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List of Figures, Tables and Boxes | p. ix |
Foreword | p. xiii |
Acknowledgements | p. xv |
List of Acronyms and Abbreviations | p. xvii |
Introduction | p. xix |
Who should read this book? | p. xxi |
How this book is structured | p. xxi |
Definition of terms used in this book and process | p. xxiii |
Sustainability plans versus assessments what's the difference and which do you need? | p. xxiii |
Sustainability assessments | p. xxiii |
Sustainability planning | p. xxiv |
When you need both | p. xxv |
Resources: Broad sustainability assessment tools | p. xxvi |
Tailoring a planning process to your needs | p. xxvi |
Fast track to a sustainability plan | p. xxvii |
Variations on the process for more advanced organizations | p. xxix |
Preparing for Change | p. 1 |
Concepts and case examples | p. 1 |
Keys to success in any organizational change initiative | p. 1 |
Special considerations for sustainability initiatives | p. 6 |
What to do before creating a sustainability plan | p. 7 |
Resources | p. 10 |
Methods and instructions | p. 10 |
Readiness assessment | p. 11 |
Lessons from the past | p. 11 |
Stages of implementation assessment | p. 12 |
Champion assessment | p. 13 |
Strategies for system change | p. 14 |
Refining the Business Case | p. 17 |
Concepts and case examples | p. 17 |
Right action, wrong reason? | p. 19 |
Why organizations pursue sustainability | p. 20 |
Resources for making the business case | p. 21 |
Methods and instructions | p. 22 |
Worldwide trend cards | p. 22 |
Swot analysis | p. 34 |
Long-term sustainability strategy | p. 34 |
Creating the Vision of Sustainability | p. 37 |
Concepts and case examples | p. 37 |
Hierarchy of frameworks and tools | p. 40 |
Long-term visioning | p. 44 |
Tips for establishing a vision | p. 45 |
Resources | p. 47 |
Methods and instructions | p. 47 |
Framework-based visioning | p. 47 |
Threats and opportunities | p. 48 |
Backcasting | p. 49 |
New business models | p. 51 |
Identifying Impacts and Priorities | p. 53 |
Concepts and case examples | p. 53 |
Multilevel approach to analysing impacts | p. 54 |
Look beyond the obvious | p. 54 |
Reveal new sources of process inefficiency | p. 54 |
Go beyond your gates | p. 55 |
Tips for getting the most out of your impact analysis | p. 55 |
Resources for reporting and metrics | p. 56 |
Methods and instructions | p. 56 |
High-level impact assessment | p. 56 |
Aspect-and impact-weighted criteria assessment | p. 59 |
Process mapping | p. 62 |
Developing Sustainability Metrics and Reports | p. 65 |
Concepts and case examples | p. 65 |
Fundamental principles | p. 66 |
Should targets be realistic or audacious? | p. 69 |
Linking your metrics to your framework | p. 69 |
A shortlist of critical metrics | p. 72 |
Data traps to avoid | p. 72 |
Narrow down your list of metrics | p. 73 |
Tips on designing graphs | p. 73 |
Resources related to reporting and metrics | p. 75 |
Methods and instructions | p. 77 |
Sustainability scorecard | p. 78 |
Metrics worksheet | p. 78 |
Sustainability report template | p. 79 |
Developing an Implementation Strategy and Choosing Projects | p. 83 |
Concepts and case examples | p. 83 |
Developing a long-term plan to reach sustainability | p. 83 |
Making decisions regarding where and how to start | p. 85 |
Developing a system for choosing projects | p. 85 |
Managing the load | p. 88 |
Tips for choosing projects | p. 89 |
Resources | p. 90 |
Methods and instructions | p. 90 |
Long-term project plan | p. 90 |
Opportunity finder | p. 94 |
Stakeholder assessment | p. 94 |
Weighted criteria chart | p. 97 |
Developing Effective Management Systems | p. 99 |
Concepts and case examples | p. 99 |
Four elements of a management system | p. 99 |
How do an EMS and SMS differ? | p. 101 |
Signs that you need a better management system | p. 102 |
Different ways of achieving the same ends | p. 102 |
Tips for creating a management system | p. 106 |
Resources | p. 106 |
Methods and instructions | p. 108 |
Sustainability policy | p. 108 |
SMS improvement opportunities | p. 109 |
SMS process summary | p. 110 |
Gap analysis | p. 110 |
Formal management review | p. 114 |
Determining the Structures Needed to Manage the Effort | p. 115 |
Concepts and case examples | p. 115 |
Sustainability director/coordinator responsibilities | p. 115 |
Steering committee responsibilities | p. 117 |
Teams | p. 119 |
Resources | p. 124 |
Methods and instructions | p. 125 |
Sustainability structure | p. 125 |
Responsibility list | p. 126 |
Team pre-launch | p. 127 |
Team review agenda | p. 129 |
Critical incident analysis | p. 130 |
Informing and Involving Employees | p. 131 |
Concepts and case examples | p. 131 |
Sharing information | p. 131 |
Eliciting input and participation | p. 134 |
Training on sustainability | p. 135 |
Special challenges regarding the topic of sustainability | p. 137 |
Tips | p. 138 |
Resources | p. 140 |
Methods and instructions | p. 141 |
Communication plan | p. 141 |
Training plan | p. 143 |
Lesson plan | p. 143 |
Everyday choices | p. 143 |
Impact assessment | p. 147 |
Personal sustainability assessment | p. 147 |
References | p. 153 |
Troubleshooting Tips | p. 157 |
Team Pre-launch Handout and Worksheet | p. 163 |
Index | p. 169 |
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