Description

The consequences for climate change range from a gradual to a catastrophic impact on the ecology, environment, economy and society. This book is about the present and future dangers of climate change and the possibilities for corporate sustainability. The work is intended as a companion for students, researchers and professionals interested in the analysis of climate change, and the many initiatives there are to develop sustainability along corporate value chains. The narrative will explore the fascinating developments at the frontiers of science and technology and examine the possibilities of these succeeding in regenerating the economy sustainably.

Corporate sustainability is a complex and rapidly changing field, with an array of institutional initiatives and business strategies ranging from business as usual to radical and transformative models that frame an entirely new economy. This work demonstrates how corporate sustainability is a business strategy that creates long-term value by incorporating economic, environmental and social dimensions into core business decisions.