Voluntary Standard Systems: A Contribution to Sustainable Development

by Michael Schmidt

Book Overview

Emerging to the forefront of sustainable production and consumption are a promising and rapidly evolving concept known as Voluntary Standard Systems (VSS). They encompass the three pillars of sustainability - social, environmental and economic aspects and consequently they can be considered as a tool, which makes sustainable development visible. Currently, they are becoming a significant element in international trade and in the promotion of sustainable...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642357156
• ISBN13: 9783642357152
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 459 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"