Science, Technology, and Higher Education: Governance Approaches on Social Inclusion and Sustainability in Latin America, Orozco Luis Antonio, Ordуnez-Matamoros Gonzalo, Sierra Gonzбlez Jaime Humberto
Описание: Contributors in this book present both a rationale as well as a theoretical framework for incorporating reflective and contemplative pedagogies to help students pause, deepen their awareness, think morer carefully, and work with complexity in sustainability-focused courses.
Автор: Rituparna Das, Nivedita Mandal Название: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Public Policy and Sustainability ISBN: 1799803155 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781799803157 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 26195.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: In today's global economy, the role of public policy in managing and ensuring sustainability is an emerging area of research considering modern day issues such as climate change and the depletion of energy resources. The impact that these environmental concerns have on human life has brought to light a new era of economic theories and initiatives to promote a better lifestyle.
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Public Policy and Sustainability is an essential reference source that discusses the role of public policy in managing sustainability within a wide variety of professional industries such as health, education, and business. Featuring research on topics such as sustainable finance, environmental regulation, and information economics, this book is ideally designed for environmental and policy scientists, researchers, conservationists, policymakers, government officials, lawmakers, academicians, and students seeking coverage on the practices of sustainability pertaining to economic development.
Описание: On the backdrop of the institutionalisation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability, and the emergence of multi-stakeholder-driven voluntary regulation, this timely collection places special emphasis on India and explores its international voluntary sustainability standards.
Описание: It examines the key challenges faced by the EU in its efforts to establish a socially inclusive and greener path to growth and develops policy recommendations to simultaneously achieve the EU 2020 agenda`s long-term goals and address the current economic crisis in Europe.
Описание: It examines the key challenges faced by the EU in its efforts to establish a socially inclusive and greener path to growth and develops policy recommendations to simultaneously achieve the EU 2020 agenda`s long-term goals and address the current economic crisis in Europe.
Описание: Contributors in this book present both a rationale as well as a theoretical framework for incorporating reflective and contemplative pedagogies to help students pause, deepen their awareness, think morer carefully, and work with complexity in sustainability-focused courses.
Описание: The chapters in this volume cover a wide range of theoretical perspectives grounded in strategy, economics and sociology, employ various methodological approaches, and offer new arguments on the connections that exist between firms` decisions relating to sustainability, CSR, and the governance of their stakeholder relations.
Автор: C. Wankel Название: Innovative Approaches to Global Sustainability ISBN: 1349374806 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781349374809 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 4191.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A concrete, action-based look at the ways businesses can become sustainable as moving towards a sustainable world becomes more and more important.
Название: Sustainability standards and global governance ISBN: 9811534721 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789811534720 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 6986.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
Chapter 1. Introduction.- Part I - Global Governance Frameworks for Sustainability Standards.- Chapter 2. Transformative impacts? Exploring the link between voluntary sustainability standards and the Sustainable Development Goals.- Chapter 3. Assessing the role of the World Trade Organization in regulating the use of standards in international trade.- Chapter 4. Towards greening trade? Environmental provisions in emerging markets' preferential trade agreements.- Chapter 5. The CSR interface between the private sector and social and environmental standards and regulations.- Chapter 6. Advances in sustainability reporting: What is missing?.- Chapter 7. The impact of global labour standards on export performance.- Part II - Sustainability Standards in Sectoral and Country Contexts.- Chapter 8. The changing landscape of sustainability standards in Indonesia: Potentials and pitfalls of making global value chains more sustainable.- Chapter 9. The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) and its contribution to sustainable forest management in Indonesia.- Chapter 10. Emerging international environmental standards and trade: Sectoral implications for Pakistan.- Chapter 11. Global and national food safety and quality standards: Implications and impacts for farmers in Thailand and India.- Chapter 12. Making local work for the global best: A comparative study on vehicle efficiency standards implementation in China and Mexico.- Chapter 13. Standard-setting in water use and sustainable development: A comparative critical analysis of grey water recycling in the tourism sector.- Chapter 14. Conclusions and policy recommendations.
Автор: Friedman John Название: Managing Sustainability: First Steps to First Class ISBN: 1951527747 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781951527747 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 3635.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Managing Sustainability: First Steps to First Class provides a compelling case, real-world examples, and the tools to follow a proven strategy for aligning sustainability efforts with existing organizational priorities.This strategy has taken companies from initial conception to the top of the sustainability rankings. Using examples from leading companies, readers will understand how to build—programs that drive results and enhance reputation.Benefits include enabling companies to attract, hire, retain, and fully engage the best talent, seize the innovation high ground with new and premium products and services, provide access to socially responsible investment capital, implement “best practices,” earn license to operate, reduce compliance and regulatory costs, and more.Includes the latest trend to go beyond the organization’s own “footprint” to integrate their values into their supply chains and build employee and customer loyalty by empowering these essential stakeholders to live their shared values.Sustainability professionals or business strategists who are seeking to integrate effective programs that match corporate strategy with the purpose and values-driven initiatives that engage employees, build customer loyalty, and improve license to operate will benefit from the author’s more than 30 years’ experience in corporate communications, business, and corporate sustainability.
Описание: Foreword by Dr. Ian Mitroff.- Ch 1 The Case of Eco-Spirituality.- Ch 2 Sustaining the Cosmic Wheel of Sacrifice: Journey from Consumer to Contributor.- Ch 3 Moral Underpinnings of Sustainability.- Ch 4 The Environment is a Moral and Spiritual Issue.- Ch 5 Ethics and CSR for Spirituality and Sustainability .- Ch 6 Spiritual Capabilities: Keys to Successful Sustainable Strategic Management.- Ch 7 The Spiritual Roots of Economic Sustainability.- Ch 8 Higher Consciousness for Sustainability-as-Flourishing.- Ch 9 Formless Meditation and Sustainability.- Ch 10 Spirituality, Sustainability and Happiness.- Ch 11 Case Studies in Spirituality and Sustainability.- Ch 12 Putting Glam into Green: A Case for Sustainable Luxury Fashion.- Ch 13 Global Warming Calls for an Inner Climate Change.- Ch 14 Un-fathoming the Spirit of Sustainability.- Ch 15 Epilogue: The Ethics and Spirituality of Sustainability.
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