Mapping the journey : case studies in strategy and action toward sustainable development / / Lorinda R. Rowledge. [and others] ; in collaboration with James A. Fava. [and others]

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910807709603321
• Autore: Rowledge Lorinda Rae <1953-, >
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Sheffield : , : Greenleaf, , 1999
• ISBN: 1-351-28278-6; 1-351-28279-4; 1-351-28280-8; 1-909493-10-4
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (288 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): BartonRussell Scott <1954->; BradyKevin S
• Disciplina: 658.408
• Soggetti: Social responsibility of business; Industries - Environmental aspects; Sustainable development
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: 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
• Sommario/riassunto: 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.