See the license for more details, but that basically means you can share this book as long as you credit the author but see below, dont make money from it, and do make it available to everyone else under the same terms. Hes the author of several books and is considered a global expert on this topic. All the factors that are important to the entrepreneur in a standard business are critical to the successful sustainable business. After working 34 years with ibm, bob completed first a masters and then a doctorate on the business case for sustainability at the university of toronto.
Find new ideas and classic advice for global leaders from the worlds best business and management experts. Explaining the business case for sustainability again and again. The sustainable business case book can be used as a standalone text or as a supplemental textbook for undergraduate courses that have an interest in sustainable business. The business case for sustainable development kindle edition by jr, charles o. Nevertheless, here are my top 5 favorite books on sustainable business in no particular order. Business and the sustainable development goals companies are spending too little on education. Managing sustainable business an executive education case and. The struggle to develop the business case is a perennial one. The business case for sustainability in emerging markets. By adopting sustainable practices, companies can gain competitive edge, increase their market share, and boost shareholder value. Before purchasing the sustainable business case book v1.
I have read many books on the subject of sustainable business, and. The business case for environmental and social risk management and sustainable finance for financial institutions is clear. Sustainable business case book attributed 2 free ebook download as pdf file. The sustainable business case book table of contents. Accountability for sustainability 2012 book archive. Fantastic book on the real business case for sustainability with great. Sustainable business strategy is an online course offered by harvard business school online. Sustainable businesses are redefining the corporate ecosystem by designing models that create value for all stakeholders, including employees, shareholders, supply chains, civil society, and the planet. The keys to successful sustainability entrepreneurship.
The business case for sustainability whether managing downside risk, creating business value by incorporating sustainable solutions, or identifying innovative ways to finance sustainability, the private sector is becoming the engine of competitive solutions to sustainability. The essentials by harvard business school press, case in point. It combines the the theory of sustainability with key concepts, analytical information and contextual information with a collection of cases which provide insights, perspective and practical guidance on how sustainable businesses operate from different business functional area perspectives. Making the business case for environmental sustainability. The sustainable business case book paperback august 1, 2012 by matt magnusson and michael merenda ross gittell author. The sustainable business case book by ross gittell, matt magnusson, michael merenda. This text was adapted by the saylor foundation under a. It is intende d for use in undergraduate business courses and will also be of interest to students in environmental. Top 5 sustainable business books emerger strategies. Isbn 9781453346778 the sustainable business case book. Business and sustainability case studies for the business community, sustainability is more than mere windowdressing. For this video, well draw on the work of business sustainability guru bob willard. Preface the sustainable business case book provides readers with a broad overview of the core concepts of sustainability and sustainable business practice it is intended for use in undergraduate business courses and will also be of interest to students in environmental studies, engineering, urban planning, and government this book is not meant to exhort all business people on the path to sustainability enlightenment but to highlight some of the benefits, opportunities, and challenges.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He is the coauthor of the international best seller green to gold and, more recently, the author of the popular book the big pivot. It is intended for use in undergraduate business courses and will also be of interest to students in environmental. Preface the sustainable business case book provides readers with a broad overview of the core concepts of sustainability and sustainable business practice it is intended for use in undergraduate business courses and will also be of interest to students in environmental studies, engineering, urban planning, and government this book is not meant to exhort all business people on the path to.
Case chapters in the textbook document sustainable businesses and how they addressed consumer concerns about ecological and social matters in new ways across different industries. Preface the sustainable business case book provides readers with a broad overview of the core concepts of sustainability and sustainable business practice. The sustainable business case book combines the theory of sustainability with key concepts and analytical information with a collection of realworld cases that provide perspective and practical guidance on how sustainable businesses operate. The sustainable business case book combines the theory of sustainability with key concepts and analytical information with a collection of realworld cases that. A strategic approach to sustainable business practice. Government, public policy, and sustainable business. It is a tool that helps build a business case for any sustainabilityrelated project. Introduction to sustainable business and sustainable business core concepts and frameworks. Find 9781453346778 the sustainable business case book by matt magnusson and michael merenda ross gittell at over 30 bookstores. The sustainable business case book provides readers with a broad overview of the core concepts of sustainability and sustainable business practice. This is accountability for sustainability, chapter 4 from the book sustainable business cases v. Financial institutions are uniquely positioned to focus clients on sustainable energy opportunities and catalyze investment decisions.
Lets see what bob has to say on the business case for sustainability. While the books primary focus is on the relationship between business and sustainability, the book can also be used in courses offered in fields other than business. Case studies business steelman library at southeastern. An entrepreneur was the key driver in four of these cases.
Embedded sustainability efforts clearly result in a positive impact on business performance. A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the honors in the major program in management entrepreneurship in the college of business administration and the burnett honors college at the university of central florida orlando, florida summer term, 2016. The generic business case framework is the basis for the companylevel and projectlevel business cases, as well as the sustainable procurement toolkit. Traditional business models aim to create value for shareholders, often at the expense of other stakeholders. The sustainable business case book by gittell, magnusson and merenda is one of the first of its kind. The business case is not a generic argument that corporate sustainability. The sustainable business case book provides readers with a broad overview of the core concepts of. Finding the business case for sustainability guardian. It is intended for use in undergraduate business courses and will also be of interest to students in environmental studies, engineering, urban planning, and government. Sustainable business case book attributed 2 sustainable. The sustainable business case book flat world knowledge. Ross gittell, matt magnusson, and michael merenda published. For more details on it including licensing, click here.
Sustainability entrepreneurship builds on the basics of entrepreneurship and extends it to encompass addressing ecological and social concerns through the creation of new enterprises and innovation in existing enterprises. The sustainable business case book free book at ebooks directory. The sustainable business case book ross gittell, matt magnusson and michael merenda on. Project level business case sustainability advantage. The sustainable business case corporate sustainability strategies. The sustainable business case book this text was adapted. The comprehensive business case for sustainability. The book combines the theory of sustainability with key concepts, analytical information and contextual information with a collection of cases which provide insights, perspective and practical. Building compelling business cases for sustainability initiatives is a book cleverly disguised as an excel workbook. The book combines the theory of sustainability with key concepts, analytical information and contextual information with a collection of cases which provide insights, perspective and practical guidance on how sustainable businesses operate from different business functional area perspectives. The generic business case for sustainability is framed by the big three justifications that frame any business case in the 21st century.
Drawing from our own research and our colleagues research in this area, we have created a sustainability business case for the 21 st century corporate executive. Every sustainability conference has a session on the roi of csr and we sustainability practitioners all. The authors argue the business case for sustainable development in this study that explores a range of issues beginning with corporate social responsibility and ending with ecoefficiency. Work facilities are unconventional as well, including such amenities as free meals and snacks, sports facilities, massages, and onsite employee day care, which translate into a happier, more. I have read many books on the subject of sustainable business, and there are many more that are on my todo list.
Here i begin to explore the issue by focusing on a more limited question, namely whether a business case be made for acting in an environmentally sustainable way, which i define as acting in any. World business council for sustainable development. It combines the the theory of sustainability with key concepts. Honeybees and locusts is compelling reading for managers looking for an evidencebased approach to.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading walking the talk. Sustainability is a business philosophy in which a company considers its accountability for its social and ecological impacts. The business case for sustainability brochure the financial valuation fv tool tool for sustainability investments developing value. This is the table of contents for the book sustainable business cases v.
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