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Book Description

The “green” or environmental sustainability movement has taken hold throughout the world. Its staying power is confirmed by that fact that environmental emphasis in organizations did not decrease during the recent global recession, but rather increased. However, since most organizations rely heavily on their supply base for providing components, materials, and services that become part of their final products, organizations must revisit their sourcing processes and choices to have a real impact on the environment. This book begins with an introduction to the idea of sustainability and to the concept of what it means to source to support an organization’s green initiatives, and why this is important from a holistic, lifecycle perspective. The initial chapters will also provide a point of view of how green sourcing fits into the organization’s entire portfolio of sustainability initiatives. Examples of industries and associations that lead the way in green sourcing will be presented. In addition, best practices in green sourcing will be discussed. The book also provides a perspective on how organizations can encourage and support their suppliers in pursuing green initiatives, and what types of initiatives provide a good starting point.

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication Page
  6. Abstract
  7. Contents
  8. List of Illustrations
  9. Abbreviations and Acronyms
  10. Chapter 1 Why Should We Care?
  11. Chapter 2 What Is Sourcing to Support the Green Initiative?
  12. Chapter 3 What Are Some Key Concepts in Understanding Green Sourcing and Its Impacts?
  13. Chapter 4 What Industries and Sectors Lead the Way: Part 1
  14. Chapter 5 What Industries and Sectors Lead the Way: Part 2
  15. Chapter 6 What Is the Relationship Between Transportation and Green Sourcing?
  16. Chapter 7 A Path Forward
  17. Notes
  18. References
  19. Index
  20. Ad Page
  21. Back Cover
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