Going Green Together

At a time when "going green" is at the top of the agenda of many organizations one of the most critical success factors of strategy implementation escapes the notice of many business professionals: the alignment of employees with the green strategy.As employees are considered the linchpin of organizations' strategic operational success, Going Green Together illustrates how to align employees with green strategies to facilitate a flawless realization of organizations' environmental goals. From his experiences in the utility sector, Frank Roettgers indicates where the differences lie between general strategy alignment and the alignment with green strategies. The dissertation explains how organizations are able to increase the number of strategically aligned employees, embed green thinking in daily routines, and induce a more action-related behavior towards the implementation of green strategies. Elaborating on aspects such as company culture, communication methods, leadership style, and incentives, this research project illustrates how organizations are able to cultivate a green framework, align their employees, and thereby lay the foundation for a sustainable competitive advantage.

Let's Go Green Together empowers children to take essential action: tending to the planet we call home. This important guide recognizes that young people hunger to make a difference, and provides the practical information kids need to make their world a cleaner and greener place-starting today! To extend its usefulness, the book is divided into sections for both younger and older readers. In the front section, engaging text and eye-catching photos introduce younger readers to Aaron, a child much like them. As Aaron shares his love for nature and demonstrates the simple steps he takes to care for the world around him, even very young children will feel encouraged to take action, too. The back section of the book provides invaluable resources for older children, parents, and educators. This in-depth material allows readers who are ready for more to explore background information, dig into further research, or find ideas on how to take further action. The book is rounded out with questions to enhance family or classroom discussions and a GreenKid Award to reinforce the positive changes that young readers will undertake. Don't miss the chance to share this life-changing guide with the young people in your life-environmental conservationist Dr. Peter Bower calls it "a must-read for all families."

Written by 18 authors, this book on Sustainability, Climate Change and the Green Economy brings together insights at the nexus of the four key concepts embedded in its title. The book is unpacked in six parts. Part 1 is a single chapter that covers the context of the topic. Part 2 looks at the green economy and green jobs, and addresses the challenges of government coordination and socio-economic development, with emphasis on skills and immigration regimes. Part 3 reflects on sustainable development, with a focus on relearning our wants and needs, and provides critical reflection on engineering for sustainable development. Management of natural resources and wetlands makes up Part 4, which teases out issues on timber harvesting, as well as challenges and opportunities in addressing environment-economic development and growth conflicts. A critique of climate change coverage in news media, mainstreaming climate change into wildlife policies, and tourism, are matters covered in Part 5. The last part (Part 6) is another single chapter, which articulates emerging issues from the whole book and presents some policy and take-home messages. Given the growing literature in the field of sustainability, climate change and the green economy, this piece will prove a must-read for policy makers, academics, industry and civil society.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NATIONAL BESTSELLER In this urgent, singularly authoritative book, Bill Gates sets out a wide-ranging, practical--and accessible--plan for how the world can get to zero greenhouse gas emissions in time to avoid an irreversible climate catastrophe. Bill Gates has spent a decade investigating the causes and effects of climate change. With the help and guidance of experts in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, political science and finance, he has focused on exactly what must be done in order to stop the planet's slide toward certain environmental disaster. In this book, he not only gathers together all the information we need to fully grasp how important it is that we work toward net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases but also details exactly what we need to do to achieve this profoundly important goal. He gives us a clear-eyed description of the challenges we face. He describes the areas in which technology is already helping to reduce emissions; where and how the current technology can be made to function more effectively; where breakthrough technologies are needed, and who is working on these essential innovations. Finally, he lays out a concrete plan for achieving the goal of zero emissions--suggesting not only policies that governments should adopt, but what we as individuals can do to keep our government, our employers and ourselves accountable in this crucial enterprise. As Bill Gates makes clear, achieving zero emissions will not be simple or easy to do, but by following the guidelines he sets out here, it is a goal firmly within our reach.

The Little Book of Going Green aims to shed light on the ways humans are harming the environment, from pollution and deforestation to industrial production and farming methods. Filled with facts, theories and tips on how we can do our bit for the planet, this is your one-stop guide to making every aspect of your life earth-friendly.

As a photographic professional, you're almost certainly aware that digital photography will become an integral part of any photographic business. The difficult part is to work out which part, how much, and when. Going Digital: Wedding and Portrait Photography is designed to help deal with those issues. The technology is explained, from the charge-coupled device at the heart of the camera to the wider business-based aspects of building a system to suit your needs. Production considerations including speed, quality, quantity and archival permanence are dealt with. The business areas that are covered include using the Internet as a way of increasing client numbers and sales. The issue of costs is examined alongside the revenue benefits that digital photography can make possible. Several ideas are discussed about using the new technology to develop new revenue-generating areas. Throughout the book, case studies are presented in which professional photographers describe their experiences with digital photography, from how they began to use it to how it has affected their work. The book contains many photographs showing the different approaches used by the photographers in the case studies. Finally, at the end of the book, there is a reading list of recommended titles, websites that you are likely to find useful, a glossary and a comprehensive index. Book jacket.

The Good Company tells the stories of over 30 inspiring companies around the world that are among the ethical leaders in the industry. The broad positive message is encouraging and enervating; each of the companies seeks to live up to the highest standard. The authors tell the steps they have taken and what has motivated them or enabled them to pursue such noble aims. "At last, a book that tackles the topic of sustainability in the global travel industry, but with a real understanding of its economic importance as a better alternative - a must read."--Michael MCloskey, Former Chairman, The Sierra Club ​"This much-needed work is essentially a cookbook, filled with inspiring recipes for sustainable travel. This will be a valuable resource - for everyone from students to industry leaders - for many years to come."--Jeff Greenwald, Executive DIrector, Ethical Traveler