Description |
xii, 475 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
Contents |
1. Sustainability, economy and society / Professor Gianna Moscardo -- 2. Sustainability, stakeholders and the nature of the firm / Dr Wayne Fallon -- 3. Business ethics, corporate governance and corporate social responsibility / Professor Gianna Moscardo -- 4. The economics of sustainable development / Dr Philip Lawn -- 5. Sustainable business models / Dr Geoff Lamberton -- 6. Carbon management / Dr Geoff Lamberton -- 7. Strategy / Dr Don Clifton and Dr Geoff Wells -- 8. Sustainability accounting and reporting / Dr Anna Rowe --9. Finance / Dr Jacquelyn Humphrey -- 10. Marketing and sustainability / Professor Gianna Moscardo -- 11. Sustainable production / Will Kershaw and Marguerite Renouf -- 12. Human resources and sustainability / Dr Retha Wiesner -- 13. Global environment / Dr Brad Pettitt -- 14. Global development / Professor Gianna Moscardo -- 15. Social business / Dr Geoff Lamberton |
Summary |
Sustainability is moving from the margins of business thinking and practice to the centre. Key factors and major global issues transforming the business environment include renewable energy requirements, climate change, Asian sweatshops, patterns of international poverty, indigenous rights, and the introduction by governments of carbon taxes or emissions trading schemes. A new paradigm of business - sustainable business - is emerging: that is, organisations having to accept a wider responsibility for both environmental and social wellbeing. At the same time, the notion of sustainable business also offers organisations the potential for enhanced business value: better management of risk and new market opportunities. Businesses that adopt sustainability principles and practices can strategically position themselves for market leadership in this new environment. This text outlines the key principles and practice of sustainable business, presenting a challenging and stimulating view of contemporary business for university studies. It provides both aspiring and current managers with a detailed insight into how sustainability principles can be applied in core business areas such as accounting, finance, marketing and production. It is a guide to business in the sustainability age |
Analysis |
Australian |
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Management of land & natural resources |
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Management |
Notes |
Includes index |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Business -- Environmental aspects -- Australia.
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Environmental auditing -- Australia.
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Industries -- Environmental aspects -- Australia.
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Social responsibility of business -- Australia.
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Sustainable development -- Australia.
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Author |
Clifton, Don, author
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Fallon, Wayne, author
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Humphrey, Jacquelyn, author
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Kershaw, Will, author
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Lamberton, Geoff, author
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Lawn, Philip A., author
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Pettitt, Brad, author
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Renouf, Marguerite, author
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Hupp, Ann, 1756 or 1757- author
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Wells, Geoffrey, author
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Wiesner, Retha, author
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ISBN |
9780730300311 (paperback) |
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