Green to Gold Business Playbook How to Implement Sustainability Practices for Bottom-Line Results in Every Business Function

Name: Green to Gold Business Playbook How to Implement Sustainability Practices for Bottom-Line Results in Every Business Function
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ISBN: 9780470590751

ISBN-10: 0470590750

ISBN-13: 9780470590751

Edition: 2011

Authors: Peter Price-Thomas, P. J. Simmons, Daniel C. Esty

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This book seeks to build on the success of Green to Gold, which showed that business leaders have come to understand that (1) environmental issues have become a critical element of strategy, and (2) the environment is not just a burden but can also be an opportunity. While the logic of "going green" has become apparent, many business people remain unclear about how to "green" their operations in practice, let alone address wider sustainability challenges. The Green Business Playbook offers practical guidance on how to integrate environment and sustainability considerations into business plans and practices.In the current economic climate, business leaders want a concrete and concise…

Book details

List price: $18.99
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 5/10/2011
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 456
Size: 7.25" wide x 10.75" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.332
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments



Introduction



Why Every Business Needs an Eco-Strategy



How to Use This Book



Gear Up: What Leaders Need to Know



Building a Winning Eco-Advantage Strategy: Top 10 Action Items



Making the Internal Business Case for Going Greener



Analyze: Identify Your Eco-Risks and Opportunities



Spot the Eco-Issues that Could Impact Your Bottom Line



Assess and Measure Your Environmental Impacts



Benchmark Your Performance against Competitors and Best Practices



Strategize: How Each Business Function Can Benefit and Contribute



Office-Activities



Buildings and Facilities



Information Technology



Product Design



Sourcing and Procurement



Manufacturing and Processing



Logistics and Transport



Marketing and Sales



Legal and Regulatory Affairs



Accounting and Finance



Mobilize: Execute and Engage



Create an Action Plan-and Execute



Build Your Climate Change Plan



Mobilize Employees and Build an Eco-Advantage Culture



Engaging Stakeholders



Optimize: Evaluate, Report, and Reassess



Communicate and Report Results



Celebrate Success and Promote Continuous Improvement


Notes


Index