How to be sustainable
business strategies for leading change
- ISBN: 9781398618527
- Editorial: Kogan Page Ltd.
- Fecha de la edición: 2025
- Lugar de la edición: London. Reino Unido
- Encuadernación: Rústica
- Medidas: 23 cm
- Nº Pág.: 224
- Idiomas: Inglés
Amid the many challenges facing the world today - not least the climate crisis - the need for bold and steadfast leadership has never been greater. How to Be Sustainable uncovers the strategies that lead organizations to sustainable success.
While over 90% of business leaders recognize the importance of sustainability, only 60% have a strategy in place. And many of these strategies are inefficient, ineffective, or simply don't go far enough to address the global challenges we are facing.
Leading sustainability expert Paolo Taticchi and co-author Melina Corvaglia-Charrey have interviewed some of the world's leading Chief Sustainability Officers from various sectors and businesses including Enel Group, Microsoft, Canon, and Sage. Guided by expert insights and real-world examples of sustainable practices, this book explores the impact and significance of sustainability in business, offering practical strategies and tools that will allow you and your business to make a positive impact. Whether you're an experienced leader, an aspiring CSO, or passionate about sustainability, the insights shared in this book will empower and inspire you to shape a better world for future generations.
Chapter - 00: Introduction
Chapter - 01: Transforming tomorrow: The evolution and impact of sustainable transformation
Chapter - 02: Defining the role of the Chief Sustainability Officer
Chapter - 03: What compels people to pursue a job in sustainability
Chapter - 04: There is no single path to becoming a Chief Sustainability Officer
Chapter - 05: Essential skills and traits for Chief Sustainability Officers to thrive
Chapter - 06: Structuring sustainability for long-term success
Chapter - 07: Engaging employees on a company's sustainability journey
Chapter - 08: Industry-leading practices of sustainability-oriented innovation
Chapter - 09: Navigating the biggest challenges facing business
Chapter - 10: Decarbonizing business and paths to net zero
Chapter - 11: The CSOs' crystal ball and inspiring words of wisdom
Chapter - 12: Conclusion
Chapter - 13: Podcast links