Sustainable entrepreneurship, a field to emerge or not to emerge? Can this contribute to a sustainable future? Introduction Given the current global economic climate and despite its oppressive nature, many scholars have risen and pounced on the consequent opportunities available by taking an interest in the field of sustainable entrepreneurship. Research on sustainable entrepreneurial opportunities is still in its infant topic, which leaves researchers with a lengthy way to explore on this
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Managing for environmental sustainability Jiangsu Zhuhong Forging Co., Ltd. Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 History: 4 Ownership 4 Major Products 4 Market presence 4 Jiangsu Zhuhong Forging Co. Ltd. Key Target Market 5 Product 5 Price 5 Promotions 6 Corporate plan 6 1. Manufacturing strategic plans 6 2. Marketing strategic plans 6 3. Human resource strategic plan 7 Environment related strategic plan 7 Environmental Information gathering
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Sustainability 2010, 2, 3436-3448; doi:10.3390/su2113436 OPEN ACCESS sustainability ISSN 2071-1050 www.mdpi.com/journal/sustainability Review What is Sustainability? Tom Kuhlman 1,* and John Farrington 2 1 2 Agricultural Economics Research Institute, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 29703, 2502LS The Hague, The Netherlands Institute for Rural Research, Geography and Environment, University of Aberdeen, Elphinstone Road, Aberdeen AB24 3UF, Scotland, UK; E-Mail: j.farrington@abdn
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construction companies and was actively diversifying and seeking business opportunities worldwide. In the last year, and after divesting Endesa in 2009, ACCIONA has culminated the transformation into a company that is a pioneer in development and sustainability, and a global leader in the development, production and management of renewable energy, water and infrastructure with the minimum environmental impact. This achievement would not have been possible without ACCIONA’s pioneering background. It was
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VALE Briefly explain its profile (e.g. activity, business model, history, who are the owners). Vale is a Brazilian multinational specialised in mining and metal operations. It is the third largest mining company in the world, with over 85,000 employees and a revenue of $44 billion in 2013. The ownership is currently split into 3 golden-shares owned by the Brazilian Government and the rest is owned by pension funds. Founded in 1942 by the Brazilian Federal Government as Companhia Vale do Rio
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Green Marketing Plan Mustafa Ahmed (21626669) Table of Contents Executive Summary..............................................................................................................1 Situation Analysis.................................................................................................................2 Industry Analysis..................................................................................................................4 Customer Analysis...................
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Journal of Cleaner Production 12 (2004) 1037–1045 www.elsevier.com/locate/jclepro On the industrial ecology potential in Asian Developing Countries Anthony S.F. Chiu a,Ã, Geng Yong b a b Graduate School of Business, De La Salle University, Tatt Avenue, Manila, Philippines Institute for Eco-planning and Development, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China Abstract This paper focuses on the current situation in the adaptation and adoption of industrial ecology in Asian Developing
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Sustainability of the Market Siemens Corporation has observed their domestic and International clients needs for a smaller, more portable x-ray devices. Siemens believe this device can easily integrate with their new software under development. “The marketing concept holds that consumer needs vary and that marketing programs will be more effective when they are tailored to each target group.” (Kotler & Keller). The sustainability of the market is an important
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Management Environmental sustainability is about more than just cleaning up after the messes we make. It goes beyond recycling and reusing resources and rather focuses on the goal of eliminating the item to reuse or recycle in the first place. After years of wasteful use of natural resources, it has become extremely important to make big changes to the way individuals and businesses conduct themselves for the benefit of our future generations. Why environmental sustainability? Gone are the days where
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