Sustainability
In: Business and society 360 Volume 4
In: Business and society 360 Volume 4
In: Sustainability Science
Historically, concepts of sustainability have been articulated in response to a perceived crisis within modernist narratives about progress. As such, they are not just environmental concepts, but ethical and political ones. At the same time, they have often been accused of being too wedded to many of the same assumptions as these central narratives of modernity, and indeed inviting the hubristic mistakes of modernity to be resurrected in the form of pretentions to global stewardship or 'managing the planet'. I respond to some recent critiques of key conceptual elements encountered within sustainability narratives by articulating an approach to imagining sustainability that draws on D. W. Winnicott's concept of the 'holding environment', and which acknowledges the otherness of the future and of nature, while also affirming responsibilities towards both.
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In: Key ideas
In: International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education
In: Sustainability Communication, S. 13-25
In: Transport and sustainability 1
The book explores the reasons for difficulties in making cycling mainstream in many cultures, despite its claims for being one of the most sustainable forms of transport. The topic is looked at from the varying perspectives of people, the environment and the economy with multi-disciplinary contributions from the UK, Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden, Spain, Gemany, Australia, China and USA. Initially it examines the cultural development of cycling in countries with high use and the differences in use between different sub-groups of the population. It then explores issues of urban form, and the attributes of the network and the system for appropriately accommodating cycle users. Cross-cultural issues are once again investigated through an exposition of research in developing countries and the environment in which scheme promoters and users operate. The book draws to a close with an exploration of state-of-the-art thinking on demand model.
In: Management Pocketbooks
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
In: WIT transactions on ecology and the environment 130
In: WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment
The contents of the book reflect that interdisciplinary approach, and include the following topics: Sustainable Development and Planning; Energy and Sustainability; Food and Environment; Water Resources Issues; Sustainable Tourism; and Waste Management and Soil Recovery
In: Transport and sustainability, v. 1
This title explores the reasons for difficulties in making cycling mainstream in many cultures, despite its claims for being one of the most sustainable forms of transport.
In: CSR, sustainability, ethics & governance
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 research and define a proper research agenda for the years to come. Further, the relevance of the topics addressed makes the book essential reading for academics, practitioners, consultants and more generally, for all those interested in business evolution and sustainability. The book was written by prominent researchers from Italy, India, the USA and the UK.
In: ECOS 2000 proceedings Pt. 2
In: Swiss Finance Institute Research Paper No. 23-07
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