What is nature worth? The answer to this question-- which traditionally has been framed in environmental terms-- is revolutionizing the way we do business. Tercek and Adams argue that nature is not only the foundation of human well-being, but also the smartest commercial investment any business...

1. The Origin and Connotation of Green Development -- 2. Make Full Use of the Experience of International Green Development -- 3. The Pressure of Green Transformation and Development -- 4. The Driving Force of Green Transformation and Development -- 5. The Resistance of Green Transformation and...

Nachhaltige Entwicklung ist heute in aller Munde. In vielen Bereichen wird der Begriff jedoch plakativ verwendet, ohne dass deutlich wird, was nun wirklich nachhaltig ist. Dabei erfordern aktuelle Probleme wie Klimawandel, die Abnahme der Biodiversität, die wachsende Wasserknappheit, Armut und...

"This book provides the latest empirical research findings on how sustainable development can work not just for organizations, but for the global economy as a whole, covering various fields, including economics, finance, and marketing; operations management; communication sciences; sociology;...

Industrial ecology is coming of age and this superb book brings together leading scholars to present a state-of-the-art overviews of the subject. Each part of the book comprehensively covers the following issues in a systematic style: the goals and achievements of industrial ecology and the...