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COVID-19 has demanded management innovations across all sectors. As
urban systems are made more sustainable, and our focus shifts
towards the Circular Economy, this timely book sheds new light on
emerging issues. Contributions to this volume highlight
developments in: smart cities and urban innovation and resilience;
building and re-building cross-culturally sustainable tourism and
recreation; new international business models in a digitally
transforming world; how digital tools are being used to promote
STEM education in the 'new normal' post-2020 world; food insecurity
and energy policy in Latin America; the role of leadership in
teleworking and job satisfaction in the Asia-Pacific region;
economic and socio-cultural impacts of recreational activities
affected by COVID-19; entrepreneurship in COVID-19 times; and the
integration of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in higher
education institutions. Presenting new, innovative
conceptualizations and viewpoints on management, Sustainable
Management in COVID-19 Times explores a range of concepts that give
insights into our post-pandemic world.
This volume presents a transdisciplinary approach to implementing a
circular economy in international business. Written by global
experts, this book provides a detailed and professional focus on
issues that must be improved in order to successfully implement a
circular economy in a variety of industries. The book begins
with a discussion of the theoretical aspects of circular economy
and the challenges of going from theory to practice. The following
chapters present case studies on the circular economy in different
sectors of international business such as food systems, mineral
processing, water management, energy process, waste management, the
cement industry, and 3D printing. Issues such as the role of SMEs
in the circular economy, and the progress towards circular economy
3.0, and strategies for teaching the circular economy are also
discussed. The volume ends with a critique of the concept of
circular economy and suggestions for future research
avenues. Written with multiple stakeholders in mind, this
volume will be of interest to researchers and students of
economics, sustainability, international business, and management
as well as industry professionals and governments working towards
establishing a circular economy in their fields and jurisdictions.
This book describes a broad view of sustainability as a crucial
factor for the success of its implementation. Not only the
environmental aspects of the sustainable cities development are
reviewed but the economic and social aspects of it, as highlighted
in the UN Sustainable Development Goal 11 (make cities and human
settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable). Nowadays,
researchers, students, and stakeholders are highly involved in
sustainability issues. Because of this, they need a guiding
document to help them develop and implement sustainability programs
at the level of companies and institutions. In this book, the
authors discuss and explain basic concepts of
sustainability-related to social, economic and environmental
aspects, as well as strategies for its implementation.
This book describes a broad view of sustainability as a crucial
factor for the success of its implementation. Not only the
environmental aspects of the sustainable cities development are
reviewed but the economic and social aspects of it, as highlighted
in the UN Sustainable Development Goal 11 (make cities and human
settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable). Nowadays,
researchers, students, and stakeholders are highly involved in
sustainability issues. Because of this, they need a guiding
document to help them develop and implement sustainability programs
at the level of companies and institutions. In this book, the
authors discuss and explain basic concepts of
sustainability-related to social, economic and environmental
aspects, as well as strategies for its implementation.
This book highlights the relevant and timely global change
movement: green entrepreneurship. Presented in this book is
relevant literature and academic knowledge. The book is expected to
support in creating more green entrepreneurship initiatives in
collaboration with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
This volume presents a transdisciplinary approach to implementing a
circular economy in international business. Written by global
experts, this book provides a detailed and professional focus on
issues that must be improved in order to successfully implement a
circular economy in a variety of industries. The book begins with a
discussion of the theoretical aspects of circular economy and the
challenges of going from theory to practice. The following chapters
present case studies on the circular economy in different sectors
of international business such as food systems, mineral processing,
water management, energy process, waste management, the cement
industry, and 3D printing. Issues such as the role of SMEs in the
circular economy, and the progress towards circular economy 3.0,
and strategies for teaching the circular economy are also
discussed. The volume ends with a critique of the concept of
circular economy and suggestions for future research avenues.
Written with multiple stakeholders in mind, this volume will be of
interest to researchers and students of economics, sustainability,
international business, and management as well as industry
professionals and governments working towards establishing a
circular economy in their fields and jurisdictions.
This book highlights ways to evaluate circular economy using global
standard and footprints the way global firms are using to ensure
the measurement of the impact. It presents various case studies
from different sectors with the efforts made to contribute to
circular economy and at the same time its contribution to minimize
carbon and water footprints.
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