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Mapping the journey : case studies in strategy and action toward sustainable development / Lorinda R. Rowledge. [and others] ; in collaboration with James A. Fava. [and others].

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Rowledge, Lorinda Rae, 1953- author.
Contributor:
Barton, Russell Scott, 1954-
Brady, Kevin S.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Social responsibility of business--Case studies.
Social responsibility of business.
Industries--Environmental aspects--Case studies.
Industries.
Sustainable development--Case studies.
Sustainable development.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (288 p.)
Edition:
1st ed.
Place of Publication:
Sheffield : Greenleaf, 1999.
Language Note:
English
Summary:
This text presents case studies from around the world based on personal interviews with organizational leaders and focusing on their journeys towards sustainability. Its aim is to provide visions of a more sustainable future, and to shed light on the management processes they employed.
Contents:
Endorsements; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Acknowledgements; Foreword; Preface; Introduction: Preview of the book - and the future; THE CASE STUDIES; Case 1: Volvo: Strategic action toward sustainable mobility for society; Case 2: Suncor: Taking stakeholder relations to a new level; Case 3: AssiDomän: Foresters integrating dual goals of economy and environment; Case 4: Patagonia: First ascents: finding the way toward quality of life and work; Case 5: Interface flooring systems: Driving industrial standards higher
Case 6: Sony: Operationalising the slogan 'Entertaining theworld: caring for the environment' *Case 7: Asg: Trailblazing toward sustainable logistics and transport; Case 8: SC Johnson: Eco-efficiency and beyond; Case 9: DaimlerChrysler: Redefining cost; Case 10: Center for assessment (cta): Pursuing regional approaches to qualitative growth and sustainability; Case 11: Henkel: Traditional values and ecological leadership; Case 12: SJ Rail: Turnaround to sustainable transport for the 21st century; Case 13: Transalta: New terrain: reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Case 14: The Netherlands National Environmental Policy Plan: Developing sustainable industrial strategyClosing Comments; About the authors; Index
Notes:
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on metadata supplied by the publisher and other sources.
ISBN:
1-351-28278-6
1-351-28279-4
1-351-28280-8
1-909493-10-4
9781351282802
OCLC:
607435209

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