The business case for human sustainability

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Thomas, D. 2019. The business case for human sustainability. The 4th International Symposium on Business Cooperation and Development in South-East and South Asia under B&R Initiative. International Business School, Yunnan University of Finance & Economics, ChinaKunming , PRC 24 Nov 2019
TitleThe business case for human sustainability
AuthorsThomas, D.
Sustainable Development Goals3 Good health and well-being
6 Clean water and sanitation
8 Decent work and economic growth
9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure
11 Sustainable cities and communities
Middlesex University ThemeSustainability
Health & Wellbeing
Research GroupCorporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics group
ConferenceThe 4th International Symposium on Business Cooperation and Development in South-East and South Asia under B&R Initiative
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Print24 Nov 2019
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Deposited04 Oct 2022
Accepted01 Nov 2019
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LanguageEnglish
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