Ashok Kumar Gupta – författare

Now more than ever, there is a growing importance for companies to ramp up their focus on social responsibility. An effective CSR program can have a positive impact on companies, employees, and consumers. This new volume, Corporate Social Responsibility in the Global Business World: A Conceptual, Regulatory, and Illustrative Framework, covers the parameters of corporate social responsibility around the world, elucidating the concepts, evolution, cultural dimensions, key areas, and disclosure and reporting methods and how CSR is being considered and implemented across the globe. The book also offers a future outlook for CSR.The book begins with a thorough introduction to CSR, covering its meaning and definition along with the principles of CSR for effective implementation, its inherent benefits, and its challenges. It goes on to cover the status of CSR in emerging economies with the emphasis on emerging trends in corporate governance, reporting, indexing, and certification. The volume considers the evolution of CSR from voluntary to mandatory along with the underlining advantages and disadvantages while also giving comparisons of CSR in developed versus developing nations. The book looks at the regulations and legislation around the world pertaining to CSR, such as universal GRI standards and legislative framework of countries like UK, USA, India, Germany, France, Canada, China, and Indonesia that have been sketched out covering expenditures, disclosure, and reporting obligations.The authors share case studies of implemented CSR projects, initiatives, and practices, highlighting several societal and environmental issues either through stakeholder relations and collaborations with NGOs or agencies or by adhering to government regulations for CSR compliance.This book provides a valuable overview of CSR and how effective implementation can lead to a corporations contribution to worldwide and regional sustainability and the well-being of society and the environment.

Now more than ever, there is a growing importance for companies to ramp up their focus on social responsibility. An effective CSR program can have a positive impact on companies, employees, and consumers. This new volume, Corporate Social Responsibility in the Global Business World: A Conceptual, Regulatory, and Illustrative Framework, covers the parameters of corporate social responsibility around the world, elucidating the concepts, evolution, cultural dimensions, key areas, and disclosure and reporting methods and how CSR is being considered and implemented across the globe. The book also offers a future outlook for CSR.The book begins with a thorough introduction to CSR, covering its meaning and definition along with the principles of CSR for effective implementation, its inherent benefits, and its challenges. It goes on to cover the status of CSR in emerging economies with the emphasis on emerging trends in corporate governance, reporting, indexing, and certification. The volume considers the evolution of CSR from voluntary to mandatory along with the underlining advantages and disadvantages while also giving comparisons of CSR in developed versus developing nations. The book looks at the regulations and legislation around the world pertaining to CSR, such as universal GRI standards and legislative framework of countries like UK, USA, India, Germany, France, Canada, China, and Indonesia that have been sketched out covering expenditures, disclosure, and reporting obligations.The authors share case studies of implemented CSR projects, initiatives, and practices, highlighting several societal and environmental issues either through stakeholder relations and collaborations with NGOs or agencies or by adhering to government regulations for CSR compliance.This book provides a valuable overview of CSR and how effective implementation can lead to a corporations contribution to worldwide and regional sustainability and the well-being of society and the environment.

Wastewater Engineering: Issues, Trends, and Solutions explains current treatment scenarios of wastewater in different countries across the globe, the characteristics of wastewater, and rules and regulations associated with the treatment and disposal/reuse of wastewater. It covers the design and theory involving laying of sewerage network and different conventional and advanced treatment technologies employed to treat domestic wastewater. It overviews different types of emerging contaminants and their properties, ecological impacts, detection/quantification, treatment technologies, and circular economy.

Features:

Gives an overview of current wastewater treatment scenarios across the world Provides insights into emerging contaminants sources, procedure to sample, available methods for analyses, and possible treatments Reviews existing rules and regulations on wastewater engineering and standards for wastewater disposal or reuse Includes how to use wastewater as a resource in the context of circular economy Describes fundamentals of wastewater conveyance and treatment

The book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in wastewater treatment, water, and environmental engineering.

Wastewater Engineering: Issues, Trends, and Solutions explains current treatment scenarios of wastewater in different countries across the globe, the characteristics of wastewater, and rules and regulations associated with the treatment and disposal/reuse of wastewater. It covers the design and theory involving laying of sewerage network and different conventional and advanced treatment technologies employed to treat domestic wastewater. It overviews different types of emerging contaminants and their properties, ecological impacts, detection/quantification, treatment technologies, and circular economy.

Features:

Gives an overview of current wastewater treatment scenarios across the world Provides insights into emerging contaminants sources, procedure to sample, available methods for analyses, and possible treatments Reviews existing rules and regulations on wastewater engineering and standards for wastewater disposal or reuse Includes how to use wastewater as a resource in the context of circular economy Describes fundamentals of wastewater conveyance and treatment

The book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in wastewater treatment, water, and environmental engineering.

Wastewater Engineering: Issues, Trends, and Solutions explains current treatment scenarios of wastewater in different countries across the globe, the characteristics of wastewater, and rules and regulations associated with the treatment and disposal/reuse of wastewater. It covers the design and theory involving laying of sewerage network and different conventional and advanced treatment technologies employed to treat domestic wastewater. It overviews different types of emerging contaminants and their properties, ecological impacts, detection/quantification, treatment technologies, and circular economy.Features:Gives an overview of current wastewater treatment scenarios across the worldProvides insights into emerging contaminants sources, procedure to sample, available methods for analyses, and possible treatmentsReviews existing rules and regulations on wastewater engineering and standards for wastewater disposal or reuseIncludes how to use wastewater as a resource in the context of circular economyDescribes fundamentals of wastewater conveyance and treatmentThe book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in wastewater treatment, water, and environmental engineering.

Wastewater Engineering: Issues, Trends, and Solutions explains current treatment scenarios of wastewater in different countries across the globe, the characteristics of wastewater, and rules and regulations associated with the treatment and disposal/reuse of wastewater. It covers the design and theory involving laying of sewerage network and different conventional and advanced treatment technologies employed to treat domestic wastewater. It overviews different types of emerging contaminants and their properties, ecological impacts, detection/quantification, treatment technologies, and circular economy.Features:Gives an overview of current wastewater treatment scenarios across the worldProvides insights into emerging contaminants sources, procedure to sample, available methods for analyses, and possible treatmentsReviews existing rules and regulations on wastewater engineering and standards for wastewater disposal or reuseIncludes how to use wastewater as a resource in the context of circular economyDescribes fundamentals of wastewater conveyance and treatmentThe book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in wastewater treatment, water, and environmental engineering.

Exploring the crucial convergence of corporate sustainability and modern business management, this new volume offers a comprehensive and in-depth examination of the incorporation of sustainability principles into many aspects of contemporary corporate operations. It brings together a collection of chapters from notable scholars, professionals, and educators who share their valuable viewpoints and practical knowledge to effectively traverse this dynamic field, covering the topics of corporate social responsibility (CSR), corporate governance, sustainability-driven marketing, supply chain management, finance, business models, the condition of climate change, and innovation.The volume first provides analysis of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and its dynamic function within modern corporate strategy, examining its evolution from a philanthropic endeavor to a fundamental component of organizational strategy. It discusses ethical deliberations, societal obligations, and environmental conservation. The book goes on to focus on corporate governance and explores its significant influence on the long-term viability of organizations. The book also emphasizes the need for sustainability-driven marketing management, which explores methods that align with the values of today's environmentally and socially aware consumers. It thoroughly examines the transition toward sustainable marketing practices, which includes ethical branding, consumer interaction, and responsible advertising.The integration of sustainability into supply chain management is also considered, covering such aspects as ethical sourcing, the application of circular economy principles, and the reduction of environmental consequences while simultaneously maximizing operational efficiency. Sustainable finance and value creation are addressed as well, revealing novel financial frameworks and investment tactics that foster the promotion of sustainability. The book provides guidance to organizations on how to effectively balance their financial objectives with the societal and environmental consequences of their actions. Other topics include disruptive technologies, shifts in company models, and new strategies that effectively link profitability with sustainable development goals.Corporate Sustainability and Business Management: An Integrative Approach provides significant value to scholars, corporate executives, legislators, and professionals by presenting a comprehensive perspective on the integration of sustainability principles across all aspects of business management.

Exploring the crucial convergence of corporate sustainability and modern business management, this new volume offers a comprehensive and in-depth examination of the incorporation of sustainability principles into many aspects of contemporary corporate operations. It brings together a collection of chapters from notable scholars, professionals, and educators who share their valuable viewpoints and practical knowledge to effectively traverse this dynamic field, covering the topics of corporate social responsibility (CSR), corporate governance, sustainability-driven marketing, supply chain management, finance, business models, the condition of climate change, and innovation.The volume first provides analysis of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and its dynamic function within modern corporate strategy, examining its evolution from a philanthropic endeavor to a fundamental component of organizational strategy. It discusses ethical deliberations, societal obligations, and environmental conservation. The book goes on to focus on corporate governance and explores its significant influence on the long-term viability of organizations. The book also emphasizes the need for sustainability-driven marketing management, which explores methods that align with the values of today's environmentally and socially aware consumers. It thoroughly examines the transition toward sustainable marketing practices, which includes ethical branding, consumer interaction, and responsible advertising.The integration of sustainability into supply chain management is also considered, covering such aspects as ethical sourcing, the application of circular economy principles, and the reduction of environmental consequences while simultaneously maximizing operational efficiency. Sustainable finance and value creation are addressed as well, revealing novel financial frameworks and investment tactics that foster the promotion of sustainability. The book provides guidance to organizations on how to effectively balance their financial objectives with the societal and environmental consequences of their actions. Other topics include disruptive technologies, shifts in company models, and new strategies that effectively link profitability with sustainable development goals.Corporate Sustainability and Business Management: An Integrative Approach provides significant value to scholars, corporate executives, legislators, and professionals by presenting a comprehensive perspective on the integration of sustainability principles across all aspects of business management.

Now more than ever, there is a growing importance for companies to ramp up their focus on social responsibility. An effective CSR program can have a positive impact on companies, employees, and consumers. This new volume, Corporate Social Responsibility in the Global Business World: A Conceptual, Regulatory, and Illustrative Framework, covers the parameters of corporate social responsibility around the world, elucidating the concepts, evolution, cultural dimensions, key areas, and disclosure and reporting methods and how CSR is being considered and implemented across the globe. The book also offers a future outlook for CSR.The book begins with a thorough introduction to CSR, covering its meaning and definition along with the principles of CSR for effective implementation, its inherent benefits, and its challenges. It goes on to cover the status of CSR in emerging economies with the emphasis on emerging trends in corporate governance, reporting, indexing, and certification. The volume considers the evolution of CSR from voluntary to mandatory along with the underlining advantages and disadvantages while also giving comparisons of CSR in developed versus developing nations. The book looks at the regulations and legislation around the world pertaining to CSR, such as universal GRI standards and legislative framework of countries like UK, USA, India, Germany, France, Canada, China, and Indonesia that have been sketched out covering expenditures, disclosure, and reporting obligations.The authors share case studies of implemented CSR projects, initiatives, and practices, highlighting several societal and environmental issues either through stakeholder relations and collaborations with NGOs or agencies or by adhering to government regulations for CSR compliance.This book provides a valuable overview of CSR and how effective implementation can lead to a corporation’s contribution to worldwide and regional sustainability and the well-being of society and the environment.

Exploring the crucial convergence of corporate sustainability and modern business management, this new volume offers a comprehensive and in-depth examination of the incorporation of sustainability principles into many aspects of contemporary corporate operations. It brings together a collection of chapters from notable scholars, professionals, and educators who share their valuable viewpoints and practical knowledge to effectively traverse this dynamic field, covering the topics of corporate social responsibility (CSR), corporate governance, sustainability-driven marketing, supply chain management, finance, business models, the condition of climate change, and innovation.The volume first provides analysis of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and its dynamic function within modern corporate strategy, examining its evolution from a philanthropic endeavor to a fundamental component of organizational strategy. It discusses ethical deliberations, societal obligations, and environmental conservation. The book goes on to focus on corporate governance and explores its significant influence on the long-term viability of organizations. The book also emphasizes the need for sustainability-driven marketing management, which explores methods that align with the values of today’s environmentally and socially aware consumers. It thoroughly examines the transition toward sustainable marketing practices, which includes ethical branding, consumer interaction, and responsible advertising.The integration of sustainability into supply chain management is also considered, covering such aspects as ethical sourcing, the application of circular economy principles, and the reduction of environmental consequences while simultaneously maximizing operational efficiency. Sustainable finance and value creation are addressed as well, revealing novel financial frameworks and investment tactics that foster the promotion of sustainability. The book provides guidance to organizations on how to effectively balance their financial objectives with the societal and environmental consequences of their actions. Other topics include disruptive technologies, shifts in company models, and new strategies that effectively link profitability with sustainable development goals.Corporate Sustainability and Business Management: An Integrative Approach provides significant value to scholars, corporate executives, legislators, and professionals by presenting a comprehensive perspective on the integration of sustainability principles across all aspects of business management.

This book comprises select papers presented at the International Conference on Construction Materials and Environment (ICCME 2020). The topics discussed revolve around the identification and utilization of novel construction materials primarily in the areas of structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, and environmental engineering. The volume presents a compilation of thoroughly studied and utilized sustainable construction materials in different areas of civil engineering. Newly developed testing methodologies, physical modelling methods, numerical studies, and other latest techniques discussed in this book can prove to be useful for researchers and practitioners across the globe.

This book comprises select papers presented at the International Conference on Construction Materials and Environment (ICCME 2020). The topics discussed revolve around the identification and utilization of novel construction materials primarily in the areas of structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, and environmental engineering. The volume presents a compilation of thoroughly studied and utilized sustainable construction materials in different areas of civil engineering. Newly developed testing methodologies, physical modelling methods, numerical studies, and other latest techniques discussed in this book can prove to be useful for researchers and practitioners across the globe.

This book comprises select papers presented at the International Conference on Construction Materials and Environment (ICCME 2020). The topics discussed revolve around the identification and utilization of novel construction materials primarily in the areas of structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, and environmental engineering. The volume presents a compilation of thoroughly studied and utilized sustainable construction materials in different areas of civil engineering. Newly developed testing methodologies, physical modelling methods, numerical studies, and other latest techniques discussed in this book can prove to be useful for researchers and practitioners across the globe.

This book presents the select proceedings of the International Conference on Structures, Materials and Construction (ICSMC 2021). It covers the recent developments and futuristic trends in the field of structural engineering and construction management, including new building materials and understanding their behavior. The topic covered also assess the current progress and state-of-the-art techniques in structural experimentation, smart materials, structures technology, principles of construction management, materials properties and characterization. The collection of papers included in this proceeding will contribute to scientific developments in the field of structural engineering and construction and will be a useful as reference material for the academicians, researchers and most importantly the student community pursuing research in the fields of structural engineering and construction technology.

This book presents the select proceedings of the International Conference on Structures, Materials and Construction (ICSMC 2021). It covers the recent developments and futuristic trends in the field of structural engineering and construction management, including new building materials and understanding their behavior. The topic covered also assess the current progress and state-of-the-art techniques in structural experimentation, smart materials, structures technology, principles of construction management, materials properties and characterization. The collection of papers included in this proceeding will contribute to scientific developments in the field of structural engineering and construction and will be a useful as reference material for the academicians, researchers and most importantly the student community pursuing research in the fields of structural engineering and construction technology.