The first book to provide a systematic review of the forces that drive technologies towards sustainable development, Innovations and the Environment discusses the possibilities for fostering renewable energy and environmental qualityoriented innovations from the perspective of decision makers in policy and business. The economy and management of the innovations are addressed regarding users’ interests and the interests of technology suppliers. It is shown that technological progress enables the attainment of far reaching objectives at lowcost and, in many cases, even at net benefit. Innovations and the Environmentwill be of interest to researchers in environmental management and policy, the staff of regional and national authorities, and those involved in managementof corporate social responsibility and environmental management. First book to provide a systematic review of the forces that drive technologies towards sustainable development INDICE: Introduction.- Technology for Sustainable Development.- Projectingthe Cost of Emissions Reduction.- Projecting Innovation Costs and Benefits.- Environmental Policy and Technological Progress.- Policy Demands and Environmental Management.- Social Demands and Environmental Management.- Environmental Policy for Innovations.- Does self-regulation Work?- How to Progress?
- ISBN: 978-1-84800-196-1
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 215
- Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés