Business, Environment, and Society

This book blends theory and practice to support courses in corporate social responsibility (CSR), business and society, and environmental management and sustainability.

Veleva, Vesela; Levenstein, Charles; Wooding, John; Forrant, John

Foreword by Mark Buckley, VP Environmental Affairs, Staples Inc. Preface Introduction by the author I. Growing the Green Economy -Challenges and Opportunities Chapter 1: The State ofthe Green Economy and Green Jobs in the U.S. Chapter 2: The State of Corporate Citizenship 2009: The Recession Test Chapter 3: The Business Benefits of Eco-Industrial Parks: Insights from Devens, Massachusetts Chapter 4: Product Stewardship in the U.S.: The Changing Policy Landscape and the Role of Business Chapter 5: Gods of Small Things: Understanding and Addressing Environmental, Health, and Safety Risks of Nanotechnology Chapter 6: Sustainable Consumption in Today's Market Economy: Challenges and Opportunities for Business II. Sustainability Measurement and Management Chapter 7: The Electronics Industry in a New Regulatory Climate: Protecting the Environment and Shareholder Value Chapter 8: New EU Rules for the Cosmetics Industry: What Do They Mean for U.S. Companies and Stakeholders? Chapter 9: Indicators of Sustainable Production Chapter 10: Managing Corporate Citizenship: A New Tool for Companies Chapter 11: Toward Developing a New Framework for Measuring the Business Value of Corporate Community Involvement Initiatives III. Case Studies in CSR and Environmental Management Chapter 12: Stonyfield Farm -The Business Model for Social and Environmental Responsibility Chapter 13: New Balance: Developing an Integrated CSR Strategy Chapter 14: Solutions Care Association: Developing an Integrated CSR Strategy Chapter 15: Measuring the Business Impact of Community Involvement: The Case of Volunteering at UL Chapter 16: PerkinElmer: Strategies for Old Instrument Reuse and Recycling