Author(s)

Jiahui Que ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia

Corresponding Author

Jiahui Que

ABSTRACT

By the methodology of qualitative analysis, the report examines the strategies for business sustainability and innovation in response to potential in the future changes and impacts. It explores the types of changes companies should prepare for, emphasizing demographic shifts, technological advancements, cybercrime threats, climate change, and geopolitical instability. These changes are expected to among l threats all business operations and, result in profitability. Therefore, for concepts of mitigation, adaptation, and resilience are introduced hence the context of sustainability, highlighting their roles in addressing vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, the report focuses on a case study of Origin Energy, a leading Australian energy company, analyzing challenges businesses are faced with, including demographic changes, climate change, and technology advancements. Examining the company's efforts to mitigate energy sector-specific risks, capitalize on opportunities, and address areas of vulnerability.  Finally, they are critically discussed implications for competitive advantage, emphasizing the of integrating sustainability, technological innovation, and government collaboration into long-term strategic planning to provide valuable insights for businesses navigating complex and dynamic environments.

KEYWORDS

Business Sustainability, Climate Change, Vulnerability Reduction

CITE THIS PAPER

Jiahui Que, Navigating Future Challenges: A Qualitative Analysis of Business Sustainability and Innovation Strategies—A Case Study of Origin Energy. Accounting and Corporate Management (2025) Vol. 7: 49-55. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/acccm.2025.070207.

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