Stigson, B (1999) Sustainable development for industry and society. Building Research & Information, 27(6), pp. 424-430. ISSN 0961-3218
Abstract
A holistic view is presented on the issues and challenges facing business which in its the move towards sustainable development. There is a strong shift from a few years ago when the environment and sustainable development were viewed by business as risk factors. The situation today (and even more in the future) is that these are seen as responsibilities and opportunities - sources of competitive advantage. The progressive companies have already understood this and they are grabbing the opportunity.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | business; competitive advantage; corporate responsibility; environmental performance; sustainability; trends |
| Index terms: | risk factor, sustainable development, environmental performance, competitive advantage, society, corporate responsibility |
| Subjects: | sustainability assessment, health safety and environment, market analysis, environmental hazards, communities and social development, business |
| Topics: | Health and Safety, Research Practice, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Sustainability |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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