The Labyrinth of Sustainability : Green Business Lessons From Latin American Corporate Leaders

Cover
Front Matter
	Half-title
	Title page
	Copyright information
	Dedication
	Table of contents
	List of Illustrations
	Acknowledgments
	List of Contributors
Chapter Int-12
	Introduction
		Corporate Social Responsibility Is Not Enough
		Changing Public Expectations
		Sustainability-Minded Investors
		Sustainability Leaders
			Risk Management
			Eco-efficiency and Resource Productivity as a Pathway to Cost Savings
			Sustainability-Driven Growth in Revenues and Profit Margins
			Brand Trust and Intangible Value
		It’s Not Easy Being Green
		Keys to Corporate Sustainability Success
			Leadership
			Vision and Execution
			Partnering
			Communications
			Inspiration
	Chapter 1 Water Conservation in Scarcity Conditions: Corporate Sustainability at Mexico’s FEMSA Group
		Abstract
		Introduction
			FEMSA’s Best Practices
		Sustainability at FEMSA
		The FEMSA Foundation and Water Funds
		Sustainability Analysis: The Monterrey Water Fund
			Water Flow around Monterrey
			The Formation of the Monterrey Water Fund
			The Activities of the Monterrey Water Fund
		Conclusion
	Chapter 2 Walmart Mexico: Clean Energy to Reduce Costs and Improve Corporate Image
		Introduction
		The Call to Action
		Sustainability Analysis
			Walmart’s Wind Farms
			Walmart Mexico’s Sustainability Framework
		Conclusion
	Chapter 3 Grupo Vanguardia Revitalizes Plastics Recycling in Honduras
		Introduction
		Grupo Vanguardia’s Best Practice
		Sustainability Strategy
		Sustainability Analysis
			Inclusive Business at Grupo Vanguardia
			Other Corporate Responsibility Initiatives
			Drivers of Grupo Vanguardia’s Success
			Potential Threats to Grupo Vanguardia’s Sustainability Approach
		Conclusion
	Chapter 4 Nissan Mexicana’s Renewable Power Partnership
		Introduction
			Nissan’s Best Practice
			The Auto Industry in Mexico
			Nissan Mexicana S.A. de C.V.
		Sustainability Strategy
		Sustainability Analysis: Biogas at Nissan Mexicana
			Nissan Mexicana’s Motivation
		Conclusion
	Chapter 5 Tecnosol Follows The Sun
		Introduction
			Tecnosol’s Best Practices
			Tecnosol’s Roots
			Expanding beyond Borders
		Tecnosol’s Strategy for Sustainable Business
			Tecnosol’s Inclusive Business Model
		Sustainability Analysis
			Tecnosol’s Impact
		Conclusion
	Chapter 6 Rizek Pushes the Dominican Republic Cocoa Industry Toward Sustainability
		Introduction
			Rizek Cacao’s Best Practice
		The Dominican Cocoa Industry
			Rizek’s History
		Sustainability Analysis
			Challenges
		Conclusion
	Chapter 7 Centrosur Leads the Way to Sustainability in Ecuador
		Introduction
			The Best Practice
		Sustainability Strategy
			Plan Renova (Plan Renew)
			Light Bulb Recycling Program
			Luz de Nuestro Sol (Light from Our Sun)
			Yo Cuido mi Energia (I Am Conscious of My Energy Use)
			Induction Cooking and Water Heated by Electricity
		Sustainability Analysis
			Challenges
			Recommendations
		Conclusion
	Chapter 8 A Resilient World: Bavaria Builds its Case on Water
		Introduction
			The Best Practice: Short-Cycle Intervals
		Bavaria’s Sustainability Strategy
			Thriving World
			Sociable World
			Resilient World
			Clean World
			Productive World
		Sustainability Analysis: Resilient World
			Operational Dimension: An Eco-efficiency Approach
			Recycling
			Short-Cycle Intervals
			Wastewater Management: Zero Fines
			External Dimension—a Risk Approach
		Bavaria’s Water Stewardship Strategy
			Water Risk Assessment Methodology
			Water Funds: Investing in Ecosystem Services for Water
		Conclusion
	Chapter 9 Grupo Herdez Takes the Initiative in Mexico’s Food Market
		Introduction
			The Best Practice
		Sustainability Strategy
			Sustainability with Organic Foods
			Turning to Wind Power
			Cogeneration Project
		Sustainability Analysis
			Sustainability Targets
			Other Challenges
		Conclusion
	Chapter 10 Chile’s Las Palmas Avocado Orchard: Water Consumption Reduction in Agriculture
		Introduction
			The Best Practice
			The Local Water Context
			Las Palmas’s Sustainability Strategy
		Sustainability Analysis
			Year-Round Work
			High-Density Planting
			Reduction of Chemical Use
			Irrigation Technologies
			Pumping Stations
			Drip Irrigation
			Pipeline Design and Instrumentation
			Other Initiatives
			Reducing Water Consumption: Partnerships and Research
		Conclusion
	Chapter 11 MABESA: Increasing Global Competitiveness with Eco-Friendly Disposable Products
		Introduction
			Mabesa’s Best Practice
		Mabesa’s Market Position
			Mexico’s Sustainability Landscape
		Bio Baby’s Origins
			Bio Baby: Launch and Response
			International Strategy
		Conclusion
	Chapter 12 Water use Efficiency Initiatives in Nestlé’s Value Chain and the Implications of the Company’s Business Model
		Introduction
			Nestlé’s Best Practices
		Nestlé’s Sustainable Water Use Strategy
			View from the Field
		Sustainability Analysis: Nestlé’s Zero-Water Plant
			Nestlé Joins a Growing Global Chorus
		Conclusion
End Matter
	Notes
		Introduction
		Chapter 1: Water Conservation in Scarcity Conditions: Corporate Sustainability at Mexico’s FEMSA Group
		Chapter 2: Walmart Mexico: Clean Energy to Reduce Costs and Improve Corporate Image
		Chapter 3 Grupo Vanguardia Revitalizes Plastics Recycling in Honduras
		Chapter 4: Nissan Mexicana’s Renewable Power Partnership
		Chapter 5: Tecnosol Follows The Sun
		Chapter 6: Rizek Pushes the Dominican Republic Cocoa Industry Toward Sustainability
		Chapter 7: Centrosur Leads the Way to Sustainability in Ecuador
		Chapter 8: A Resilient World: Bavaria Builds its Case on Water
		Chapter 9: Grupo Herdez Takes the Initiative in Mexico’s Food Market
		Chapter 10: Chile’s Las Palmas Avocado Orchard: Water Consumption Reduction in Agriculture
		Chapter 11: MABESA: Increasing Global Competitiveness with Eco-Friendly Disposable Products
		Chapter 12: Water use Efficiency Initiatives in Nestlé’s Value Chain and the Implications of the Company’s Business Model
	Index