Die netzgebundenen Infrastrukturen und Sektoren der Versorgungssysteme sind im Wandel und stellen in Anbetracht der Auswirkungen des Klimawandels und der Energiewende eine ökologische Schlüsselstellung für Prozesse nachhaltiger Entwicklung dar. Ganz offenkundig sind hoher Energie- und...

To curb global warming man has to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) created to the atmosphere by human activities, and it cannot neglect the efforts of corporate communities. Indeed, companiesa direct emissions are dwarfed by supply chain GHGs from an industry sector. No matter to prepare...

"The book provides the reader a deeper understanding on environmental management and concerns regarding sustainability of the planet. In explaining the issues, "nexus" between issues is emphasized that is generally missed in most of the books with examples and visuals" --

Introduction / Benjamin W. Redekop, Deborah Rigling Gallagher, and Rian Satterwhite -- The seven unsustainabilities of mainstream leadership / Jem Bendell, Richard Little, and Neil Sutherland -- A case for universal contexts : intersections of the biosphere, systems, and justice using a critical...

Myanmar's long isolation from international markets and sources of finance historically limited development, and thus, the pressure on its environment. Many of its resources remain relatively intact, despite an absence of effective environmental regulations. Yet, as the country integrates into...

Nachhaltigkeit als Gegenstand der Corporate Governance / Karin Kundt und Christina Schaefer -- Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement und Erfolg / Henrike Müller und Ludwig Theuvsen -- Motive für Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement: konzeptionelle Überlegungen und empirische Ergebnisse / Ludwig Theuvsen, Verena...

There is a direct correlation between the state of environment and environmental quality perception of individuals residing in the geographical entity. This study, working on the assumption that the more the awareness of quality environment the more the tendency to improve it examined the...

Sustainable manufacturing practices (SMPs) have received enormous attention in current years as an effective solution to support the continuous growth and expansion of the automotive manufacturing industry. This reported study was conducted to examine confirmatory factor analysis for SMP such as...

The rationale for sustainable development -- Sustainable development and the hospitality industry -- Energy management -- Waste management -- Water management -- Eco-design and facilities development -- Food security -- Agriculture and sourcing -- Sustainable food and beverage management --...

This book is a comprehensive reference source for the latest scholarly material on organizational procedures and methods that ensure environmental sustainability, while maintaining effective production processes. Highlighting the most innovative topics and perspectives, such as life cycle...

Infrastructure, education and economic development in India : a state level analysis / Sebak K. Jana, Vidyasagar University, India, Asim K. Karmakar, Jadavpur University, India -- Changes in infrastructural condition of slums in India : a state level analysis / Somenath Ghosh, Visva Bharati...