This book summarizes the latest trends and attitudes in environmental finance, balancing empirical research with theory and applications. It presents an intellectually cohesive examination of problems, opportunities, and metrics worldwide

Compiling the best practices of business excellence frameworks around the world, this new book addresses the need for innovative research on sustainable business performance. Using detailed empirical studies, the authors outline the motives and benefits of the implementation of such frameworks...

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