Green and sustainable business practices and strategies have become important issues for organisations big and small. On this page you can access a range of articles, books and online resources providing quick links to guidance, reports and useful organisations.
Online books, guides and publications
Briefings
Directors' Briefings and Start-Up Briefings are four-page guides written for the busy practitioner, director and entrepreneur providing concise, practical advice on core business issues.
Checklists
The How to do it guides from BHP Information Solutions are a collection of checklists providing a step by step approach to key business issues.
Disclaimer: These publications from BHP Information Solutions Limited are for general guidance only, for businesses in the United Kingdom governed by the laws of England. BHP Information Solutions Limited, expert contributors and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (as distributor) disclaim all liability for any errors or omissions.
Online articles
The library provides access to a range of articles in full text from leading business, finance and management journals.
You will need to be logged-in to the website to gain full access to the range of articles available online.
Small Business Update
Small Business Update is a monthly magazine for SMEs with articles covering the latest regulatory developments, practical advice and hot topics.
Useful links
ICAEW
Sustainability
Overviews and resources on measuring, reporting and assuring sustainability, sustainable business and climate change.
Organisations
Business in the Community
UK organisation working to develop frameworks for responsible business. The website offers case studies, publications and research studies.
BSR
Membership organisation for companies 'who have an interest and commitment to improving their overall performance in key CSR areas'. Resources include research reports and case studies.
Carbon Trust
Organisation supporting businesses and the public sector to cut carbon emissions, save energy and commercialise low carbon technologies. The website gives information on climate change legislation, emerging technologies and guides.
Reports and guides
Appetite for Change
Survey conducted by PwC looking at attitudes in the international business community to environmental regulation, legislation and taxes. Published in January 2010.
Sustainability Framework
Detailed framework guidance from the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) covering business strategy, internal strategy, financial investors and other stakeholders.
Other resources
Environment and efficiency
Guidance from Business Link covering environmental compliance, improving environmental performance and guidance for specific industry sectors.
Policy areas: Environment
Overview of EU environmental standards and links to EU legislation, organisations, statistics and publications.
Articles and books in the Library collection
To find out how you can borrow books from the Library please see our guide to book loans.
You can obtain copies of articles or extracts of books and reports by post, fax or email through our document delivery service.
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