Introduction
Green technologies play an important role in the
achievement of the environmental sustainability. Tax
incentives, carbon taxes and rising fossil fuel costs are
motivating increased growth and development of 'green'
products and services, many of which are the result of
innovative discoveries in biotechnology and nanotechnology.
Companies interested in environmental friendly investment
can develop R&D for biofuels, green walls, energy
efficient buildings and waste reduction, for example.
On the other hand, recent research to investigate the
impact of the green economy activities and technologies on
occupational requirements have identified new and emerging
green economic sectors, increased demand for careers, as
well as new and emerging jobs. The success of any green
sector relies on the availability of highly skilled and
qualified workforce
Objective of the Book
This book aims to be an international platform to bring
together academics, researchers, lecturers, and persons in
decision making positions, policy makers and practitioners
from different backgrounds to share new theories, research
findings and case studies, enhancing understanding and
collaboration in green issues in business and the role of
information technologies and analyse recent developments in
theory and practice.
In his paper “New green industries” Martin Murray states
that as “traditional industries struggle with the public’s
increasing environmental consciousness, there is a number of
new green industries that are receiving more attention”.
Some of these new green industries that will increase their
importance in the coming years are green manufacturing,
green chemistry, solar energy, wind energy, geothermal
energy, advanced biofuels and sustainable agriculture, among
others.
For example, when we talk about green manufacturing, we
are looking at an industry that uses traditional
manufacturing methods and factories to create items for
green industries. Studies have suggested that the
manufacturing sector could create about 1 million jobs
directly and another 2.5 million indirect jobs in related
industries. Green retailing is quickly growing as more green
products are available and the increased demand by the
public. Study after study has shown that the public will buy
green products even in the current depressed market. On the
other hand, the green chemistry industry involves the design
of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate
the use of hazardous substances. For example, Clorox have
developed a range of products that will perform the same
tasks as the traditional cleaners, but based from plants not
chemicals.
The book has a clear editing strategy:
1.To be the REFERENCE edition for all those interested on
the strategic role of new learning technologies towards
the achieve of a long term environmental sustainability.
2.To be the REFERENCE edition for all those (policy
makers, government officers, academics and practitioners)
interested in understanding green industries.
3.To become a reference edition for people thirsty to
know on how to address the management of green issues in the
current economic environment.
The book aims to be the leading source of information for
all those interested in green issues in companies and
emerging technologies since it promotes scientific
discussion on policies, methodologies and approaches , as
well as to cover the emerging research topics which are
going to define the green management in the 21st century,
Furthermore, this book will demonstrate the capacity of
green models and policies, information technology and
management for the mutual understanding, prosperity and well
being of all the citizens in the world.
Target Audience
- Politicians
- Professors in
academia,
- Policy Makers
- Government
officers
- Students
- Corporate heads
of firms
- Senior general
managers
- Managing
directors
- Board directors
- Academics and
researchers in the field both in universities and
business schools
- Information
technology directors and managers
- Social Corporate
Responsibility managers and directors
- Libraries and
information centres serving the needs of the above
Recommended topics
The book will be structured into 5 main sections:
No.Chapter Title
1Section A. Green economy area, industries and clusters
Today
2Section B. Green jobs and industries
3Section C. Green technologies for sustainability
4Section D. Green Policies and strategies
5Challenges and Opportunities for the Future
Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Advanced
biofuels
- Green supply
chain management
- Case studies
- Climate change
(impact, regulation, strategies)
- Corporate social
responsibility
- Environmental
issues in developing countries
- Generation and
distribution of renewable energy
- Global warming
and economic impact
- Green
information systems
- Green inventory
management
- Green
manufacturing systems and strategies
- Green network
analysis
- Green power
- Green product
lifecycle management
- Green
sustainability and carbon neutrality strategies
- Green
technologies
- Identifying the
role of IS in energy policy
- Limiting carbon
and other emissions
- Monitoring
emissions and waste production
- Reducing energy
consumption
- Reducing
transportation costs
- Sustainable
development within the supply chain
- Tracking
environmental information (such as toxicity, energy
used, water used, air pollution)
Submission Procedure
Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or
before October 15, 2010, a 2-3 page chapter proposal
clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her
proposed chapter. Authors of accepted proposals will be
notified by October 30, 2011 about the status
of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Full
chapters are expected to be submitted by November 15,
2011. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a
double-blind review basis. Contributors may also be
requested to serve as reviewers for this project.
Publisher
This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global
(formerly Idea Group Inc.), publisher of the “Information
Science Reference” (formerly Idea Group Reference) and
“Medical Information Science Reference” imprints. For
additional information regarding the publisher, please visit
www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be
released in 2011.
Important Dates
October 15, 2011 Proposal Submission Deadline
November 15, 2011 Full Chapter Submission