Sustainability

Sustainability: Essentials for Business is the first survey text of its kind to offer a comprehensive treatment of the relationship between business and sustainability. The book begins with a macro perspective of the renewable resources such as air, water, forests, energy, etc. This discussion provides a starting point for the students unfamiliar with this sphere, so that the later chapters on environmental challenges can be framed within an appropriate context. The book then segues into the micro issues by shifting toward stakeholder interests and choices. Here, the chapters explore the various stakeholders involved – from organizations to consumers to non-governmental organizations, etc. The third section of the book aims to present business solutions designed to address and promote sustainability. This section will also discuss transparent and voluntary reporting along with the standards. The last section of the book concludes with ideas and questions about moving towards a sustainable future. INDICE: I. SUSTAINABILITY--ESSENTIALS FOR BUSINESSIntroductionII. RENEWABLE RESOURCES1. Air and Climate Issues2. Water Issues3. Sustainable Agriculture and Food4. Forests, Wildlife, and Biodiversity5. Alternative Clean Energy and FuelsIII. STAKEHOLDER INTEREST AND CHOICES6. Sustainability Strategies and Frameworks7. Role of the Consumer8. Role of the Corporation9. Role of Governments and Nongovernmental OrganizationsIV. STRATEGIES FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE10. Transparent Reporting, Measurement, and Metrics11. Carbon Markets: Offsets and Standards12. Designing Sustainable Cities and Communities13. Green Marketing

• ISBN: 978-1-4129-8284-9
• Editorial: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 440
• Fecha Publicación: 24/01/2013
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
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