Strategic Sustainability

A Pragmatic Blueprint for Responsible Business
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-3986-2493-1
Verlag: Kogan Page

Buch, Englisch, 328 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 667 g

Understand how to scale up sustainability and implement effective strategies while thinking about organizational success with this essential book.

It's imperative that organizations looking to make a difference have a solid strategy in place that aligns both altruistic and pragmatic interests in order to truly drive change. With market demands making it difficult to operate a business that is beneficial to the planet or society, the question for those working in sustainability is how to reach sustainable goals by engaging every aspect of business. Strategic Sustainability takes an alternative approach so that those working in sustainability can implement the needs of a successful business with the aspirational ideals of a more sustainable future.

Authored by a leading voice in sustainability, this book will explore the challenges of driving sustainability strategies and the regenerative business models needed to implement positive change. Led by practical insights and real-world examples from organizations such as Unilever, Walmart and the United Nations, Strategic Sustainability helps organizations implement effective strategies while thinking about long-term success. Helping sustainability leaders understand what their priorities are, this book is an essential guide exploring what stalls global action and a plan on how to turn it around.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Pabon, John

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Betriebliches Energie- und Umweltmanagement
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Nachhaltigkeit
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Internationale Wirtschaft Entwicklungsökonomie & Emerging Markets
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Unternehmensorganisation, Corporate Responsibility Unternehmensethik
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Unternehmensorganisation, Corporate Responsibility Unternehmenskultur, Corporate Governance

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter - Introduction: The future reframed Chapter - 01: A shared vision Chapter - 02: The impact of the private sector on sustainable outcomes Chapter - 03: Finding common ground: public and private partnership for good Chapter - 04: The Great Realignment Chapter - 05: A return to true purpose Chapter - 06: The importance of holistic perspectives, strategies and decision-making Chapter - 07: Capitalising on sustainability's broad remit Chapter - 08: A more pragmatic view towards the profession Chapter - 09: Aligning with tomorrow's consumers, today Chapter - 10: Overcoming personal barriers to sustainable impact Chapter - 11: The future of business Chapter - 12: The Great Realignment in action

Über Autor(innen)

John Pabon is a globally recognised expert in sustainability and has consulted for businesses internationally. He frequently engages in keynote speaking to audiences around the world, is a regular contributor to major publications and speaks to global audiences on issues of sustainability, geopolitics, communications and societal change. He also serves as Chair of The Conference Board's Asia Sustainability Leaders Council, advises the United Nations and serves on the board of advisors to the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce. He is based in Melbourne, Australia.