...contradictory. How can management integrate them to boost the "triple bottom line?" This study identifies the leadership challenges through a literature analysis and emphasizes that measurement tools often miss the point: the pursuit of an organization's particular brand of success is a journey, not a destination. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Introduction "Sustainability" has come to have many different meanings. It's the latest buzzword among business, government, and nonprofit entities. Business leaders must be wondering if it's just the latest management fad of a concept that will fundamentally change how businesses are managed and measured. This paper is based on the notion that sustainability is more than a fad, but rather is creating a permanent shift in the very nature of business. Since the advent of the paradigm of sustainable development in the 1980s, the private sector has been shifting from a narrow economic conception of responsibility toward a comprehensive approach that attempts to balance economic objectives with environmental pressures and changing societal expectations (Robinson, 2000). The Brundtland Commission (World Commission on Environment and Development, United Nations, 1987) is generally credited with introducing "sustainability" in their report, Our Common Future. The report states that "Humanity has the ability to make development sustainable--to ensure that it meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future...
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...2012 IT Leadership at the United Nations William Bly IT Leadership 4/8/2012 IT Leadership at the United Nations Table of Contents 2012 An Inside Look a United Nations Information Technologies ................................................... 5 UN Structure ................................................................................................................................... 6 General Assembly ........................................................................................................................ 6 General Assembly Subsidiary Bodies ......................................................................................... 7 Economic and Social Council ............................................................................................. 7 International Court of Justice .............................................................................................. 7 Security Council ..................................................................................................................... 7 Security Council Subsidiary Bodies ............................................................................................. 7 Trusteeship Council ............................................................................................................... 7 Secretariat .............................................................................................................................. 7 Repertory of Practice of United...
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...Burt's Bees Case Study Florida State College at Jacksonville MAN3781: Sustainable Business Strategies Spring Term 2015 [G1] March 14, 2015 Burt’s Bees Case Study How far along is Burt's Bees in their sustainability journey? Lodging their first corporate social responsibility (CSR) in 2008, according to the article “Burt’s Bees: Balancing Growth and Sustainability. Their 2020 sustainable goals consist of zero waste, one hundred percent employee engagement, one-hundred percent natural products, one- hundred percent Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR)/Biodegradable packaging, and one-hundred percent renewable energy/ zero carbon leadership in energy and environmental design (LEED) certified building. Kicking off the goals that they have set in place, they began measuring how much waste the company was producing. The amount came as a surprised when they discovered it was forty tons of waste each month that was being poured into the waste land fields. Burt’s Bees has a goal of having zero waste by 2020. They have went from 40 tons a month down to four tons per month which is already a significant change. The amount of energy has been cut per unit produced by forty percent by changes the shrink wrap band that goes around the lip balm to a tear off wrap which was significant in preserving energy because the shrink wrap was produced for the number one selling product of the company. They have also reduced the amount of water that is being used within the...
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...is published by the SHRM Foundation, an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®). The interpretations, conclusions and recommendations in this book are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the SHRM Foundation. ©2012 SHRM Foundation. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. This publication may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in whole or in part, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the SHRM Foundation, 1800 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Selection of report topics, treatment of issues, interpretation and other editorial decisions for the Effective Practice Guidelines series are handled by SHRM Foundation staff and the report authors....
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...Assessment of Philips Electronics: Is Sense & Simplicity Sustainable Andrew M. Froning Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Submitted: May 4th, 2013 Abstract Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V has been recognized as an industry leader for sustainability. In the past decade is has undergone a whole culture shift in the way it does business. But is what Philips doing really sustainable or are they just green washing their products. The report looks at how a sustainable business operates and how Philips’ programs and initiatives line up with those constructs of sustainable business development. Table of Contents Abstract 2 Assessment of Philips Electronics: Is Sense & Simplicity Sustainable 4 Enterprise Thinking 5 Inclusiveness & Value Networks 8 Suppliers 8 Stakeholders 9 Connectedness 10 Social Responsibility 10 Philanthropy 11 Reuse & Recycling 11 Life Cycle Thinking 12 Innovativeness & Leadership 13 Conclusion 14 References 15 Footnotes 16 Figures 19 Assessment of Philips Electronics: Is Sense & Simplicity Sustainable Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V., also known as Royal Philips Electronics but commonly known as “Philips”, is an electronics company based in the Netherlands with facilities located across the world. It is one of the largest electronics companies in the world and the largest manufacturer of lighting.1 In 2004 Philips released their brand promise, “Sense and Simplicity” encapsulates...
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...100 years of Strength. Performance. Passion. Corporate Sustainable Development Report 2011 20 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 37 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 54 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 71 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 88 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Holcim’s original cement plant in Holderbank in the Swiss canton of Aargau. 100 The new Ste. Genevieve plant of Holcim US in Missouri. Contents Introduction Performance against targets Chairman’s statement CEO interview Vision and strategy Q “Delivering value to your stakeholders is part of your mission. How do you achieve results while operating with sustainability and integrity? Are incentives for sustainable practices integrated into performance compensation plans?” SD challenges Sustainable solutions and construction Q “What is Holcim’s contribution to improve efficiencies in the building materials industry?” Energy and climate Q “Holcim appears to be ahead of its competitors with regards to its level of carbon emissions. How does Holcim plan to further reduce its CO2 footprint, while providing the construction materials for the schools, hospitals, homes and infrastructure the world needs?” Biodiversity and water Q “Reducing energy use will in turn reduce CO2 emissions and water consumption. How can Holcim ensure that the overall synergies between energy, climate, biodiversity and water are taken into consideration?”...
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...Mohammad Monowarul Islam Student ID: 1209 ATCHARAPORN STUDENT ID: 1213 BSBSUS501 Assessment 1 Unit Name: BSBSUS501- Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability Course Name: Diploma of Business Introduction Tiny Opera Company operates in a rural NSW town. Colleen Starr started the company after moving to the small town from Sydney in the late 1970s. Colleen wanted to bring the wonder and entertainment of theatre-based performances to rural NSW. Her vision was to create a regional theatre that emulated the Sydney Opera House; making theatre both accessible and valued in her town and the surrounding community. Stella’s idea and passion was shared by a wealthy landowner in the area who donated $2.3 million to support the purchase of a venue and the ongoing operation of the theatre. $1.3 million of this was invested in a trust which has been added to over the years that Tiny Opera Company has generated a profit. Colleen Starr bought an old town hall that had been built in the early 1900s. The hall is listed on the State Heritage Register in NSW. Basic interior renovations were carried out to the stage, three dressing rooms, kitchen, break room, meeting room, food counter and ticketing booth including: ● painting internal walls ● installing wall-mounted radiators throughout the theatres, dressing rooms and break room ● installing a dishwasher and oven in the kitchen ● installing a wood heater in the meeting room. Tiny Opera Company has staged regular...
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...Assignment Submittal Cover Sheet Barry University School of Adult and Continuing Education Course & term | ADM 568 Changing Environment of Administration | Title: | Social Responsibility Report - University of Miami | Submitted by: | | Date of Submission: | July 23, 2015 | CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORSHIP: By including this cover sheet I certify that I am the author of this submittal and that any assistance I received in its preparation is fully acknowledged and disclosed. I have also cited any sources from which I used data, ideas, or words, either quoted directly or paraphrased. I also certify that this paper was prepared by me specifically for this course. I have read the ACE Academic Dishonesty Policy regarding cheating and plagiarism and understand its consequences and penalties. Abstract This social responsibility report will look at several areas of importance for the University of Miami. We will examine the stakeholders along with the social, environmental and ethical performances of its operations. We will discuss how each of these areas is linked to each other and how the performance in each area impacts the University, its stakeholders and the surrounding community. Lastly, we will review the economic impact on the University of Miami. Introduction The University of Miami is an internationally recognized and renowned private...
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...Review of the White Paper on Sustainability A Report on the Green Building Movement, Building Design & Construction, November 2003. Abstract In fulfillment of an assignment to review the White Paper on Sustainability: A Report on the Green Building Movement, Building Design & Construction, November 2003. The White Paper on Sustainability main elements; are the historical overview of green building, the results of a specially commissioned survey, an analysis of trends, issues, and published research. And the last one is a set of recommendations that describe specific actions to be performed. A brief history of green building is also discussed in the white paper. The basics of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) including the LEED Certification levels and points system. The role of the Federal and State government in the sustainable building program, and the benefits we get from green buildings are also covered. Main Body Sustainable building is environmentally friendly, efficient using energy, water, and other materials. Green buildings is also protects occupant health and improving productivity. On Earth Day, April 21, 1993 the US President announced the plan to make the white house a model for efficiency and waste reduction. Within 36 months the improvements to the Presidential mansion let to $300,000 in, energy, and water savings. The greening of the White House also reduces the carbon footprint by 845 tons per year. The first of three “greening”...
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...change, these corporations are best in class, according to a new report. Ceres highlighted 18 US corporations as best in class for their sustainability efforts. While the vast majority of US companies are asleep at the wheel when it comes to facing up to multiple sustainability challenges, a select group is waking up to the need for urgent action. In a new report, Ceres, a non-profit focused on sustainable business, lambasted the lack of progress across American corporations in general – but also highlighted some companies that deserve praise. Critics would rightly say that there is not a single major corporation that is doing enough to adequately confront issues such as climate change and resource scarcity. But Ceres says a small but growing number of companies rank in the "top tiers" of performance across multiple disciplines, ranging from supply chain management to carbon emissions reductions. Its latest research shows that "companies with strong accountability systems - board oversight, clear policies on human rights and environmental management, active stakeholder engagement and disclosure - in many cases also have strong results on greenhouse gas emissions, use of renewable energy, strong work with suppliers, as well as driving sustainability into product and services". In order to encourage other businesses to take action, Ceres has shined the spotlight on the following companies: Board leadership: Alcoa A fifth of executive cash compensation is tied to safety...
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...The role of moral leadership for sustainable consumption and production some theoretical and normative explorations Onno M. Vinkhuyzen1,2 and Sylvia I. Karlsson-Vinkhuyzen1,3 1 International Environment Forum, Geneva, Switzerland 2 European Bahá’í Business Forum, Tamboer 167, 6866EH Heelsum, the Netherlands, onno@ebbf.org, +31647326786 3 Public Administration and Policy Group, Wageningen University, Hollandseweg 1, 6706KN Wagenigen, the Netherlands, and Turku University, 20014 Turun yliopisto, Finland, sylvia.karlsson-vinkhuyzen@wur.nl, +31858770774 Abstract: In this paper we argue that an adequate understanding of sustainable consumption and production (SCP) involves a mature consciousness of the interdependence between ourselves and the rest of our human family and its habitat. The principles, the actions and the vision that form the basis for SCP are not unknown, but there is a considerable gap between knowledge and action and behavioural incentives are not sufficient for system change. In the conversations between the authors of this paper, a practitioner and an academic, on the reasons for this knowledge-action gap there emerged a common recognition of the potentially significant role of values and particularly values-based leadership in the processes and partnerships that work for sustainability transitions in SCP. Our starting point is that values, what we humans consider to be good, are formed by a range of factors (cultural, political, social, religious) and are...
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...Stewardship * Encouraging visitors to consider sustainability: Encouraging customers to make sustainable choices is the biggest environmental challenge. * Focusing on appropriate management principles: * Customer focus * Leadership * Involvement of people * Draft sustainability policy: Using resources wisely: * Econo-environmental: * Resource efficiency: Try to use resource efficiency, avoid to waste electric and water. * Sorting of recyclable paper from general rubbish * Environmental Stewardship * Clean air, water, and land * Lower pollution: Using low VOC paint when painting sets for performances to protect the health and safety of workers * Zero waste: Turn off the air-conditional at 4:45pm every day automatically Encouraging visitors to consider sustainability: * Recognises the concerns and goals of all tourism visitors are important for planning, decision-making and developing mutually beneficial strategies and actions. * Engages visitors based on their interest to ensure a comprehensive basis of knowledge for planning. Focusing on appropriate management principles: * Customer focus Organizations depend on their customers and therefore should understand current and future customer needs, should meet customer requirements and strive to exceed customer expectations. * Leadership Leaders establish unity of purpose and direction of the organization. They should create and maintain...
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...Challenge of embedding Sustainability in Organizations: The role of HRM and Leadership INTRODUCTION In the last decade, the importance of sustainability in any part of business in any industry has increased. Sustainability needs to move from being an add-on to a way of life at the firm such that companies can balance their social, financial and environmental risks and obligations. While companies have begun identifying the need to ingrain sustainability into the organisation, most business leaders still do not have a clear idea on how to go about doing so. THE CULTURE OF SUSTAINABILITY When talking about sustainability in business we mean managing the ‘triple bottom line’ such that decision making takes into account not only profits but also people and the planet along with social and environmental risks and obligations. In this sense, corporate reporting takes into account the environmental and social impact of the firms operations. But a culture of sustainability is more than just the corporate report and the face value of the initiative. It is one in which all the members of the organization share the spirit and the passion for the cause of balancing profitability with environmental accountability and social well being. Such a culture constantly strives to improve the lives of stakeholders while successfully carrying out its operations over the long term. WHAT DIFFERENTIATES SUSTAINABILITY FROM OTHER INITIATIVES? Most organizational change initiatives are largely...
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...Introduction Quality is the degree to which a set of inherent characteristics of fulfill requirements as defined by ISO 9000: 2000. The major six forces which influenced the future of quality are globalization, innovation, outsourcing, consumer sophistication, value creation and changes in quality. People view quality in relation to their differing criteria based on their individual roles in production-marketing value chain. The main reason for modern organizations to adopt quality in their business process is to satisfy customers. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) defines quality as the “totality of features and characteristics of a product or service that bears on its ability to satisfy given needs”. Customer driven quality is fundamental to high-performing organizations. The present discussion is to understand about the evolution of quality at Deere & Company. The study gives information how the company has implemented Total Quality principles like Continuous Improvement, Team-Based Compensation etc. About Deere & Company Deere & Company is a world leading manufacturer, distributor, and financier of equipment of agriculture, construction and forestry, and commercial and consumer applications. Website: www.deere.com. CEO: Samuel R. Allen Evolution of Quality at Deere& Company Year Quality method or strategy by Deere Objective of the tool/ method 1984 Quality by Design To improve performance and quality of the product through new design 1987 Lowest cost...
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...University of Phoenix MGT/470-Sustainable Enterprise Planning Instructor: May 28, 2011 Identifying Sustainability Plan Effect Princeton University has hired me as a consultant to offer my assistance in putting together a sustainability plan that focuses on greenhouse gas. But first, I feel that it is imperative to identify greenhouse gas. What Are Greenhouse Gases? Many chemical compounds found in the Earth’s atmosphere act as “greenhouse gases.” These gases allow sunlight to enter the atmosphere freely. When sunlight strikes the Earth’s surface, some of it is reflected back towards space as infrared radiation (heat). Greenhouse gases absorb this infrared radiation and trap the heat in the atmosphere. Over time, the amount of energy sent from the sun to the Earth’s surface should be about the same as the amount of energy radiated back into space, leaving the temperature of the Earth’s surface roughly constant (EIA, 2002)." The purpose of this report is to implement a plan that focuses on greenhouse gases. This report will include a sustainable plan that will include the overall Princeton's strategy, the organization, and the people. Overall Business Strategy Our global climate is being disrupted and impacted by human activities. There hasn't been a disruption of this nature since the Industrial Revolution. We are being counseled by scientist to change our behaviors and seek corrective actions. This must be done within the decade to...
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