Cut Carbon, Grow Profits: Business Strategies for Managing Climate Change and Sustainability (Management, Policy + Education) [Hardcover]

Kenny Tang (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2007 | Series: Management, Policy + Education

With contributions from an array of international experts, this reference clearly illustrates what every corporation needs to know in order to manage carbon and sustainability challenges facing societies, cities, individuals and businesses today. Showing the many benefits of incorporating strategic carbon thinking into the business strategies, this work helps businesses create sustainable shareholder value, cut costs, increase revenues, build powerful corporate reputations and branding, and develop new low-carbon products and services. Essential reading for business executives at every level, this book also contains examples and case studies taken from cutting-edge international companies in a variety of sectors.

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About the Author

Kenny Tang is the founder and CEO at Oxbridge Climate Capital, a leading company in the low carbon and cleantech area. He writes regularly for the Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal and is the author of The Finance of Climate Change: A Guide for Governments, Corporations and Investors.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 488 pages
• Publisher: Libri Publishing (January 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 190475015X
• ISBN-13: 978-1904750154
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,669,372 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Success of Book Launch & Climate Change Week 2007 in KL, Malaysia, July 3, 2007

By 

Yeoh Pei Cheen "Ruth Yeoh" (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Cut Carbon, Grow Profits: Business Strategies for Managing Climate Change and Sustainability (Management, Policy + Education) (Hardcover)

As co-editor of this book, I am pleased to report on behalf of my co-editor, Dr. Kenny Tang, the authors and myself on the resounding success of its book launch in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, held recently.

All news and media coverage can be found on my organisation's (YTL Corporation Bhd) climate change website at www.ytlcommunity.com/climatechange

YTL organised a "Climate Change Week" from the 6th - 9th March 2007, incorporating the global book launch of "Cut Carbon, Grow Profits"; the YTL-sponsored film premiere of the Oscar-winning film "An Inconvenient Truth" which was screened to the public; and a one-day "Cut Carbon, Grow Profits" Business Conference, backed by world-class speakers and environmentalists.

The awareness-raising event was a resounding success! And Dr. Kenny and I even managed to chat with UK Prime Minister Tony Blair regarding the book and event (and who is clearly a hero who supports the role of governments, companies, organisations and individuals in helping to solve the climate change problem)!

Remember, we can all do our part to protect our earth and the environment.

It's the least we can do for ourselves and our future generations.

Please visit www.ytlcommunity.com/climatechange for more news, information and updates.

God Bless,

RUTH YEOH

Director of Investments,

YTL Corporation Bhd

BOOK DESCRIPTION:

Cut Carbon, Grow Profits

"Cut Carbon, Grow Profits" illustrates what every corporation needs to know in order to manage the carbon and sustainability challenges facing societies, cities, individuals and businesses today. With contributions from international experts, "Cut Carbon, Grow Profits" shows the benefits of incorporating strategic aspects of carbon thinking into the business strategies of companies, their customers and suppliers. In so doing, businesses create sustainable shareholder value, cut costs, increase revenues, build powerful corporate reputations, develop new low-carbon products and services, engage employees, and create powerful brands.

"Cut Carbon, Grow Profits" is essential reading for business executives at every level. This book will guide and inspire leaders in all functions.

Specific examples and case studies are taken from cutting-edge international companies in a variety of sectors. Amidst growing pressure

from customers, investors and other stakeholders to strive for a low carbon and sustainable world, "Cut Carbon, Grow Profits" will prove indispensable for every forward-thinking global CEO.

Leading contributors include:

BT plc, Ford Motor Co, Lloyd's, Siemens, Sun Microsystems, YTL Corp,

World Resources Institute, Ceres (USA), Forum for the Future, The Climate

Group, London Climate Change Agency, Global Action Plan, Arup, Ernst & Young LLP.