Leading the Sustainable Organization
The Quest for Ethical Brands and a Culture of Sustainable Innovation
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Anthem Press
Publishing:5th Aug '25
£21.99
This title is due to be published on 5th August, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
● Who leads the next $100 trillion in GDP growth?
● Are we developing leaders for a more sustainable future?
● What does the next generation of leaders need to know to build a more sustainable future?
Our current leaders have failed to move quickly or decisively to address the challenges of climate change, biodiversity, and sustainability. The book offers a blueprint for a new generation of leaders to transform industry and create a new, more equitable future.
Never before have we been presented with the prospect of redesigning business at scale to create a more sustainable future for our planet and the people who inhabit it. As we pass the midpoint of the Sustainable Development Goals (2015–2030), the world has changed. There is not only more progress and policy but also more disagreement on the way forward. The bottom line is that the shared goals developed in 2015 will not be met, global warming will likely exceed targets, and the collective challenge will be left to a new generation.
The book is organized as a series of business challenges and key questions that enable a transition from making legacy companies more carbon and waste efficient, to operating in fundamentally new ways. The vast majority of the new infrastructure the world will need by 2050 still needs to be built. Those challenges will not be solved by legacy companies working to protect their market position in the face of a changing world. The book offers a chapter-by-chapter guide to enable new leaders to turn challenges into opportunities.
I highly recommend this timely, practical and solution-oriented book for anyone seeking to create a sustainable enterprise. McAteer does a brilliant job of explaining what it takes to build a culture for sustainability—one that’s innovative, collaborative, ethical, and values-based while still being competi-tive. — Jeana Wirtenberg, Associate Professor, Rutgers Business School Executive Director, Rutgers Institute for Corporate Social Innovation
McAteer’s book is a must-have resource for business leaders, entrepreneurs, sustainability profession-als, policymakers, and educators who are committed to integrating sustainability into their organiza-tional strategy. Leading the Sustainable Organization provides a practical framework for navigating the evolving landscape of environmental challenges, regulatory changes, and competitive pressures. — Alex Casiano, Professor, Dean of Academic Affairs, Metropolitan Campus, Inter-American University of Puerto Rico
This work is essential for leaders looking to future-proof their organizations in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, equipping them with the tools to drive meaningful change and create long-term value for both shareholders and stakeholders.— Manuel Vexler, Sustainability and AI Faculty, Cornell University, Executive Director AKFI Sustainability Association
If you want to read one book about business this year, make it this one. Peter has a talent for offering clear, insightful explanations of complex issues supported by real-world experience. Everyone wants to see their organization thrive, and with the advice offered in his latest book, ethical leaders will have new actionable strategies to employ. — Carol Liffman, Director, Risk Advisory Services, DNV Energy Systems
ISBN: 9781839995583
Dimensions: 229mm x 153mm x 24mm
Weight: 657g
360 pages