Practical sustainability strategies : how to gain a competitive advantage

"Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It is a combination of economic, environmental, and social elements, in that it not only focuses on alleviating pollution and resource cons...

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Main Authors: Nassos, George P., (Author), Avlonas, Nikos, 1969- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, 2020.
Edition: Second edition.
Subjects:
Business enterprises > Environmental aspects.
Industrial management > Environmental aspects.
Sustainable development.
Social responsibility of business.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
ISBN: 9781119561095
1119561094
9781119561125
1119561124
9781119561040
Physical Description: 1 online resource

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245 1 0 |a Practical sustainability strategies :  |b how to gain a competitive advantage /  |c George P. Nassos, Principal, George P. Nassos & Associates, Inc., Nikos Avlonas, Founder and President, Center for Sustainability & Excellence. 
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500 |a Revised edition of: Practical sustainability strategies / Nikos Avlonas, George P. Nassos. [2014]. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references and index. 
506 |a Plný text je dostupný pouze z IP adres počítačů Univerzity Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně nebo vzdáleným přístupem pro zaměstnance a studenty 
520 |a "Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It is a combination of economic, environmental, and social elements, in that it not only focuses on alleviating pollution and resource conservation, but also addresses poverty, and world trade. During the past few years, there have been many books written on the topic of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), however few actually describe the various strategies and practical tools that can be adapted by organizations. There is no question that environmental, social and economic sustainability are critical to the future success of companies, NGO's, government agencies, and other institutions"--  |c Provided by publisher. 
505 0 |a Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- PREFACE OF GEORGE P. NASSOS -- PREFACE OF NIKOS AVLONAS -- ABOUT THE COMPANION WEBSITE -- Part I INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABILITY -- Chapter 1 Urgency to Adopt Sustainability -- Creation of the Environment -- Exceeding the Ecological Footprint -- The Limits to Growth -- Consumption Factor -- Conservation of Water -- The Depletion of Fossil Fuels -- Climate Change -- Population Growth -- The Environment's Big Four -- References -- Chapter 2 Development of the Sustainability Concept and CSR -- CSR TODAY: FROM SHAREHOLDER VALUE TO STAKEHOLDER VALUE 
505 8 |a CSR MEASURING AND REPORTING -- THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT THOUSANDS YEARS AGO -- References -- Part II SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES -- Chapter 3 Imbedding the UN Sustainable Development Goals to Achieve Sustainability -- UN 2030 Agenda -- The 17 Sustainable Development Goals -- A Real Positive View of the SDGs -- A Further Look at The SDGs -- References -- Chapter 4 The Natural Step -- The Four System Conditions for Sustainability -- System Condition 1-Substances from the Earth's Crust Must Not Systematically Increase in the Ecosphere 
505 8 |a System Condition 2-Substances Produced by Society Must Not Systematically Increase in the Ecosphere -- System Condition 3-The Physical Basis for Productivity and Diversity of Nature Must Not Be Systematically Diminished -- System Condition 4-There Must Be Fair and Efficient Use of Resources with Respect to Meeting Human Needs -- Scientific Rationale for the Natural Step -- The Natural Step Recent Projects -- Interface-The First Company to Adopt the Natural Step -- VinylPlus-The European PVC Industry's Voluntary Commitment to Sustainable Development -- Dow Measures Up -- Nike's Core Values 
505 8 |a Pratt and Whitney Canada's Sustainability Journey -- The Circular Economy -- References -- Chapter 5 Eco-Effective Versus Eco-Efficient: Sustainability Versus Being "Less Bad" -- FUEL EFFICIENCY -- COMPUTING EFFICIENCY -- MORE DURABLE BRAKE PADS -- INCREASE POLYMER RECYCLING -- REDUCED SEWAGE EFFLUENT -- MORE EFFICIENT CLOCKS -- CRADLE TO CRADLE -- DO NOT TAKE IT TO THE EXTREME -- REFERENCES -- Chapter 6 Servicizing and the Sharing Economy -- SELL ILLUMINATION -- SELL A PAINTED CAR -- SELL FLOOR COMFORT AND ESTHETICS -- SELL WATER TREATMENT SERVICES -- THE EVOLUTION OF THE SHARING ECONOMY 
505 8 |a COLLABORATIVE CONSUMPTION -- CLASS FINAL PROJECTS -- Medication Delivery -- Refill Perfume Shop -- Luggage -- Home Improvement Paint -- Nutrient Services -- Baby Mattresses -- Seat-Go-Round -- Bike Helmets -- Q Card for Better Transportation -- REFERENCES -- Chapter 7 Adopting Systems Thinking -- SYSTEM ELEMENTS -- SYSTEM INTERCONNECTIONS -- SYSTEM FUNCTION OR PURPOSE -- TUNNELING THROUGH THE COST BARRIER -- INTERFACE PIPE DESIGN -- REDUCING OIL IMPORTS -- REDUCING CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS -- ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION -- SAILBOAT DESIGN -- REFERENCES -- Chapter 8 Base of the Pyramid 
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