European University Institute Library

Sustainable markets for sustainable business, a global perspective for business and financial markets, edited by Güler Aras

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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index present

non fiction

Sustainable markets for sustainable business

bibliography

900031273

edited by Güler Aras

Finance, governance and sustainability: challenges to theory and practice

a global perspective for business and financial markets

Sustainability has three main accepted dimensions: economic growth, social responsibility, and environmental protection. It is a truly multidimensional and multidisciplinary concept, and one which directly affects the risks and opportunities for markets and businesses. In three distinct parts, Sustainable Markets for Sustainable Business explores the relationship between markets and business and sustainable development, as well as issues such as climate change, pollution, land degradation and biodiversity loss. Firstly the authors, all experts from around the world, consider a variety of theoretical issues concerned with sustainability in the new environment. In Part Two the emphasis is on looking at these issues in the market and business practice under various guises. Although every chapter contains discussion and recommended solutions, the final part specifically focuses on future perspectives and the solution strategies for implementation of sustainability measures. Throughout the book the authors address the need for business and market sustainability reforms. The world's markets have the potential to improve the lives of billions in developing countries, reducing poverty and securing environmental quality for future generations. Often they fail to capture the full value of natural resources or promote the interests of poor people. Therefore, an effective public policy framework is required. Sustainable Markets for Sustainable Business and future titles in the Finance, Governance and Sustainability Series address this need.--, Provided by publisher

Foreword; Introduction: what are the key aspects and challenges for sustainability?, Güler Aras. Part I Theoretical Perspectives and Current Issues: Causality and interaction: sustainable markets and sustainable business, Güler Aras; The need for a theoretical reexamination of sustainability in economics and business, Jacob Dahl Rendtorff; The relationship between sustainable markets and sustainable development, Woodrow W. Clark II. Part II Corporate and Market Approaches: The corporate world and sustainability: eco-efficiency and the doxic shareholder value, Nihel Chabrak and Jacques Richard; The role of small and medium-sized enterprises in sustainable development, Reena Aggarwal, Daniel Gorfine and Dana Stefanczyk; The governance mindset: is sustainability a board issue?, Coral Ingley; Sustainability issues in corporate social responsibility and strategy: sustainable or temporary competitive advantage in today's dynamic environment?, Güler Aras and Nabyla Daidj. Part III Future Perspectives and Solutions: Systemic crises in global markets: in search of regulatory and sustainable solutions, Thomas Clarke; Disclosure of corporate environmental, social and governance data: toward effective and sustainable systems, Steve Lydenberg; What is sustainable: the need for sufficient reporting and its accounting implications, Paul F. Williams; The future perspectives: what do we need for market and business sustainability?, Güler Aras. Index