The cost of sustainability: the price of social responsibility Gregory A Totty - ORG530 –Business Ethics and Sustainability Colorado State University- Global University Dr. Robert Vega February 24, 2013 Abstract The purpose of the following research is to demonstrate the complex dynamics of costing systems as organizations try to predict those unseen costs that factor so heavily in the success and profitability of a business. The
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smallholders IDH also has a Best Practices Series, whose titles include: • Marketing sustainability • Sustainable sourcing among SME’s • Beyond auditing • Sustainable trading • Retailers and sustainability • Sustainable sourcing and procurement Case study Unilever sustainable tea Part I: Leapfrogging to mainstream Tania Braga, By Aileen Ionescu-Somers and Ralf Seifert, IMD’s Center for Corporate Sustainability Management Dutch Sustainable Trade Initiative (Initiatief Duurzame Handel) Utrecht
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Coca Cola Green Initiatives Nicole Johnson MGT/470 Green Initiatives Implementation of sustainability plans by small businesses and global organizations have become one of the top priorities for businesses. Companies have become environmentally conscious of materials used in the production of goods, energy use in manufacturing, and modes of transportation for products. These organizations have become active in the effort to reduce greenhouse gases by using energy efficient facilities, recyclable
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International Journal of Business, Humanities and Technology Vol. 1 No. 3; November 2011 Sustainability and Triple Bottom Line Reporting – What is it all about? Aimee Jackson College of Business University of Louisiana – Monroe Monroe, LA 71209 USA Katherine Boswell, PhD, CIA Assistant Professor of Accounting College of Business University of Louisiana – Monroe Monroe, LA, 71209 USA Dorothy Davis, DBA, CPA Associate Professor of Accounting College of Business University of Louisiana
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JJT2 Social Responsibility Western Governors University Social Responsibility Corporate Social Responsibility Business and Society: Stakeholders, Ethics, and Public Policy (Lawrence & Weber, 2011) defines corporate social responsibility (CSR) as the way a company acts that enhances society and its inhabitants and is held accountable for its actions that affect people, their communities and their environment. Many companies now track their CSR score through the use of rating organizations
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Organizational culture related to sustainability…………………………………………..6 a. Impact of organizational culture to sustainability…………………………………….6 b. Building organizational culture………………………………………………………6 4. Product innovation……………………………………………………………………….7 5. Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………..8 6. Recommendation…………………………………………………………………………8 References list……………………………………………………………………………10 Executive summary Management sustainability is the responsibility of
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Airport Sustainability Theresa James Sustainable Marketing 12/1/15 Abstract The Air Transportation Association (ATA) and International Air Transportation Association (IATA) have been responsible for maintaining sustainability in the Aviation sectors of today’s markets. There are three indicators that the ATA and the IATA use; they are environmental, economic and social. The airline industry believes that by reducing their carbon footprint they may be able to attract conscientious travelers
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Weyerhaeuser has been in the business of making wood products for over 100 years. During this time, their commitment to the sustainability of the environment has been unwavering. Weyerhaeuser has always been concerned with the sustainability of the forests that they log and as environmental concerns have arisen and technological advances have been made, they have adapted their sustainability goals to include such things as a 10 percent reduction of waste water discharge, a 40 percent reduction of emissions
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aspect is the economic value created by the organization after deducting the cost of all inputs, including the cost of the capital tied up. It therefore differs from traditional accounting definitions of profit. In the original concept, within a sustainability framework, the "profit" aspect needs to be seen as the real economic benefit enjoyed by the host society. It is the real economic impact the organization has on its economic environment. This is often confused to be limited to the internal profit
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a force in the world. Our market capitalization is greater than the GDP of many countries, and we market our products in more than 180 countries. With this stature comes both responsibility and opportunity. Our responsibility is to be an ethical corporate citizen—but our opportunity is something far greater, and is embodied in our Purpose. P&G’s Purpose Statement articulates a common goal that inspires us daily: Our Purpose We will provide branded products and services of superior quality
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