| Document Type
|
:
|
BL
|
| Record Number
|
:
|
998425
|
| Doc. No
|
:
|
b752795
|
| Main Entry
|
:
|
Kane, Gareth.
|
| Title & Author
|
:
|
The three secrets of green business : : unlocking competitive advantage in a low carbon economy /\ Gareth Kane.
|
| Publication Statement
|
:
|
London ;Sterling, VA :: Earthscan,, 2010.
|
| Page. NO
|
:
|
1 online resource (xviii, 202 pages) :: illustrations
|
| ISBN
|
:
|
1136544704
|
|
|
:
|
: 1136544747
|
|
|
:
|
: 1136544755
|
|
|
:
|
: 1849774625
|
|
|
:
|
: 9781136544705
|
|
|
:
|
: 9781136544743
|
|
|
:
|
: 9781136544750
|
|
|
:
|
: 9781849774628
|
|
|
:
|
1844078736
|
|
|
:
|
1844078744
|
|
|
:
|
9781844078738
|
|
|
:
|
9781844078745
|
| Notes
|
:
|
Includes index.
|
| Bibliographies/Indexes
|
:
|
Includes bibliographical references and index.
|
| Contents
|
:
|
Front Cover; The Three Secrets of Green Business; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Figures, Tables and Boxes; About the Author; Acknowledgements; List of Acronyms and Abbreviations; Introduction; Chapter 1. Setting the Scene; The big picture; A sustainable future; Business and the environment; Chapter 2. The Three Secrets of Green Business Success; Secret No 1: Understand the business case; Secret No 2: What to do; Secret No 3: How to do it; Chapter 3. Preparing To Go Green; The essentials of change; Creating a culture for change; Environmental management systems; Measuring performance.
|
|
|
:
|
Creating a strategyExternal communication; Chapter 4. Small Steps; Doing things right; Pollution incident prevention; Waste minimization and recycling; Energy efficiency; Water conservation; Greening your supply chain; Transport; Carbon offsetting; Chapter 5. Huge Leaps; Doing the right thing; Cleaner production; Renewable energy; Green buildings; Industrial Symbiosis; Eco-design; Product service systems; Exploiting synergies; Conclusion; Final Thoughts; Appendix 1: Sources of Help; Appendix 2: Checklists; Appendix 3: Brainstorming Tool; Notes; Index.
|
| Abstract
|
:
|
Business is coming under increasing pressure from government, customers and campaigning groups to improve its environmental performance. Soaring utility and compliance costs are hitting companies where it hurts - on their bottom line. But there is another way of looking at the green agenda - as an opportunity rather than a threat. Written by renowned green business expert Gareth Kane, this practical 'how-to' guide contains everything you need to know about making your business green and increasing profits. Key features include:" The Three Secrets of Green Business Success." Preparing.
|
| Subject
|
:
|
Business enterprises-- Environmental aspects.
|
| Subject
|
:
|
Green products.
|
| Subject
|
:
|
Management-- Environmental aspects.
|
| Subject
|
:
|
BUSINESS ECONOMICS-- Development-- Sustainable Development.
|
| Subject
|
:
|
Business Economics.
|
| Subject
|
:
|
Business enterprises-- Environmental aspects.
|
| Subject
|
:
|
Développement durable.
|
| Subject
|
:
|
Entreprises.
|
| Subject
|
:
|
Green products.
|
| Subject
|
:
|
Management Theory.
|
| Subject
|
:
|
Management-- Environmental aspects.
|
| Subject
|
:
|
Management.
|
| Subject
|
:
|
Nachhaltigkeit
|
| Subject
|
:
|
Politique de l'environnement.
|
| Subject
|
:
|
Umweltbezogenes Management
|
| Subject
|
:
|
Unternehmen
|
| Subject
|
:
|
Wettbewerbsvorteil
|
| Dewey Classification
|
:
|
658.4/083
|
| LC Classification
|
:
|
HD30.255.K357 2010eb
|