..., windstorm, earthquakes, etc.) for the poorest countries can be as much as 13 per cent of annual GDP (The World Bank, 2006). Competitive strategy Performance management Management accountability Global warming Since early in the millennium, there has been a vigorous debate and concern about...

... Limited 2009 Global warming Product adaptation Environmental management Why are the world's biggest, toughest, most profit‐seeking companies talking about the environment now? Simply put, because they have to (Esty and Winston, 2006 , p. 8). First and foremost, political reasons call...

... and political factors in the business context; its purpose is to legitimise the activities undertaken by the company. Global warming Climatology Environment management In recent years companies from different countries have increased their disclosure of information on environmental issues (e.g...