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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Tim LindseyPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Greenleaf Publishing Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9781783538065ISBN 10: 1783538066 Pages: 228 Publication Date: 11 July 2017 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1: Increasing headwinds Chapter 2: The evolution of constraint headwind Chapter 3: Current and future constraint headwinds Chapter 4: Proactive approaches emerge Chapter 5: Transitioning from linear flow to a circular economy Chapter 6: Charting a prosperous path forwards Chapter 7: The rationale for sustainable strategy Chapter 8: Sustainable innovation Chapter 9: Establishing a sustainability compass Chapter 10: Sustainability principle #1: prevent waste Chapter 11: Sustainability principle #2: improve quality Chapter 12: Sustainability principle #3: optimize systems Chapter 13: Sustainability principle #4: restore value 1 Chapter 14: A call for leadershipReviews'Tim Lindsey's timely book is a gift from an active player in the field of positive sustainable growth. By sharing his wisdom and experience, he is showing us how to use principled values-based business practices to create profitable economic value.' William McDonough, Chief Executive, McDonough Innovation, Yale University School of Architecture, co-author of Cradle to Cradle and The Upcycle Tim Lindsey makes a compelling case for business sustainability as a competitive advantage. He sees it as innovation, pure and simple, not just a philosophy or even a business case, andã articulates four principles that can be used as a guiding compass. Like other effective innovators, Lindsey finds opportunities in the constraints and describes how they can be turned into profitable strategies. This is a great read for sustainability leaders, or anyone who wants to become one.' Joel Makower, Chairman and Executive Editor, GreenBiz Group, and co-author, The New Grand Strategy: Restoring America's Prosperity, Security and Sustainability in the 21st Century 'Dr Lindsey makes a thoughtful and compelling case that the sustainability of business practices is critical for the success of organizations in the coming decades.' Jeff Brawn, Professor and Head, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA 'A masterful pragmatic hands-on approach to advancing sustainability, Headwinds of Opportunity is a must-read for all engaged in the essential effort to achieve a sustainable future. This is just not for the world of commerce but for all concerned with a sustainable future for all.' Thomas E. Lovejoy University Professor of Environmental Science and Policy, George Mason University, and 2012 Blue Planet Prize Laureate 'Tim Lindsey produces an anthology of exceptional sustainable innovation case studies and global market practices that can serve as an excellent handbook to anyone interested in applying sustainable innovation in business strategy. Headwinds of Opportunity touches upon the most crucial sustainability challenges of our times showing the way to competing on growth.' Michael Spanos, Managing Director, Global Sustain Group, USAã 'In late 2004, after defending my dissertation at Georgia Tech on the economics of sustainability, it did not take long for the built environment industry to recognize that sustainable solutions create more value than traditional solutions. Intuitively, my fellow researchers and I also recognized that leading this industry change was a remarkable pathway to innovation. Masterfully done, Tim's work now shows all of us not only how, but why the business community should choose this path. Tim takes the initiative and offers the proof by presenting case studies that double down on both of the most important business concepts for success - how to create lasting value and to do that innovatively. As you read his work, you will likely unlock the power of why for your business, and adopt a philosophy of why wouldn't we? ' John Mogge, Environmental Market Director, CH2M, USA 'Not only is the book full of valuable stats and up to date information on resource utilization, waste, efficiency, new tech, smart systems and real life case studies, but it's highly readable and engaging.' Danielle Park, author of Juggling Dynamite 'Tim Lindsey's timely book is a gift from an active player in the field of positive sustainable growth. By sharing his wisdom and experience, he is showing us how to use principled values-based business practices to create profitable economic value.' William McDonough, Chief Executive, McDonough Innovation, Yale University School of Architecture, co-author of Cradle to Cradle and The Upcycle Tim Lindsey makes a compelling case for business sustainability as a competitive advantage. He sees it as innovation, pure and simple, not just a philosophy or even a business case, and articulates four principles that can be used as a guiding compass. Like other effective innovators, Lindsey finds opportunities in the constraints and describes how they can be turned into profitable strategies. This is a great read for sustainability leaders, or anyone who wants to become one.' Joel Makower, Chairman and Executive Editor, GreenBiz Group, and co-author, The New Grand Strategy: Restoring America's Prosperity, Security and Sustainability in the 21st Century 'Dr Lindsey makes a thoughtful and compelling case that the sustainability of business practices is critical for the success of organizations in the coming decades.' Jeff Brawn, Professor and Head, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA 'A masterful pragmatic hands-on approach to advancing sustainability, Headwinds of Opportunity is a must-read for all engaged in the essential effort to achieve a sustainable future. This is just not for the world of commerce but for all concerned with a sustainable future for all.' Thomas E. Lovejoy University Professor of Environmental Science and Policy, George Mason University, and 2012 Blue Planet Prize Laureate 'Tim Lindsey produces an anthology of exceptional sustainable innovation case studies and global market practices that can serve as an excellent handbook to anyone interested in applying sustainable innovation in business strategy. Headwinds of Opportunity touches upon the most crucial sustainability challenges of our times showing the way to competing on growth.' Michael Spanos, Managing Director, Global Sustain Group, USA 'In late 2004, after defending my dissertation at Georgia Tech on the economics of sustainability, it did not take long for the built environment industry to recognize that sustainable solutions create more value than traditional solutions. Intuitively, my fellow researchers and I also recognized that leading this industry change was a remarkable pathway to innovation. Masterfully done, Tim's work now shows all of us not only how, but why the business community should choose this path. Tim takes the initiative and offers the proof by presenting case studies that double down on both of the most important business concepts for success - how to create lasting value and to do that innovatively. As you read his work, you will likely unlock the power of why for your business, and adopt a philosophy of why wouldn't we? ' John Mogge, Environmental Market Director, CH2M, USA Author InformationTim Lindsey is the president of Highlander Innovation Inc. He advises various private and public sector entities regarding how to drive and implement more sustainable practices, investments and innovations. He has over thirty-five years of experience helping organizations improve their sustainability performance in processes, products, and systems through more effective management of energy, water, land, materials and personnel. 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