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1. Introduction -- 2. Sustainability : a technical and normative endeavor -- 3. Index theory -- 4. Comparative ethics for sustainability -- 5. An ethical examination of sustainability indexes -- 6. Environmental justice: a resource for sustainability indexes? -- 7. Aggregating local indicators -- 8. Ethics in sustainability indexes.

Managing sustainability is fast becoming critical to business success - to meeting customer and stakeholder expectations. The Sustainability Pocketbook is for managers who want to get involved in this area but are not sure where to start or what they can realistically do. You may not have direct responsibility for environmental issues within your job, but you can make a difference. Starting by defining and demystifying the topic, the Sustainability Pocketbook sets out a model for sustainability within six main areas of activity (environment, workplace, supply chain, marketplace, stakeholders a

Sustainability is one of the key issues in today's society, as confirmed by the increasing attention of governments, media, academia and the industry. In the context of sustainable development, businesses that are often referred to as part of the problem can become part of the solution. This book presents the state of the art of sustainability in corporations from a number of perspectives, which include: economy, finance, measurement and reporting, organizing for sustainability, green products, green buildings and IT. The individual chapters provide valuable insights for pursuing future resear