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This title in other formats:Eco-Efficiency: The Business Link to Sustainable Developmentby Livio D. Desimone
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:The term andquot;eco-efficiencyandquot; describes business activities that create economic value while reducing ecological impact and resource use. This book outlines the principles of eco-efficiency and presents case studies of their application from a number of international companies, including 3M and the Dow Chemical Company. It also discusses the value of partnershipsandmdash;with other companies, business associations, communities, regulators, and environmental and other nongovernmental groups. In the conclusion, the authors argue that business must become more eco-efficient and that governments need to change the conditions under which business operates, including tax and regulatory regimes, to make them more conducive to eco-efficiency. Review:andquot;[A] significant shift in business thinking. . . . While the debate on the role of business in environmental leadership will continue, there should be no doubt that the widespread implementation of the authorsandsup1; approach by the business community would deliver benefits for the environment, society, and the economy.andquot; andmdash;Paul Gilding, Worldlink andquot;[A] comprehensive and thought-provoking view of the role of business as it moves toward sustainable development.andquot; andmdash;William G. Brown, Environment Synopsis:Describes the principles of eco-efficiency and presents case studies of international companies. The text argues that business must change to become eco-efficient and that governments need to change the conditions under which businesses operate to make them more conducive to eco-efficiency. Synopsis:This book outlines the principles of eco-efficiency and presents case studies of their application from a number of international companies, including 3M and the Dow Chemical Company. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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