This book describes the path ahead. It combines system transformation research with political economy and change leadership insights when discussing the need for a great mindshift in how human wellbeing, economic prosperity and healthy ecosystems are understood if the Great Transformations ahead...

Chapter 1 Entering the Green Industrial Revolution -- Chapter 2 The Theory of Green Development -- Chapter 3 Global Ecological Crisis -- Chapter 4 Green Developments in China -- Chapter 5 Green Development Plan -- Chapter 6 Local Green Practice -- Chapter 7 Green Enterprise Innovation -- Chapter...

This book provides insight into the implementation of Life Cycle approaches along the entire business value chain, supporting environmental, social and economic sustainability related to the development of industrial technologies, products, services and policies; and the development and...

The pursuit of sustainable development and smart growth is a main challenge today in countries around the world. Social capital is an asset of their territorial communities. It is also a precondition for national and local policies that aim to better the economic base and quality of life for...

Chapter 1: Overview -- Chapter 2: Ethics and Finance: The Unresolved Puzzle -- Chapter 3: Exploring the Role of Banks in Sustainable Development -- Chapter 4: Emerging Practices in Sustainable Banking -- Chapter 5: Sustainability in Banks: Emerging Trends -- Chapter 6: Being a Sustainable Bank:...

This handbook is based on the premise that in order for sustainability to be sustainable, a profound psychological transformation has to take place at the individual and collective level. Focusing on the practice of environmental sustainability, this handbook will explore the application of...

This book presents the latest decision making tools, techniques, and insightful solutions that decision makers utilize to overcome the challenges faced by their sustainable supply chains. Given the ever increasing significance of socio-economic and environmental factors, the management of...

This book provides a comprehensive exploration into the identification and development of sustainable business models as well as their implementation, management and evaluation. With an ever-increasing pressure on organisations to respond to societal change and improve competition through...

Despite recent optimism and global initiatives the implementation of corporate sustainability programs has been slow at best, with less than a third of global companies having developed a clear business case for their approach to sustainability. Presenting numerous award-winning cases from...