Category: Books

“The Megatrends books have become a kind of self-fulfilling prophecy: they not only identify significant trends, but also spur them.”—Social…Continue readingMegatrends 2010: The Rise of Conscious Capitalism

“The Civil Corporation breaks new and critical ground on the impact of the business and society debate on the dynamics…Continue readingThe Civil Corporation

“Veteran science writer Pearce (Turning Up the Heat) makes a strong—and scary—case that a worldwide water shortage is the most…Continue readingWhen the Rivers Run Dry: Water–The Defining Crisis of the Twenty-first Century

“The Virtuous Consumer is your key to shopping consciously and creating a simpler, greener lifestyle.”—Book description. For more information, visit…Continue readingThe Virtuous Consumer: Your Essential Shopping Guide for a Better, Kinder, Healthier World

“Should business strive to be socially responsible, and if so, how? The Debate over Corporate Social Responsibility updates and broadens…Continue readingThe Debate over Corporate Social Responsibility

“This book provides a critical guide to international trade and shows that fair trade presents a realistic and positive alternative…Continue reading50 reasons to buy Fairtrade

“Our climate crisis may at times appear to be happening slowly, but in fact it is happening very quickly-and has…Continue readingAn Inconvenient Truth: The Planetary Emergency of Global Warming and What We Can Do About It

“Kudos to Christine Arena for daring to challenge sound-bite thinking! She asks important questions.”—Sue Mecklenburg, vice president sustainable procurement practices,…Continue readingThe High-Purpose Company: The TRULY Responsible (and Highly Profitable) Firms That Are Changing Business Now

“Here is the definitive guide to what corporate social responsibility can and cannot accomplish in a modern capitalist economy.”—Robert B.…Continue readingThe Market for Virtue: The Potential And Limits of Corporate Social Responsibility

“Informative, persuasive, and practical, containing valuable advice for anyone seeking a more responsible and profitable approach to business.”—Steve Reinemund, chairman…Continue readingThe Triple Bottom Line: How Today’s Best-Run Companies Are Achieving Economic, Social and Environmental Success — and How You Can Too