Economics, Business & Employment
Sustainable Economics
 Business
Ethics Network
In an age of economic globalization when 53 out of 100 of the
largest economies in the world are corporations, our freedom,
health, and economic well-being depend on our ability to inspire
the best from business. BEN’s strategy is to change the
way citizens see corporations by leading a national strategic
initiative that unites environmental, health, social justice,
labor, community, religious and socially responsible investors
in a movement that makes all corporations ethically and legally
accountable not only to investors, but to all stakeholders.
Living
Economies
Business Alliance for Local Living Economies is an international
alliance of 37 independently operated local business networks
with more than 12,000 members. It is dedicated to building Local
Living Economies that build long-term economic empowerment and
prosperity through local business ownership, economic justice,
cultural diversity, and environmental stewardship. It is one of
many such alliances popping up around the country.
Making
Markets Work for Sustainability
(review/thesis)
An essay summarizing policy suggestions for government and business
to shift toward a sustainable economy, based on "The Ecology
of Commerce" by Paul Hawken and "For the Common Good"
by Herman E. Daly.
Natural Capitalism
(book)
Natural Capitalism: Creating the Next Industrial Revolution, by
Paul Hawken, Amory Lovins, and L. Hunter Lovins. Probably the
most influential 'green business' book in the world; describes
a future in which businesses must become increasingly environmentally
responsible to succeed; filled with examples and solutions. Site
includes readable / downloadable portions of book, related articles,
discussion groups.
Pattern
Map for a Conservation Economy
This dynamic, inter-active website provides a nearly endless chain
of captivating links about the economic issues of a sustainable
future.
Sustainable
Development: Prosperity Without Growth
(article)
Challenges the assumption that prosperity depends on increasing
consumption and market expansion. Excerpt from Chapter 1 of "The
Economic Renewal Guide: A Collaborative Process for Sustainable
Community Development".
Green Business Practices
The Natural
Step (non-profit / consulting org)
The Natural Step is a science and systems-based approach to organizational
planning for sustainability. It provides a practical set of design
criteria that can be used to direct social, environmental, and
economic actions toward sustainability. It is used by clients
such as The Home Depot, McDonalds, Nike, Starbucks, and governments
worldwide. FAQs & articles explaining The Natural Step, case
studies, conferences / events, mailing list, more. (also see next
entry)
The
Natural Step for Business (book)
The Natural Step for Business: Wealth, Ecology and the Evolutionary
Corporation - by Mary Altomare and Brian Nattrass. This
book describes how four successful “evolutionary” corporations
— IKEA and Scandic Hotels in Sweden, and Collins Pine &
Interface Carpets in the U.S. — are using The Natural Step
as a central part of their corporate strategy. Authors puncture
the myth that a company must choose between profitability and
environmental responsibility.
Rocky
Mountain Institute Library (PDF
articles)
Downloadable articles include: "The New Business Climate—A
Guide to Lower Carbon Emissions and Better Business Performance",
"Harnessing Corporate Power to Heal the Planet", and
several pieces on "Natural Capitalism".
[We continually add resources to this site; you may want to check back periodically to see what's new, or offer your suggestions for additions.]
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