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The Cage-Free Egg Movement
Toffel, Michael W.; van Sice, StephanieCase HBS-611021-EEconomicsDescribes the social movement confronting conventional egg production techniques (battery cages) based on animal welfare concerns, and some merits and drawbacks of cage-free alternatives. Highlights animal rights activist campaigns, political and regulatory responses, and announcements by some companies to shift egg purchases or sales from conventional to alternative production methods.Starting at €8.20
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Timberland y el Compromiso con la Comunidad
Austin, James E.; Elias, JaanCase HBS-709S16Este caso se acompaña de un breve vídeo que se puede mostrar en clase o incluido en un Coursepack digital. Los instructores deben considerar el momento de hacer el video disponibles para los estudiantes, ya que puede revelar detalles clave de caso. The Timberland Co., un fabricante y distribuidor de calzado, ropa exterior y accesorios, se comprometió a instituir y comunicar un conjunto básico de valores a sus empleados, accionistas y consumidores...Starting at €8.20
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Polyface: The Farm of Many Faces
Lee, Deishin; van Sice, StephanieCase HBS-611001-EService and Operations ManagementThis case explores a method of value creation through exploiting synergies that exist in an environment where there is diversity. The context of the case is a farm where biodiversity is leverage to create value. This is contrasted to industrial farming which operates on the principles of economies of scale. The case also provides an opportunity for students to discuss the environmental impact of different types of operating systems.Starting at €8.20
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Carbon Footprints: Methods and Calculations
Toffel, Michael W.; van Sice, StephanieCase HBS-611075-EService and Operations ManagementDescribes methods to calculate the carbon footprint (greenhouse gas emissions) of an organization's operations and supply chain, and a product or service. Illustrates concepts with examples of calculating the carbon footprint of organizations and products. Provides data necessary for carbon footprint calculations.Starting at €8.20
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Starbucks and Conservation International (Spanish version)
Austin, James E.; Reavis, CateCase HBS-309S01Business Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityThis case is accompanied by a Video Short that can be shown in class or included in a digital coursepack. Instructors should consider the timing of making the video available to students, as it may reveal key case details. Starbucks, the world's leading specialty coffee company, developed a strategic alliance with Conservation International, a major international environmental nonprofit organization. The purpose of the alliance was to promote cof...Starting at €8.20
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The Farm of Many Faces (Spanish version)
Lee, Deishin; van Sice, StephanieCase HBS-617S17Service and Operations ManagementThis case explores a method of value creation through exploiting synergies that exist in an environment where there is diversity. The context of the case is a farm where biodiversity is leverage to create value. This is contrasted to industrial farming which operates on the principles of economies of scale. The case also provides an opportunity for students to discuss the environmental impact of different types of operating systems.Starting at €8.20
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Ipoderac (Spanish Version)
Austin, James E.Case HBS-303S01Para maximizar su eficacia, los casos de color deben imprimirse en color. Este 32 años de edad, sin fines de lucro se ha dedicado a la atención y el desarrollo social de los niños de la calle abandonados en México. Examina los esfuerzos de la organización para lograr la sostenibilidad financiera, en particular a través de actividades de ingresos ganados en su granja. Incluye exhibiciones de color.Starting at €8.20
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FIJI Water: Carbon Negative
Gino, Francesca; Toffel, Michael W.; van Sice, StephanieCase HBS-611049-EService and Operations ManagementSeeking to go beyond global best practices in reducing environmental impacts, FIJI Water, a premium artesian bottled water company in the United States, launched a Carbon-Negative campaign that would offset more greenhouse gas emissions than were released by the company's operations and products. The case examines the controversies surrounding this program as well as the program's impacts on the environment and FIJI Water's brand image. The compa...Starting at €8.20
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Groom Energy Solutions: Selling Efficiency
Toffel, Michael W.; Fabrizio, Kira; van Sice, StephanieCase HBS-613054-EService and Operations ManagementGroom Energy Solutions helps organizations reduce their energy use and costs through the implementation of energy efficiency measures, which create long-term financial and environmental benefits. With early success serving customers in the cold storage and industrial manufacturing sectors, the seven-year-old company must now decide whether to continue expanding within these segments or transition into commercial retail and office buildings, which...Starting at €8.20
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Ben & Jerry's: Preserving Mission & Brand within Unilever, Teaching Note
Austin, James E.Teaching Note HBS-309051-ETeaching Note for [306037].Starting at €0.00