Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability, 2

Corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and business professionals are recognizing the business opportunities in providing solutions to the world’s environmental and social challenges. In a global society threatened by climate change, resource depletion, and ecosystem damage, the need to understand and implement sustainable practices has never been more urgent, both for large industries and small businesses alike. The Business of Sustainability, with over 100 expert contributors from 17 countries, provides a core resource for students, policy makers, entrepreneurs, and corporate executives who want to focus on groundbreaking changes in such fields as health care, renewable energy, risk management, and information technology—and in industries such as transportation and financial services. The volume, which also traces the history of the environmental movement and green consumer activities, offers rich analyses of how sustainability is being factored into these sectors—often using case studies of businesses that aim to provide solutions to the world’s environmental and social challenges.