Features
- Cover Type: Hard Cover with 812 pages
- Published by: Earthscan Publications Ltd. November 2007
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1844074951
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1844074952
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Book Dimensions:
9.4 x 6.3 x 2 inches
- Weighs: 3 pounds
Product Description
The Sustainability Handbook covers all the challenges, complexities and benefits of sustainability for businesses, governments and organizations. It provides a blueprint for how organizations can reach or exceed economic, social and environmental excellence. It offers a host of practical approaches and tools including a model sustainability policy for organizations, summaries, tips on selecting sustainability codes, an extensive collection of metrics and a wealth of supplementary reference material. Truly the only reference needed for every organization.
About The Author
William R. Blackburn is a lawyer and leading sustainability consultant with three decades of experience. Among his positions, Blackburn is a member of the management team of the Stakeholder Council, Global Reporting Initiative and expert delegate of the Working Group on the Guidance on Social Responsibility of ISO 26000. He was former vice-president and chief counsel of Corporate Environment, Health and Safety at Baxter International Inc.
Reader Reviews
Great book, easy to read, provides foundation to understanding sustainability on a personal, professional and global level.
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