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Sustainability
Essentials for Business
First Edition
- Scott T. Young - DePaul University, USA
- Kanwalroop Kathy Dhanda - DePaul University, USA
December 2012 | 440 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
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.
I. SUSTAINABILITY--ESSENTIALS FOR BUSINESS
Introduction
II. RENEWABLE RESOURCES
1. Air and Climate Issues
2. Water Issues
3. Sustainable Agriculture and Food
4. Forests, Wildlife, and Biodiversity
5. Alternative Clean Energy and Fuels
III. STAKEHOLDER INTEREST AND CHOICES
6. Sustainability Strategies and Frameworks
7. Role of the Consumer
8. Role of the Corporation
9. Role of Governments and Nongovernmental Organizations
IV. STRATEGIES FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
10. Transparent Reporting, Measurement, and Metrics
11. Carbon Markets: Offsets and Standards
12. Designing Sustainable Cities and Communities
13. Green Marketing
I found the topics covered in this book very beneficial to my students in emphasising the importance of sustainability and how this helps businesses to survive. I have recommended that they get a copy to enhance their knowledge and assist with their learning.
My Department is not Listed, Great Yarmouth College
March 13, 2013
