基本信息出版社：Career Press
页码：288 页
出版日期：2009年02月
ISBN：1601630484
International Standard Book Number：1601630484
条形码：9781601630483
EAN：9781601630483
版本：1
装帧：平装
正文语种：英语
内容简介 The Green Business Guide is a comprehensive resource designed to help organizations incorporate green practices into their operations. Its content blends strategic conversation at the board level with green planning and program management at the middle-level, and with how-to direction that spells out actions at the shop level.
This book will give organizations guidance on how to:
* Understand the environmental factors that are influencing businesses ability to operate profitably
* Evaluate the benefits of going green
* Develop a plan for transforming the organization into a green business
* Identify specific actions to reduce energy use, water use, control packaging waste, and use resources efficiently
* Communicate and report on your environmental successes
The Green Business Guide also contains dozens of user-friendly checklists for every facet of making a business more environmentally friendly. By following the guidance contained in this book, organizations will position themselves as leaders in the marketplace, in their industry, and in the communities in which they operate. Business is recognizing the importance of being a responsible corporate citizen--not only to avoid negative publicity and brand erosion, but also to enjoy benefits that translate directly to the bottom line.
作者简介 Glenn Bachman, CMC, AICP, is president of Raven Business Group, LLC, a management consulting firm located in Massachusetts. Combining his expertise in strategic thinking, environmental management, and systems analysis, Bachman's practice has evolved into sustainability consulting: assisting organizations that desire to become more ecologically and socially responsible, while maintaining and enhancing their profitability. He has more than 30 years of experience in improving the economic and environmental performance of organizations and projects through consulting and training engagements. Bachman's portfolio includes Environmental Impact Statements, energy facility cost-benefit analyses, strategic plans, business plans, and environmental audits and reports prepared for business, non-profit organizations, educational, and governmental clients.