Managing sustainability /
Gutterman, Alan S., 1955-
Managing sustainability / Alan S. Gutterman. - ix, 182 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Managing Sustainability is a comprehensive guide to governing, leading, and managing a successful sustainability-focused business. Being a socially and environmentally responsible business is a worthy goal for many people; however, turning the goal into reality is a daunting process. This book takes a clear and practical approach to the "nuts-and-bolts" of achieving this goal, and covers steps to be taken by directors and executives to create and implement appropriate strategies, policies, and management systems. It recognizes that corporate social responsibility ("CSR") is like any other important management initiative and requires proactive leadership from the top of the organization. Key topics include: Understanding how CSR is changing the traditional fiduciary duties of directors and officers Developing and implementing internal governance instruments to provide a foundation for decision-making around CSR Integrating CSR into the duties and responsibilities of the chief executive officer and other members of the C-suite team, as well as into their compensation arrangements Conducting continuous audits and assessments of the sustainability governance and management framework using certification and rating systems to evaluate and improve CSR performance and effectiveness Current and aspiring leaders wishing to build a sustainability-centered business will appreciate the straightforward and actionable guidance offered by this book"--
Alan S. Gutterman is the Founding Director of the Sustainable Entrepreneurship Project (www.seproject.org), a best-selling author of legal and business publications and a widely recognized business counselor.
9781003055440 1003055443 1000264203
10.4324/9781003055440 doi
9781003055440 Taylor & Francis
2020028811
Social responsibility of business.
Industrial management--Environmental aspects.
Strategic planning--Environmental aspects.
HD60 / .G88 2021
658.4083 G.A.M
Managing sustainability / Alan S. Gutterman. - ix, 182 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Managing Sustainability is a comprehensive guide to governing, leading, and managing a successful sustainability-focused business. Being a socially and environmentally responsible business is a worthy goal for many people; however, turning the goal into reality is a daunting process. This book takes a clear and practical approach to the "nuts-and-bolts" of achieving this goal, and covers steps to be taken by directors and executives to create and implement appropriate strategies, policies, and management systems. It recognizes that corporate social responsibility ("CSR") is like any other important management initiative and requires proactive leadership from the top of the organization. Key topics include: Understanding how CSR is changing the traditional fiduciary duties of directors and officers Developing and implementing internal governance instruments to provide a foundation for decision-making around CSR Integrating CSR into the duties and responsibilities of the chief executive officer and other members of the C-suite team, as well as into their compensation arrangements Conducting continuous audits and assessments of the sustainability governance and management framework using certification and rating systems to evaluate and improve CSR performance and effectiveness Current and aspiring leaders wishing to build a sustainability-centered business will appreciate the straightforward and actionable guidance offered by this book"--
Alan S. Gutterman is the Founding Director of the Sustainable Entrepreneurship Project (www.seproject.org), a best-selling author of legal and business publications and a widely recognized business counselor.
9781003055440 1003055443 1000264203
10.4324/9781003055440 doi
9781003055440 Taylor & Francis
2020028811
Social responsibility of business.
Industrial management--Environmental aspects.
Strategic planning--Environmental aspects.
HD60 / .G88 2021
658.4083 G.A.M