Smart green:how to implement sustainable business practices in any industry and make money

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Estes Jonathan
Published: Wiley,
Publisher Address: Hoboken, N.J.
Publication Dates: c2009.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
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Carrier Form: xviii, 202 p.: ill. ; 24 cm.
ISBN: 9780470387795 (cloth)
0470387793 (cloth)
Index Number: F406
CLC: F406
Call Number: F406/E798
Contents: Includes bibliographical references (p. 190-192) and index.
The green rush -- Taking the first step : becoming aware -- Defining a smart green company -- Smart green strategic planning -- Measuring sustainability outcomes -- Marketing green -- Building smart green companies -- Smart green leadership.
The recent rush of green-consciousness demonstrates an increasing demand for products developed with a sustainable process; yet in spite of this demand, there is a dearth of such products available. The core value propositions from the book include merging the current concepts of sustainability models with entrepreneurial approaches; provide a guide for new and current industries to explore sustainability issues while phasing in and innovating for maximizing cost savings and profitability; and utilization of business intelligence and analytics to minimize risk.