Dynamic Sustainability: Implications for Policy, Markets and National Security

This book provides insights into the opportunities, risks, and unintended consequences of the sustainability transition for the American economy, legacy industries, global multinational corporations, and financial institutions. It emphasizes the need for systems analysis and the unprecedented pace of the transition, examines the implications of voluntary carbon credits, and scrutinizes the role of financial markets in driving corporate sustainability. It also discusses national security and the growing rural-urban divide related to the shift towards zero-emission electric vehicles.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 350 pages
Publication date: 21 December 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This comprehensive book delves into the multifaceted implications of the United States' transition to a net-zero carbon economy, encompassing a wide range of sectors and stakeholders. It offers insightful perspectives on the opportunities, risks, and unintended consequences that this transition presents for the American economy, legacy industries, global multinational corporations, and financial institutions. With a particular focus on systems analysis and the urgent need for a sustainable transition, the book explores the challenges and opportunities that arise from organizations pursuing voluntary carbon credits, which are often unregulated, uninsured, and not scientifically validated. It also examines how financial markets are driving corporate sustainability, while conservative policymakers seek to restrict Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investments.

Furthermore, the book delves into the broader societal implications of this transition, including the growing rural-urban divide, exacerbated by major automotive manufacturers shifting towards zero-emission electric vehicles. By utilizing empirical evidence, the book charts the impact of sustainability on the government, military, and corporations, making it an invaluable resource for researchers, graduate students, policymakers, and industry professionals alike.

The transition to a net-zero carbon economy is a complex and multifaceted endeavor that requires a comprehensive and collaborative approach. This book serves as a valuable tool in understanding the challenges and opportunities that arise from this critical shift, and in developing effective strategies for navigating the road ahead.

ISBN-13: 9781009298681