Introduction to Sustainability Analytics

Description

Society must consider the impacts of climate change and the subsequent move toward public and corporate environmental sustainability. This book will merge corporate and public sector perspectives on sustainable development with regard to business and engineering approaches. Sustainability metrics and indices will be addressed using practical examples. It will also introduce and expand on economic issues, environmental concerns, social concerns, and ethics. It will address decision analysis and sustainability analytics in the context of the business value of corporate social responsibility, public policy, life-cycle assessment, climate change and energy, and a circular economy. Content: Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Author Chapter 1 Sustainability Analytics and Social ResponsibilityChapter 2 Sustainability Analytics and Decision AcumenChapter 3 Sustainability Analytics and Decision ExecutionChapter 4 Sustainability Analytics for Global Issues Chapter 5 Sustainability Analytics Applications Appendix A: List of SASB Material Sustainability Components Appendix B: Definition of Terms-US OMB Circular No. A-94 Revised Appendix C: Pentagon Presentation on Measuring Performance, 1998 Appendix D: Green Chemistry Principles Appendix E: Assessment of Climate Change Impact Appendix F: Criteria-Pollutant Health and Welfare Benefits in 2010 Index