Summary
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Sustainability: Essentials for Business is the first survey text of its kind to offer a comprehensive treatment of the relationship between business and sustainability. The book begins with a macro perspective of the renewable resources such as air, water, forests, energy, etc. This discussion provides a starting point for the students unfamiliar with this sphere, so that the later chapters on environmental challenges can be framed within an appropriate context. The book then segues into the micro issues by shifting toward stakeholder interests and choices. Here, the chapters explore the various stakeholders involved – organizations and consumers as well as governmental and non-governmental organizations. The last section of the book aims to present business solutions designed to address and promote sustainability. The book covers material across business functions – operations, marketing, and, in particular, strategy. Controversial topics such as global warming are presented with both sides of the current debate, so that students can have rich classroom discussion.
Designing Sustainable Cities and Communities
Designing Sustainable Cities and Communities
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to do the following:
- Discuss the sustainability plan highlights of major cities across the world.
- Understand the components of a sustainability city plan.
- Discuss the city's contribution to corporate sustainability.
Chapter Overview
This chapter reviews the sustainability plans of some of the major cities of the United States, Europe, South America, and Africa. Since businesses must operate within the context of the local community, a community plan is important in aiding the efforts of businesses. Conversely, cities must expect the employers of its citizens to make an effort to follow the plan.
Business must rely on local city services, including water supply and sewage, fire and police protection, trash pickup, ...
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