Standing up for the Planet
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Standing up for the Planet

45 Stories of Extraordinary Women Who are Changing the World

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eBook - ePub

Standing up for the Planet

45 Stories of Extraordinary Women Who are Changing the World

About this book

Discover the inspiring stories of women leading the charge for a sustainable future.

Standing Up for the Planet showcases extraordinary women who are dedicating their time and resources to saving the world. From small start-ups to large corporations, these leaders are embracing change and creating value for all stakeholders, including the planet. Explore real-life examples of leadership and impact across various industries and fields.

This collection demonstrates that sustainability is not a one-time battle but an ongoing journey. Learn how these remarkable women are evolving the way we access and use resources, offering new perspectives and driving technological innovation. Perfect for professionals, scholars, and anyone seeking inspiration to make a difference.

  • Real-life examples of sustainability in action
  • Insights into leadership and impact
  • Stories of extraordinary women changing the world

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Information

Publisher
Bocconi University Press
Year
2023
Topic
Business
eBook ISBN
9788823887367
Subtopic
Entrepreneurship
Index
Business

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Description
  3. Biography
  4. Title
  5. Copyright
  6. Table of Contents
  7. Foreword, by Riccardo Valentini
  8. The factory of life, by Francesco Pagano
  9. 1 Paving the way, by Adela Villanueva
  10. 2 Tilting at windmills, by Alexandra Pelka
  11. 3 Every drop makes a difference, by Antonina Sorci
  12. 4 Empowering women to ignite global change, by Bianca Bonetti
  13. 5 Investing in the future, by Cassandra Harris
  14. 6 The urgency of sustainable action, by Catalina Valentino
  15. 7 Something extraordinary in a world of normal, di Christina Senn-Jakobsen
  16. 8 The way of ‘wa’, by Christine Harada
  17. 9 Radical change, by Daniela Marmentini
  18. 10 Finding a path, by Elisa Flamini
  19. 11 The hidden costs, by Estelle Beretta
  20. 12 A reason for being, by Eva Zabey
  21. 13 Waking up, by Flavie Gayet
  22. 14 There must be a better way, by Gabriela Herculano
  23. 15 Packing together, by Gabriela Neves Ferri
  24. 16 Diving into our future, by Irene Prota
  25. 17 For a sustainable and collaborative finance, by Isabelle Combarel
  26. 18 Change comes slowly, by Julia Hoglund
  27. 19 Swimming against the tide, by Karen Boers
  28. 20 The path toward impact, by Laura Blanco
  29. 21 In pursuit of purpose: a life shaped by love, luck, and the odd plane crash, by Leslie Johnston
  30. 22 Relentless, by Lisa Gautier
  31. 23 What a wonderful world, by Manilla Calabrese
  32. 24 Can we save our planet, one rhymed story at a time? by Mara Catherine Harvey
  33. 25 My life, my world, by Maria Vincenza Chiriacò
  34. 26 CEO and Board journey from compliance to courage by Marina Cvetkovic & Nicole Heimann
  35. 27 The power of will, by Marina Nitsa Viergutz
  36. 28 Defining a legacy, by Marisa Drew
  37. 29 The world we eat, by Marta Antonelli
  38. 30 Giving money a meaning through sustainable investing by Martha Ra
  39. 31 Ordinary, by Natalie Nicholles
  40. 32 Cold smoke, by Roberta Bosurgi
  41. 33 Giving back, by Rosa Sangiorgio
  42. 34 More than just a product, by Rui Yan
  43. 35 Be of the mountains, by Ruth Oberrauch
  44. 36 Financing impact, by Sara Bassi
  45. 37 Diary of a traveling Mediterranean woman, by Sara Roversi
  46. 38 Investing in the futuree, by Silvia Andriotto
  47. 39 Social impact in your hands, by Simona Sinesi
  48. 40 When we save the planet, we save ourselves by Susanne von der Becke
  49. 41 Making good money, by Tanja Havemann
  50. 42 A fighter, by Tessy Antony de Nassau
  51. 43 Shaping another tomorrow, by Vanessa Barboni Hallik
  52. 44 Five waves, by Victoria Hurth
  53. 45 Lessons from a career supporting social entrepreneurs: five levers of change, by Yasmina Zaidman
  54. Conclusions, by Luca Zerbini
  55. Closing, by Katie Alcock

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