Short-term profits are still the focus for many Fortune 500 companies, but others have recognized that social and environmental responsibility are core elements of a successful business strategy. The Sustainable Company provides detailed case studies of leading companies, illustrating this new paradigm in practice. The "how-to" section with a tool kit for managers elevates The Sustainable Company above other recent eco-friendly business books by providing eight disciplines necessary to create value for shareholders and stakeholders. It is the solutions manual for the twenty-first century manager.