Practical Sustainability Strategies: How to Excel in Esg and Gain a Competitive Advantage - Hardcover

by George P. Nassos (Author), Nikos Avlonas (Author)

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A comprehensive guide for developing and implementing ESG strategies that propel sustainable growth and enhance corporate responsibility

Practical Sustainability Strategies: How to Excel in ESG and Gain a Competitive Advantage provides the essential tools needed to implement ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks. With a strong focus on actionable strategies and practical applications, this real-world guide offers expert insights into how sustainability can drive corporate success while benefiting the environment and society.

In-depth yet accessible chapters bridge the gap between theory and practice, arming readers with proven frameworks to align organizational goals with global sustainability standards. The book covers the latest ESG trends and includes real-world case studies to help readers navigate the evolving landscape.

The updated and expanded third edition builds on previous insights by incorporating the latest trends, tools, and guidelines, including an entirely new chapter on ESG and circular economy, to ensure that businesses stay ahead of the curve. Laying out a clear path to building sustainable, competitive businesses, this book:

• Provides the tools and knowledge required to communicate, measure, and report ESG metrics
• Empowers organizations to lead with transparency and accountability, positively impacting both their bottom line and the wider world
• Includes PowerPoint slides for instructors and trainers to facilitate effective teaching and learning
• Addresses both advanced and specialist levels, suitable for professionals and students at various stages in their careers
• Contains numerous case studies and practical templates based on Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards

Ideal for graduate-level students studying sustainability, corporate social responsibility, business strategy, and corporate governance, Practical Sustainability Strategies: How to Excel in ESG and Gain a Competitive Advantage, Third Edition is also a valuable resource for C-Suite executives and sustainability managers, including Chief Sustainability Officers looking to deepen their knowledge and improve their organization's ESG performance; as well as for government organizations and NGOs.

Author Biography

George P. Nassos has over 50 years of experience in sustainability and environmental management. He has held senior roles at International Minerals & Chemical, Chemical Waste Management, and in academia, where he directed MS programs in Sustainability Management at Illinois Institute of Technology and DePaul University. Currently, he is the co-founder and Dean of Environmental Sustainability at the Ariston Institute of Chicago and Vice President of Hydronergy. He holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois and an MS and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and an MBA from Northwestern University.

Nikos Avlonas is the founder and President of the Centre for Sustainability & Excellence (CSE), a leading global advisory and training firm specializing in ESG. Recognized as a Top 100 Environmental Leader by the Environment+Energy Leader magazine, he has also received awards from Silicon Valley Community Foundation and PR News. An adjunct Professor at Athens University of Economics and Business and former Professor in UIC and DePaul University, Nikos is a renowned international speaker and educator on ESG and CSR, with extensive experience with FT 500 firms across North America, Europe, and the Middle East.