{"title":"Steven Cohen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Cohen\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the evolving interface between environmental responsibility and business strategy. His works delve into \u003cem\u003esustainability metrics, management approaches, and the pursuit of environmentally sustainable growth\u003c\/em\u003e, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of how organisations can thrive while minimising their ecological impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBridging science, technology, and entrepreneurship, Cohen's books serve as essential guides for those interested in developing sustainable cities and innovative solutions within the corporate world. 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Cohen describes a range of public policy and infrastructure initiatives that can encourage cleaner production in the private sector and consumption in everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe argues that the politics, advocacy, and communication around environmental protection must change to emphasize successes, reduce scare tactics, and make sure that the lifestyles and careers associated with a more sustainable world sound attractive to a wide range of people. The book depicts an appealing and equitable future that assures quality of life while protecting the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnvironmentally Sustainable Growth\u003c\/em\u003e brings together insights from many disciplines, spanning the latest scholarship and practical experience. 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If we are to avert climate catastrophe, we will need our cities to coexist with nature without destroying it. Urbanisation holds the key to long-term sustainability, reducing per capita environmental impacts while improving economic prosperity and social inclusion for current and future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sustainable City\u003c\/em\u003e provides a broad and engaging overview of the urban systems of the twenty-first century. It approaches urban sustainability from the perspectives of behavioural change, organisational management, and public policy. The book examines case studies of existing legislation, programmes, and public-private partnerships that strive to align modern urban life and sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt synthesises the disparate strands of sustainable city planning in an approachable and applicable guide that highlights how these issues touch our lives daily, including the transportation we take, the public health systems that protect us, where our energy comes from, and what becomes of our food waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis second edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Sustainable City\u003c\/em\u003e dives deeper into the financing of sustainable infrastructure and initiatives and puts additional emphasis on the roles that individual citizens and varied stakeholders can play. 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First devised to address environmental concerns such as greenhouse gas emissions, they now also assess organisational governance, community benefits, and hiring practices, among others. The field of sustainability management uses these metrics to track and advance progress on environmental, social, and business goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow can an organisation incorporate sustainability metrics into performance measurement and decision making? Which metrics should different organisations adopt, and why? What should sustainability management do to adapt in the face of political hostility, economic volatility, and technological change?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSustainability Metrics and Management\u003c\/em\u003e is a comprehensive guide to sustainability metrics and management, introducing readers to key concepts and techniques. 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