This book addresses the gap between innovative technologies and their adoption. It showcases research, feasibility studies and projects that demonstrate a variety of ways to implement environmental sustainability in globally operating firms, as well as best practices in areas such as international management, adoption of cleaner technologies, global supply chains, greenhouse gas emission reduction, and transportation.

The book provides state-of-the-art information on issues including:

• Global sustainable management practices
• Global sustainable food and agricultural markets
• Global responsible mining and energy
• Global sustainable sourcing
• Global sustainable transportation
• Global conservation innovations and investments Presenting expert contributions from industry, government and academia, discussing a variety of themes and perspectives on the topic "international business as a positive force of environmental sustainability it is a vital resource for stakeholders in the international business community.

Covers numerous countries around the globe Describes research and Provides businesses with a sound basis to lead and promote sustainability efforts Fills a market niche

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Part I. Global Sustainable Management Practices.- Chapter 1. Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Initiatives of Multinational Hotel Corporations.- Chapter 2. Sustainable Initiatives and practices of the most sustainable organizations in the world.- Chapter 3. Plastic Bag Ban in the context of Corporate Social Responsibility: Consumption, Trade vis-a'-vis Environmental Sustainability Concern, etc.