Shades of green : Amazon, Walmart, and retail sustainability /

There are 7.5 billion people on the planet, compared with only 2 billion a century ago. Earth's natural resources are under tremendous pressure. We are using more energy and creating more pollution than ever before. Growing populations and dwindling resources scream one thing: "business as...

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Main Author:	Maamoun, Ahmed (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals, 2020.
Series:	SAGE Business Cases.
Subjects:	Amazon.com (Firm) Wal-Mart (Firm) Business enterprises > Environmental aspects > Case studies. Social responsibility of business > Case studies. Environmentalism > Case studies. Entreprises > Aspect de l'environnement > Études de cas. Entreprises > Responsabilité sociale > Études de cas. Environnementalisme > Études de cas. Business enterprises > Environmental aspects Environmentalism Social responsibility of business Electronic books. Case studies Case studies. Études de cas.
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Summary:	There are 7.5 billion people on the planet, compared with only 2 billion a century ago. Earth's natural resources are under tremendous pressure. We are using more energy and creating more pollution than ever before. Growing populations and dwindling resources scream one thing: "business as usual" is no longer an option. Just a few decades ago, corporations had one mission: maximize profits. Today, a company that does not demonstrate a commitment to sustainability will have a hard time earning consumers' trust and business. Retailers interact with both their suppliers and customers, and hence play a vital role in influencing their behaviors and bringing about a more sustainable society. Demanding sustainability from suppliers and meanwhile educating customers about the benefits of sustainable products has transformed the retail landscape. The two big players, Amazon and Walmart, are pushing sustainable practices on many levels: renewable energy, waste management, green buildings and products, and supply chain efficiency. Both Amazon and Walmart are seeking differentiation and competitiveness through ambitious sustainability goals. Amazon is the leader when it comes to e-commerce. Walmart dominates in the brick-and-mortar realm. The future of retail will be shaped by one of them. The giant that better utilizes sustainability and green initiatives will most likely win this two-horse race.
Physical Description:	1 online resource : illustrations.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781529710847 1529710847