Have you heard of a company called Rio Tinto? Surely. Have you heard of a company called Alcoa? Maybe not. And have you heard of a company called Apple? I bet you have. How do these three distinct companies come together in the ESG space?
This document discusses renewable energy sources like solar, hydroelectricity, and wind. It also discusses electric cars and their environmental and cost issues such as air pollution emissions and battery-related problems. More employers are aware of their workplace's environmental impact and want to promote greener work environments for employee safety and public outreach through using energy saving posters.
Individual and companies are not totally aware of the meaning of energy conservation. The energy consumption reaches alarming levels in some states, and billions of devices sitting idle in “standby” mode waste vast amounts of energy. Measures need to be made around the world to reduce this unnecessary power consumption, and unplugging these devices can be a start. But a more efficient method for reducing power consumption is installing software programs to monitor and totally control the energy use.
Huge corporations ranging from Intel to Walmart are all stepping up the game, showing that profitability doesn’t need to be compromised in pursuit of sustainability. https://www.sterlitepower.com/blog/working-towards-world-where-sustainability-and-innovation-walk-hand-hand
This document discusses the importance of the manufacturing industry to the US economy. It provides facts about recent trends in manufacturing, including that (1) the US has become more attractive for reshoring due to cheap natural gas, with chemicals and metals seeing the most reshoring, (2) the largest metro areas expanding manufacturing are Houston, Seattle, and Oklahoma City, and (3) manufacturing contributes $2.09 trillion to the economy and has the highest multiplier effect of any sector.
How the US makes electricity…and wastes energy recycledenergy
1) The US electric grid has seen stagnant efficiency levels for 50 years, with only 12-13% of fuel converted to useful work, compared to 20% in other countries like Japan and the UK.
2) Improving energy efficiency, especially in the electric grid, is the most cost-effective way to reduce primary energy use and carbon emissions. Denmark has shown that following an efficiency-focused policy can reduce energy use by 28% while still achieving economic growth.
3) However, US energy policy tends to only focus on increasing supply or reducing demand, ignoring the potential to improve efficiency of energy conversion in the electric grid and other sectors.
The document discusses Tesla Motors in 2015 and its history and founding. It summarizes that Tesla Motors was a $3.2 billion company in 2015 that had created two remarkable electric vehicles. The Model S was rated the best car by Consumer Reports. Tesla was growing rapidly in sales and repaid government loans early, and it looked like it may survive and thrive as an auto manufacturer, which would be unprecedented since the 1920s. The document then discusses Tesla's founding by Martin Eberhard in 2003, who wanted to build an environmentally friendly sports car after not finding one on the market, despite having no auto industry experience.
Tesla Motors was a $3.2 billion company in 2015 that had created two remarkable electric vehicles. The Model S had received the best review from Consumer Reports of any car. Though not yet profitable, sales were growing rapidly and analysts believed profits would follow. This was astonishing as no new American auto manufacturer had succeeded since the 1920s.
Huge corporations ranging from Intel to Walmart are all stepping up the game, showing that profitability doesn’t need to be compromised in pursuit of sustainability. https://www.sterlitepower.com/blog/working-towards-world-where-sustainability-and-innovation-walk-hand-hand
This document discusses renewable energy sources like solar, hydroelectricity, and wind. It also discusses electric cars and their environmental and cost issues such as air pollution emissions and battery-related problems. More employers are aware of their workplace's environmental impact and want to promote greener work environments for employee safety and public outreach through using energy saving posters.
Individual and companies are not totally aware of the meaning of energy conservation. The energy consumption reaches alarming levels in some states, and billions of devices sitting idle in “standby” mode waste vast amounts of energy. Measures need to be made around the world to reduce this unnecessary power consumption, and unplugging these devices can be a start. But a more efficient method for reducing power consumption is installing software programs to monitor and totally control the energy use.
Huge corporations ranging from Intel to Walmart are all stepping up the game, showing that profitability doesn’t need to be compromised in pursuit of sustainability. https://www.sterlitepower.com/blog/working-towards-world-where-sustainability-and-innovation-walk-hand-hand
This document discusses the importance of the manufacturing industry to the US economy. It provides facts about recent trends in manufacturing, including that (1) the US has become more attractive for reshoring due to cheap natural gas, with chemicals and metals seeing the most reshoring, (2) the largest metro areas expanding manufacturing are Houston, Seattle, and Oklahoma City, and (3) manufacturing contributes $2.09 trillion to the economy and has the highest multiplier effect of any sector.
How the US makes electricity…and wastes energy recycledenergy
1) The US electric grid has seen stagnant efficiency levels for 50 years, with only 12-13% of fuel converted to useful work, compared to 20% in other countries like Japan and the UK.
2) Improving energy efficiency, especially in the electric grid, is the most cost-effective way to reduce primary energy use and carbon emissions. Denmark has shown that following an efficiency-focused policy can reduce energy use by 28% while still achieving economic growth.
3) However, US energy policy tends to only focus on increasing supply or reducing demand, ignoring the potential to improve efficiency of energy conversion in the electric grid and other sectors.
The document discusses Tesla Motors in 2015 and its history and founding. It summarizes that Tesla Motors was a $3.2 billion company in 2015 that had created two remarkable electric vehicles. The Model S was rated the best car by Consumer Reports. Tesla was growing rapidly in sales and repaid government loans early, and it looked like it may survive and thrive as an auto manufacturer, which would be unprecedented since the 1920s. The document then discusses Tesla's founding by Martin Eberhard in 2003, who wanted to build an environmentally friendly sports car after not finding one on the market, despite having no auto industry experience.
Tesla Motors was a $3.2 billion company in 2015 that had created two remarkable electric vehicles. The Model S had received the best review from Consumer Reports of any car. Though not yet profitable, sales were growing rapidly and analysts believed profits would follow. This was astonishing as no new American auto manufacturer had succeeded since the 1920s.
Huge corporations ranging from Intel to Walmart are all stepping up the game, showing that profitability doesn’t need to be compromised in pursuit of sustainability. https://www.sterlitepower.com/blog/working-towards-world-where-sustainability-and-innovation-walk-hand-hand
Huge corporations ranging from Intel to Walmart are all stepping up the game, showing that profitability doesn’t need to be compromised in pursuit of sustainability. https://www.sterlitepower.com/blog/working-towards-world-where-sustainability-and-innovation-walk-hand-hand
The EPA declared carbon dioxide a health hazard, allowing it to regulate CO2 emissions from power plants and factories. Industry groups argue this will drive up energy costs and potentially impact business decisions and competitiveness. They prefer Congress pass climate legislation to reduce emissions in a more strategic way and lessen the impact on consumers. Legal challenges to the EPA's decision are expected.
Through innovations in renewable energy production and energy storage, grid infrastructure, and IoT solutions for resource management, Dutch cleantech innovators have made significant strides in carbon footprint reduction and creation of more sustainable living and working environments. Meet the 11 Dutch Cleantech companies joining the digital trade mission to Boston in 2020.
Clean Energy Investment Specifics: Battery ProductionInvestingTips
The document discusses clean energy investment opportunities in battery production. It notes that as the world transitions to electric vehicles and renewable energy, battery storage is essential but the US lags behind Europe and China in battery production. The document advocates for increased US government programs and funding to support battery production and research in order to create domestic jobs and investment opportunities in the growing clean energy sector.
The Research paper ‘Resource Efficiency: a missed opportunity’ launched at the Manufacturing Leaders' Summit 2018. It highlights the good news that improving resource efficiency (energy, materials, waste and water) is a massive (and currently missed) opportunity for cutting costs and improving competitiveness and productivity – as well as being essential for tackling climate change. And the accompanying highly convenient truth is that it doesn’t require significant capital expenditure.
This document discusses trends in the oil industry and possibilities for the future. It provides data on monthly oil production by major countries and details applications of oil such as in refining. Statistics are presented on the automotive market worldwide and growth in electric vehicles. Risks to electric vehicles are outlined around access to raw materials and grid infrastructure. The role of electrical grids and relationship between oil pricing and rigs is examined. It considers whether oil will disappear and issues facing the worldwide oil industry.
Ecofirma Power Systems (EPS) is committed to renewable energy and eradicating climate change. Since 2012, EPS has championed various renewable energy projects globally. EPS also works to combat desertification through establishing plans between technology partners and government agencies. EPS offers consulting services across various cleantech sectors to help clients effectively develop their businesses and manage opportunities in resource management and environmental conservation.
Huge corporations ranging from Intel to Walmart are all stepping up the game, showing that profitability doesn’t need to be compromised in pursuit of sustainability. https://www.sterlitepower.com/blog/working-towards-world-where-sustainability-and-innovation-walk-hand-hand
The document discusses the concept of "unbroken monopoly" through examining natural monopolies. It begins by defining monopoly and natural monopoly, noting the latter arises due to economies of scale. Common examples of natural monopolies are provided, like utilities. While natural monopolies provide scale efficiencies, they also face disadvantages like high prices without competition. The document then considers whether natural monopolies can truly be "broken" and explores regulatory options and cases like Microsoft to think about modern monopolies in digital markets.
SolarYP is the largest authentic business directory for listing solar energy companies worldwide. It provides solar business directory services to both small and large solar energy companies regardless of region or size to promote their business through online listings. SolarYP is the only solar businesses database and solar energy solution provider directory.
Among the pandemic's many effects, is that it is shining a spotlight on the planet we've taken for granted.
The #COVID19 crisis is creating a global awareness among leaders, that the world’s ecological and sociological imbalances must be addressed seriously. One of the key solutions lies in implementing sustainability through greater compliance to ESG (Environmental, Social and Governmental) standards.
Here's a list of factors to consider when implementing this change. Is your organisation ready to take part in this revolution?
This final paper should be between 8 to 10 pages for the content, no.docxabhi353063
This final paper should be between 8 to 10 pages for the content, not counting the title page or the reference page.
Incorporate at least three peer reviewed references from articles listed within the online APUS library. The peer reviewed references must be cited within the paper.
Paper already started, references to be used also completed
Reclaiming E-waste Processes and Hazards
Abstract*
This paper will describe the variety of processes that can be used in the extraction of electronic waste (e-waste). There are disadvantages and advantages with each separate process, we will discuss the current processes used and their impact on the environment and workers as well as how the EPA monitors the processes. How economical is processing electronics, what percentage of base metals and precious metals can be reclaimed from e-waste.
The true end of life cycle of high quality electronics can be bought back and resold to consumers as refurbished goods, companies reduces the cost of manufacturing, and profits by resale, this in turn keeps that e-waste out of the landfills. We will look at what companies both 3PL and manufacturing industries are taking advantage, and how companies are getting their products from the consumer and back to the manufacturer in order to recycle and reuse products of e-waste. In addition, what can restrictions does the EPA and State and local authorities put in place to keep electronic waste out of the landfills.
Introduction*
Electronic waste, what is, how does it affect our environment, and how does it affect the industry that produces electronic products bottom line. We will need to first understand cradle to grave as it effects electronic products. Are companies such as Apple taking full advantage of buying back product and refurbishing or extracting all the resources within a product to successfully keep their products out of our landfills. There are many processes from chemical to agricultural strategies using fungi to extract metals from electronics; the later seems to be the most environmentally friendly; however, companies may choose the quickest method rather than the environmentally friendly method. We must also consider environmental health as smaller operation handle e-waste without knowledge of the health hazards that may be present.
Background*
The quantity of waste from electronics has grown since the early 80’s with the innovation of home computers, tape recorders and later iPod’s and other electronics. The use of circuit boards in just about everything the consumer uses has led to a monstrous amount of e-waste proportions. The world produces and estimated 20-50 million tons of e-waste annually (Herat
2013). The United States is the largest producer of e-waste with an estimation of three million tons annually. With new products being produced in force by electronic manufactures the among will only double and triple in amount of waste. There are many problems in the dumping of e-waste in ...
This document summarizes a research paper that surveyed perceptions of how suppliers can support sustainable development in the mining and minerals sector from an Australian perspective. The paper finds that barriers limiting suppliers' contributions include a lack of understanding between suppliers and mining companies, insufficient time and resources to manage suppliers effectively, and preferred vendor status. When engagement is successful, suppliers understand client needs and tailor their approach, demonstrate how their own sustainability benefits operations, create value by reducing costs and improving solutions, and understand lifecycle impacts. The paper recommends further research on using technology like blockchain to streamline transactions and harness supplier capabilities to de-risk supply chains regarding issues like modern slavery and increase efficiency.
The document discusses how the waste management industry is transforming from simply disposing of waste to focusing on resource recovery and recycling. It outlines several key drivers of this change, including concerns about raw material scarcity and costs, tighter regulations, and the growing realization that waste can be treated as a resource. The industry is increasingly working with other sectors to design products with recycling in mind and recover valuable materials from waste streams. Companies that adapt to this new circular economy approach see economic and competitive advantages compared to those who do not embrace resource management.
Climate Change: Current Policy Landscape and Implications for U.S. Industryedf_innovex
The document summarizes a presentation given at the 2009 MEP National Conference on climate change and its implications for US industry. The presentation discussed how climate change science shows emissions this decade have been worse than expected and inaction will lead to significant warming in the US. It outlined policies being pursued by lawmakers to cap greenhouse gas emissions and transition to renewable energy. The presentation argued this transition creates business opportunities for manufacturers in areas like renewable energy components and argued MEP centers should help clients reduce costs and emissions to position themselves for growing green markets.
Zinc8 Energy Solutions: Getting de-risked and raised by a global network of c...Stephan Bogner
When some of the world´s brightest people and biggest companies unite, there must be an urgency to solve a bigger problem. In order to build a smarter, more sustainable future for the planet, a far-reaching multidisciplinary effort is needed to speed up the rate of greentech innovation together – and to finance the economies of the future.
Right now, there is an innovation-based industrial revolution going on to re-shape our world for the better.
Unfortunately, it´s happening too slow. Innovations and new technologies take too long to enter the market and to then scale in a meaningful way. Capital, capabilities (know-how) and connections are the greatest limiting factors.
INDUSTRY 4.0 AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: THE D...ijitcs
The decline of environmental sustainability is undoubtedly one of the biggest problems if not the most
severe one that threatens our planet. In the last decade, to overcome this global issue, industries were
regulated, events and conferences were organized, objectives have been made, but the high cost of green
practices, the fierce competition among firms, and the massive increase rate of production made all these
efforts insufficient, in the other hand, the fourth industrial revolution could potentially provide suitable
solutions to achieve high environmental sustainability. The present research contributes to the
environmental sustainability literature by studying the vision that companies in Europe have on Industry
4.0 and the main objectives that they want to achieve from this transformation. Furthermore, relying on a
statistical study, the research identifies the differences between large companies and SMEs in Europe when
it comes to the incorporation of environmental sustainability objectives within their Industry 4.0 strategies
This document provides a summary and ranking of 21 electronics companies' efforts to address the issue of conflict minerals in their supply chains. It finds that 6 companies - HP, Intel, Motorola, Nokia, Microsoft, and Dell - are leading industry efforts through tracing suppliers, conducting audits, supporting legislation, and engaging stakeholders. Another group including Apple, Acer, RIM, Philips, LG, and Samsung are starting to improve but more action is needed. The rest have been largely nonresponsive. It encourages all companies and other industries that use conflict minerals to strengthen their due diligence efforts.
Competition Monitor issue 3 january 2018Eric Wigart
Competition Monitor provides monthly analyses and league tables of contractors, operators, developers and equipment manufacturers involved in New Waste Plant Developments - the core driving force of the global waste industry.
The document provides an overview of the 10th edition of the Directions magazine published by Salterbaxter. It includes summaries of articles on various sustainability topics such as climate change, clean energy investments, deforestation monitoring technologies, electric vehicles, and sustainability indices. It also features an interview with Andrew Howard of GS Sustain on their research analyzing how companies are adapting to long-term sustainability issues and pressures, and the financial impacts these issues can have on company performance. Howard discusses their research report "Crossing the Rubicon" which argues the investment community is beginning to understand and factor in the scale of sustainability challenges faced.
JUST LAUNCHED: AcuComm's Competition Monitor. A brand new monthly publication which provides companies with a comprehensive insight into business activity across the global Waste, Bioenergy and Recycling industries.
Benchmark your company's performance against your competitors. How do you compare?
Identify new areas of potential growth. Are you missing an opportunity?
Make sure you are fully informed of what your competitors are doing. Don't get caught out.
Visit acucomm.net to find out more.
Huge corporations ranging from Intel to Walmart are all stepping up the game, showing that profitability doesn’t need to be compromised in pursuit of sustainability. https://www.sterlitepower.com/blog/working-towards-world-where-sustainability-and-innovation-walk-hand-hand
The EPA declared carbon dioxide a health hazard, allowing it to regulate CO2 emissions from power plants and factories. Industry groups argue this will drive up energy costs and potentially impact business decisions and competitiveness. They prefer Congress pass climate legislation to reduce emissions in a more strategic way and lessen the impact on consumers. Legal challenges to the EPA's decision are expected.
Through innovations in renewable energy production and energy storage, grid infrastructure, and IoT solutions for resource management, Dutch cleantech innovators have made significant strides in carbon footprint reduction and creation of more sustainable living and working environments. Meet the 11 Dutch Cleantech companies joining the digital trade mission to Boston in 2020.
Clean Energy Investment Specifics: Battery ProductionInvestingTips
The document discusses clean energy investment opportunities in battery production. It notes that as the world transitions to electric vehicles and renewable energy, battery storage is essential but the US lags behind Europe and China in battery production. The document advocates for increased US government programs and funding to support battery production and research in order to create domestic jobs and investment opportunities in the growing clean energy sector.
The Research paper ‘Resource Efficiency: a missed opportunity’ launched at the Manufacturing Leaders' Summit 2018. It highlights the good news that improving resource efficiency (energy, materials, waste and water) is a massive (and currently missed) opportunity for cutting costs and improving competitiveness and productivity – as well as being essential for tackling climate change. And the accompanying highly convenient truth is that it doesn’t require significant capital expenditure.
This document discusses trends in the oil industry and possibilities for the future. It provides data on monthly oil production by major countries and details applications of oil such as in refining. Statistics are presented on the automotive market worldwide and growth in electric vehicles. Risks to electric vehicles are outlined around access to raw materials and grid infrastructure. The role of electrical grids and relationship between oil pricing and rigs is examined. It considers whether oil will disappear and issues facing the worldwide oil industry.
Ecofirma Power Systems (EPS) is committed to renewable energy and eradicating climate change. Since 2012, EPS has championed various renewable energy projects globally. EPS also works to combat desertification through establishing plans between technology partners and government agencies. EPS offers consulting services across various cleantech sectors to help clients effectively develop their businesses and manage opportunities in resource management and environmental conservation.
Huge corporations ranging from Intel to Walmart are all stepping up the game, showing that profitability doesn’t need to be compromised in pursuit of sustainability. https://www.sterlitepower.com/blog/working-towards-world-where-sustainability-and-innovation-walk-hand-hand
The document discusses the concept of "unbroken monopoly" through examining natural monopolies. It begins by defining monopoly and natural monopoly, noting the latter arises due to economies of scale. Common examples of natural monopolies are provided, like utilities. While natural monopolies provide scale efficiencies, they also face disadvantages like high prices without competition. The document then considers whether natural monopolies can truly be "broken" and explores regulatory options and cases like Microsoft to think about modern monopolies in digital markets.
SolarYP is the largest authentic business directory for listing solar energy companies worldwide. It provides solar business directory services to both small and large solar energy companies regardless of region or size to promote their business through online listings. SolarYP is the only solar businesses database and solar energy solution provider directory.
Among the pandemic's many effects, is that it is shining a spotlight on the planet we've taken for granted.
The #COVID19 crisis is creating a global awareness among leaders, that the world’s ecological and sociological imbalances must be addressed seriously. One of the key solutions lies in implementing sustainability through greater compliance to ESG (Environmental, Social and Governmental) standards.
Here's a list of factors to consider when implementing this change. Is your organisation ready to take part in this revolution?
This final paper should be between 8 to 10 pages for the content, no.docxabhi353063
This final paper should be between 8 to 10 pages for the content, not counting the title page or the reference page.
Incorporate at least three peer reviewed references from articles listed within the online APUS library. The peer reviewed references must be cited within the paper.
Paper already started, references to be used also completed
Reclaiming E-waste Processes and Hazards
Abstract*
This paper will describe the variety of processes that can be used in the extraction of electronic waste (e-waste). There are disadvantages and advantages with each separate process, we will discuss the current processes used and their impact on the environment and workers as well as how the EPA monitors the processes. How economical is processing electronics, what percentage of base metals and precious metals can be reclaimed from e-waste.
The true end of life cycle of high quality electronics can be bought back and resold to consumers as refurbished goods, companies reduces the cost of manufacturing, and profits by resale, this in turn keeps that e-waste out of the landfills. We will look at what companies both 3PL and manufacturing industries are taking advantage, and how companies are getting their products from the consumer and back to the manufacturer in order to recycle and reuse products of e-waste. In addition, what can restrictions does the EPA and State and local authorities put in place to keep electronic waste out of the landfills.
Introduction*
Electronic waste, what is, how does it affect our environment, and how does it affect the industry that produces electronic products bottom line. We will need to first understand cradle to grave as it effects electronic products. Are companies such as Apple taking full advantage of buying back product and refurbishing or extracting all the resources within a product to successfully keep their products out of our landfills. There are many processes from chemical to agricultural strategies using fungi to extract metals from electronics; the later seems to be the most environmentally friendly; however, companies may choose the quickest method rather than the environmentally friendly method. We must also consider environmental health as smaller operation handle e-waste without knowledge of the health hazards that may be present.
Background*
The quantity of waste from electronics has grown since the early 80’s with the innovation of home computers, tape recorders and later iPod’s and other electronics. The use of circuit boards in just about everything the consumer uses has led to a monstrous amount of e-waste proportions. The world produces and estimated 20-50 million tons of e-waste annually (Herat
2013). The United States is the largest producer of e-waste with an estimation of three million tons annually. With new products being produced in force by electronic manufactures the among will only double and triple in amount of waste. There are many problems in the dumping of e-waste in ...
This document summarizes a research paper that surveyed perceptions of how suppliers can support sustainable development in the mining and minerals sector from an Australian perspective. The paper finds that barriers limiting suppliers' contributions include a lack of understanding between suppliers and mining companies, insufficient time and resources to manage suppliers effectively, and preferred vendor status. When engagement is successful, suppliers understand client needs and tailor their approach, demonstrate how their own sustainability benefits operations, create value by reducing costs and improving solutions, and understand lifecycle impacts. The paper recommends further research on using technology like blockchain to streamline transactions and harness supplier capabilities to de-risk supply chains regarding issues like modern slavery and increase efficiency.
The document discusses how the waste management industry is transforming from simply disposing of waste to focusing on resource recovery and recycling. It outlines several key drivers of this change, including concerns about raw material scarcity and costs, tighter regulations, and the growing realization that waste can be treated as a resource. The industry is increasingly working with other sectors to design products with recycling in mind and recover valuable materials from waste streams. Companies that adapt to this new circular economy approach see economic and competitive advantages compared to those who do not embrace resource management.
Climate Change: Current Policy Landscape and Implications for U.S. Industryedf_innovex
The document summarizes a presentation given at the 2009 MEP National Conference on climate change and its implications for US industry. The presentation discussed how climate change science shows emissions this decade have been worse than expected and inaction will lead to significant warming in the US. It outlined policies being pursued by lawmakers to cap greenhouse gas emissions and transition to renewable energy. The presentation argued this transition creates business opportunities for manufacturers in areas like renewable energy components and argued MEP centers should help clients reduce costs and emissions to position themselves for growing green markets.
Zinc8 Energy Solutions: Getting de-risked and raised by a global network of c...Stephan Bogner
When some of the world´s brightest people and biggest companies unite, there must be an urgency to solve a bigger problem. In order to build a smarter, more sustainable future for the planet, a far-reaching multidisciplinary effort is needed to speed up the rate of greentech innovation together – and to finance the economies of the future.
Right now, there is an innovation-based industrial revolution going on to re-shape our world for the better.
Unfortunately, it´s happening too slow. Innovations and new technologies take too long to enter the market and to then scale in a meaningful way. Capital, capabilities (know-how) and connections are the greatest limiting factors.
INDUSTRY 4.0 AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: THE D...ijitcs
The decline of environmental sustainability is undoubtedly one of the biggest problems if not the most
severe one that threatens our planet. In the last decade, to overcome this global issue, industries were
regulated, events and conferences were organized, objectives have been made, but the high cost of green
practices, the fierce competition among firms, and the massive increase rate of production made all these
efforts insufficient, in the other hand, the fourth industrial revolution could potentially provide suitable
solutions to achieve high environmental sustainability. The present research contributes to the
environmental sustainability literature by studying the vision that companies in Europe have on Industry
4.0 and the main objectives that they want to achieve from this transformation. Furthermore, relying on a
statistical study, the research identifies the differences between large companies and SMEs in Europe when
it comes to the incorporation of environmental sustainability objectives within their Industry 4.0 strategies
This document provides a summary and ranking of 21 electronics companies' efforts to address the issue of conflict minerals in their supply chains. It finds that 6 companies - HP, Intel, Motorola, Nokia, Microsoft, and Dell - are leading industry efforts through tracing suppliers, conducting audits, supporting legislation, and engaging stakeholders. Another group including Apple, Acer, RIM, Philips, LG, and Samsung are starting to improve but more action is needed. The rest have been largely nonresponsive. It encourages all companies and other industries that use conflict minerals to strengthen their due diligence efforts.
Competition Monitor issue 3 january 2018Eric Wigart
Competition Monitor provides monthly analyses and league tables of contractors, operators, developers and equipment manufacturers involved in New Waste Plant Developments - the core driving force of the global waste industry.
The document provides an overview of the 10th edition of the Directions magazine published by Salterbaxter. It includes summaries of articles on various sustainability topics such as climate change, clean energy investments, deforestation monitoring technologies, electric vehicles, and sustainability indices. It also features an interview with Andrew Howard of GS Sustain on their research analyzing how companies are adapting to long-term sustainability issues and pressures, and the financial impacts these issues can have on company performance. Howard discusses their research report "Crossing the Rubicon" which argues the investment community is beginning to understand and factor in the scale of sustainability challenges faced.
JUST LAUNCHED: AcuComm's Competition Monitor. A brand new monthly publication which provides companies with a comprehensive insight into business activity across the global Waste, Bioenergy and Recycling industries.
Benchmark your company's performance against your competitors. How do you compare?
Identify new areas of potential growth. Are you missing an opportunity?
Make sure you are fully informed of what your competitors are doing. Don't get caught out.
Visit acucomm.net to find out more.
The document discusses climate risk disclosure and carbon reporting. It summarizes a petition by investors to the SEC to require public companies to report on financial risks from climate change. It also discusses the Carbon Disclosure Project, which publishes carbon emissions data from large corporations. The CDP aims to have companies globally disclose more emissions information so they are better able to manage their carbon footprints over time.
Day 2- Session 6: Strategic Metals and the Clean-tech Revolution
Sustainable Mining
Objective Capital Global Mining Investment Conference 2010
Stationers' Hall, City of London
28-29 September 2010
Speaker:
Aidan Davy - International Council on Mining and Metals
How Artificial Intelligence Can Power Climate Change StrategyBernard Marr
Climate change could be much more destructive than the economic and societal changes we just experienced with COVID-19. Artificial intelligence (AI) can help us research, test, and discover new ways of reducing carbon emissions, create new materials, and make operations and systems more efficient to use less energy. Here's how AI can power a climate change strategy.
Corporate Social Responsibility review n.2 (August2015)Snam
The document discusses various topics related to corporate social responsibility (CSR). It discusses Snam's CSR strategies around supply chain management and sustainability reporting. It also discusses Deutsche Bank's employee volunteering initiatives and green bonds as a growing market. Lastly, it summarizes an international CSR conference, the G7 summit agreement on climate change, and opportunities in the sharing economy.
The Australasian Mine Safety Journal is a quarterly publication that targets safety professionals in Australia's mining sector. It covers industry news, trends, legislation updates, and best practices. The publication is distributed in print and digitally to mine sites and industry events. It also has an e-newsletter and social media presence. The document provides details on the publication's reach, rates, and opportunities for advertisers.
EU Horizon 2020 Funded Project SCRREEN Publishes Final Output ReportKTN
For the first time in the history, SCRREEN aims at gathering European initiatives, associations, clusters, and projects working on CRMs into along lasting Expert Network on Critical Raw Materials, including the stakeholders, public authorities and civil society representatives.
SCRREEN built an expert network on CRMs through Europe. As part of its awareness raising and knowledge exchange activities, the KTN reached out to range of stakeholders (through surveys and interviews) to better understand the current perception of risk associated with CRMs and the drivers for taking steps (or not) to minimise these risks.
This three year project has sadly come to an end, however we look forward to future activities, and in the meantime, we are pleased to now share with you the final output report which highlights some of the work the team have been doing with regards to industry insights on critical raw material supply chain risks and solutions.
Find out more: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/news/eu-horizon-2020-funded-project-scrreen-publishes-final-output-report
Technology Strategy Report - Case UPM BiofuelsSaad Jamil
This document provides a technology strategy report for UPM focusing on biofuel technology. It begins with an introduction and background on UPM, describing its history and focus on renewable energy. It then analyzes the biofuel industry and market, identifying competitors in both first and second generation biofuel technologies. Next, it examines the value networks of traditional petroleum fuels and disruptive biofuels. It uses bibliometric analysis of newspaper articles to argue biofuels are reaching the application stage. Finally, it discusses UPM's business ecosystem and potential bottlenecks in biofuel diffusion.
This report analyzes the rare earth elements (REE) market. REEs are used in various applications from electronics to clean energy technologies. While abundant, only a few deposits are economically viable to mine. China produces 97% of global REEs. Issues with this reliance on a single source include supply constraints and rising prices. The report examines REE production, demand, applications, and factors influencing the market. It also profiles REE producers and projects market growth through 2020.
TACC615 Professional Accounting Capstone.docx4934bk
This document discusses climate change and its impacts. It addresses the following key points:
1. Human activities like burning fossil fuels are the dominant driver of climate change, releasing greenhouse gases that are trapping heat and raising global temperatures.
2. Climate change is already causing dangerous impacts like droughts, fires, flooding, and sea level rise that threaten lives and livelihoods. Vulnerable communities are especially at risk.
3. Addressing climate change requires transitioning to renewable energy sources while reducing fossil fuel production and emissions. Australian companies will need to focus on adapting to and mitigating climate change risks.
Similar to Esg myth mining companies will be last to embrace esg may2018 (20)
IMPACT Silver is a pure silver zinc producer with over $260 million in revenue since 2008 and a large 100% owned 210km Mexico land package - 2024 catalysts includes new 14% grade zinc Plomosas mine and 20,000m of fully funded exploration drilling.
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Esg myth mining companies will be last to embrace esg may2018
1. May 2018
Petra Daroczi
Thomson Reuters
ESG myth: the mining sector will be
last to embrace ESG.
IN OTHER WORDS, INVESTORS IN MINING COMPANIES ARE MUCH LESS
AFFECTED BY ESG CONSIDERATIONS THAN INVESTORS IN OTHER
SECTORS.
Have you heard of a company called Rio Tinto? Surely. Have you heard of a company called Alcoa? Maybe not. And have you
heard of a company called Apple? I bet you have. How do these three distinct companies come together in the ESG space?
In case you have missed, Reuters breaking news came out on 11
th
May that Rio and Alcoa will launch a joint venture called
“Elysis” to develop and commercialise the world’s first carbon-free aluminum smelting process. If you are no miner like me you
probably didn’t know that 1) aluminum smelting (the process of burning alumina) releases large quantities of greenhouse gas, 2)
aluminum is one of the most important raw material inputs into the fabrication of consumer electronics (amongst other goods).
A quick search using the “Search & Discover” app, which uses artificial intelligence to look for keywords/terms across content
(news, broker research, filings, and transcripts) in just a few seconds, sheds light on the fact that the JV is backed by Apple who
will invest USD 10m. We learn that Apple has been quite resolute to reduce it carbon footprint across the board: only last month
it announced the move to 100% clean energy at its facilities.
So far, so good. Alcoa is partnering with one of the largest mining companies in the world, it is developing a groundbreaking,
environmentally-sustainable process to produce one of the most widely-used metal raw materials, and it has potentially already
secured a large customer who will be incorporating its final produce in its supply chain.
What about its ESG factors? Is Alcoa really living up to its “sustainability” leadership?
2. ESG MYTHS THOMSON REUTERS
While Thomson Reuters-sourced ESG data on Alcoa is only available from 2016, there is a lot of useful information in this raw
data.
We learn that Alcoa is quite ambitious in the “E” (environmental”) sphere: it has already set specific objectives for resource
reduction, for water and energy efficiency; it is setting an example amongst its peers by generating more than 30% of its total
energy from renewable energy sources; and it has engaged in a number of ‘environmental partnerships’, such as NGOs,
industry organizations, governmental organizations, etc. to improve environmental issues.
An interesting clue to how the company is thinking about ESG and sustainability relates to the metric “Climate change
commercial risks: Is the company aware that climate change can represent commercial risks abd/or opportunities?”: As the
below screenshot indicates, this is mentioned a number of times in its Sustainability Report. The exact source, paragraph, page
number are all indicated to give analysts a peace of mind as to the reliability of the data.
Another interesting find in terms of the “S” (social) relates to injuries, which is quite an important aspect of basic materials
(mining, chemicals, packaging, etc.) companies. The ESG Peer view tool, a visual dashboard enabling the comparison of
sectors/geographies/metrics, helps us understand where Alcoa stands in terms of the Total number of injuries to million hours
(Injuries and fatalities including no-lost-time injuries relative to one million hours worked): out of 76 companies in the basic
materials sector, it ranks number 8 with 10.66 injuries. There is clearly some improvement to make in its safety & work accident
procedures.
3. ESG MYTHS THOMSON REUTERS
If we were to draw a quick conclusion, we could say that 1) ESG is indeed extremely relevant to the mining sector, 2) ESG and
sustainability issues should indeed be incorporated into the investment analysis and decision-making process since these have
important implications on the long-term performance of the company (think of Alcoa’s sustainable aluminum-making process
and Apple as a long-term customer), 3) mining through (literally) ESG data for a company can reveal a lot of additional insights
as to how the company operates and thinks of its future strategy.