04692nam 2200733Ia 450 991081138580332120200520144314.01-136-55216-21-136-55217-01-282-04460-597866120446011-4356-9944-0600-00-1237-31-84977-327-010.4324/9781849773270 (CKB)1000000000707626(EBL)430058(OCoLC)466435214(SSID)ssj0000251383(PQKBManifestationID)11188692(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000251383(PQKBWorkID)10262471(PQKB)10010888(Au-PeEL)EBL430058(CaPaEBR)ebr10275378(CaONFJC)MIL204460(OCoLC)304714817(MiAaPQ)EBC430058(EXLCZ)99100000000070762620080725d2008 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrThe step-by-step guide to sustainability planning how to create and implement sustainability plans in any business or organization /Darcy Hitchcock and Marsha Willard ; with foreword by Alan Atkisson1st ed.London ;Sterling, VA Earthscan20081 online resource (206 p.)Description based upon print version of record.1-138-13235-7 1-84407-616-4 Includes bibliographical references (p. [153]-156) and index.Cover; The Step-by-Step Guideto Sustainability Planning; Copyright; Contents; List of Figures, Tables and Boxes; Foreword; Acknowledgements; List of Acronyms and Abbreviations; Introduction; Who should read this book?; How this book is structured; Definition of terms used in this book and process; Sustainability plans versus assessments - what's this difference and which do you need?; Tailoring a planning process to your needs; Chapter 1 Preparing for Change; Concepts and case examples; Methods and instructions; Chapter 2 Refining the Business Case; Concepts and case examplesMethods and instructionsChapter 3 Creating the Vision of Sustainability; Concepts and case examples; Methods and instructions; Chapter 4 Identifying Impacts and Priorities; Concepts and case examples; Methods and instructions; Chapter 5 Developing Sustainability Metrics and Reports; Concepts and case examples; Methods and instructions; Chapter 6 Developing an Implementation Strategy and Choosing Projects; Concepts and case examples; Methods and instructions; Chapter 7 Developing Effective Management Systems; Concepts and case examples; Methods and instructions; NoteChapter 8 Determining the Structures Needed to Manage the EffortConcepts and case examples; Methods and instructions; Note; Chapter 9 Informing and Involving Employees; Concepts and case examples; Methods and instructions; Note; References; Appendices; Appendix 1Troubleshooting Tips; People are resistant to the concept of sustainability; Sustainability is not seen as a strategic priority; Employees don't see the relevance of sustainability to their individual jobs; It takes extra effort to do the right thing; Conclusion; Appendix 2 Team Pre-launch Handout and WorksheetTeam pre-launch: Five foundation conceptsPreliminary team charter; Facilitation plan: initial meeting; Facilitation plan; IndexSustainability is now the greatest business imperative, yet how do you actually develop and implement a sustainability plan if you aren?t an expert?From the authors of the award-winning handbook The Business Guide to Sustainability comes this highly practical guide to designing and implementing a customized sustainability plan in any business, organization or government department of any type and scale.This step-by-step guide explains how to create a sustainability plan and sustainability report. Each chapter has two vital sections. The first contains background reading, tips and case examplesBusiness planningManagementEnvironmental aspectsSustainable developmentPlanningBusiness planning.ManagementEnvironmental aspects.Sustainable developmentPlanning.658.4/095Hitchcock Darcy E1610398Willard Marsha L1610399MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910811385803321The step-by-step guide to sustainability planning3938151UNINA