The Kassel, Kerul. creator author. text abstract or summary Electronic books. nyu 2014 First edition. monographic eng 1 online resource (xxiii, 173 pages) We live in an increasingly global economy in which the effects of shrunken economies, broadened communication, and widespread meteorological incidents associated with climate change are leaving virtually no one untouched. As a result, a working knowledge of concepts such as the triple bottom line and sustainability have become mandatory. Systems thinking, foundational for grasping these concepts, is based on transdisciplinary theories, deriving in part from biology, physics, economics, philosophy, computer science, engineering, geography, and other sciences. Specifically it is the study of systems, including all life-forms, climate phenomena, and even in human learning and organizational processes, that regulate themselves through feedback. 1. Systems simplified -- 2. What is meant by sustainability and who defines it -- 3. Systems and sustainability -- 4. Commerce as a system -- 5. Why industry is crucial to sustainability -- 6. Corporate sustainability frameworks, metrics, and indices -- 7. Where to start in your business -- Notes -- References -- Index. specialized Kerul Kassel. Part of: 2014 digital library. Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-170) and index. Access restricted to authorized users and institutions. Sustainability Social responsibility of business corporate sustainability corporate social responsibility corporate citizenship stakeholder management sustainable business green business practices metrics options HC79.E5 K277 2014 333.7 9781606494202 https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kuct-ebooks/detail.action?docID=1048438 https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kuct-ebooks/detail.action?docID=1048438 Access restricted to authorized users and institutions. MiAaPQ 140103 20250821122740.0 EBC1048438 eng