Mapping the Journey : Case Studies in Strategy and Action Toward Sustainable Development.

Cover -- Title -- Dedication -- Copyright -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Foreword -- Preface -- Introduction -- THE CASE STUDIES -- Case 1: Volvo Strategic action toward sustainable mobility for society -- Case 2: Suncor Taking stakeholder relations to a new level -- Case 3: AssiDomän Foresters integrating dual goals of economy and environment -- Case 4: Patagonia First ascents: finding the way toward quality of life and work -- Case 5: Interface Flooring Systems Driving industrial standards higher -- Case 6: Sony Operationalising the slogan 'Entertaining the world: caring for the environment' -- Case 7: ASG Trailblazing toward sustainable logistics and transport -- Case 8: SC Johnson Eco-Efficiency and Beyond -- Case 9: DaimlerChrysler Redefining cost -- Case 10: Center for Technology Assessment Pursuing regional approaches to qualitative growth and sustainability -- Case 11: Henkel Traditional values and ecological leadership -- Case 12: SJ Rail Turnaround to sustainable transport for the 21st century -- Case 13: TransAlta New terrain: reducing greenhouse gas emissions -- Case 14: The Netherlands National Environmental Policy Plan Developing sustainable industrial strategy -- Closing comments -- About the authors -- Index.

This text presents case studies from around the world based on personal interviews with organizational leaders and focusing on their journeys towards sustainability. Its aim is to provide visions of a more sustainable future, and to shed light on the management processes they employed.

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