Sustainability
Essentials for Business

First Edition

Courses:
Business & Society | Business Ethics | Corporate Social Responsibility | Introduction to Development Studies | Physical Geography/Environmental Science

December 2012 | 440 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

The first survey text of its kind to provide a comprehensive treatment of the relationship between business and sustainability, Sustainability: Essentials for Business gives students a thorough understanding of the complex interaction between the needs of society versus the ecological limits on natural resources. Part I provides readers with a foundation for developing a clear understanding of the major issues confronting our natural resources, such as wasted resources and polluted environments. Part II, Renewable Resources, discusses natural resources such as air, water, forests, soil, biodiversity, and energy to provide students with a starting point so that the later chapters on environmental challenges can be framed within an appropriate context. Part III, Stakeholder Interest and Choices, presents stakeholder perspectives such as the role of consumers, the role of corporations, and the role of governments and NGOs. This section also includes a comprehensive discussion of strategies and frameworks used to understand and implement sustainability. Part IV, Strategies for a Sustainable Future, presents chapters on reporting and measurement, carbon markets, the design of sustainable cities, and green marketing. This must-read text focuses on the three "Ps": planet, people, and profit.

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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.

Mr Douglas Lawrence

My Department is not Listed, Great Yarmouth College

March 13, 2013

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Key features

Key Features:

In-depth exploration of the relationship between environmental science and business, a first for business texts, provides students with new insight into a key aspect of today's business environment.
Unique focus on the triple bottom line of business, achieved by breaking sections into the three categories: natural capital (planet), human capital (people), and financial capital (profits).
Coverage of multiple business functions, such as operations, marketing, and strategy, are covered.
Controversial topics such as global warming are presented from both sides of the current debate, providing opportunities for rich classroom discussion.
Suggested case studies from Harvard Business School Publishing and Darden Publishing in the latter chapters show students real-life applications of key concepts.
A selection of websites for further information and exploration are included for each chapter.

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