Sustainability Footprints in SMEs: Strategy and Case Studies for Entrepreneurs and Small Business - Hardcover

by Lowellyne James (Author)

Reviews the evolution and theory of Sustainability Footprints e.g. carbon footprint and examines the critical success factors and contributions to small to medium sized enterprises (SME) growth

- Assist firms in achieving sustainable growth in four key areas Innovation Impact, Cost Impact, Environmental Impact, and Stakeholder Impact
- Identifies the challenges and Critical Success Factors (CSFs) in the use of sustainability footprint methodology within small businesses by the use of case studies
- Proposes a strategic model suitable for the deployment of sustainability strategy and initiatives within business

Back Jacket

Reviews the evolution and theory of Sustainability Footprints e.g. carbon footprint and examines the critical success factors and contributions to small to medium sized enterprises (SME) growth

Sustainable Footprints in SMEs explores the evolution and theory of Sustainability Footprints and examines the critical success factors and contributions to small to medium sized enterprises (SME) growth. It critically analyses the context, perceptions of contribution of sustainability footprint tools to growth and potential to assist firms in achieving further sustainable growth in four key areas Innovation Impact, Cost Impact, Environmental Impact, and Stakeholder Impact.

Sustainable Footprints in SMEs features:

- Identifying the challenges and Critical Success Factors (CSFs) in the use of sustainability footprint methodology within small businesses by the use of case studies

- Proposing a strategic model suitable for the deployment of sustainability strategy and initiatives within business

- Additional learning resources are: Case study PowerPoint slides, Podcasts to accompany case study slides, An interactive online Sustainable Strategic Model Analysis Tool, PowerPoint's and lesson plans for each chapter, and Links to the authors blog

The topics covered are applicable internationally, highlight the role of government policy, and propose a strategic model to guide implementation using case study examples.

Author Biography

Lowellyne James is the Course Leader for the MSc Quality Management program at the Aberdeen Business School, an Ambassador of the Chartered Management Institute, founding Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland Advisory Panel on Sustainability Activities. He has 15 years work experience ranging from Quality and Safety Management in the Manufacturing Sector to Advertising Management. As part of his continuous professional development he reviews management and technical books on behalf of the Chartered Quality Institute, the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment and the Chartered Management Institute.