Review the resources listed below to prepare for this week’s assignments. The resources may include textbook reading assignments, journal articles, websites, links to tools or software, videos, handouts, rubrics, etc.
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This link opens in a new windowTheis, T. & Tomkin, J. (Eds.). (2018). Sustainability: A comprehensive foundation. OpenStax CNX. http://cnx.org/contents/1741effd-9cda-4b2b-a91e-003e6f587263@45.1
In this web exploration, you will search Reuters for at least two articles on “sustainable business” under each of the following areas: Breaking Views, Environmental Impact, Technology & Trust, and More Sustainability Coverage
Sustainability Business. (n.d.). https://www.reuters.com/subjects/sustainable-business
In watching this TED Talk, you will learn the essential role of large institutional investors when it comes to promoting Sustainability. You learn that many CEOs are starting to see Sustainability as crucial to business success, but action needs to be taken. Do you agree with his assertion that these investors hold the key?
Ted Institute. (2013, November). The investment logic for Sustainability [Video]. https://www.ted.com/talks/chris_mcknett_the_investment_logic_for_sustainability
In this video, COO of Unilever, Harish Manwani, demonstrates his passion for organizations looking beyond the bottom line. He adds a fourth element to the “3Gs” of business growth: responsibility. Watch his talk and evaluate his claim that this responsibility is essential to creating both economic and social value for businesses today.
Ted Institute. (2013, October). Profit’s not always the point [Video]. https://www.ted.com/talks/harish_manwani_profit_s_not_always_the_point
In watching this TED Talk, you will learn IKEA’s Chief Sustainability Officer Steve Howard insights from his life work of advocating for “sustainability.” He reports most people to care about issues like climate change, but they need ways to make contributions in an easy, affordable way. His appeal is to make products that meet these customer needs, that also are more sustainable
Ted Institute (2013, June). Let’s go all-in on selling Sustainability [Video]. https://www.ted.com/talks/steve_howard_let_s_go_all_in_on_selling_sustainability
In this report, you will look at IKEA’s Sustainability Strategy for 2020. You will note IKEA’s plan to provide a more sustainable life at home, strive for resource and energy independence, and build a better life for people and communities.