The Sustainable Enterprise Fieldbook

Author: Jeana Wirtenberg, PhD; William G. Russell; David Lipsky, PhD
Publisher: Amacom
ISBN: 9780814412787
Published In: September 2008
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: International ? Disclaimer:
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An indispensable handbook of tools and advice for environmentally responsible organizations.

Building an organization’s commitment to sustainability is not just a means to enhancing the health, diversity, and strength of the world’s ecosystems but a financially and socially sound best practice as well. The Sustainable Enterprise Fieldbook helps readers understand what sustainability means, and how they can implement it in their organization. Collecting the wisdom of an outstanding network of experts, the book uses models, tools, case studies, and examples from a wide range of companies to show readers how they can:

manage the transition to an eco-friendly culture • foster employee engagement • integrate sustainability into the day-to-day realities of their business • oversee both short-and long-term goals for their sustainability initiatives

Also included are metrics allowing readers to measure their efforts in promoting an environmentally responsible organization. This book provides the crucial guidance organizations need to make money and make a difference.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I

Understanding Reality: Our Context for the Sustainable Enterprise Fieldbook

Introduction and Overview

Part II

Preparing the Foundation for a Sustainable Enterprise

Chapter 1

Leadership for a Sustainable Enterprise

Chapter 2

Mental Models for Sustainability

Chapter 3

Developing a Sustainability Strategy