Without question, "sustainability" is the latest buzzword in many sectors, public and private, for-profit and nonprofit. Is it just the latest fad? This paper, the first phase of a larger research project, agues that sustainability is "creating permanent shift in the very nature of business." Sustainability integrates three spheres--profits, the planet, and people--often viewed as competing or contradictory. How can management integrate them to boost the "triple bottom line?" This study identifies
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Design/methodology/approach: Data were collected through: (1) extensive publications of corporate documents, (2) observations of actual operations at retail sites, (3) social media sites. Findings: We find that Tim Hortons has clearly made progress toward greater sustainability. However, its program often lacks specificity, particularly in terms of greenhouse gas emissions. Within a visibly and highly polluting industry Tim Hortons sustainability program is a step in the right direction but there are areas
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The Role of Ethics The concept of social responsibility or corporate social responsibility (CSR) is not new within the corporate world but has garnered much press and public awareness in recent years due to a number of firms overlooking ethical behaviors as actions that should be placed at the core. Instead some firms have seen value in disregarding the role of ethics and seeking strategies based upon stakeholder greed for profit and larger market share. This lack of ethics and social responsibility
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The Pricing and Retail Strategy of General Motors One of the main goals of General Motors (GM) is to establish sustainability in the market place by creating long-term value. This approach is executed at every level of the company. Sustainability is a value proposition that takes into consideration environmental, social, and economic opportunities and supports the long-term success of the company. Value is created through top-line growth opportunities, bottom-line improvements, and risk
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arguments for and against the TBL accounting in corporate accounting reporting. Many companies concur with the significance of concept to reinforce their business, yet others hold the view that TBL is accompanied by diverse debates. The findings of this review show that TBL accounting: • Refers to a good tool of the measurement of accountability and transparency • Provides a beneficial opportunity to obtain the value of a corporate name and the market share in completion
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factors influence Australian State government departments in their reporting of social and environmental information. The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Public Sector Supplement (2005) document is used as the globally accepted benchmark for sustainability reporting. Design Methodology: This study is based on a content analysis of fifty major state government departments 2010 annual reports The dependent variable is an aggregate of
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notes that McDonald’s could build on its successful business plan and at the same time pursue leadership in its sustainability efforts. However, to do this they must answer some difficult questions. The following is an effort to summarize some of these questions and show how McDonald’s is pursuing the answers. The first question being; “ How should McDonald’s prioritize sustainability relating to other supply chain goals (e.g. ensuring food safety, protect reputation, minimize risks and costs)?”
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efficient. We partner with you to offer independent services that will help you reduce risk, streamline your processes and operate in a more sustainable manner. You can find out more about how we can help you reach your objectives by viewing our corporate video. Our history Established in 1878, SGS transformed grain trading in Europe by offering innovative agricultural inspection services. The Company was registered in Geneva as Société Générale de
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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
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Statements 5 4 Sustainability 6 5 Stakeholders Analysis 7 6 BAB Supply Chain 9 7 Gap Analysis 13 8 Recommendations 15 9 Conclusion 15 AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY IN MALAYSIA – THE CHALLENGES FOR BLUE ARCHIPELAGO BERHAD EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Blue Archipelago Berhad (BAB) is a shrimp aquaculture company dedicated to the production of premium quality seafood for the global market. BAB business is built on the foundations of high quality standards, food safety, ecological sustainability and social
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