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Book SynopsisDespite much attention given to the topic over the last 50 years, business and environmental sustainability are not natural bedfellows. Strategy and Sustainability encourages readers to move beyond the hype and takes a pro-business, fact based point of view, recognizing the complexity of the issues and the strategic choices businesses can make.
Trade Review“Strategy and Sustainability reads very well and the blend of facts, views, and historical and technical data is a source of continuous inspiration. The recognition that perceptions and realities are highly influenced by regional and developmental factors makes the book very insightful.”
- José Lopez, Member of the Executive Committee, World Business Council for Sustainable Development; Former Executive Vice President for Worldwide Operations, Nestlé
“Strategy and Sustainability provides an excellent overview of the sustainability discussion, its development, and its relevance for businesses. Michael Rosenberg’s book provides a holistic and good read about the different challenges to bridge the gap between the traditional business perspective and stakeholder expectations.”
- Uwe Bergmann, Director Sustainability Management, Henkel
"If it's not safe, it's not sustainable. If it's not sustainable, it has no future. For those that understand the laws of successful industry, putting these practices into action is the foundation for a successful business."
- Mark Cutifani, Chief Executive, Anglo American plc quoted on LSE and NYSE
"Sustainability is a central dimension of good corporate governance. Mike Rosenberg's book provides an excellent framework and real cases on how senior executives and board members should include sustainability in strategic discussions.”
- Jordi Canals, Dean, IESE Business School
“Mike Rosenberg’s new primer on the corporate sustainability landscape nicely fills the knowledge gap for Board-level business people. And almost anyone can use the thoughtful frameworks to better diagnose today’s challenges and plan a more concrete and less risky path forward.”
- “Hutch” Hutchinson, Senior Fellow, Rocky Mountain Institute; former Director, The Boston Consulting Group
“Mike Rosenberg makes a persuasive argument that business success is incomplete without a dedication to environmental sustainability. Rosenberg suggests all leaders have a responsibility to be accountable on this important scale and offers concrete ways to make change for the better.”
- Steve Capus, Executive Producer of the “CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley”; Executive Editor, CBS News
Table of Contents1.- The logic of business: Governance and the environment.- 2. Modes of response.- 3. Strategic issues.- 4. Strategic options.- 5. Environmental interest groups.- Industry examples.- Regional differences.- What to do
