"Companies need practical instruments to keep their emissions at levels that fit with a 1.5-degree global warming scenario. <b><i>Responsible Business Decision Making</i></b> gives tools to the business community to make decisions respecting the climate, and a safe and inclusive working culture while maintaining profits."
As Tempelman, CEO, Eneco
"Responsible business decision making refers to the necessity of a workable balance between People, Planet and Profit. It mentions the European Green Deal as an illustration of the European Commission's ambitious plan to invest in structural, sustainable solutions for all of society. The method of data and dialogue underlying the Responsible Business Simulator is an important instrument when formulating an innovative business case."
Diederik Samsom, Head of Cabinet, Cabinet of the Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans, European Green Deal
"<b><i>Responsible Business Decision Making</i></b> facilitates decision making for systems change and sustainable practices by applying a smart framework allowing businesses to deliver a better balance between People, Planet and Profit."
Lara van Druten, CEO, The Waste Transformers and Member of the UN Advisory Board on Zero Waste
"Strategic decision making in portfolio investments requires a methodology. You need data to measure both ESG and impact as well as the progress you're making. The methodology described in <i><b>Responsible Business Decision Making</b></i> is very helpful when nudging decisions in a more impactful direction and provides you with the insight on what variables to work towards for a sustainable economy. This is why this book provides distinct value."
Guus van Puijenbroek, Director, Strategic & Family Matters, VP Capital
"Data helps companies make sustainable decisions. However, greening business is a challenge. The cases described in this book are important to illustrate the positive impact of data and dialogue in decision making for improved sustainability performance and the choice for more sustainable alternatives."
Debby Sloftra, Country President Netherlands, Schneider Electric
"Measurable impact is what aligns consumers. The Simulator described in <b><i>Responsible Business Decision Making</i></b> is a method to bring focus in sustainable decision making in value chains, giving insight on where to invest with impact to help regenerate nature."
Philippe Kauffmann, Chief Grower, Original Beans
"This book shows how fact-based insights are key for understanding public and private priorities and one's impact on prosperity and the triple bottom line."
Steven Collet, Deputy Director-General International Development, Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"It is crucial to restore the balance between economy and ecology. We need to make responsible choices in the best interests of society, including climate change, diversity and labour participation. Stakeholder management as stressed in<b><i> Responsible Business Decision Making</i></b> is key to addressing challenges on these topics."
Koen Eising, CSR Director, Alliander
"The Sustainable Development Goals aim to achieve a good quality of life for all, now and in the future. Sustainable consumption and production plays an important role and contributes to many of the other goals, such as reducing poverty, inequality and climate change. In order to meet these goals by 2030, countries and organizations have to collaborate. The case described in <b><i>Responsible Business Decision Making</i></b> provides guidance to measure and report on the progress made and the SDGs to focus on."
Sandra Pellegrom, SDG Coordinator Netherlands, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Section - ONE: Relevance and context
- Chapter - 01: Working towards responsibility in business and society;
- Chapter - 02: Creating shared value as a framework for shaping strategy;
- Chapter - 03: Innovation and sustainability as catalysts for responsible growth;
- Section - TWO: Concept and methodology
- Chapter - 04: Dialogue and stakeholder engagement in decision making;
- Chapter - 05: The Responsible Business Simulator – the heart of the strategic decision-making process;
- Chapter - 06: Strategic decision making based on data and dialogue;
- Chapter - 07: Using the Responsible Business Simulator;
- Section - THREE: Practical applications
- Chapter - 08: Using SDGs to develop and deliver professional services;
- Chapter - 09: Accommodating Ukrainian refugees;
- Chapter - 10: Increasing the social impact of banking;
- Chapter - 11: Creating a healthy and productive working environment;
- Chapter - 12: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions;
- Chapter - 13: Sustainable procurement decisions for waste collection systems;
- Chapter - 14: Putting roof renovation in a strategic context;
- Chapter - 15: Conclusions;
- Chapter - 16: Glossary;