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Descriptive analysis of awareness about land pollution, water pollution, air pollution and noise pollution with its causes and effects among the citizens“
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Presentation About Save earth, stop pollution. Slides Includes Biggest threats to the world due to pollutions, and some sollutions of the problems. Also have some steps taken towards preventing pollution in a cool way.
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This presentation will help to understand more about the environment and sustainable issue. It also talks about different factors of the environment that affects sustainability. The presentation also talks about the linkage between the environment and poverty.
Green Entrepreneur's Trophy Contest by UBS
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What is Environmental Engineering?
Environmental engineering takes from broad scientific topics like chemistry, biology, ecology, geology, hydraulics, hydrology, microbiology, and mathematics to create solutions that will protect the health of living organisms and improve the quality of the environment.
Environmental engineering is the application of scientific & engineering principles to improve and maintain the environment to
protect human health, protect nature's beneficial ecosystems,
and improve environmental-related enhancement of the quality of human life.
Environmental engineers study the effect of technological advances on the environment, addressing local and worldwide environmental issues such as acid rain, global warming, ozone depletion, water pollution and air pollution from automobile exhausts and industrial sources.
This is a Case Study on Water Conservation. It includes information about topics like Why conserve water?; How can WE conserve water? etc.
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Presentation About Save earth, stop pollution. Slides Includes Biggest threats to the world due to pollutions, and some sollutions of the problems. Also have some steps taken towards preventing pollution in a cool way.
Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change. Pollution can take the form of chemical substances or energy, such as noise, heat or light. Pollutants, the components of pollution, can be either foreign substances/energies or naturally occurring contaminants.
This presentation will help to understand more about the environment and sustainable issue. It also talks about different factors of the environment that affects sustainability. The presentation also talks about the linkage between the environment and poverty.
Green Entrepreneur's Trophy Contest by UBS
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What is Environmental Engineering?
Environmental engineering takes from broad scientific topics like chemistry, biology, ecology, geology, hydraulics, hydrology, microbiology, and mathematics to create solutions that will protect the health of living organisms and improve the quality of the environment.
Environmental engineering is the application of scientific & engineering principles to improve and maintain the environment to
protect human health, protect nature's beneficial ecosystems,
and improve environmental-related enhancement of the quality of human life.
Environmental engineers study the effect of technological advances on the environment, addressing local and worldwide environmental issues such as acid rain, global warming, ozone depletion, water pollution and air pollution from automobile exhausts and industrial sources.
This is a Case Study on Water Conservation. It includes information about topics like Why conserve water?; How can WE conserve water? etc.
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The report on “Green logistics: Redesigning logistics for a better tomorrow” is a part of joint endeavour between Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Institute of Logistics and TATA Strategic Management group (TSMG) Supply Chain and Logistics Practice to highlight the importance of Green Logistics.
In today’s globalized economy, having a robust and flexible logistics system can be a differentiating factor leading to success or failure of business activities. Implementing Green Logistics not only gives environmental benefits but also several strategic business benefits required to differentiate existing Supply chains. Initiatives such as Network Optimization and Logistics efficiency improvements which greatly contribute in reducing the Carbon footprint also gives a competitive edge to the companies to create a more robust and responsive Supply Chain. Initiatives in Warehouses such as Innovative lighting and other Warehouse efficiency improvements along with adapting to green packaging; aids to this idea of achieving a complete Green logistics. Companies also need to work closely with environmentally responsible Supply Chain vendors and suppliers who have a commitment towards sustainability and have significant experience in providing eco-friendly solutions.
Green Logistics Why Business Organizations Should Consider it More Often.pdfMr. Business Magazine
Green logistics is the practice when business organizations take a step to minimise the environmental impact when they are distributing their products or services.
How Sustainability is Revolutionizing Logistic and Transportation Practices.pdfLife Care Logistic
Sustainability is a growing concern for businesses around the world, and the logistic and transportation industry is no exception. In recent years, there has been a significant shift towards sustainable practices in this industry, driven by the need to reduce carbon emissions, minimize waste, and improve the overall environmental impact of transportation.
Defective supply chains are costing companies billions every year in lost revenue and create significant negative environmental impact.
Warehouses can play an important role in mitigating the environmental impacts of logistics activities through green initiatives.
Logistics centres being an integral part of manufacturing, the concept of green warehousing is going to be an operational norm, and should attract investment from both MNC’s and SME’s.
MNCs having aggressive targets of reducing carbon emissions from both mobile infrastructure and immobile infrastructure in the entire supply chain, are likely to be the prime investors in this segment.
Running Head TRUCKING SECTOR1TRUCKING SECTOR6.docxtoltonkendal
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Green Technology for Trucking Sector
Background Information
Heavy and medium-duty trucks play crucial roes in the economy of any nation. Trucking provides employment; influences usage of land; impacts commercial activities; and affects the prices of land as well as other commodities. According to research, the trucking industry in some countries is worth billions. The trucking industry also employs hundreds of thousands of drivers and provides livelihood to other parties that are not directly associated with the trucks (Abate & Road, 2014). Normally, trucking firms are made up of smaller companies that include carriers. There are varying levels of players in the industry from micro-trucking firms that employ from 1 to 4 employees to large motor carriers that employ more than 500 employees. In between these extremes, there are medium carriers. All these have a significant contribution to the carbon footprint.
Whilst the trucking industry bears significant amount of burden to the environment, it is a critical sector that holds the economy and livelihood of many. The industry involves many players from the drivers themselves to policy makers, support services, and government agencies. Striking an equilibrium in the industry core players at any given time determines how the industry runs and its key outcomes. One tough concern that has pervaded the industry over the years has been fuel economy and environmental management issues. Yet the number of goods required to be transported across borders and from one coast of a country to another has been increasing over the years. That means there is need for more trucks on the road igniting myriad environmental and climatic consequences. Ideally, safety, security, sustainability, and stresslessness should drive the trucking sector (O’Rourke, 2012). But with the current situation, it is only with a robust environmental friendly intervention that this can occur.
Over the years, pressures on the transport and logistic industry have been mounting. There has been pressure over environmental concerns so much so that governmental awareness on the same has led to increased pressure on key players in the industry. In addition consumers have also become more aware of the harms that logistics companies cause to the environment. As such, consumers have become demanding regarding green technologies and clean energy initiatives in the transport and logistic industry. In tandem with this change, it has become commonplace to have rising interest for streamlining operations for logistic companies. Firms that adopt greener technologies stand better chances of increasing their competitive edge (O’Rourke, 2012). Introduction of new structures for the logistics industry presents great benefits that may lead to better management of the environment.
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The traditional view has been that addressing environmental issues poses a dilemma for managers: either help the environment at the expense of business or harm the business while protecting the environment. However, a new perspective suggests a reconciliation of environmental and economic concerns. In this approach, being environmentally friendly is not just a cost of doing business but a driver of innovation, new market opportunities, and wealth creation.
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Sustainability And Eco-friendly Cargo Revenue Management.pptxrtscorp3
In today's environmentally conscious world, businesses across industries are increasingly embracing sustainable practices to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a greener future. The cargo industry, responsible for transporting goods across the globe, plays a crucial role in this endeavor. By integrating sustainability principles into their cargo revenue management strategies, companies can not only make a positive impact on the environment but also unlock new opportunities for profitability and growth. In this blog, we will explore the concept of sustainability and eco-friendly cargo revenue management, focusing on how it aligns with the evolving business landscape and benefits both the planet and the bottom line.
Earliest Galaxies in the JADES Origins Field: Luminosity Function and Cosmic ...Sérgio Sacani
We characterize the earliest galaxy population in the JADES Origins Field (JOF), the deepest
imaging field observed with JWST. We make use of the ancillary Hubble optical images (5 filters
spanning 0.4−0.9µm) and novel JWST images with 14 filters spanning 0.8−5µm, including 7 mediumband filters, and reaching total exposure times of up to 46 hours per filter. We combine all our data
at > 2.3µm to construct an ultradeep image, reaching as deep as ≈ 31.4 AB mag in the stack and
30.3-31.0 AB mag (5σ, r = 0.1” circular aperture) in individual filters. We measure photometric
redshifts and use robust selection criteria to identify a sample of eight galaxy candidates at redshifts
z = 11.5 − 15. These objects show compact half-light radii of R1/2 ∼ 50 − 200pc, stellar masses of
M⋆ ∼ 107−108M⊙, and star-formation rates of SFR ∼ 0.1−1 M⊙ yr−1
. Our search finds no candidates
at 15 < z < 20, placing upper limits at these redshifts. We develop a forward modeling approach to
infer the properties of the evolving luminosity function without binning in redshift or luminosity that
marginalizes over the photometric redshift uncertainty of our candidate galaxies and incorporates the
impact of non-detections. We find a z = 12 luminosity function in good agreement with prior results,
and that the luminosity function normalization and UV luminosity density decline by a factor of ∼ 2.5
from z = 12 to z = 14. We discuss the possible implications of our results in the context of theoretical
models for evolution of the dark matter halo mass function.
(May 29th, 2024) Advancements in Intravital Microscopy- Insights for Preclini...Scintica Instrumentation
Intravital microscopy (IVM) is a powerful tool utilized to study cellular behavior over time and space in vivo. Much of our understanding of cell biology has been accomplished using various in vitro and ex vivo methods; however, these studies do not necessarily reflect the natural dynamics of biological processes. Unlike traditional cell culture or fixed tissue imaging, IVM allows for the ultra-fast high-resolution imaging of cellular processes over time and space and were studied in its natural environment. Real-time visualization of biological processes in the context of an intact organism helps maintain physiological relevance and provide insights into the progression of disease, response to treatments or developmental processes.
In this webinar we give an overview of advanced applications of the IVM system in preclinical research. IVIM technology is a provider of all-in-one intravital microscopy systems and solutions optimized for in vivo imaging of live animal models at sub-micron resolution. The system’s unique features and user-friendly software enables researchers to probe fast dynamic biological processes such as immune cell tracking, cell-cell interaction as well as vascularization and tumor metastasis with exceptional detail. This webinar will also give an overview of IVM being utilized in drug development, offering a view into the intricate interaction between drugs/nanoparticles and tissues in vivo and allows for the evaluation of therapeutic intervention in a variety of tissues and organs. This interdisciplinary collaboration continues to drive the advancements of novel therapeutic strategies.
Seminar of U.V. Spectroscopy by SAMIR PANDASAMIR PANDA
Spectroscopy is a branch of science dealing the study of interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter.
Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy refers to absorption spectroscopy or reflect spectroscopy in the UV-VIS spectral region.
Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy is an analytical method that can measure the amount of light received by the analyte.
Professional air quality monitoring systems provide immediate, on-site data for analysis, compliance, and decision-making.
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Richard's entangled aventures in wonderlandRichard Gill
Since the loophole-free Bell experiments of 2020 and the Nobel prizes in physics of 2022, critics of Bell's work have retreated to the fortress of super-determinism. Now, super-determinism is a derogatory word - it just means "determinism". Palmer, Hance and Hossenfelder argue that quantum mechanics and determinism are not incompatible, using a sophisticated mathematical construction based on a subtle thinning of allowed states and measurements in quantum mechanics, such that what is left appears to make Bell's argument fail, without altering the empirical predictions of quantum mechanics. I think however that it is a smoke screen, and the slogan "lost in math" comes to my mind. I will discuss some other recent disproofs of Bell's theorem using the language of causality based on causal graphs. Causal thinking is also central to law and justice. I will mention surprising connections to my work on serial killer nurse cases, in particular the Dutch case of Lucia de Berk and the current UK case of Lucy Letby.
Richard's aventures in two entangled wonderlandsRichard Gill
Since the loophole-free Bell experiments of 2020 and the Nobel prizes in physics of 2022, critics of Bell's work have retreated to the fortress of super-determinism. Now, super-determinism is a derogatory word - it just means "determinism". Palmer, Hance and Hossenfelder argue that quantum mechanics and determinism are not incompatible, using a sophisticated mathematical construction based on a subtle thinning of allowed states and measurements in quantum mechanics, such that what is left appears to make Bell's argument fail, without altering the empirical predictions of quantum mechanics. I think however that it is a smoke screen, and the slogan "lost in math" comes to my mind. I will discuss some other recent disproofs of Bell's theorem using the language of causality based on causal graphs. Causal thinking is also central to law and justice. I will mention surprising connections to my work on serial killer nurse cases, in particular the Dutch case of Lucia de Berk and the current UK case of Lucy Letby.
Multi-source connectivity as the driver of solar wind variability in the heli...Sérgio Sacani
The ambient solar wind that flls the heliosphere originates from multiple
sources in the solar corona and is highly structured. It is often described
as high-speed, relatively homogeneous, plasma streams from coronal
holes and slow-speed, highly variable, streams whose source regions are
under debate. A key goal of ESA/NASA’s Solar Orbiter mission is to identify
solar wind sources and understand what drives the complexity seen in the
heliosphere. By combining magnetic feld modelling and spectroscopic
techniques with high-resolution observations and measurements, we show
that the solar wind variability detected in situ by Solar Orbiter in March
2022 is driven by spatio-temporal changes in the magnetic connectivity to
multiple sources in the solar atmosphere. The magnetic feld footpoints
connected to the spacecraft moved from the boundaries of a coronal hole
to one active region (12961) and then across to another region (12957). This
is refected in the in situ measurements, which show the transition from fast
to highly Alfvénic then to slow solar wind that is disrupted by the arrival of
a coronal mass ejection. Our results describe solar wind variability at 0.5 au
but are applicable to near-Earth observatories.
Slide 1: Title Slide
Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Slide 2: Introduction to Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Definition: Extrachromosomal inheritance refers to the transmission of genetic material that is not found within the nucleus.
Key Components: Involves genes located in mitochondria, chloroplasts, and plasmids.
Slide 3: Mitochondrial Inheritance
Mitochondria: Organelles responsible for energy production.
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA): Circular DNA molecule found in mitochondria.
Inheritance Pattern: Maternally inherited, meaning it is passed from mothers to all their offspring.
Diseases: Examples include Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) and mitochondrial myopathy.
Slide 4: Chloroplast Inheritance
Chloroplasts: Organelles responsible for photosynthesis in plants.
Chloroplast DNA (cpDNA): Circular DNA molecule found in chloroplasts.
Inheritance Pattern: Often maternally inherited in most plants, but can vary in some species.
Examples: Variegation in plants, where leaf color patterns are determined by chloroplast DNA.
Slide 5: Plasmid Inheritance
Plasmids: Small, circular DNA molecules found in bacteria and some eukaryotes.
Features: Can carry antibiotic resistance genes and can be transferred between cells through processes like conjugation.
Significance: Important in biotechnology for gene cloning and genetic engineering.
Slide 6: Mechanisms of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Non-Mendelian Patterns: Do not follow Mendel’s laws of inheritance.
Cytoplasmic Segregation: During cell division, organelles like mitochondria and chloroplasts are randomly distributed to daughter cells.
Heteroplasmy: Presence of more than one type of organellar genome within a cell, leading to variation in expression.
Slide 7: Examples of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Four O’clock Plant (Mirabilis jalapa): Shows variegated leaves due to different cpDNA in leaf cells.
Petite Mutants in Yeast: Result from mutations in mitochondrial DNA affecting respiration.
Slide 8: Importance of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Evolution: Provides insight into the evolution of eukaryotic cells.
Medicine: Understanding mitochondrial inheritance helps in diagnosing and treating mitochondrial diseases.
Agriculture: Chloroplast inheritance can be used in plant breeding and genetic modification.
Slide 9: Recent Research and Advances
Gene Editing: Techniques like CRISPR-Cas9 are being used to edit mitochondrial and chloroplast DNA.
Therapies: Development of mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) for preventing mitochondrial diseases.
Slide 10: Conclusion
Summary: Extrachromosomal inheritance involves the transmission of genetic material outside the nucleus and plays a crucial role in genetics, medicine, and biotechnology.
Future Directions: Continued research and technological advancements hold promise for new treatments and applications.
Slide 11: Questions and Discussion
Invite Audience: Open the floor for any questions or further discussion on the topic.
THE IMPORTANCE OF MARTIAN ATMOSPHERE SAMPLE RETURN.Sérgio Sacani
The return of a sample of near-surface atmosphere from Mars would facilitate answers to several first-order science questions surrounding the formation and evolution of the planet. One of the important aspects of terrestrial planet formation in general is the role that primary atmospheres played in influencing the chemistry and structure of the planets and their antecedents. Studies of the martian atmosphere can be used to investigate the role of a primary atmosphere in its history. Atmosphere samples would also inform our understanding of the near-surface chemistry of the planet, and ultimately the prospects for life. High-precision isotopic analyses of constituent gases are needed to address these questions, requiring that the analyses are made on returned samples rather than in situ.
2. “We have to shift our emphasis
from economic efficiency and
materialism towards a sustainable
quality of life and to healing of our
society, of our people and our
ecological systems.”
Janet Holmes
3. What is Green Supply Chain Management?
Sharing of environmental responsibility
along the SC such that sound
environmental practices predominate, &
adverse global environmental effects are
minimized.
4.
5. GSCM relates to a wide-range of
production from product design to
recycle or destroy, or from cradle to
grave.
This principal is similar to lifecycle of
product.
6. Some studies mentioned benefits of adopting
GSCM, such as (Stevels, 2002).
He demonstrated the benefits of GSCM to
different roles of supply chain including
environment and society in terms of different
categories:
I. Material
II. Immaterial
III. And emotion
Benefits of GSCM
7. For material, GSCM helps:
Lower environmental load for
environment
Lower cost prices for supplier
Lower cost for producer
Lower cost of ownership for
customer
And less consumption of
resources for society.
8. In terms of immaterial, GSCM helps :
Overcoming prejudice and cynicism for
environment,
Less rejects for supplier,
Easier to manufacture for producer,
Convenience and fun for customer,
And better compliance for society.
9. For emotion, GSCM helps:
Motivation of stakeholder for
environment
Better image for supplier and
producer
Feel good and quality of life for
customer
And make industry on the right
track for society.
10. Duber and Smith identified ten reasons
that the company should adopt the green:
Target marketing,
Sustainability of resources,
Lowered costs/increased efficiency,
Product differentiation and competitive
advantage,
Competitive and supply chain pressures,
Why should a company adopt the green?
11. Adapting to regulation and
reducing risk,
Brand reputation,
Return on investment,
Employee morale,
And the ethical imperative.
12. What drive a company to adopt GSCM?
Government
Market and Competitor
Company
13. From product lifecycle concept, the cycle
starts at the designing of product.
Green design emphasize both
environmentally conscious design and life
cycle assessment/analysis.
In designing a product, the designing team
can change the raw materials used during
the manufacturing to be less toxic, more
environmental friendly.
Implementation of Green
14. In manufacturing process, the
company can apply green by several
methods to reduce the energy and
resource consumption.
This is where reuse and recycling
are referred.
An example of green
product is hybrid car.
15. There are three barriers:
Maintaining close relationships with their
main suppliers,
Obtaining a larger market share through
competition with other market share by
improving product quality and reducing costs,
And ensuring the sustainability of their
operations including reducing the environmental
impacts.
Barriers of applying GSCM
17. Green logistics is a
form of logistics
which is calculated
to be
environmentally and
often socially
friendly in addition
to economically
functional.
18. In the case of green logistics, all of
the issues which pertain to regular
logistics still apply, with the added
factor of environmental friendliness.
Making a product environmentally
friendly may cost more, causing it to
come into conflict with traditional
logistics.
19.
20. Four basic paradoxes are discussed:
Costs
Time / Speed
Reliability
Warehousing
The Green Paradoxes of Logistics in
Transport Systems
21. The cost-saving strategies pursued by
logistic operators are often at variance
with environmental considerations.
The benefits of logistics are realized by
the users (and eventually to the
consumer if the benefits are shared along
the supply chain), but the environment
assumes a wide variety of burdens and
costs.
Costs
22. Society in general, and many individuals in
particular, are becoming less willing to accept
these costs, and pressure is increasingly being put
on governments and corporations to include
greater environmental considerations in their
activities.
The actors involved in logistical operations
have a strong bias to perceive green logistics as a
mean to internalize cost savings, while avoiding
the issue of external costs.
23. These observations support the paradoxical
relationship between logistics and the environment
that reducing costs does not necessarily reduce
environmental impacts.
A survey among the managers of logistical
activities pointed out that the top environmental
priority is reducing packaging and waste .
24. In logistics, time is often the
essence. By reducing the time of
flows, the speed of the distribution
system is increased, and
consequently, its efficiency.
This is achieved in the main by
using the most polluting and least
energy efficient transportation
modes. This leads to a vicious
circle .
Time / Speed
25. McKinnon (1998) has suggested that JIT is not
greatly increasing road freight volumes (italics
added), it cannot be considered a green solution.
The more DTD and JIT strategies are applied,
the further the negative environmental
consequences of the traffic it creates.
27. At the heart of logistics is the overriding importance of service
reliability.
The least polluting modes are generally regarded as being the
least reliable in terms of on-time delivery, lack of breakage and
safety.
Ships and railways have inherited a reputation for poor
customer satisfaction, and the logistics industry is built around
air and truck shipments... the two least environmentally-friendly
modes.
Reliability
29. Our overview suggests that green logistics is
still a long way from being achieved.
The environment is not a major preoccupation
or priority in the industry itself.
The exception is where reverse distribution
has opened up new market possibilities based
upon growing societal concerns over waste
disposal and recycling. Here the environmental
benefits are derived rather than direct.
30. The transportation industry itself does not present a
greener face, indeed in a literal sense reverse logistics adds
further to the traffic load.
It is not a question of whether or not the logistics industry
will have to present a greener face.
Pressures are mounting from a number of directions that
are moving all actors and sectors in the economy in the
direction of increasing regard for the environment.
In some sectors this is already manifest, in others, such as
the logistics industry, it is latent.
31. The issue is when and in what form it will be
realized.
Three scenarios are presented and discussed:
I. A top-down approach where ‘greenness’ is
imposed on the logistic industry by
government Policies
II. A bottom-up approach where environmental
improvements are coming from the industry
itself
III. A compromise between the government and
industry, notably through certification. While
not mutually exclusive, they each present
different approaches.
33. Modern logistics systems economies are based on the
reduction of inventories, as the speed and reliability of deliveries
removes the need to store and stockpile.
This means however, that inventories have been transferred to
a certain degree the transport system, especially the roads.
Inventories are actually in transit, contributing still further to
congestion and pollution.
The environment and society, not the logistical operators, are
assuming the external costs.
Warehousing
34. First is that government action will force a green agenda
on the industry, in a top-down approach.
Although this appeared as the least desirable outcome
from the survey of logistics managers (Murphy et al 1994), it
is already evident that government intervention and
legislation are reaching ever more directly over
environmental issues.
35. A difficulty with government intervention
is that the outcomes are often unpredictable,
and in an industry as complex as logistics,
many could be unexpected and unwanted.
Environmentally-inspired policies may
impact on freight and passenger traffic
differentially, just as different modes may
experience widely variable results of a
common regulation
36. If a top-down approach appears inevitable, in
some respects at least, a bottom-up solution
would be the industry preference.
There are several ways a bottom-up approach
might come about.
These occur when the business interests of the
industry match the imperatives of the
environment.
37. Firms have found that by advertising their friendliness
towards the environment and their compliance with
environmental standards, they can obtain an edge in the
marketplace over their competitors.
38. Somewhere between the bottom-up and top-down
approaches are the moves being implemented with
environmental management systems.
Although governments are involved in varying degrees, a
number of voluntary systems are in place, notably ISO
14000 and EMAS (Environmental Management and Audit
System).
39. In these systems firms receive certification on the basis
of establishing an environmental quality control tailored
to that firm, and the setting up of environmental
monitoring and accounting procedures.
Obtaining certification is seen as evidence of the firm’s
commitment to the environment, and is frequently used as
a public relations, marketing, and government relations
advantage.
40. In the light of paradoxes discussed earlier, it seems that it is
impossible for the logistics industry to become any greener
than it is today.
Yet internal and external pressures promoting a more
environmentally-friendly logistics industry appear to be
inexorable.
While we have identified three possible directions by a
greener logistics industry may emerge, it is probably more
realistic to consider that elements of all three will help shape
the industry of the future.
42. Global, continental, national and local
environmental legislation is taking hold.
For the most part this legislation is popular,
and while there is considerable industry
resistance to increased regulation, the scientific
and popular evidence of environmental
problems is mounting.
43. At the same time, individual logistics firms are
finding a match between environmental
considerations and profitability.
It is becoming acceptable within the industry to
adopt green measures.
Sometimes they reduce costs, but more often than
not they lead to more intangible benefits such as
image and reputation enhancement.