Silkworm Economy -- The Corporate Transformation Towards the "Corporate Citizen" Model

Author: (English) John Elkington, translated by Pang Haili
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: The Chrysalis Economy portrays the demanding qualities that CEOs in the 21st century should possess, primarily: they must be able to understand and dare to broaden traditional value creation models, proposing solutions to address significant social and environmental issues caused by certain existing business strategies. — Paul Tebo, Vice President of DuPont.
The theme of this book is sustainable development. Sustainable development is not just a slogan but a major trend in the global economy. While the path to sustainable development is fraught with challenges, failing to pursue it means hitting a dead end. The book analyzes the profound economic transformations brought about by this important trend, involving coordinated development of the economy, society, and the environment. The author focuses on some of the world's most important multinational corporations, examining their successes and failures in executing sustainable development agendas. Additionally, the book provides a detailed analysis of why sustainable development has become a conscious strategic choice for many multinational corporations, explores the stages of corporate transformation on the path to sustainability, the internal and external conditions required, and emphasizes the qualities leaders must possess. In today's increasingly globalized world, as Chinese enterprises navigate the process of going global, how to shift perspectives and truly establish sustainable corporate values is an urgent issue. These cases and ideas hold significant implications for Chinese businesses. It can be said that this book is a comprehensive and realistic work that elaborates on the meaning, theory, and cases of sustainable development.