With 2019 approaching, we are more than ever concerned about what the future might look like if we do not change our habits and stop neglecting Mother Nature that has shown us during the last few years the way she fights back.
1. The document summarizes a meeting for Green Efficient Energy Inc, which aims to educate communities about energy conservation and going green through various programs and initiatives.
2. Some initiatives discussed include workshops and educational programs for students, a recycling project, and a Green Street Project to renovate older homes to make them more energy efficient.
3. The organization has various committees focused on fundraising, public relations, educational programs, and coordinating volunteers to carry out its mission of promoting energy conservation.
Green schools 5 easy steps to help your school go greenGreen Benefits
The Green Schools movement is growing nationwide. Going Green does not have to be complex or difficult. Our experience has shown us that starting simple and starting small can yield big results.
OgilvyEarth Webinar: From Greenwash to GreatOgilvy
This document summarizes a webinar presentation about avoiding "greenwash" in marketing. It provides a 3-step guide for moving from greenwash to effective green marketing: 1) Plan your approach by focusing on fundamentals and getting ahead of issues. 2) Develop communications with honesty, humility, and specific details. 3) Launch and commit for the long term by responding quickly to any issues and making a long-term commitment to sustainability. Examples are given from companies like Coca-Cola and Timberland that exemplify these principles.
1. The document discusses a project called Reducing Bills by Going Green that aims to help 13 museums in the region reduce energy, waste and water bills and minimize their environmental impact. It provides tips and case studies from an initial knowledge café meeting on improving sustainability efforts.
2. The first knowledge café highlighted common issues across museums like heat losses and identified priorities like motivating staff and improving heating controls. Top tips included using facts and domestic energy savings to encourage staff involvement and emphasizing monetary savings.
3. Support for sustainability efforts is available from organizations like Smarter Working West Midlands which offers free assistance on working practices and premises, and an energy buying group providing competitive energy rate quotes. Upcoming events and funding
Middle and upper-middle class individuals in Chennai face rising vegetable costs and lack the knowledge and time for traditional kitchen gardens. To address this, a DIY container garden kit and training program is proposed to make urban gardening easy and affordable, educate people on maintenance, and sell yearly consulting subscriptions. This social enterprise aims to make Chennai greener, address food insecurity, and reduce greenhouse gases, while revenue comes from kit and tool sales as well as subscriptions. The main risk is shifting food cultures away from home cooking, which education and awareness can mitigate.
The document outlines steps for businesses to establish a sustainable vision, including setting up a sustainability team to identify environmental and social impacts and create an action plan. It recommends working with customers and suppliers to combat climate change through sustainable practices. The goal is to minimize costs, protect the environment, bring innovation, benefit the community, and for the business to become a leader in sustainability. It invites interested parties to learn more by emailing the company.
This document discusses SC Johnson's plans to revamp their "Greenlist" program after facing a lawsuit. They propose launching a new campaign called "Get That Green" that will allow consumers to rate SC Johnson green products on social media platforms and win prizes. The goal is to rebuild trust by being transparent about their products' eco-friendliness and educate consumers. SC Johnson will invest $1.45 million in the campaign, focusing on social media promotions and engagement over traditional advertisements.
The document proposes an in-store advertising campaign to increase customer awareness of Target's sustainability efforts such as recycling programs. It presents research showing customers are unaware of these initiatives. The recommendations include promoting reusable bags, relocating recycling bins, developing educational materials, and offering incentives for purchasing green products to boost sales and brand image.
1. The document summarizes a meeting for Green Efficient Energy Inc, which aims to educate communities about energy conservation and going green through various programs and initiatives.
2. Some initiatives discussed include workshops and educational programs for students, a recycling project, and a Green Street Project to renovate older homes to make them more energy efficient.
3. The organization has various committees focused on fundraising, public relations, educational programs, and coordinating volunteers to carry out its mission of promoting energy conservation.
Green schools 5 easy steps to help your school go greenGreen Benefits
The Green Schools movement is growing nationwide. Going Green does not have to be complex or difficult. Our experience has shown us that starting simple and starting small can yield big results.
OgilvyEarth Webinar: From Greenwash to GreatOgilvy
This document summarizes a webinar presentation about avoiding "greenwash" in marketing. It provides a 3-step guide for moving from greenwash to effective green marketing: 1) Plan your approach by focusing on fundamentals and getting ahead of issues. 2) Develop communications with honesty, humility, and specific details. 3) Launch and commit for the long term by responding quickly to any issues and making a long-term commitment to sustainability. Examples are given from companies like Coca-Cola and Timberland that exemplify these principles.
1. The document discusses a project called Reducing Bills by Going Green that aims to help 13 museums in the region reduce energy, waste and water bills and minimize their environmental impact. It provides tips and case studies from an initial knowledge café meeting on improving sustainability efforts.
2. The first knowledge café highlighted common issues across museums like heat losses and identified priorities like motivating staff and improving heating controls. Top tips included using facts and domestic energy savings to encourage staff involvement and emphasizing monetary savings.
3. Support for sustainability efforts is available from organizations like Smarter Working West Midlands which offers free assistance on working practices and premises, and an energy buying group providing competitive energy rate quotes. Upcoming events and funding
Middle and upper-middle class individuals in Chennai face rising vegetable costs and lack the knowledge and time for traditional kitchen gardens. To address this, a DIY container garden kit and training program is proposed to make urban gardening easy and affordable, educate people on maintenance, and sell yearly consulting subscriptions. This social enterprise aims to make Chennai greener, address food insecurity, and reduce greenhouse gases, while revenue comes from kit and tool sales as well as subscriptions. The main risk is shifting food cultures away from home cooking, which education and awareness can mitigate.
The document outlines steps for businesses to establish a sustainable vision, including setting up a sustainability team to identify environmental and social impacts and create an action plan. It recommends working with customers and suppliers to combat climate change through sustainable practices. The goal is to minimize costs, protect the environment, bring innovation, benefit the community, and for the business to become a leader in sustainability. It invites interested parties to learn more by emailing the company.
This document discusses SC Johnson's plans to revamp their "Greenlist" program after facing a lawsuit. They propose launching a new campaign called "Get That Green" that will allow consumers to rate SC Johnson green products on social media platforms and win prizes. The goal is to rebuild trust by being transparent about their products' eco-friendliness and educate consumers. SC Johnson will invest $1.45 million in the campaign, focusing on social media promotions and engagement over traditional advertisements.
The document proposes an in-store advertising campaign to increase customer awareness of Target's sustainability efforts such as recycling programs. It presents research showing customers are unaware of these initiatives. The recommendations include promoting reusable bags, relocating recycling bins, developing educational materials, and offering incentives for purchasing green products to boost sales and brand image.
The document summarizes sustainable shopping practices and factors that contribute to sustainability. It discusses how food is produced, distributed, packaged, and consumed and aims to reduce environmental impact at each step. Key factors discussed include choosing products with lower carbon footprints, eating seasonal and local foods, reducing meat and dairy consumption, minimizing food waste and packaging, and bringing reusable bags when shopping. The document also discusses Aldi's corporate sustainability principles and efforts to use renewable energy, reduce packaging and plastic, donate surplus food, and implement more efficient logistics.
Target Communication Case Study - SWOT AnalysisKiah Simmons
Target developed a fully recyclable gift card made from polypropylene plastic to promote environmental awareness. Donating 5% of card sales to the Humane Society would garner support from pet owners and further establish Target as caring about communities and consumers. The marketing slogan "Good for the Earth, Good for the Community, Good for Yourself" highlights the card's environmental and charitable benefits as well as consumer satisfaction.
BasuraCero is a company that tackles hard-to-recycle plastics by transforming them into useful products. They work with companies that produce plastic waste and transform that waste into products those companies can use, helping to solve the plastic pollution problem and create environmental awareness. If they win $50,000, they will use the investment to meet their growing needs as the company expands.
This document provides tips and recommendations for sustainable and environmentally friendly gifts for the holiday season. It discusses considering factors like how a product is made, what materials it uses, and where it is produced. Some recommended green gifts highlighted include chocolate from Verē Goods, unique gifts made from recycled materials from Uncommon Goods, stocking stuffers like books on sustainability, and donating to organizations like the World Wildlife Fund in someone's honor. The document emphasizes that green gifts have evolved to be high quality and beautiful while still adhering to environmental values.
The document summarizes the results of an online survey about sustainability conducted by the group. It includes the survey questions asked about sustainability views and practices. Responses showed differing definitions of sustainability but common themes of resource conservation and balance. The document also provides information about sustainability practices in Hawaii like agritourism, water catchment, and farmers markets. It discusses sustainability efforts at UH Hilo and tips individuals can take to live more sustainably such as reducing waste and buying local.
Successful marketing strategies for green business works when these 5 straight forward principles are followed. Discover these principles and use them for your marketing campaign.
Sustainable startup ideas is the need of the hour. In the crucible of contemporary entrepreneurship, the spotlight is increasingly turning toward sustainable eco-friendly startup ideas.
http://www.sustainabilityconsulting.com/ At times the concept of going green can seem like a daunting task, yet following through with a few simple changes can have a dramatic affect in the environment. Sure you have heard about the power of recycling your plastic bottles and other cardinal rules along that line, but do you know the facts?
A look at how sustainability affect your business, the impact of green initiatives on your bottom line, and how promotional products fit into an overall eco-friendly strategy. Learn more about how to make a more positive impact with your promotional products at YourBrandPartner.com.
Buying green and reducing consumption can help the environment. Some tips include buying durable, energy efficient, and recycled products and avoiding excess packaging. Individual purchasing choices, even by teens, can influence companies and send a message about caring for the environment. Various resources provide information on determining a product's environmental impact and finding green companies.
Buying green and reducing consumption can help the environment. Some tips include buying durable, energy efficient, and recycled products and avoiding excess packaging. Individual purchasing choices, even by teens, can influence companies and send a message about caring for the environment. Various resources provide information on determining a product's environmental impact and finding green companies.
Responding to environmental problems has always been a no-win proposition for managers.
Help the environment and hurt your business, or irreparably harm your business while protecting
the earth. Recently, however, a new common wisdom has emerged that promises the ultimate reconciliation of environmental and economic concerns. In this new world, both business and the environment can win. Being green is no longer a cost of doing business; it is a catalyst for innovation, new market opportunity, and wealth creation.
The idea that a renewed interest in environmental management will result in increased profitability for business has widespread appeal. In a new green world, managers might redesign a product so that it uses fewer environmentally harmful or resource-depleting raw materials—an effort that if successful could result in cuts in direct manufacturing costs and inventory savings.
This new vision sounds great, yet it is highly unrealistic, say some experts. Environmental costs are skyrocketing at most companies, with little chance of economic payback in sight. Given this reality, they question whether “win-win” solutions should be the foundation of a company’s environmental strategy.
The document discusses how businesses and brands can benefit from adopting a social purpose and engaging in mutually beneficial marketing with consumers. It cites survey findings that over 80% of consumers feel it is important for companies to support good causes even during recessions. The document provides examples of companies like General Mills and its Box Tops for Education program that have seen commercial gains from cause marketing. It argues that adopting a clear social purpose can help differentiate brands and foster stronger emotional connections and loyalty with conscious consumers.
Climate Change requires a new set of behaviors. Currently, it’s too difficult for dads to easily live more conservation-based lifestyles. To address this, ecodads is building a new Climate Parenting Movement providing a Climate Parenting Movement providing a climate resource and community network with sustainable products and vertical-services marketplaces, investments & actions.
Climate Change requires a new set of behaviors. Currently, it’s too difficult for dads to easily live more conservation-based lifestyles. To address this, ecodads is building a new Climate Parenting Movement providing a Climate Parenting Movement providing a climate resource and community network with sustainable products and vertical-services marketplaces, investments and actions.
Climate Change requires a new set of behaviors. Currently, it’s too difficult for dads to easily live more conservation-based lifestyles.
Solution: ecodads is a new Climate Parenting Movement providing: a Climate Resource, Community Network, Sustainable Product & Vertical-Services Marketplaces, Investments & Actions.
Climate Change requires a new set of behaviors. Currently, it’s too difficult for dads to easily live more conservation-based lifestyles.
ecodads is a new Climate Parenting Movement providing: a Climate Resource and Community Network with Sustainable Product & Services Marketplaces, Investments & Actions.
The document discusses how e-commerce businesses can become more sustainable. It notes that consumer demand for sustainability is rising, with many willing to pay more for sustainable brands. Major e-commerce companies have pledged to reduce their environmental impact through measures like becoming carbon neutral. The document also summarizes survey results from small e-commerce businesses on sustainability, and provides tips that small businesses can take to make their operations greener like using renewable energy and reducing packaging waste.
Science alerts us that to significantly slow down Climate Change we have to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and to be neutral by 2050. This requires that the events sector radically rethinks and redesigns our business strategies to not only become more sustainable, but to catalyse other industries while we regenerate our host environments and communities.
This raises the question are we ready to undertake the deep and exponential changes to survive, do we have the leadership capacities that this demands? And perhaps most importantly do we need to speed up the existing industry evolution or start a low carbon revolution?
In this inspiring, interactive and educating session, we will enter into a deep conversation, exploring the pioneering strategies and actions required to transform tomorrows events industry from one disrupted by a climate emergency to a sector that creates a prosperous future for all.
The session is designed to unlock the collective intelligence of the audience through a series of short Firestarter speeches from sustainability leaders from destinations, venues and clients, followed by a moderated debate and knowledge interchange between all participants.
G.E.R Company's mission is to responsibly collect and divert waste while promoting zero waste. It aims to provide eco-friendly recycling products to protect the planet. The company is committed to basic human rights and treating all employees with respect and dignity. It uses solar, wind and water power whenever possible to reduce environmental impact. All employees are trained in business ethics and protecting the natural environment.
Sustainability Knowledge Group has launched a new digital reporting tool through a partnership with APlanet. The tool will allow SKG's clients to easily manage and track sustainability performance and ESG criteria. It provides dashboards to unify sustainability data in one place and create reports aligned with standards like GRI and SASB. The partnership will digitalize SKG's services and revolutionize how it collaborates with clients.
The document summarizes information about the Sustainability Knowledge Group, a global advisory firm focused on CSR and sustainability solutions. It provides an overview of the services offered, including sustainability reporting, strategy, and training. It also discusses how the GRI and SASB sustainability reporting standards work together to provide a comprehensive picture of a company's ESG performance and meet the needs of different stakeholders.
The document summarizes sustainable shopping practices and factors that contribute to sustainability. It discusses how food is produced, distributed, packaged, and consumed and aims to reduce environmental impact at each step. Key factors discussed include choosing products with lower carbon footprints, eating seasonal and local foods, reducing meat and dairy consumption, minimizing food waste and packaging, and bringing reusable bags when shopping. The document also discusses Aldi's corporate sustainability principles and efforts to use renewable energy, reduce packaging and plastic, donate surplus food, and implement more efficient logistics.
Target Communication Case Study - SWOT AnalysisKiah Simmons
Target developed a fully recyclable gift card made from polypropylene plastic to promote environmental awareness. Donating 5% of card sales to the Humane Society would garner support from pet owners and further establish Target as caring about communities and consumers. The marketing slogan "Good for the Earth, Good for the Community, Good for Yourself" highlights the card's environmental and charitable benefits as well as consumer satisfaction.
BasuraCero is a company that tackles hard-to-recycle plastics by transforming them into useful products. They work with companies that produce plastic waste and transform that waste into products those companies can use, helping to solve the plastic pollution problem and create environmental awareness. If they win $50,000, they will use the investment to meet their growing needs as the company expands.
This document provides tips and recommendations for sustainable and environmentally friendly gifts for the holiday season. It discusses considering factors like how a product is made, what materials it uses, and where it is produced. Some recommended green gifts highlighted include chocolate from Verē Goods, unique gifts made from recycled materials from Uncommon Goods, stocking stuffers like books on sustainability, and donating to organizations like the World Wildlife Fund in someone's honor. The document emphasizes that green gifts have evolved to be high quality and beautiful while still adhering to environmental values.
The document summarizes the results of an online survey about sustainability conducted by the group. It includes the survey questions asked about sustainability views and practices. Responses showed differing definitions of sustainability but common themes of resource conservation and balance. The document also provides information about sustainability practices in Hawaii like agritourism, water catchment, and farmers markets. It discusses sustainability efforts at UH Hilo and tips individuals can take to live more sustainably such as reducing waste and buying local.
Successful marketing strategies for green business works when these 5 straight forward principles are followed. Discover these principles and use them for your marketing campaign.
Sustainable startup ideas is the need of the hour. In the crucible of contemporary entrepreneurship, the spotlight is increasingly turning toward sustainable eco-friendly startup ideas.
http://www.sustainabilityconsulting.com/ At times the concept of going green can seem like a daunting task, yet following through with a few simple changes can have a dramatic affect in the environment. Sure you have heard about the power of recycling your plastic bottles and other cardinal rules along that line, but do you know the facts?
A look at how sustainability affect your business, the impact of green initiatives on your bottom line, and how promotional products fit into an overall eco-friendly strategy. Learn more about how to make a more positive impact with your promotional products at YourBrandPartner.com.
Buying green and reducing consumption can help the environment. Some tips include buying durable, energy efficient, and recycled products and avoiding excess packaging. Individual purchasing choices, even by teens, can influence companies and send a message about caring for the environment. Various resources provide information on determining a product's environmental impact and finding green companies.
Buying green and reducing consumption can help the environment. Some tips include buying durable, energy efficient, and recycled products and avoiding excess packaging. Individual purchasing choices, even by teens, can influence companies and send a message about caring for the environment. Various resources provide information on determining a product's environmental impact and finding green companies.
Responding to environmental problems has always been a no-win proposition for managers.
Help the environment and hurt your business, or irreparably harm your business while protecting
the earth. Recently, however, a new common wisdom has emerged that promises the ultimate reconciliation of environmental and economic concerns. In this new world, both business and the environment can win. Being green is no longer a cost of doing business; it is a catalyst for innovation, new market opportunity, and wealth creation.
The idea that a renewed interest in environmental management will result in increased profitability for business has widespread appeal. In a new green world, managers might redesign a product so that it uses fewer environmentally harmful or resource-depleting raw materials—an effort that if successful could result in cuts in direct manufacturing costs and inventory savings.
This new vision sounds great, yet it is highly unrealistic, say some experts. Environmental costs are skyrocketing at most companies, with little chance of economic payback in sight. Given this reality, they question whether “win-win” solutions should be the foundation of a company’s environmental strategy.
The document discusses how businesses and brands can benefit from adopting a social purpose and engaging in mutually beneficial marketing with consumers. It cites survey findings that over 80% of consumers feel it is important for companies to support good causes even during recessions. The document provides examples of companies like General Mills and its Box Tops for Education program that have seen commercial gains from cause marketing. It argues that adopting a clear social purpose can help differentiate brands and foster stronger emotional connections and loyalty with conscious consumers.
Climate Change requires a new set of behaviors. Currently, it’s too difficult for dads to easily live more conservation-based lifestyles. To address this, ecodads is building a new Climate Parenting Movement providing a Climate Parenting Movement providing a climate resource and community network with sustainable products and vertical-services marketplaces, investments & actions.
Climate Change requires a new set of behaviors. Currently, it’s too difficult for dads to easily live more conservation-based lifestyles. To address this, ecodads is building a new Climate Parenting Movement providing a Climate Parenting Movement providing a climate resource and community network with sustainable products and vertical-services marketplaces, investments and actions.
Climate Change requires a new set of behaviors. Currently, it’s too difficult for dads to easily live more conservation-based lifestyles.
Solution: ecodads is a new Climate Parenting Movement providing: a Climate Resource, Community Network, Sustainable Product & Vertical-Services Marketplaces, Investments & Actions.
Climate Change requires a new set of behaviors. Currently, it’s too difficult for dads to easily live more conservation-based lifestyles.
ecodads is a new Climate Parenting Movement providing: a Climate Resource and Community Network with Sustainable Product & Services Marketplaces, Investments & Actions.
The document discusses how e-commerce businesses can become more sustainable. It notes that consumer demand for sustainability is rising, with many willing to pay more for sustainable brands. Major e-commerce companies have pledged to reduce their environmental impact through measures like becoming carbon neutral. The document also summarizes survey results from small e-commerce businesses on sustainability, and provides tips that small businesses can take to make their operations greener like using renewable energy and reducing packaging waste.
Science alerts us that to significantly slow down Climate Change we have to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and to be neutral by 2050. This requires that the events sector radically rethinks and redesigns our business strategies to not only become more sustainable, but to catalyse other industries while we regenerate our host environments and communities.
This raises the question are we ready to undertake the deep and exponential changes to survive, do we have the leadership capacities that this demands? And perhaps most importantly do we need to speed up the existing industry evolution or start a low carbon revolution?
In this inspiring, interactive and educating session, we will enter into a deep conversation, exploring the pioneering strategies and actions required to transform tomorrows events industry from one disrupted by a climate emergency to a sector that creates a prosperous future for all.
The session is designed to unlock the collective intelligence of the audience through a series of short Firestarter speeches from sustainability leaders from destinations, venues and clients, followed by a moderated debate and knowledge interchange between all participants.
G.E.R Company's mission is to responsibly collect and divert waste while promoting zero waste. It aims to provide eco-friendly recycling products to protect the planet. The company is committed to basic human rights and treating all employees with respect and dignity. It uses solar, wind and water power whenever possible to reduce environmental impact. All employees are trained in business ethics and protecting the natural environment.
Sustainability Knowledge Group has launched a new digital reporting tool through a partnership with APlanet. The tool will allow SKG's clients to easily manage and track sustainability performance and ESG criteria. It provides dashboards to unify sustainability data in one place and create reports aligned with standards like GRI and SASB. The partnership will digitalize SKG's services and revolutionize how it collaborates with clients.
The document summarizes information about the Sustainability Knowledge Group, a global advisory firm focused on CSR and sustainability solutions. It provides an overview of the services offered, including sustainability reporting, strategy, and training. It also discusses how the GRI and SASB sustainability reporting standards work together to provide a comprehensive picture of a company's ESG performance and meet the needs of different stakeholders.
This document provides information about Sustainability Knowledge Group, a global advisory firm focused on creating value through CSR and sustainability solutions. It discusses the services offered by SKG, including CSR coaching, consulting, sustainability training, and its International Society of Sustainability Professionals chapter. The document also outlines SKG's vision and values, clientele, and international presence in London, Cyprus, and Dubai.
The document summarizes a UNFCCC report on the Paris Agreement and 2021 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The report analyzed 48 new or updated NDCs representing 40% of countries and 30% of global emissions. It found that NDCs have increased in quality and detail but ambition remains lower than needed to limit warming to 1.5C. Most countries commit to emissions reductions by 2030 but additional efforts are required from all countries to meet Paris goals. Developing countries especially need financial support to implement climate actions and achieve their NDCs.
This document provides information about Sustainability Knowledge Group, a global advisory firm focused on creating value through CSR and sustainability solutions. It discusses their vision, services, clients, and presence in different regions. It also summarizes a report on corruption and sustainable development, including key findings from the 2020 Corruption Perceptions Index and recommendations to curb corruption from Transparency International.
This document discusses food waste and sustainable development. It summarizes that approximately 1 billion tons of food is wasted each year, with 61% coming from households and 26% from food service. Reducing food waste can help address food insecurity, climate change, and other issues. The UN aims to halve food waste by 2030 under SDG 12.3. The Food Waste Index estimates that 1 billion tons of food is wasted annually at retail and consumer levels, costing nearly $1 trillion and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. Collecting better food waste data can help track progress and guide strategies to reduce waste.
Sustainability Knowledge Group is a global advisory firm that provides CSR and sustainability solutions like training, coaching, and consulting. The document discusses CSR in the MENA region, noting that the UAE is a leader in adopting CSR practices. It also outlines the UAE's efforts to promote CSR, such as establishing the CSR UAE Fund and Label to recognize organizations with strong CSR programs. Finally, it argues that collaboration between public, private, and nonprofit sectors is essential for effective CSR implementation and progress toward sustainability goals.
The document summarizes key findings from the World Happiness Report 2021. It discusses that Finland was ranked the happiest country. The report found a relationship between sustainable development and well-being, with countries scoring higher on sustainability goals tending to have higher well-being. Some goals like health, economic growth, and infrastructure strongly correlated with well-being, while responsible consumption and climate action showed a negative correlation. The report suggests governments measure well-being alongside economic indicators.
Sustainability Knowledge Group is a global advisory firm that provides sustainability training, coaching, and consulting services. They help companies implement sustainability strategies and measure their impacts. Their document discusses carbon footprint labeling and how it can help create a low-carbon economy. It explains what carbon labeling is, how consumers are increasingly supportive of it, and examples of companies adopting carbon labels on their products. While carbon labeling increases transparency, it also presents financial challenges for companies. Overall, the document argues carbon labeling is an important tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The document provides guidance for sustainability reporting for the oil and gas industry. It was created by organizations focused on environmental and social issues in the oil and gas sector. The guidance outlines 21 issue areas and 42 performance indicators across 5 modules to help companies structure sustainability reports. It also discusses how reporting can demonstrate contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals and benefits of transparency, such as gaining contracts and mitigating supply chain risks.
The UN Global Compact adopted a new 3-year strategy to broaden business ambition towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Agreement. The strategy aims to have companies contribute more and faster by prioritizing gender equality, decent work, climate action, peace and justice, and partnerships. It also seeks to expand networks, measure impact in priority areas, engage small and medium enterprises, and strengthen engagement with UN partners.
Sustainability Knowledge Group, a global sustainability advisory firm, has been announced as a knowledge partner of the 2021 Gulf Sustainability Awards, which will take place in Dubai and celebrate best practices in sustainability, ESG, and CSR in the GCC region. The partnership will support organizations in highlighting the value and impact of their sustainability strategies and programs. Sustainability Knowledge Group is committed to helping awards participants improve their strategies through the awards' methodology and embrace regional sustainability opportunities.
Three new sustainability reporting standards from the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) took effect in January 2021. The standards address water stewardship (GRI 303), occupational health and safety (GRI 403), and tax transparency (GRI 207). The standards provide guidance for companies to measure and report their impacts in these key areas and will help firms respond to stakeholder demands for transparency.
The document discusses sustainable events and reducing their environmental footprint. It provides an overview of Sustainability Knowledge Group, which offers sustainability consulting services. It then discusses what makes an event sustainable, the ISO 20121 standard for sustainable event management, key impacts to address like energy use and waste, and future trends of tighter integration of sustainability in event planning.
The document discusses recent changes in sustainability and ESG reporting standards. It notes that organizations are working to develop comprehensive and consistent global standards to increase transparency and comparability. Initiatives are underway to merge existing standards and develop a unified framework for sustainability reporting. Stakeholders are calling for standardized metrics and disclosures to better measure performance and contributions to sustainable development goals.
The document summarizes the United Nations 2020 Synthesis Report of the Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs). The VNRs highlight challenges from COVID-19 and progress on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The report showed progress in many areas like education and clean water, though COVID-19 impacted goals like eliminating poverty and partnerships. Countries are committed to the 2030 Agenda but more efforts are needed to accelerate actions to achieve the SDGs.
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances, which is also known as t...vijaykumar292010
RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances, which is also known as the Directive 2002/95/EC. It includes the restrictions for the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. RoHS is a WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
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