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Practical sustainability strategies : how to gain a competitive advantage /
"Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It is a combination of economic, environmental, and social elements, in that it not only focuses on alleviating pollution and resource cons...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Autores principales: | , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Hoboken, New Jersey :
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
2020.
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| Edición: | Second edition. |
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | "Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It is a combination of economic, environmental, and social elements, in that it not only focuses on alleviating pollution and resource conservation, but also addresses poverty, and world trade. During the past few years, there have been many books written on the topic of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), however few actually describe the various strategies and practical tools that can be adapted by organizations. There is no question that environmental, social and economic sustainability are critical to the future success of companies, NGO's, government agencies, and other institutions"-- |
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| Notas: | <p>Preface of <i>George P. Nassos</i> xvii</p> <p>Preface of <i>Nikos Avlonas</i> xxi</p> <p>About The Companion Website xxiii</p> <p><b>Part I Introduction to Sustainability 1</b></p> <p><b>1. Urgency to Adopt Sustainability 3</b></p> <p>Creation of the Environment 4</p> <p>Exceeding the Ecological Footprint 5</p> <p>The Limits to Growth 7</p> <p>Consumption Factor 9</p> <p>Conservation of Water 10</p> <p>The Depletion of Fossil Fuels 12</p> <p>Climate Change 13</p> <p>Population Growth 15</p> <p>The Environment's Big Four 16</p> <p>References 16</p> <p><b>2. Development of the Sustainability Concept and CSR 19</b></p> <p>CSR Today: From Shareholder Value to Stakeholder Value 21</p> <p>CSR Measuring and Reporting 23</p> <p>The Sustainable Development Concept Thousands Years Ago 24</p> <p>References 25</p> <p><b>Part II Sustainability Strategies 27</b></p> <p><b>3. Imbedding the UN Sustainable Development Goals to Achieve Sustainability 29</b></p> <p>UN 2030 Agenda 30</p> <p>The 17 Sustainable Development Goals 31</p> <p>A Real Positive View of the SDGs 37</p> <p>A Further Look at The SDGs 37</p> <p>References 38</p> <p><b>4. The Natural Step 41</b></p> <p>The Four System Conditions for Sustainability 44</p> <p>System Condition 1-Substances from the Earth's Crust Must Not Systematically Increase in the Ecosphere 44</p> <p>System Condition 2-Substances Produced by Society Must Not Systematically Increase in the Ecosphere 45</p> <p>System Condition 3-The Physical Basis for Productivity and Diversity of Nature Must Not Be Systematically Diminished 46</p> <p>System Condition 4-There Must Be Fair and Efficient Use of Resources with Respect to Meeting Human Needs 46</p> <p>Scientific Rationale for the Natural Step 47</p> <p>The Natural Step Recent Projects 48</p> <p>Interface-The First Company to Adopt the Natural Step 48</p> <p>VinylPlus-The European PVC Industry's Voluntary Commitment to Sustainable Development 50</p> <p>Dow Measures Up 52</p> <p>Nike's Core Values 53</p> <p>Pratt and Whitney Canada's Sustainability Journey 54</p> <p>The Circular Economy 55</p> <p>References 55</p> <p><b>5. Eco-Effective Versus Eco-Efficient: Sustainability Versus Being "Less Bad" 57</b></p> <p>Fuel Efficiency 58</p> <p>Computing Efficiency 59</p> <p>More Durable Brake Pads 60</p> <p>Increase Polymer Recycling 61</p> <p>Reduced Sewage Effluent 61</p> <p>More Efficient Clocks 62</p> <p>Cradle To Cradle 63</p> <p>Do Not Take it to the Extreme 66</p> <p>References 66</p> <p><b>6. Servicizing and the Sharing Economy 67</b></p> <p>Sell Illumination 69</p> <p>Sell A Painted Car 70</p> <p>Sell Floor Comfort and Esthetics 70</p> <p>Sell Water Treatment Services 71</p> <p>The Evolution of the Sharing Economy 72</p> <p>Collaborative Consumption 73</p> <p>Class Final Projects 74</p> <p>Medication Delivery 75</p> <p>Refill Perfume Shop 75</p> <p>Luggage 75</p> <p>Home Improvement Paint 76</p> <p>Nutrient Services 76</p> <p>Baby Mattresses 76</p> <p>Seat-Go-Round 77</p> <p>Bike Helmets 77</p> <p>Q Card for Better Transportation 77</p> <p>References 78</p> <p><b>7. Adopting Systems Thinking 81</b></p> <p>System Elements 82</p> <p>System Interconnections 82</p> <p>System Function or Purpose 83</p> <p>Tunneling Through the Cost Barrier 84</p> <p>Interface Pipe Design 85</p> <p>Reducing Oil Imports 87</p> <p>Reducing Carbon Dioxide Emissions 88</p> <p>Illegal Immigration 88</p> <p>Sailboat Design 89</p> <p>References 90</p> <p><b>8. Base of the Pyramid 91</b></p> <p>The Great Leap Downward 92</p> <p>Electrify the Bottom of the Pyramid 95</p> <p>Hindustan Lever and Nirma 96</p> <p>BOP Protocol 97</p> <p>Initiatives by the World Resources Institute 98</p> <p>Developing the Bottom of the Pyramid 99</p> <p>Is the Base of the Pyramid a Mirage? 101</p> <p>References 102</p> <p><b>9. Environmental Innovation Through Biomimicry 103</b></p> <p>Abalone 104</p> <p>Spider Silk 105</p> <p>Bivalves 106</p> <p>Rhinoceros 107</p> <p>Fish-Inspired Travel 108</p> <p>Cheetahs 109</p> <p>Compact and Efficient Structure 111</p> <p>Ethanol 113</p> <p>Color from Structure Rather than Pigments 115</p> <p>Cricket Sounds 116</p> <p>Bio-inspired LEDs 117</p> <p>Lessons from Lavasa 118</p> <p>Owl Wings Inspire Wind Turbine Blade Design 118</p> <p>Shaving Razors Inspired by Frog and Cricket Legs 119</p> <p>Additional Technologies Inspired by Biomimicry 120</p> <p>Mindful Mining: A Proposal 122</p> <p>Introduction 122</p> <p>Business as Usual 123</p> <p>Business Unusual: Proposed Business Model 123</p> <p>References 124</p> <p><b>10. The Need and Growth of a Circular Economy 127</b></p> <p>Kalundborg Symbiosis 128</p> <p>Earlier Model 129</p> <p>Terracycle Introduces "LOOP" 130</p> <p>Designing for the Circular Economy 131</p> <p>The Ellen MacArthur Foundation 131</p> <p>Quantity of Waste for the Circular Economy 134</p> <p>Personal Note 134</p> <p>References 136</p> <p>Additional Case Studies 136</p> <p><b>11. Addressing Climate Change 137</b></p> <p>Energy: Wind Turbines (Onshore) 139</p> <p>Energy: Solar Farms 140</p> <p>Materials: Refrigeration 141</p> <p>Materials: Alternative Cement 142</p> <p>Food: Reduced Food Waste 142</p> <p>Food: Plant-Rich Diet 143</p> <p>Women and Girls: Educating Girls and Family Planning 144</p> <p>Buildings and Cities: District Heating 145</p> <p>Buildings and Cities: Insulation 146</p> <p>Land Use: Tropical Forests 147</p> <p>Land Use: Temperate Forests 148</p> <p>Transport: Electric Vehicles 149</p> <p>Transport: Ships 150</p> <p>Top 20 Solutions 151</p> <p>Coming Attractions 152</p> <p>References 152</p> <p><b>12. Adapting and Building Resilience to Climate Change 155</b></p> <p>Interconnectedness of Climate Risks in a Globalized World 156</p> <p>Large-Scale Climatic Shifts 157</p> <p>Building Resilience 158</p> <p>Case Study: Mining Company 158</p> <p>Case Study: Extractives Sector Partners with Government and Communities to Fight Malaria in Mozambique 159</p> <p>The Strategy Development Process 160</p> <p>References 162</p> <p><b>13. Emergent Technologies for Adaptation 163</b></p> <p>No Poverty and Innovation 164</p> <p>Zero Hunger and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Platforms 165</p> <p>Good Health, Wellbeing, and Virtual Reality 166</p> <p>Quality Education, Mixed Realities, and 5G 167</p> <p>Gender Equality and Mobile Technologies 168</p> <p>Clean Water Nanotechnology-Sanitation and Smart Cities 168</p> <p>Affordable Clean Energy and Biofuels 169</p> <p>Decent Work, Economic Growth, and Future Technologies 169</p> <p>Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure, Drones, Augmented Reality, and Smart Cities 170</p> <p>Reducing Inequalities 171</p> <p>Sustainable Cities and Communities, IoT, and Smart Cities 171</p> <p>Responsible Consumption and Production 172</p> <p>Climate Action-Life Below Water-Life on Land 173</p> <p>Peace, Justice, Strong Institutions, and New Technological Challenges 173</p> <p>References 173</p> <p><b>14. The Circular Economy Through Energy Recovery 177</b></p> <p>Understanding Waste Management 177</p> <p>Waste-to-Energy Systems 180</p> <p>Incineration 180</p> <p>Combined Heat and Power (Cogeneration) 181</p> <p>Combined Heat, Power, and Cooling (Trigeneration) 182</p> <p>Pyrolysis 183</p> <p>Gasification 183</p> <p>Anaerobic Digestion 184</p> <p>The Challenges of Waste-to-Energy Initiatives 185</p> <p>The Future of Waste-to-Energy Initiatives 185</p> <p>References 186</p> <p><b>15. Environmentally Effective Buildings 187</b></p> <p>Net-Zero Energy Buildings 194</p> <p>LEED Project Certification Process 195</p> <p>LEED Accredited Professional 196</p> & |
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| ISBN: | 9781119561095 1119561094 |