Authors
Bettina BF Wittneben, Dagmar Kiyar
Publication date
2009/7/31
Journal
Management Decision
Volume
47
Issue
7
Pages
1122-1132
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Description
Purpose
This paper sets out to tackle the issue of climate change from a business perspective. It seeks to discuss why it is important to take climate change considerations into account in business decisions, how this can be done and what further action is required from managers and business scholars.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper describes ways of reducing emissions and adapting to climate change that can be implemented by any business. As an illustration, the proposed climate strategy of a large European utility company, RWE, is provided.
Findings
There are numerous ways to reduce emissions within business operations, along the supply chain and surrounding product usage and disposal. Climate‐proofing operations is also becoming increasingly pertinent to businesses.
Research limitations/implications
New ways have to be found yet in order to take emission reductions to a more …
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Scholar articles
BBF Wittneben, D Kiyar - Management Decision, 2009