Francisco Szekely Książki

<b>A pragmatic new business model for sustainability that outlines eight steps that range from exploring a mission to promoting innovation; with case studies.</b>Many recent books make the case for businesses to become more sustainable, but few explain the specifics. In this book, Francisco Szekely and Zahir Dossa offer a pragmatic new business model for sustainability that extends beyond the traditional framework of the triple bottom line, describing eight steps that range from exploring a vision and establishing a strategy to implementing the strategy and promoting innovation. Szekely and Dossa argue that businesses and organizations need to move away from the business case for sustainability toward a sustainable business model. That is, businesses should go beyond the usual short-term focus on minimizing harm while maximizing profits. Instead, businesses on the path to sustainability should, from the start, focus on addressing a societal need and view profitability not as an end but as a means to support the sustainable organization.Szekely and Dossa explore key problems organizations face when pursuing a sustainability agenda. Each chapter presents one of the eight steps, describes a business dilemma for sustainability, provides a theoretically grounded strategic framework, offers case studies that illustrate the dilemma, and summarizes key findings; the case studies draw on the experiences of such companies as Tesla Motors, Patagonia, TOMs, and Panera. The book emphasizes leadership, arguing that leaders who question the status quo, inspire others, and take risks are essential for achieving sustainable business practices.

This work presents a pragmatic business model for sustainability, detailing eight steps that encompass everything from exploring a vision to implementing strategies and fostering innovation, supported by case studies. While many recent publications advocate for sustainable practices, few delve into the specifics. Authors Francisco Szekely and Zahir Dossa argue for a shift from the conventional business case for sustainability to a comprehensive sustainable business model. They emphasize that organizations should focus on addressing societal needs rather than merely minimizing harm for profit. Profitability should be seen as a means to support sustainability rather than an end goal. The authors tackle challenges organizations face in pursuing sustainability, dedicating each chapter to one of the eight steps, presenting relevant dilemmas, and providing a strategic framework grounded in theory. Case studies from companies like Tesla Motors, Patagonia, TOMs, and Panera illustrate these dilemmas and highlight key findings. Leadership is emphasized as crucial, with a focus on leaders who challenge the status quo, inspire others, and embrace risk-taking as vital for achieving sustainable business practices.