Business and the environment; ‘green’ approaches to business

Encouraged by the emergence and early impact of social innovators on the African Continent, but frustrated by the slow pace of large scale change, this book is focused on filling the knowledge gap for those tackling Africa's serious social problems.

This textbook provides an introduction to the field of mineral economics and its use in understanding the behaviour of mineral commodity markets and in assessing both public and corporate policies in this important economic sector.

Economic diversification remains at the top of the agenda for hundreds of regions around the world.

Industry 4.

This book provides a broad overview of how sustainability reporting has grown, how it is used now and where it is heading.

This book raises awareness of environmentally friendly and resource-sparing management of winter sports areas, in order to increase the number of certified ski areas.

The financial crisis of 2008 has led to a re-evaluation of the role of financial institutions and their relationship with the wider economy and society.

The Innovation and Sustainability in Base of the Pyramid Markets series comprises four volumes, covering theoretical perspectives, themes, and various aspects of interest across four key geographical regions where Base of the Pyramid (BOP) markets are located - Latin America, Asia, Africa, and affluent countries.

Automotive Scrap Recycling provides a qualitative description of the steel scrap industry by focussing on its largest segment: conversion of obsolete cars into steel scrap.

This is a book about the future of sustainability.

The tangible value of increased water efficiency, reuse and recycling and improved social license to operate are moving more companies to adopt water stewardship strategies.

The book is one of the first ones focussing on how organisations (civil society, corporations, and public sector ones) are contributing to sustainability.

This book equips readers with the knowledge, insights and key capabilities to understand and practice business activities from ethical and sustainable vantage points.

Sustainable finance is a holistic approach to the sustainability development goals (SDG), so that the interdependence between environmental, social, and governance issues is unveiled.

In today's competitive environment, smart technologies are increasingly recognized as key enablers of corporate sustainability.

This book is a comprehensive reference on ISO management system standards and their implementation.

This book presents an integrated theory of firms' strategies and two types of policies, namely environmental policies, and merger control policies.

Circular Economy (CE) is considered as one of the important strategies in addressing Sustainable Development Goals.

This volume examines the importance of leadership in developing an effective sustainability strategy.

"e;We need to do Community Involvement better - we know we're spending millions each year on charitable causes; how can we find out what is really effective and what people will appreciate us for?

With the rapidly growing importance of sustainability and corporate responsibility in a globalised world, management schools are increasingly integrating long-term economic, environmental and social issues into their teaching and research.

Innovation is changing.

This book explores the intersection of craft, design and sustainability in the developing world.

This book presents a new approach to the issue of project management, showing how it can be approached through the lens of sustainability.

This book provides a broad overview of how sustainability reporting has grown, how it is used now and where it is heading.

Procurement is playing an increasingly strategic role as a lever for sustainable development and social and environmental responsibility.

The Ark of Shared Value is a fundamental guide for those involved in designing and implementing sustainable business projects.

While the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities of small firms have been analysed to some extent, their engagement in international networks relating to CSR is less understood.

Ecofeminism is defined as a unique academic discipline, theoretical framework, and political and philosophical movement centred around both environmental and feminist concerns.

Water is a resource under increased stress, with its management now cited as one of the greatest risks to business continuity and growth.

This book analyses the determining factors behind productivity and innovation amongst Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore, and within the context of South East Asia, in order to offer recommendations for increasing productivity and aiding economic growth.

It is increasingly clear that fifty years of international development have done little to reduce poverty in Africa.

Given the ever-growing interest in the benefits of mindfulness to organizations and the individuals who work in them, this Companion is a comprehensive primary reference work for mindfulness (including creativity and flow) in the workplace, including business, healthcare, and educational settings.

ISO 14001 is the star standard among the International Organization for Standardization's ISO 14000 series of environmental management standards.

This book provides a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the different environmental strategies adopted in the football world to foster sustainability.

The World Guide to Sustainable Enterprise is the first comprehensive global compendium that clearly describes the national approaches to sustainable enterprise.

The challenges associated with the struggles for attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and objectives are as diverse and complex as the variety of human societies, national conditions and natural ecosystems worldwide.

Time for Solutions!

Digital transformation in organisations can improve business agility, operational efficiency, customer service, and contribute to sustainability initiatives.

This book takes degrowth theorising in the direction of honouring collaboration, creating new dialogues and emphasising growth and human capacities.

This book introduces a 'triple-bottom-line' approach to the concept and practice of family business sustainability.

This book explores the development of climate change discourses in Russia.

Climate change represents the most important environmental challenge of our time.

Metrics for Sustainable Business is the first book to give students a comprehensive understanding of sustainability in organizations from an accounting perspective.

Since the inception of the United Nations Global Compact sponsored initiative Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) in 2007, there has been increased debate over how to adapt management education to best meet the demands of the 21st-century business environment.