A Guide to Sustainable Corporate Responsibility : : From Theory to Action.

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
:
Place / Publishing House:Cham : : Springer International Publishing AG,, 2021.
©2022.
Year of Publication:2021
Edition:1st ed.
Language:English
Online Access:
Physical Description:1 online resource (285 pages)
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
id 5006827141
ctrlnum (MiAaPQ)5006827141
(Au-PeEL)EBL6827141
(OCoLC)1291316350
collection bib_alma
record_format marc
spelling Ditlev-Simonsen, Caroline D.
A Guide to Sustainable Corporate Responsibility : From Theory to Action.
1st ed.
Cham : Springer International Publishing AG, 2021.
©2022.
1 online resource (285 pages)
text txt rdacontent
computer c rdamedia
online resource cr rdacarrier
Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Acronyms -- List of Figures -- 1: Introduction -- 1.1 A Description of the Content of the Book -- References -- 2: Sustainable Corporate Responsibility -- 2.1 The Corporation -- 2.2 Limits to Growth: From an Environmental Perspective -- 2.3 The United Nations -- 2.4 The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) 1948 -- 2.5 United Nations and Sustainable Development: Our Common Future (1987) -- 2.6 UN and Sustainable Development (UNCED): The Rio Conference 1992 -- 2.7 Corporate Engagement on Responsibility: From Reactive to Proactive -- 2.8 UN Conference on Sustainable Development, Rio+20, 2012 -- 2.9 Responsibility: From an Ethical Point of View -- Virtue Ethics -- Duty Ethics Deontological Ethics -- Utilitarianism and Consequentialism -- 2.10 From Environmental Concern to Corporate (Social) Responsibility (C(S)R) and Sustainability: A History -- References -- 3: Economic Theories and Sustainable Development -- 3.1 Economists Skeptical to the Societal Pursuit of Economic Growth -- 3.2 Examples of Key Economists Anchored in Economic Growth -- Adam Smith (1723-1790), The Father of Economic Theory -- Adam Smith and Sustainable Development -- John M Keynes (1883-1946), Macroeconomics -- John M Keynes and Sustainable Development -- Milton Friedman (1912-2006), Social Responsibility of Business Is to Increase Its Profits -- Milton Friedman and Sustainable Development -- 3.3 More Views on the Theories of the Responsibility of Individuals and Business Leaders -- J. Maurice Clark (1884-1963), From Individualism to Social Mindedness -- J. Maurice Clark and Sustainable Development -- Howard Bowen (1908-1989), Social Responsibilities of the Businessman -- Howard Bowen and Sustainable Development -- 3.4 Economic Growth, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and Sustainable Development.
3.5 Business Theory for Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability -- The CSR Pyramid -- Stakeholder Theory -- The Triple Bottom Line -- Creating Shared Value -- 3.6 Trends and Theories Capturing the Sustainability Issues in Business Models -- References -- 4: Key Tools for Social- and Environmental Performance, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) -- 4.1 UN Global Compact, 2000 -- Why and How Is the UN Global Compact Relevant for Businesses in Practice? -- 4.2 UN Millennium Development Goals, 2000 -- Why and How Are the Millennium Development Goals Relevant for Businesses in Practice? -- 4.3 The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, 2011 -- Why and How Are the UNGP Relevant for Businesses in Practice? -- 4.4 UN Sustainable Development Goals, 2015 -- What Do the 17 Goals Contain? -- 4.5 Why and How Are the SDGs Relevant for Business? -- SDGs in Practice: A Case -- 4.6 Additional Relevant Initiatives and Tools for Sustainable Performance -- Initiatives for Certifications -- Greenhouse and Climate Reporting -- Sustainability Reporting Frameworks -- Supply Chain Guidance, Transparency, and Mandatory Due Diligence -- References -- 5: The Business Case for Sustainability -- 5.1 Who Initiates Sustainability Focus in Companies: And What Is the Outcome? -- 5.2 Perception of Management Motivation for Social Responsibility -- 5.3 The Value of Corporate Responsibility in a Sustainable Setting -- 5.4 Stages and Strategies Toward Responsible Sustainable Business -- 5.5 Four Cases: Nike, Arthur Anders, Volkswagen, and Rana Plaza -- 5.6 Response Analysis of the Four Cases -- Stage 1: Ignore -- Stage 2: React -- Stage 3: Defend -- Stage 4: Accommodate -- Stage 5: Proactive -- 5.7 Business Models for Sustainability -- References -- 6: Circular Economy: New Business Models.
6.1 Why Do We Have a Liner Economy: Generating So Much Waste? -- 6.2 Key Elements in Circular Economy -- 6.3 Refuse and Reduce: Using Less -- 6.4 Reuse: Extending the Life of Products -- 6.5 Challenges and Opportunities in a Circular Economy: The Impact of Law and Regulations -- 6.6 From Product to Service -- References -- 7: Strategy to Approach Sustainability in Companies: A Step by Step Model -- 7.1 Step 1: ANCHOR in Top Management and INTEGRATE Throughout the Company -- 7.2 Step 2: MAP -- Materiality Assessment -- Current Situation and Goal Drafting -- 7.3 Step 3: TEST -- 7.4 Step 4: LAUNCH -- 7.5 Step 5: IMPLEMENT -- 7.6 Step 6: REPORT -- References -- 8: Stakeholder Management -- 8.1 Owners, Shareholders, and Managers -- 8.2 Employees -- 8.3 Governments: The Public Sector -- 8.4 Suppliers -- 8.5 Customers -- 8.6 Non-Governmental Organizations -- How to Develop a Constructive Win-Win(-win) Partnership with a NGO? -- How Corporations Collaborate with Different Stakeholders: Some Examples -- 8.7 Other Stakeholder: Journalists, Social Media, Researchers, and More -- References -- 9: Sustainability and Finance: Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) -- 9.1 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) -- 9.2 The EU Taxonomy -- 9.3 To Which Extent Does Focus on Sustainability and Applying the "Right" ESG Impact Profit? -- 9.4 SRI Strategies -- 9.5 Investors' Dilemma: What Is a Sustainable and Responsible Company? -- 9.6 The Norwegian Pension Fund -- 9.7 The Effect of Sustainable Investment Focus in a Long-term Perspective -- References -- 10: Anti-corruption -- 10.1 Key Elements in a Plan for Anti-corruption -- 10.2 Anti-corruption Regulations and Corporate Policies-and Effect -- 10.3 Key Anti-corruption Challenges -- 10.4 Social Norms and Anti-corruption -- 10.5 From the Grand Scandals to Petty Corruption.
References -- 11: Sustainability in Developing Countries: Case Sub-Saharan Africa -- 11.1 A Look Backward: Why Is the Situation as It Is? -- 11.2 Lessons Learned from Over 50 Years of Aid -- 11.3 Reduce Export of Non-manufactured Natural Resources -- 11.4 Involve Stakeholders and Collaborate Throughout the Supply Chain -- 11.5 Manufacture Products from Local Resources for Local Consumption and Export -- 11.6 Make Being a Farmer More Attractable -- 11.7 Reflect on What Is the Goal for Development -- References -- 12: The Way Forward: Is Sustainable Development Realistic? -- 12.1 What Do We Really Want? -- 12.2 Happiness -- References -- References -- Index.
Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2024. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
Electronic books.
Print version: Ditlev-Simonsen, Caroline D. A Guide to Sustainable Corporate Responsibility Cham : Springer International Publishing AG,c2021 9783030882020
ProQuest (Firm)
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/oeawat/detail.action?docID=6827141 Click to View
language English
format eBook
author Ditlev-Simonsen, Caroline D.
spellingShingle Ditlev-Simonsen, Caroline D.
A Guide to Sustainable Corporate Responsibility : From Theory to Action.
Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Acronyms -- List of Figures -- 1: Introduction -- 1.1 A Description of the Content of the Book -- References -- 2: Sustainable Corporate Responsibility -- 2.1 The Corporation -- 2.2 Limits to Growth: From an Environmental Perspective -- 2.3 The United Nations -- 2.4 The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) 1948 -- 2.5 United Nations and Sustainable Development: Our Common Future (1987) -- 2.6 UN and Sustainable Development (UNCED): The Rio Conference 1992 -- 2.7 Corporate Engagement on Responsibility: From Reactive to Proactive -- 2.8 UN Conference on Sustainable Development, Rio+20, 2012 -- 2.9 Responsibility: From an Ethical Point of View -- Virtue Ethics -- Duty Ethics Deontological Ethics -- Utilitarianism and Consequentialism -- 2.10 From Environmental Concern to Corporate (Social) Responsibility (C(S)R) and Sustainability: A History -- References -- 3: Economic Theories and Sustainable Development -- 3.1 Economists Skeptical to the Societal Pursuit of Economic Growth -- 3.2 Examples of Key Economists Anchored in Economic Growth -- Adam Smith (1723-1790), The Father of Economic Theory -- Adam Smith and Sustainable Development -- John M Keynes (1883-1946), Macroeconomics -- John M Keynes and Sustainable Development -- Milton Friedman (1912-2006), Social Responsibility of Business Is to Increase Its Profits -- Milton Friedman and Sustainable Development -- 3.3 More Views on the Theories of the Responsibility of Individuals and Business Leaders -- J. Maurice Clark (1884-1963), From Individualism to Social Mindedness -- J. Maurice Clark and Sustainable Development -- Howard Bowen (1908-1989), Social Responsibilities of the Businessman -- Howard Bowen and Sustainable Development -- 3.4 Economic Growth, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and Sustainable Development.
3.5 Business Theory for Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability -- The CSR Pyramid -- Stakeholder Theory -- The Triple Bottom Line -- Creating Shared Value -- 3.6 Trends and Theories Capturing the Sustainability Issues in Business Models -- References -- 4: Key Tools for Social- and Environmental Performance, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) -- 4.1 UN Global Compact, 2000 -- Why and How Is the UN Global Compact Relevant for Businesses in Practice? -- 4.2 UN Millennium Development Goals, 2000 -- Why and How Are the Millennium Development Goals Relevant for Businesses in Practice? -- 4.3 The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, 2011 -- Why and How Are the UNGP Relevant for Businesses in Practice? -- 4.4 UN Sustainable Development Goals, 2015 -- What Do the 17 Goals Contain? -- 4.5 Why and How Are the SDGs Relevant for Business? -- SDGs in Practice: A Case -- 4.6 Additional Relevant Initiatives and Tools for Sustainable Performance -- Initiatives for Certifications -- Greenhouse and Climate Reporting -- Sustainability Reporting Frameworks -- Supply Chain Guidance, Transparency, and Mandatory Due Diligence -- References -- 5: The Business Case for Sustainability -- 5.1 Who Initiates Sustainability Focus in Companies: And What Is the Outcome? -- 5.2 Perception of Management Motivation for Social Responsibility -- 5.3 The Value of Corporate Responsibility in a Sustainable Setting -- 5.4 Stages and Strategies Toward Responsible Sustainable Business -- 5.5 Four Cases: Nike, Arthur Anders, Volkswagen, and Rana Plaza -- 5.6 Response Analysis of the Four Cases -- Stage 1: Ignore -- Stage 2: React -- Stage 3: Defend -- Stage 4: Accommodate -- Stage 5: Proactive -- 5.7 Business Models for Sustainability -- References -- 6: Circular Economy: New Business Models.
6.1 Why Do We Have a Liner Economy: Generating So Much Waste? -- 6.2 Key Elements in Circular Economy -- 6.3 Refuse and Reduce: Using Less -- 6.4 Reuse: Extending the Life of Products -- 6.5 Challenges and Opportunities in a Circular Economy: The Impact of Law and Regulations -- 6.6 From Product to Service -- References -- 7: Strategy to Approach Sustainability in Companies: A Step by Step Model -- 7.1 Step 1: ANCHOR in Top Management and INTEGRATE Throughout the Company -- 7.2 Step 2: MAP -- Materiality Assessment -- Current Situation and Goal Drafting -- 7.3 Step 3: TEST -- 7.4 Step 4: LAUNCH -- 7.5 Step 5: IMPLEMENT -- 7.6 Step 6: REPORT -- References -- 8: Stakeholder Management -- 8.1 Owners, Shareholders, and Managers -- 8.2 Employees -- 8.3 Governments: The Public Sector -- 8.4 Suppliers -- 8.5 Customers -- 8.6 Non-Governmental Organizations -- How to Develop a Constructive Win-Win(-win) Partnership with a NGO? -- How Corporations Collaborate with Different Stakeholders: Some Examples -- 8.7 Other Stakeholder: Journalists, Social Media, Researchers, and More -- References -- 9: Sustainability and Finance: Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) -- 9.1 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) -- 9.2 The EU Taxonomy -- 9.3 To Which Extent Does Focus on Sustainability and Applying the "Right" ESG Impact Profit? -- 9.4 SRI Strategies -- 9.5 Investors' Dilemma: What Is a Sustainable and Responsible Company? -- 9.6 The Norwegian Pension Fund -- 9.7 The Effect of Sustainable Investment Focus in a Long-term Perspective -- References -- 10: Anti-corruption -- 10.1 Key Elements in a Plan for Anti-corruption -- 10.2 Anti-corruption Regulations and Corporate Policies-and Effect -- 10.3 Key Anti-corruption Challenges -- 10.4 Social Norms and Anti-corruption -- 10.5 From the Grand Scandals to Petty Corruption.
References -- 11: Sustainability in Developing Countries: Case Sub-Saharan Africa -- 11.1 A Look Backward: Why Is the Situation as It Is? -- 11.2 Lessons Learned from Over 50 Years of Aid -- 11.3 Reduce Export of Non-manufactured Natural Resources -- 11.4 Involve Stakeholders and Collaborate Throughout the Supply Chain -- 11.5 Manufacture Products from Local Resources for Local Consumption and Export -- 11.6 Make Being a Farmer More Attractable -- 11.7 Reflect on What Is the Goal for Development -- References -- 12: The Way Forward: Is Sustainable Development Realistic? -- 12.1 What Do We Really Want? -- 12.2 Happiness -- References -- References -- Index.
author_facet Ditlev-Simonsen, Caroline D.
author_variant c d d s cdd cdds
author_sort Ditlev-Simonsen, Caroline D.
title A Guide to Sustainable Corporate Responsibility : From Theory to Action.
title_sub From Theory to Action.
title_full A Guide to Sustainable Corporate Responsibility : From Theory to Action.
title_fullStr A Guide to Sustainable Corporate Responsibility : From Theory to Action.
title_full_unstemmed A Guide to Sustainable Corporate Responsibility : From Theory to Action.
title_auth A Guide to Sustainable Corporate Responsibility : From Theory to Action.
title_new A Guide to Sustainable Corporate Responsibility :
title_sort a guide to sustainable corporate responsibility : from theory to action.
publisher Springer International Publishing AG,
publishDate 2021
physical 1 online resource (285 pages)
edition 1st ed.
contents Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Acronyms -- List of Figures -- 1: Introduction -- 1.1 A Description of the Content of the Book -- References -- 2: Sustainable Corporate Responsibility -- 2.1 The Corporation -- 2.2 Limits to Growth: From an Environmental Perspective -- 2.3 The United Nations -- 2.4 The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) 1948 -- 2.5 United Nations and Sustainable Development: Our Common Future (1987) -- 2.6 UN and Sustainable Development (UNCED): The Rio Conference 1992 -- 2.7 Corporate Engagement on Responsibility: From Reactive to Proactive -- 2.8 UN Conference on Sustainable Development, Rio+20, 2012 -- 2.9 Responsibility: From an Ethical Point of View -- Virtue Ethics -- Duty Ethics Deontological Ethics -- Utilitarianism and Consequentialism -- 2.10 From Environmental Concern to Corporate (Social) Responsibility (C(S)R) and Sustainability: A History -- References -- 3: Economic Theories and Sustainable Development -- 3.1 Economists Skeptical to the Societal Pursuit of Economic Growth -- 3.2 Examples of Key Economists Anchored in Economic Growth -- Adam Smith (1723-1790), The Father of Economic Theory -- Adam Smith and Sustainable Development -- John M Keynes (1883-1946), Macroeconomics -- John M Keynes and Sustainable Development -- Milton Friedman (1912-2006), Social Responsibility of Business Is to Increase Its Profits -- Milton Friedman and Sustainable Development -- 3.3 More Views on the Theories of the Responsibility of Individuals and Business Leaders -- J. Maurice Clark (1884-1963), From Individualism to Social Mindedness -- J. Maurice Clark and Sustainable Development -- Howard Bowen (1908-1989), Social Responsibilities of the Businessman -- Howard Bowen and Sustainable Development -- 3.4 Economic Growth, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and Sustainable Development.
3.5 Business Theory for Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability -- The CSR Pyramid -- Stakeholder Theory -- The Triple Bottom Line -- Creating Shared Value -- 3.6 Trends and Theories Capturing the Sustainability Issues in Business Models -- References -- 4: Key Tools for Social- and Environmental Performance, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) -- 4.1 UN Global Compact, 2000 -- Why and How Is the UN Global Compact Relevant for Businesses in Practice? -- 4.2 UN Millennium Development Goals, 2000 -- Why and How Are the Millennium Development Goals Relevant for Businesses in Practice? -- 4.3 The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, 2011 -- Why and How Are the UNGP Relevant for Businesses in Practice? -- 4.4 UN Sustainable Development Goals, 2015 -- What Do the 17 Goals Contain? -- 4.5 Why and How Are the SDGs Relevant for Business? -- SDGs in Practice: A Case -- 4.6 Additional Relevant Initiatives and Tools for Sustainable Performance -- Initiatives for Certifications -- Greenhouse and Climate Reporting -- Sustainability Reporting Frameworks -- Supply Chain Guidance, Transparency, and Mandatory Due Diligence -- References -- 5: The Business Case for Sustainability -- 5.1 Who Initiates Sustainability Focus in Companies: And What Is the Outcome? -- 5.2 Perception of Management Motivation for Social Responsibility -- 5.3 The Value of Corporate Responsibility in a Sustainable Setting -- 5.4 Stages and Strategies Toward Responsible Sustainable Business -- 5.5 Four Cases: Nike, Arthur Anders, Volkswagen, and Rana Plaza -- 5.6 Response Analysis of the Four Cases -- Stage 1: Ignore -- Stage 2: React -- Stage 3: Defend -- Stage 4: Accommodate -- Stage 5: Proactive -- 5.7 Business Models for Sustainability -- References -- 6: Circular Economy: New Business Models.
6.1 Why Do We Have a Liner Economy: Generating So Much Waste? -- 6.2 Key Elements in Circular Economy -- 6.3 Refuse and Reduce: Using Less -- 6.4 Reuse: Extending the Life of Products -- 6.5 Challenges and Opportunities in a Circular Economy: The Impact of Law and Regulations -- 6.6 From Product to Service -- References -- 7: Strategy to Approach Sustainability in Companies: A Step by Step Model -- 7.1 Step 1: ANCHOR in Top Management and INTEGRATE Throughout the Company -- 7.2 Step 2: MAP -- Materiality Assessment -- Current Situation and Goal Drafting -- 7.3 Step 3: TEST -- 7.4 Step 4: LAUNCH -- 7.5 Step 5: IMPLEMENT -- 7.6 Step 6: REPORT -- References -- 8: Stakeholder Management -- 8.1 Owners, Shareholders, and Managers -- 8.2 Employees -- 8.3 Governments: The Public Sector -- 8.4 Suppliers -- 8.5 Customers -- 8.6 Non-Governmental Organizations -- How to Develop a Constructive Win-Win(-win) Partnership with a NGO? -- How Corporations Collaborate with Different Stakeholders: Some Examples -- 8.7 Other Stakeholder: Journalists, Social Media, Researchers, and More -- References -- 9: Sustainability and Finance: Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) -- 9.1 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) -- 9.2 The EU Taxonomy -- 9.3 To Which Extent Does Focus on Sustainability and Applying the "Right" ESG Impact Profit? -- 9.4 SRI Strategies -- 9.5 Investors' Dilemma: What Is a Sustainable and Responsible Company? -- 9.6 The Norwegian Pension Fund -- 9.7 The Effect of Sustainable Investment Focus in a Long-term Perspective -- References -- 10: Anti-corruption -- 10.1 Key Elements in a Plan for Anti-corruption -- 10.2 Anti-corruption Regulations and Corporate Policies-and Effect -- 10.3 Key Anti-corruption Challenges -- 10.4 Social Norms and Anti-corruption -- 10.5 From the Grand Scandals to Petty Corruption.
References -- 11: Sustainability in Developing Countries: Case Sub-Saharan Africa -- 11.1 A Look Backward: Why Is the Situation as It Is? -- 11.2 Lessons Learned from Over 50 Years of Aid -- 11.3 Reduce Export of Non-manufactured Natural Resources -- 11.4 Involve Stakeholders and Collaborate Throughout the Supply Chain -- 11.5 Manufacture Products from Local Resources for Local Consumption and Export -- 11.6 Make Being a Farmer More Attractable -- 11.7 Reflect on What Is the Goal for Development -- References -- 12: The Way Forward: Is Sustainable Development Realistic? -- 12.1 What Do We Really Want? -- 12.2 Happiness -- References -- References -- Index.
isbn 9783030882037
9783030882020
callnumber-first H - Social Science
callnumber-subject HD - Industries, Land Use, Labor
callnumber-label HD30
callnumber-sort HD 230.255
genre Electronic books.
genre_facet Electronic books.
url https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/oeawat/detail.action?docID=6827141
illustrated Not Illustrated
dewey-hundreds 600 - Technology
dewey-tens 650 - Management & public relations
dewey-ones 658 - General management
dewey-full 658.408
dewey-sort 3658.408
dewey-raw 658.408
dewey-search 658.408
oclc_num 1291316350
work_keys_str_mv AT ditlevsimonsencarolined aguidetosustainablecorporateresponsibilityfromtheorytoaction
AT ditlevsimonsencarolined guidetosustainablecorporateresponsibilityfromtheorytoaction
status_str n
ids_txt_mv (MiAaPQ)5006827141
(Au-PeEL)EBL6827141
(OCoLC)1291316350
carrierType_str_mv cr
is_hierarchy_title A Guide to Sustainable Corporate Responsibility : From Theory to Action.
marc_error Info : MARC8 translation shorter than ISO-8859-1, choosing MARC8. --- [ 856 : z ]
_version_ 1792331061217198080
fullrecord <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><collection xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/MARC21/slim"><record><leader>08641nam a22004213i 4500</leader><controlfield tag="001">5006827141</controlfield><controlfield tag="003">MiAaPQ</controlfield><controlfield tag="005">20240229073845.0</controlfield><controlfield tag="006">m o d | </controlfield><controlfield tag="007">cr cnu||||||||</controlfield><controlfield tag="008">240229s2021 xx o ||||0 eng d</controlfield><datafield tag="020" ind1=" " ind2=" "><subfield code="a">9783030882037</subfield><subfield code="q">(electronic bk.)</subfield></datafield><datafield tag="020" ind1=" " ind2=" "><subfield code="z">9783030882020</subfield></datafield><datafield tag="035" ind1=" " ind2=" "><subfield code="a">(MiAaPQ)5006827141</subfield></datafield><datafield tag="035" ind1=" " ind2=" "><subfield code="a">(Au-PeEL)EBL6827141</subfield></datafield><datafield tag="035" ind1=" " ind2=" "><subfield code="a">(OCoLC)1291316350</subfield></datafield><datafield tag="040" ind1=" " ind2=" "><subfield code="a">MiAaPQ</subfield><subfield code="b">eng</subfield><subfield code="e">rda</subfield><subfield code="e">pn</subfield><subfield code="c">MiAaPQ</subfield><subfield code="d">MiAaPQ</subfield></datafield><datafield tag="050" ind1=" " ind2="4"><subfield code="a">HD30.255</subfield></datafield><datafield tag="082" ind1="0" ind2=" "><subfield code="a">658.408</subfield></datafield><datafield tag="100" ind1="1" ind2=" "><subfield code="a">Ditlev-Simonsen, Caroline D.</subfield></datafield><datafield tag="245" ind1="1" ind2="2"><subfield code="a">A Guide to Sustainable Corporate Responsibility :</subfield><subfield code="b">From Theory to Action.</subfield></datafield><datafield tag="250" ind1=" " ind2=" "><subfield code="a">1st ed.</subfield></datafield><datafield tag="264" ind1=" " ind2="1"><subfield code="a">Cham :</subfield><subfield code="b">Springer International Publishing AG,</subfield><subfield code="c">2021.</subfield></datafield><datafield tag="264" ind1=" " ind2="4"><subfield code="c">©2022.</subfield></datafield><datafield tag="300" ind1=" " ind2=" "><subfield code="a">1 online resource (285 pages)</subfield></datafield><datafield tag="336" ind1=" " ind2=" "><subfield code="a">text</subfield><subfield code="b">txt</subfield><subfield code="2">rdacontent</subfield></datafield><datafield tag="337" ind1=" " ind2=" "><subfield code="a">computer</subfield><subfield code="b">c</subfield><subfield code="2">rdamedia</subfield></datafield><datafield tag="338" ind1=" " ind2=" "><subfield code="a">online resource</subfield><subfield code="b">cr</subfield><subfield code="2">rdacarrier</subfield></datafield><datafield tag="505" ind1="0" ind2=" "><subfield code="a">Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Acronyms -- List of Figures -- 1: Introduction -- 1.1 A Description of the Content of the Book -- References -- 2: Sustainable Corporate Responsibility -- 2.1 The Corporation -- 2.2 Limits to Growth: From an Environmental Perspective -- 2.3 The United Nations -- 2.4 The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) 1948 -- 2.5 United Nations and Sustainable Development: Our Common Future (1987) -- 2.6 UN and Sustainable Development (UNCED): The Rio Conference 1992 -- 2.7 Corporate Engagement on Responsibility: From Reactive to Proactive -- 2.8 UN Conference on Sustainable Development, Rio+20, 2012 -- 2.9 Responsibility: From an Ethical Point of View -- Virtue Ethics -- Duty Ethics Deontological Ethics -- Utilitarianism and Consequentialism -- 2.10 From Environmental Concern to Corporate (Social) Responsibility (C(S)R) and Sustainability: A History -- References -- 3: Economic Theories and Sustainable Development -- 3.1 Economists Skeptical to the Societal Pursuit of Economic Growth -- 3.2 Examples of Key Economists Anchored in Economic Growth -- Adam Smith (1723-1790), The Father of Economic Theory -- Adam Smith and Sustainable Development -- John M Keynes (1883-1946), Macroeconomics -- John M Keynes and Sustainable Development -- Milton Friedman (1912-2006), Social Responsibility of Business Is to Increase Its Profits -- Milton Friedman and Sustainable Development -- 3.3 More Views on the Theories of the Responsibility of Individuals and Business Leaders -- J. Maurice Clark (1884-1963), From Individualism to Social Mindedness -- J. Maurice Clark and Sustainable Development -- Howard Bowen (1908-1989), Social Responsibilities of the Businessman -- Howard Bowen and Sustainable Development -- 3.4 Economic Growth, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and Sustainable Development.</subfield></datafield><datafield tag="505" ind1="8" ind2=" "><subfield code="a">3.5 Business Theory for Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability -- The CSR Pyramid -- Stakeholder Theory -- The Triple Bottom Line -- Creating Shared Value -- 3.6 Trends and Theories Capturing the Sustainability Issues in Business Models -- References -- 4: Key Tools for Social- and Environmental Performance, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) -- 4.1 UN Global Compact, 2000 -- Why and How Is the UN Global Compact Relevant for Businesses in Practice? -- 4.2 UN Millennium Development Goals, 2000 -- Why and How Are the Millennium Development Goals Relevant for Businesses in Practice? -- 4.3 The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, 2011 -- Why and How Are the UNGP Relevant for Businesses in Practice? -- 4.4 UN Sustainable Development Goals, 2015 -- What Do the 17 Goals Contain? -- 4.5 Why and How Are the SDGs Relevant for Business? -- SDGs in Practice: A Case -- 4.6 Additional Relevant Initiatives and Tools for Sustainable Performance -- Initiatives for Certifications -- Greenhouse and Climate Reporting -- Sustainability Reporting Frameworks -- Supply Chain Guidance, Transparency, and Mandatory Due Diligence -- References -- 5: The Business Case for Sustainability -- 5.1 Who Initiates Sustainability Focus in Companies: And What Is the Outcome? -- 5.2 Perception of Management Motivation for Social Responsibility -- 5.3 The Value of Corporate Responsibility in a Sustainable Setting -- 5.4 Stages and Strategies Toward Responsible Sustainable Business -- 5.5 Four Cases: Nike, Arthur Anders, Volkswagen, and Rana Plaza -- 5.6 Response Analysis of the Four Cases -- Stage 1: Ignore -- Stage 2: React -- Stage 3: Defend -- Stage 4: Accommodate -- Stage 5: Proactive -- 5.7 Business Models for Sustainability -- References -- 6: Circular Economy: New Business Models.</subfield></datafield><datafield tag="505" ind1="8" ind2=" "><subfield code="a">6.1 Why Do We Have a Liner Economy: Generating So Much Waste? -- 6.2 Key Elements in Circular Economy -- 6.3 Refuse and Reduce: Using Less -- 6.4 Reuse: Extending the Life of Products -- 6.5 Challenges and Opportunities in a Circular Economy: The Impact of Law and Regulations -- 6.6 From Product to Service -- References -- 7: Strategy to Approach Sustainability in Companies: A Step by Step Model -- 7.1 Step 1: ANCHOR in Top Management and INTEGRATE Throughout the Company -- 7.2 Step 2: MAP -- Materiality Assessment -- Current Situation and Goal Drafting -- 7.3 Step 3: TEST -- 7.4 Step 4: LAUNCH -- 7.5 Step 5: IMPLEMENT -- 7.6 Step 6: REPORT -- References -- 8: Stakeholder Management -- 8.1 Owners, Shareholders, and Managers -- 8.2 Employees -- 8.3 Governments: The Public Sector -- 8.4 Suppliers -- 8.5 Customers -- 8.6 Non-Governmental Organizations -- How to Develop a Constructive Win-Win(-win) Partnership with a NGO? -- How Corporations Collaborate with Different Stakeholders: Some Examples -- 8.7 Other Stakeholder: Journalists, Social Media, Researchers, and More -- References -- 9: Sustainability and Finance: Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) -- 9.1 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) -- 9.2 The EU Taxonomy -- 9.3 To Which Extent Does Focus on Sustainability and Applying the "Right" ESG Impact Profit? -- 9.4 SRI Strategies -- 9.5 Investors' Dilemma: What Is a Sustainable and Responsible Company? -- 9.6 The Norwegian Pension Fund -- 9.7 The Effect of Sustainable Investment Focus in a Long-term Perspective -- References -- 10: Anti-corruption -- 10.1 Key Elements in a Plan for Anti-corruption -- 10.2 Anti-corruption Regulations and Corporate Policies-and Effect -- 10.3 Key Anti-corruption Challenges -- 10.4 Social Norms and Anti-corruption -- 10.5 From the Grand Scandals to Petty Corruption.</subfield></datafield><datafield tag="505" ind1="8" ind2=" "><subfield code="a">References -- 11: Sustainability in Developing Countries: Case Sub-Saharan Africa -- 11.1 A Look Backward: Why Is the Situation as It Is? -- 11.2 Lessons Learned from Over 50 Years of Aid -- 11.3 Reduce Export of Non-manufactured Natural Resources -- 11.4 Involve Stakeholders and Collaborate Throughout the Supply Chain -- 11.5 Manufacture Products from Local Resources for Local Consumption and Export -- 11.6 Make Being a Farmer More Attractable -- 11.7 Reflect on What Is the Goal for Development -- References -- 12: The Way Forward: Is Sustainable Development Realistic? -- 12.1 What Do We Really Want? -- 12.2 Happiness -- References -- References -- Index.</subfield></datafield><datafield tag="588" ind1=" " ind2=" "><subfield code="a">Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.</subfield></datafield><datafield tag="590" ind1=" " ind2=" "><subfield code="a">Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2024. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries. </subfield></datafield><datafield tag="655" ind1=" " ind2="4"><subfield code="a">Electronic books.</subfield></datafield><datafield tag="776" ind1="0" ind2="8"><subfield code="i">Print version:</subfield><subfield code="a">Ditlev-Simonsen, Caroline D.</subfield><subfield code="t">A Guide to Sustainable Corporate Responsibility</subfield><subfield code="d">Cham : Springer International Publishing AG,c2021</subfield><subfield code="z">9783030882020</subfield></datafield><datafield tag="797" ind1="2" ind2=" "><subfield code="a">ProQuest (Firm)</subfield></datafield><datafield tag="856" ind1="4" ind2="0"><subfield code="u">https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/oeawat/detail.action?docID=6827141</subfield><subfield code="z">Click to View</subfield></datafield></record></collection>