Business Ecology - A Declaration for Sustainable Development

Author: Hoken
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: Traditional commercial activities have led to severe ecological degradation by consuming a large amount of Earth's resources, posing an unprecedented challenge to the sustainability of human survival. However, measures taken by environmentalists and supporters of eco-friendly businesses have failed to address the core of the problem. This book argues that the key to environmental issues lies in design rather than management, and creating a sustainable business model is our only true path forward. In this model, businesses "taking social responsibility" is self-motivated and aligns with the market principles of profit inization, rather than being driven by ethics or regulations. The book presents innovative and thought-provoking perspectives, undoubtedly making it a powerful work in environmental economics. In 1998, it was selected by professors from the World Bank's business schools as one of the best textbooks for business and environmental studies.