Pushing green agenda a job for all: Small businesses have big role to play

Abstract

Purpose

The aim is to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Bearing in mind the well‐known and not so well‐known organizations throughout the world that have dedicated themselves to consider measures to protect the planet's resources, finite or otherwise, one might be forgiven for thinking that everyone else does not really need to concern themselves. But everyone is together in the “sustainability” business and SMEs (and their employees) have as big a part to play as the big global organizations.

Practical implications

The article provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.

Social implications

The article provides strategic insights and practical thinking that can have a broader social impact.

Originality/value

The article saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format.

Citation

(2012), "Pushing green agenda a job for all: Small businesses have big role to play", Strategic Direction, Vol. 28 No. 10, pp. 31-33. https://doi.org/10.1108/02580541211268447