The Green Business Management Guide

Annotation Presenting 150 signed entries, this book provides an overview of key principles, approaches, strategies, and tools businesses have used to reduce environmental impacts and contribute to sustainability.

The Green Business Guide is a comprehensive resource designed to help organizations incorporate green practices into their operations. Its content blends strategic conversation at the board level with green planning and program management at the middle-level, and with how-to direction that spells out actions at the shop level.

First Published in 2009. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

"The Business Guide to Sustainability is a practical introduction to implementing a comprehensive sustainability strategy in any organization. Written by top business consultants, this useful book can be applied in both large and small enterprises. This edition shifts away from a discussion of CSR to focus more squarely on sustainability. It explores strategies for implementing sustainability in each of the functional areas of the corporation (accounting, HR, operations, etc.), while providing examples from a range of sectors, including manufacturing, services, and government. The book also includes the authors' S-CORE assessment tool to help organizations determine whether they are on the right track, identify new opportunities, and assign accountability and responsibility. Brimming with interesting stories and examples, and covering new developments such as the emergence of BRICs and the effects of the Great Recession, this book will interest managers, business owners, and students for whom sustainability is a priority"--The publisher.

The 1990s have seen an extraordinary amount of activity on the environmental front: the emergence of global warming as a serious concern, the successful completion of several environmental treaties, conflicts over trade and the environment, the discovery of the severity of pollution in the former Soviet empire, the greening of the World Bank, and the widespread acknowledgment that industry can make money by pursuing responsible environmental policies. In Green, Inc., award-winning environmental journalist Frances Cairncross delves into these and other topics, focusing her attention on those aspects of environmental issues that have economic implications. She examines the relationship between the environment and industrial competitiveness, international trade, aid to developing countries, energy efficiency, waste management, and economic growth. As environmental editor for The Economist, Cairncross has spent the past five years explaining complicated economic ideas in comprehensible, interesting ways. In Green, Inc., she continues that endeavor, as she explores the implications of three related themes: that economic growth can be combined with environmental protection; that a sense of proportion is needed in evaluating and reacting to environmental threats; and that industry has a vital role in finding solutions to environmental problems.

Cultivating Sustainability and Profitability Welcome to the exciting world of green business management! This comprehensive guide equips you with the knowledge and strategies to navigate the growing demand for sustainable practices. Whether you're running an established business or launching a new venture, "The Green Business Management Guide" empowers you to make eco-conscious decisions that benefit both your bottom line and the planet. Here are 4 key areas this guide will illuminate for you: 1. Unveiling the Green Opportunity: The Business Case for Sustainability: Explore the compelling reasons to embrace green business practices. Discover how sustainability can enhance brand reputation, attract eco-conscious customers, and potentially reduce operational costs. Understanding Sustainability Principles: Delve into the core concepts of sustainability, including the triple bottom line (people, planet, profit), environmental stewardship, and resource efficiency. Staying Informed on Regulations: Gain an understanding of relevant environmental regulations and green business certifications that may apply to your industry. 2. Greening Your Operations: Energy Efficiency Strategies: Implement strategies to reduce your energy consumption. Explore options like renewable energy sources, energy-efficient appliances, and behavioral changes within your workplace. Waste Reduction and Management: Learn how to minimize waste generation throughout your operations. Explore recycling, composting, and responsible product sourcing to minimize your environmental footprint. Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Partner with eco-conscious suppliers who prioritize sustainable practices in their own operations. Look for vendors who use recycled materials, minimize packaging, and have strong environmental policies. 3. Products and Services with a Purpose: Life Cycle Assessment: Learn how to conduct a life cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate the environmental impact of your products or services from cradle to grave. Identify areas for improvement and promote products with a lower environmental footprint. Sustainable Product Design: Integrate eco-design principles into your product development process. Consider factors like material selection, durability, recyclability, and energy efficiency during product design. Green Marketing and Customer Engagement: Communicate your sustainability efforts to your customers in a transparent and authentic way. Leverage green marketing strategies to attract eco-conscious consumers and differentiate yourself from competitors. 4. Building a Culture of Sustainability: Engaging Your Employees: Empower your employees to be sustainability champions within your company. Provide training, encourage eco-friendly initiatives, and celebrate employee contributions. Transparency and Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain open communication with stakeholders about your sustainability efforts. Publish regular sustainability reports, address concerns, and actively engage with the community. "The Green Business Management Guide" is more than just a guide; it's your roadmap to achieving business success in a sustainable future. With this comprehensive resource, you'll gain the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to transform your business into an environmental leader, reduce your impact on the planet, and achieve long-term profitability. Embrace sustainability, cultivate a greener future, and watch your business flourish!

The Sustainable MBA provides the knowledge and tools to help you “green” your job and organization, to turn sustainability talk into action for the benefit of your bottom line and society as a whole. Based on more than 100 interviews with experts in business, international organizations, NGOs and universities from around the world, this first of its kind guide brings together all the pieces of the business and sustainability puzzle including: The basics on what sustainability is, why you should be interested, how to get started, and what a sustainable organization looks like. A wide range of tools, guidelines, techniques and concepts that you can use to implement sustainability practices. Tools and tips on how to “green” your job, including how to sell these ideas to your team, how to make green choices as a consumer and how to organize green meetings. A survey of the exciting trends in sustainable business happening around the world. A wealth of links to interesting resources for more information. The Sustainable MBA is organized like a business school course – allowing you easy access to the relevant information you need about sustainability and Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Ethics, Finance, Marketing, Organizational Behaviour, Operations and Strategy. Giselle Weybrecht's commitment to sustainable development goes back to before her university years. Since then she has expanded her reach to local and national government, business, social entrepreneurs, and the international community. She worked for the United Nations World Water Assessment Programme, is a fellow of the UC Berkeley-based Beahrs Environmental Leadership Programme, and holds an MBA from London Business School. She is currently developing new approaches to raise awareness among managers of how they can incorporate sustainability into their businesses and everyday professional lives.

The Sustainability Handbook covers all the challenges, complexities and benefits of sustainability for businesses, governments and other organizations. It provides a blueprint for how organizations can reach or exceed economic, social and environmental excellence. It offers a host of practical approaches and tools including a model sustainability policy for organizations, summaries of sustainability codes and tips on selecting them, an extensive collection of metrics and a wealth of supplementary reference material. This is the essential reference for every organization in pursuit of sustainability.