Enhancing global competitiveness through sustainable environmental stewardship
It is apparent that environmental issues affect the livelihoods and well being of individuals, communities and businesses the world over. In that vein, this book examines the impact that climate change and other environmental factors have on business. The effect of climate change, while a significan...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Northampton, Mass
Edward Elgar Pub
2011
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| Series: | New horizons in international business
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| Collection: | Edward Elgar eBook Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | It is apparent that environmental issues affect the livelihoods and well being of individuals, communities and businesses the world over. In that vein, this book examines the impact that climate change and other environmental factors have on business. The effect of climate change, while a significant factor, will influence business slowly, but inexorably. Executives should manage environmental risk at three levels: regulatory compliance, potential liability from industrial accidents, and pollutant release mitigation pt. 1. Perspectives on sustainability -- pt. 2. Understanding sustainability concerns -- pt. 3. Strategic approaches to sustainability |
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| Physical Description: | xiii, 234 p ill |
| ISBN: | 9780857933256 9781848448742 |