Mapping the Journey : Case Studies in Strategy and Action Toward Sustainable Development

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.

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Year of publication:	1999 ; 1st ed.
Authors:	Rowledge, Lorinda Rae
Other Persons:	Barton, Russell (contributor) ; Brady, Kevin (contributor) ; Fava, James (contributor) ; Figge, Cynthia (contributor) ; Saur, Konrad (contributor) ; Young, Steven (contributor)
Publisher:	Saltaire : Routledge
Subject:	Nachhaltige Entwicklung \| Sustainable development \| Theorie \| Theory

Extent:	1 online resource (288 pages)
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Language:	English
Notes:	Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources. 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 strategyClosing Comments; About the authors; Index
ISBN:	978-1-909493-10-0 ; 978-1-874719-26-7
Source:	ECONIS - Online Catalogue of the ZBW

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