ECON 485 - Environmental Economics: Green Business & Government

Offers step-by-step guidance on integrating environmental sustainability considerations into business plans and practices. Deals exclusively with tools and strategies that have been proven to work in real-world businesses. Free of environmental ideology or broad theory, this guide offers 100% practical know-how that can be used in businesses today.

Following the evolution of business attitudes toward environmental concerns, Esty and Winston offer a series of fascinating plays by corporations such as Wal-Mart, GE and Chiquita (Banana), the bad guys who made good, and the good guys -- watchdogs and industry associations, mostly -- working behind the scenes.

Contents Basic elements of green economics -- Analytical methods of green economics -- Formulation of green economic policies : optimality, efficiency and equity -- Institutions and policy design -- Reform of policies of global institutions -- Green economic policies : corporate, local and national levels -- Green economic policies : regional and global levels -- Policy framework -- Concluding observations.

Presents more than 100 ways to quickly and cost-effectively elevate businesses from good to green.

Designed to help smaller enterprises share in the benefits that flow from sustainability, this book presents case histories showcasing 12 small to medium-size enterprises (SMEs) that have outstanding records of sustainability. Details each company's journey from initial idea through building a new culture, engaging stakeholders, gaining competitive advantage, and planning for the future. Also covers the challenges encountered, successes and failures, and lessons learned.

Practical guidance on green building, including the latest on green building approaches, materials, rating systems, standards and guidelines.