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Cannibals with Forks

John Elkington · 1997
82/100
👍 Worth It

Elkington coined the triple bottom line here, and nearly thirty years later that concept is embedded in mainstream ESG discourse worldwide — that alone makes this a foundational read for anyone in sustainability, business ethics, or responsible investing. The writing is accessible, the consulting experience is real, and the seven sustainability revolutions framework still holds intellectual weight even where implementation details have aged. A genuine landmark in its field.

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substance85
craft80
originality92
accuracy72
hype75
age-fit88
human-eye82
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