This volume offers cases that explore how businesses can prioritize sustainability while navigating the complexities of international commerce in an era of growing environmental concerns and global interconnectedness. The work presented here aims to provide businesses with strategies to minimize their ecological footprint and maximize profitability. From sustainable supply chain management to green marketing and renewable energy adoption, this book offers a roadmap for organizations looking to succeed in an eco-conscious world. Additionally, the book highlights the importance of cutting-edge research that shapes environmentally responsible practices.
The book advocates for a paradigm shift towards sustainable capitalism and discusses the role of businesses in addressing pressing global challenges, such as climate change and resource scarcity. The cases presented in this volume offer thought-provoking insights and actionable strategies for anyone eager to lead the way in building a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous global economy.
Aldo Alvarez-Risco is a professor at Universidad Tecnológica del Perú and Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas. He obtained his Ph.D. from the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León in Mexico. Also, he is a Doctor in Pharmacy and Biochemistry, Master in Pharmacology and Pharmacist at the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos in Peru, and Master in Pharmaceutical Care at Universidad de Granada in Spain. He has six years of experience in regulatory affairs in pharmaceutical companies and eight years in the Ministry of Health in Peru. He has published over 105 research papers, written several book chapters, and authored/edited books in the areas of Pharmaceutical Care, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, and Circular Economy. He has been a lecturer in postgraduate programs since 2004 and a speaker in academic events in 22 countries.
Dr. Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu currently works for Green Story as Chief Sustainability Officer and KCG College of Technology as International Adjunct Faculty in the School of Fashion Technology. He earned his Ph.D. from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and is a renowned expert in Environmental Sustainability in Textiles & Clothing Supply Chain, Product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and Product Carbon Footprint Assessment (PCF) across various industrial sectors. He has five years of industrial experience in textile manufacturing, research and development and textile testing and over a decade of experience in life cycle assessment (LCA) and carbon and ecological footprints assessment of various consumer products. He has published more than 100 research publications, written numerous book chapters, and authored/edited over 100 books in the areas of Carbon Footprint, Recycling, Environmental Assessment and Environmental Sustainability.
Shyla Del-Aguila-Arcentales is a research professor at Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola in Peru. She is Doctor in Pharmacy and Biochemistry and Master in Industrial Pharmacy at Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos in Peru. Also, she is a pharmacist at the Universidad Nacional de la Amazonia Peruana in Peru. She has 12 years of experience in pharmaceutical companies, focusing on manufacturing, regulatory affairs, and quality control processes. She has published over 75 research papers, written several book chapters, and authored/edited books in the areas of Pharmaceutical Care, Management, Smart Cities, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, and Circular Economy. Also, she has been a lecturer in undergraduate and postgraduate programs since 2010.
