Edition |
First edition. |
Description |
1 online resource (xv, 163 pages) : color illustrations. |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
Description |
text file |
Series |
Financial accounting, auditing, and taxation collection,
2151-2817
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Financial accounting, auditing, and taxation collection.
2151-2817
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-155) and index. |
Contents |
Chapter 1. The concept of sustainability -- Chapter 2. The concept of sustainability reporting -- Chapter 3. Sustainability at the organization level -- Chapter 4. Management systems for sustainability -- Chapter 5. Indicators to report performance -- Chapter 6. Credible reporting -- Chapter 7. Assurances -- Chapter 8. What the future holds. |
Access |
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions. |
Summary |
As organizations tackle global challenges, the faces of our businesses and our economic system are changing to consider the interests of all stakeholders rather than just shareholders. This book provides a step-by-step approach for organizations to reap benefits from a more sustainable approach. It begins with a brief history of the concept of sustainability as it applies to both performance and reporting. Implementing sustainability in an organization begins with the development of policies which are consistent with the expectations of its stake- holders. An organization's active participation in multi-stakeholder initiatives helps to align the policies with societal trends. Once the policies are developed, a management system is crucial to ensure congruence of policies with actual performance. Then, periodic reporting of performance based on well-recognized standards aids stakeholders in assessing an organization's performance. It also helps stakeholders to determine if performance aligns with their expectations. Both internal and external assurances build stakeholder trust in the organization's performance and reporting. Finally, the book concludes with a reflection on key messages and potential future actions for continuous improvement. |
Form |
Also available in print. |
System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
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System requirements: Adobe Acrobat reader. |
Provenance |
Purchased with the Phippen Library Fund. |
Subject |
Industrial management -- Environmental aspects.
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Industrial management -- Environmental aspects. |
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Sustainable development.
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Sustainable development. |
Indexed Term |
Sustainability performance. |
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Sustainability reporting. |
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Reporting standards. |
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Stakeholder engagement. |
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Management systems. |
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Credibility. |
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Indicators. |
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Assurance. |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Other Form: |
Print version: 9781951527204 |
ISBN |
9781951527211 e-book |
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9781951527204 print |
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