Enterprise Sustainability
Web Portal

Final Report

IS 535

April 15, 2012

Contents

Introduction 1 Purpose 1 Definition 1 Business problem 1 Solution 1 Business model 2 Audience 2

Milestone 1 2 Business challenges 3 Sustainability and CSR background 3 Business issues 4 Benefits to business 4 Initial approach 5 High-level solution 5

Milestone 2 5 Technology solutions 5 Business practice solutions 6 Web Portal construction 8

Milestone 3 8 Sustainable Supply Chain Management System 8 Conclusions and recommendations 10 Implementation plan 11 Project summary 11 References 12

Introduction

Purpose
The purpose of this project is to create a technology portal for business leaders, policy makers and public awareness groups to interact, discuss, share ideas, strategies, and progress being made toward corporate sustainability and social responsibility.

Definition
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to a business methodology where companies are accountable for the economic, ecologic and social impact of their business processes, and endeavor to incorporate sustainable best practices with their business model as a means to gain competitive advantage and preserve profitability.

Business Problem
Many business leaders understand the social and environmental benefits of operating in a socially conscience manner, but few envision the true economic value in integrating CSR with their business model. Executives often view the introduction of sustainability in the business process as an additional operating expense,