Introduction to Global Sustainable Management: Case Studies & SDGs

Colin Combe’s book, Introduction to Global Sustainable Management, provides readers with a valuable understanding of how sustainable management practices can be implemented in different industry sectors across the globe. Comprised of ten chapters, this essential textbook takes a distinctively international approach with a series of mini and chapter case studies used to illustrate how the key concepts and ideas around sustainability management are applied in the real world. The following sample of free mini cases are tied closely to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and offer insight into how sustainable management can tackle some of the most pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges.

• SDG 3 Good Health and Wellbeing - Community Regeneration Project - Sistema Cymru, Wales

• SDG 4 Quality Education - University for the Common Good - Glasgow Caledonian University

• SDG 5 Gender Equality - Inclusivity and Diversity in the Workforce - Qantas

• SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth - Sustainable Procurement Duty - NHS Scotland

• SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure - Decarbonize Operations - Deutsche Post DHL Germany

• SDG 11 Development of Sustainable Cities and Communities - Siemens in Oman

• SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production - Sustainable Tourism in the Maldives

• SDG 13 Climate Action - Effective Leadership and Sustainability - Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand

• SDG 15 Life on Land – Sustainable Forest Management - Timbeter, Estonia and Costa Rica

• SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions - Intentional Sustainable Communities