A practical guide to launching and growing your own successful ethical business.Businesses focused almost entirely on improving the world we live in, rather than on financial gain, can help to achieve meaningful change and generate above-average profits.Genuinely ethical businesses are not only less likely to fail and more likely to be sustainable, they also return higher shareholder value in terms of cash and in terms of satisfaction.Jonathan Self ...

The bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence and Primal Leadership now brings us Ecological Intelligence—revealing the hidden environmental consequences of what we make and buy, and how with that knowledge we can drive the essential changes we all must make to save our planet and ourselves.We buy “herbal” shampoos that contain industrial chemicals that can threaten our health or contaminate the environment. We dive down to see coral reefs, not realizi...

The definitive work on business strategy for sustainability by the most authoritative voice in the conversation.More than ever before, consumers, employees, and investors share a common purpose and a passion for companies that do well by doing good. So any strategy without sustainability at its core is just plain irresponsible - bad for business, bad for shareholders, bad for the environment. These challenges represent unprecedented opportunities for big brands - such as Clorox, De...

Private labels, also known as "store brands" or "house brands," have long been associated with inexpensive name-brand knockoffs.  In recent years, however, retailers have begun marketing higher-quality products under their private labels.  The result has been a huge increase in the market share of private label brands.  Of every $100 spent around the world, $17 is spent on a private label.   The private label industry is worth an estimated one trillion US dollars, and its growth is outpacing ...

Social and environmental issues are more important than ever and consumers are committed to supporting change. 'Doing good' is no longer a peripheral activity but fundamental to every aspect of how we do business, every day, for everyone.People, Planet, Profit is the first book to truly address business growth in the context of social and environmental concerns. It's a practical guide to new business opportunity, operational improvement and competitive adv...

When faced with an IELTS Task 2 essay lots of my students have said to me, 'Kris, what can I write about this question?' Well here is the answer. I have written essay plans for many typical test questions. You can practice writing the essay from the plan and then check with the model essay at the end of the book to see if you have done a good job. I also give an explanation of how to plan for a task two essay and some other useful hints. Take it from me - I'm an expert!

From one of the world’s most admired business leaders, here is a remarkable bookthat will forever change the way you think about management.The meteoric rise of UK supermarket chain Tesco from humble beginnings to its current status as one of the largest retailers in the world can be largely credited to one man—its recently departed CEO, Terry Leahy. Leahy’s unflagging drive and commitment to progress, his no-nonsense approach to leadership, and his visionary perspective on ...

WINNER: 2023 Goody Business Book Awards - Business - EnvironmentSHORTLISTED: Business Book Awards 2024 - Change & Sustainability CategoryFINALIST: Next Generation Indie Book Awards 2024 - Social ChangeIn the face of our climate emergency, we desperately need solutionists working to fix the future. This is your handbook for becoming the leader that the world needs.

Two experts explain the consequences for the planet when corporations use sustainability as a business tool.McDonald's promises to use only beef, coffee, fish, chicken, and cooking oil obtained from sustainable sources. Coca-Cola promises to achieve water neutrality. Unilever seeks to achieve 100 percent sustainable agricultural sourcing by 2020. Walmart has pledged to become carbon neutral. Big-brand companies seem to be making commitments that go beyond the usual...

How much is your time worth?We know that you are eager to get started, but with your hectic schedule, you certainly do not have the time to do all the research that is out there to learn all about becoming a Sustainability Specialist. The information that is in the Sustainability Specialist Guide It is designed for people with no prior experience as a Sustainability Specialist, as well as those who simply want an intense refresher course.This book includes the Professional ...

We spend a lot of our time at work and would be depressed with nothing to do. But when it gets to Monday, many of us are already longing for the weekend and the prospect of escape. How did work become so tedious and stressful? And is there anything we can do to make it better?Based on his popular Economist Bartleby column, Philip Coggan rewrites the rules of work to help us survive the daily grind. Ranging widely, he encourages us to cut through mindless j...

Solving today’s environmental and sustainability challenges requires more than expertise and technology. Effective solutions will require that we engage with other people, wrestle with difficult questions, and learn how to adapt and make confident decisions despite uncertainty. We need new approaches to leadership that empower professionals at all levels to tackle wicked problems and work towards sustainability.Leadership for Sustainability gives readers perspective and sk...