environmental management by analyzing case studies of companies that implemented The Natural Step (TNS) framework. TNS is based on Ecological Economics and sets four system conditions for sustainability related to resource use, emissions, ecosystem management, and meeting basic human needs. The research reviewed 11 articles and identified 5 companies that fully implemented TNS - IKEA, Interface Inc., Scandic Hotels, Electrolux, and Hydro Polymers Limited. The analysis found that TNS implementation led to positive environmental outcomes at these companies, but was generally limited to isolated actions rather than being fully embedded in their missions. Interface Inc. most deeply integrated TNS principles into its

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