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Mapping the Journey : Case Studies in Strategy and Action toward Sustainable Development.
Title:
Mapping the Journey : Case Studies in Strategy and Action toward Sustainable Development.
Author:
Rowledge, Lorinda.
ISBN:
9781909493100
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (288 pages)
Contents:
Endorsements -- Title page -- Copyright page -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Foreword -- Preface -- Introduction: Preview of the book - and the future -- THE CASE STUDIES -- Case 1: Volvo: Strategic action toward sustainable mobility for society -- Case 2: Suncor: Taking stakeholder relations to a new level -- Case 3: AssiDomän: Foresters integrating dual goals of economy and environment -- Case 4: Patagonia: First ascents: finding the way toward quality of life and work -- Case 5: Interface flooring systems: Driving industrial standards higher -- Case 6: Sony: Operationalising the slogan 'Entertaining theworld: caring for the environment' * -- Case 7: Asg: Trailblazing toward sustainable logistics and transport -- Case 8: SC Johnson: Eco-efficiency and beyond -- Case 9: DaimlerChrysler: Redefining cost -- Case 10: Center for assessment (cta): Pursuing regional approaches to qualitative growth and sustainability -- Case 11: Henkel: Traditional values and ecological leadership -- Case 12: SJ Rail: Turnaround to sustainable transport for the 21st century -- Case 13: Transalta: New terrain: reducing greenhouse gas emissions -- Case 14: The Netherlands National Environmental Policy Plan: Developing sustainable industrial strategy -- Closing Comments -- About the authors -- Index.
Abstract:
This text presents case studies from around the world based on personal interviews with organizational leaders and focusing on their journeys towards sustainability. Its aim is to provide visions of a more sustainable future, and to shed light on the management processes they employed.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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