This volume provides 16 detailed case studies of major companies representing each step in the commercial chain from forest management to retailing forest products. The studies, from around the world, demonstrate what the shift to sustainability means for businesses involved in forest products - some of the world's most important renewable resources. Introductory chapters characterize the process and the gains for all companies, organizations and business schools engaged with sustainable forestry.
Sprache
Verlagsort
Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
Maße
Höhe: 280 mm
Breite: 229 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-55963-615-5 (9781559636155)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
The pursuit of innovation - sustainable forestry within an industry context; marketing products from sustainably managed forests - an emerging opportunity; emerging technologies for sustainable forestry; Aracruz Cellulose SA and Riocell SA - efficiency and sustainability on Brazilian pulp plantations; Collins Pine - lessons from a pioneer; J. Sainsbury's plc and The Home Depot - retailer's impact on sustainability; Menominee Tribal Enterprises - sustainable forestry to improve forest health and create jobs; non-industrial private forest landowners - building the business case for sustainable forestry; Precious Woods, Ltd; STORA - the road to certification.
