Environmentally Sustainable Production: Research for Sustainable Development [Hardcover] [Mar 02, 2024] Valls Martínez, María Del Carmen and Santos-Jaén, José Manuel

In this book, world-leading researchers in corporate sustainability explore the importance of considering environmental, social, and governance criteria to ensure the survival and profitability of a company, as well as the protection of people and the planet. The book serves as a resource for company executives and managers seeking to implement sustainable practices, investors and shareholders interested in how companies address environmental and social challenges, students and academics studying issues related to sustainability and corporate social responsibility, consulting and advisory professionals, and sustainability activists and advocates seeking to learn more about how companies can be part of the solution to environmental and social problems.

 

The authors provide a collection of chapters that rigorously address the contribution of business to sustainable development, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to understand the importance of sustainability in business.

María del Carmen Valls Martínez has a PhD in Economics and Business and possesses extensive experience in the fields of finance and accounting. She earned her degree in Economics and Business Sciences from the University of Almería, Spain, in 1989, and subsequently worked in accountancy in the private sector from 1989 to 1992. In 1992, she pursued a Master's degree in Economics and Business, successfully completing it in 1994.

In 1995, she joined the Economics and Business Department at the University of Almería as a grant holder, later assuming the role of a professor in 1996. Since 2001, she has held the position of senior lecturer (associate professor) in Financial Economics and Accounting. Additionally, she has been a tutor at the National University of Distance Education (UNED), springer, since 2018. Her current research interests encompass Financial Operations, Ethical Banking, Gender Economic Studies, Health Economics, and Teaching Education.

María del Carmen Valls Martínez has authored numerous books, book chapters, and articles in reputable international journals. Furthermore, she has contributed as a journal editor and reviewer