2011 - Calls for Book Chapters - Green Technologies and Business Practices: An IT Approach

Green Technologies and Business Practices: An IT Approach
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Editors:
Dr. Patricia Ordoñez de Pablos
University of Oviedo, Spain

Call for Chapters:
Proposals Submission Deadline: March 15, 2011

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
1 Section A. Green economy area, industries and clusters Today
2 Section B. Green jobs and industries
3 Section C. Green technologies for sustainability
4 Section D. Green Policies and strategies
5 Challenges 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)