What is sustainability? Engage employees to balance external communications with internal buy-in. This material was used to establish awareness of the corporate sustainability program .
The document discusses Green America Public Private Partnership and its promotion of green jobs, companies, and communities with a focus on sustainability, empowerment, and wealth building. It provides information on the green economy, green industry sectors and market opportunities, green jobs classifications, green businesses and organizations, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics definition of green jobs. The presentation aims to illustrate the growth opportunities in the green sector for both non-profit and for-profit organizations.
The document discusses sustainability and sustainable development in a business context. It defines sustainability as meeting current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. For businesses, sustainability involves addressing challenges like climate change, poverty, and ecosystem degradation through strategies like environmental management, corporate social responsibility, and creating sustainable enterprises that view sustainability as a business opportunity rather than just a regulatory issue.
The Environmental Impact Initiative 2008 Annual Report summarizes the organization's programs and accomplishments from the past year. EII operates programs in education, public initiatives, and corporate sustainability to promote environmental stewardship and economic progress. A key success was their Go Green Schools initiative which helped Patterson Elementary in Naperville reduce cafeteria waste by 52% and implement other green practices like recycling and composting. EII also conducted research on using hybrid taxis in Chicago which could significantly improve air quality while saving operators money. Going forward, EII aims to continue implementing innovative environmental solutions and serving as a model for sustainable urban development.
2012 ISCN Symposium - Dorm Energy Efficiency Project (DEEP)ISCN_Secretariat
This document summarizes a case study of the Dorm Energy Efficiency Project (DEEP) at Brown University that implemented system improvements and behavior change programming in dormitories. DEEP installed new controls, insulation, and LED lighting in 80 dorm rooms. It also involved eco-reps training students and showcasing energy savings. Post-project surveys found that DEEP dorm residents felt more in control of temperatures and were less likely to open windows when heat was on compared to control dorms, resulting in an estimated 20% energy savings. The university plans to expand DEEP to more dorms with continued focus on student participation and communication.
CarolinaEnergyDevelopment is an organization dedicated to delivering sustainable alternative energy through financing, building, and operating waste-to-power projects that convert municipal solid waste into clean electric power using proven and pollution-free pyrolysis technology. Their vision is to leverage their experience and strategic partners to facilitate renewable energy development from waste, wind, solar, and biomass sources to provide environmental benefits and renewable energy for communities. They utilize a project finance model combining private equity, debt, and government incentives to fund long-term income streams from waste-to-power projects.
What is sustainability? Engage employees to balance external communications with internal buy-in. This material was used to establish awareness of the corporate sustainability program .
The document discusses Green America Public Private Partnership and its promotion of green jobs, companies, and communities with a focus on sustainability, empowerment, and wealth building. It provides information on the green economy, green industry sectors and market opportunities, green jobs classifications, green businesses and organizations, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics definition of green jobs. The presentation aims to illustrate the growth opportunities in the green sector for both non-profit and for-profit organizations.
The document discusses sustainability and sustainable development in a business context. It defines sustainability as meeting current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. For businesses, sustainability involves addressing challenges like climate change, poverty, and ecosystem degradation through strategies like environmental management, corporate social responsibility, and creating sustainable enterprises that view sustainability as a business opportunity rather than just a regulatory issue.
The Environmental Impact Initiative 2008 Annual Report summarizes the organization's programs and accomplishments from the past year. EII operates programs in education, public initiatives, and corporate sustainability to promote environmental stewardship and economic progress. A key success was their Go Green Schools initiative which helped Patterson Elementary in Naperville reduce cafeteria waste by 52% and implement other green practices like recycling and composting. EII also conducted research on using hybrid taxis in Chicago which could significantly improve air quality while saving operators money. Going forward, EII aims to continue implementing innovative environmental solutions and serving as a model for sustainable urban development.
2012 ISCN Symposium - Dorm Energy Efficiency Project (DEEP)ISCN_Secretariat
This document summarizes a case study of the Dorm Energy Efficiency Project (DEEP) at Brown University that implemented system improvements and behavior change programming in dormitories. DEEP installed new controls, insulation, and LED lighting in 80 dorm rooms. It also involved eco-reps training students and showcasing energy savings. Post-project surveys found that DEEP dorm residents felt more in control of temperatures and were less likely to open windows when heat was on compared to control dorms, resulting in an estimated 20% energy savings. The university plans to expand DEEP to more dorms with continued focus on student participation and communication.
CarolinaEnergyDevelopment is an organization dedicated to delivering sustainable alternative energy through financing, building, and operating waste-to-power projects that convert municipal solid waste into clean electric power using proven and pollution-free pyrolysis technology. Their vision is to leverage their experience and strategic partners to facilitate renewable energy development from waste, wind, solar, and biomass sources to provide environmental benefits and renewable energy for communities. They utilize a project finance model combining private equity, debt, and government incentives to fund long-term income streams from waste-to-power projects.
This document profiles recipients of the Sustainable Business Network's Sustainability Champion Award. It provides brief descriptions of the sustainability work of 27 individuals and organizations. Their work promotes areas like green building, sustainable product design and marketing, environmental education, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and social and environmental advocacy. The awards recognize key people and teams who have made significant contributions to advancing sustainability in New Zealand.
This document discusses product service systems and ecodesign. It notes that 98% of products are thrown away within 6 months, wasting valuable resources. Ecodesign considers the full lifecycle environmental and social impacts of products and services. It is a strategic process that can reduce a product's impacts by 80% at the design stage by considering materials, processes, and practices. The document provides examples of common ecodesign strategies like designing for recycling, low impact materials, and product-service systems. It encourages moving forward by contributing to sustainability and reconsidering brands and services to add social and environmental value.
This document provides an introduction to the Zediquette of Life, which discusses principles of sustainable living. It begins by explaining that Factor4 Foundation is a nonprofit focused on conservation research. It then discusses how Zediquette homes offer sustainable alternatives for materials, lighting, and more. The document emphasizes educating clients on green alternatives that can substitute for traditional choices in a cost-effective way. It presents the Zediquette philosophy as a vision ahead of its time and encourages readers to make sustainable living a way of life.
1) The document discusses how adopting green building practices can provide financial benefits for commercial real estate owners and tenants through reduced operating costs, increased productivity, and various tax incentives.
2) Implementing sustainability measures like efficient HVAC systems, natural lighting, and good insulation can lower utility bills while improving indoor air quality and worker well-being.
3) Many local and state governments now provide tax exemptions or credits for obtaining certifications like LEED, which can outweigh the upfront costs of green retrofits and new construction. Adopting green practices is a wise long-term investment.
ICUC is a group of professionals committed to making the environment more suitable for living. It provides solutions for climate change, urban infrastructure, environment and sustainability. ICUC works with governments, private sectors, PSUs and donor agencies by providing advisory services, project implementation assistance, and end to end consulting. Its focus areas include urban planning, environment management, feasibility studies, climate change, clean development mechanisms, and more. ICUC has strengths such as experienced team members, training capabilities, and experience working with industries, governments, and organizations on projects related to sustainability, environment management, renewable energy, and more.
What is an effective environmental reporting? What is the difference between genuine disclosure versus 'greenwashng? In this study, we report how doing it the right way could help firms to strengthen corporate identity within the organisation. Read more or visit us at http://www.verityconsult.com
Presentation on Hewlett Packard's story of applying sustainability and environmental stewardship into its operations, brand communications, and internal research.
Learn more about Sustainable Business & Design at: http://sustainablelifemedia.com
2011.5.13 Sustainability Strategies In The Global Fmcg Industrieswellnessclub
This document discusses strategies for sustainability and employee engagement from Wellness Club Ltd. It provides definitions of climate change from the UN and scientists. It then outlines the impacts of increased global temperatures. The document discusses sustainability strategies for companies, with human resources playing a key role. Some positive outcomes are improved employee morale and brand recognition. The top three strategies for employee engagement are involving employees in reducing carbon emissions, engaging employees to reduce waste and live healthy lifestyles, and rewarding employees for achieving sustainability goals.
This document provides an overview of William McDonough + Partners, an architecture and design firm that specializes in sustainable design. The firm is guided by the principles of Cradle to Cradle design, which aims to create buildings and products that can be disassembled and have all components reused or recycled as technical or biological nutrients. The document outlines the firm's projects in architecture, community design, and consulting across various scales, from the molecular level to entire regions. It also summarizes the Hannover Principles that influenced the development of Cradle to Cradle design philosophy.
The document discusses a presentation on green local procurement policy as a sustainable economic driver. It summarizes the presentation in four parts: an introduction to the green economy, defining differences in green economic opportunities, green economy policies from a national perspective, and moving towards a green economy action plan with a focus on procurement. The presentation argues that green procurement policies can help drive the green economy at the local level and achieve environmental and economic goals.
This document outlines the course structure and content for a Business, Society & Environment course. It includes:
- An introduction to the topics of global warming, skepticism about climate change, and businesses' role in society through video clips.
- A definition of sustainable development as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs.
- An overview of the course objectives to study the impacts of business on resources and describe systems to influence these impacts.
- A course map listing topics like corporate social responsibility, the environment, renewable energy, and waste management that will be covered.
- Details on group and individual assignments, midterm and final exams, and grading criteria.
The document discusses design and sustainability. It argues that design has contributed significantly to sustainability problems by focusing on disposable and meaningless products. However, designers are not solely responsible and other industries have also contributed. The document discusses various frameworks for sustainability including Cradle to Cradle and biomimicry. It emphasizes the importance of considering social and environmental impacts across a product's entire lifecycle. Strategies like design for disassembly, modular design, and transmaterialization aim to improve sustainability.
The document discusses Finland's leadership in cleantech solutions and problem solving. It notes that Finland has few natural resources but highly educated people with a culture of collaboration and innovation. Finland is a global leader in areas like energy efficiency, renewable energy, biofuels, and clean industrial processes. It introduces Cleantech Finland, a network that connects cleantech companies with experts and helps solve complex problems. The network aims to promote Finland's cleantech expertise worldwide and solve global challenges through open collaboration on its online Solved platform.
The Future is Green: Must-Have Eco-Friendly Products for a Sustainable Lifes...MuhammadTayyab71890
In a world where environmental concerns are at the forefront of our collective consciousness, the phrase "Eco-Friendly Products" has become more than just a buzzword—it represents a transformative shift in the way we live, consume, and envision the future. As the specter of climate change looms ever larger, and the consequences of unsustainable practices become increasingly evident, there has never been a more crucial moment to explore the role of Eco-Friendly Products in shaping a sustainable lifestyle.
"The Future is Green: Must-Have Eco-Friendly Products for a Sustainable Lifestyle" is a journey into the heart of eco-conscious living. In this exploration, we will delve into a comprehensive guide to Eco-Friendly Products that have the power to redefine the way we interact with our environment. From the products that grace our homes to those that enhance our personal care routines, fashion choices, and even our travel adventures, the concept of eco-friendliness has permeated every facet of our lives.
This guide seeks to illuminate not only the significance of Eco-Friendly Products but also their undeniable impact on our planet's future. It is an invitation to embrace a lifestyle that transcends mere consumption, one that nurtures a harmonious coexistence with the natural world and respects the delicate balance of our ecosystems. As we embark on this journey, let us discover how the choices we make today, in favor of eco-friendliness, can pave the way for a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow.
Partners On Demand: Working with your printer to print sustainablyAIGA Portland
POD4Print is a printing company focused on sustainability. It has corporate policies around recycling, limiting toxins, and eliminating hazardous waste. As of 2008, POD4Print earned exempt status from the Oregon DEQ by eliminating all hazardous waste from its facility. The document discusses sustainability from social, environmental, and economic perspectives and how POD4Print incorporates these principles into its operations and services.
Top 10 Sustainable Waste Management Companies to Watch.pdfInsightsSuccess4
This edition features a handful of Sustainable Waste Management leaders across several sectors that are at the forefront of leading us into a digital future
Comment un chef d'entreprise ou PDG doit-il comprendre le développement durable ?
Vous avez besoin d'aide pour en déchiffrer le jargon, les outils, les méthodes et le cadre de travail ?
Vous cherchez à comprendre le business case de transformation durable ?
Marilyn Waite, experte du développement durable, nous expliquera comment transformer les produits, les services et l'ensemble de l'organisation pour des résultats à long terme.
Des exercices pratiques et une séance de questions/réponses concluront cette Master class.
This document provides an introduction to a session on sustainability presented at LDI Green Day 2011. It discusses introducing sustainability initiatives, assessing operations, ideas for various production areas like scenery, props, and lighting, and specific techniques or products. Speakers included Paul Brunner, Ellen E. Jones, and James McKernan discussing getting started with sustainability, greening theatre basics and stock scenery, assessing impacts, and ideas for scenery, paint, and lighting.
This document profiles recipients of the Sustainable Business Network's Sustainability Champion Award. It provides brief descriptions of the sustainability work of 27 individuals and organizations. Their work promotes areas like green building, sustainable product design and marketing, environmental education, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and social and environmental advocacy. The awards recognize key people and teams who have made significant contributions to advancing sustainability in New Zealand.
This document discusses product service systems and ecodesign. It notes that 98% of products are thrown away within 6 months, wasting valuable resources. Ecodesign considers the full lifecycle environmental and social impacts of products and services. It is a strategic process that can reduce a product's impacts by 80% at the design stage by considering materials, processes, and practices. The document provides examples of common ecodesign strategies like designing for recycling, low impact materials, and product-service systems. It encourages moving forward by contributing to sustainability and reconsidering brands and services to add social and environmental value.
This document provides an introduction to the Zediquette of Life, which discusses principles of sustainable living. It begins by explaining that Factor4 Foundation is a nonprofit focused on conservation research. It then discusses how Zediquette homes offer sustainable alternatives for materials, lighting, and more. The document emphasizes educating clients on green alternatives that can substitute for traditional choices in a cost-effective way. It presents the Zediquette philosophy as a vision ahead of its time and encourages readers to make sustainable living a way of life.
1) The document discusses how adopting green building practices can provide financial benefits for commercial real estate owners and tenants through reduced operating costs, increased productivity, and various tax incentives.
2) Implementing sustainability measures like efficient HVAC systems, natural lighting, and good insulation can lower utility bills while improving indoor air quality and worker well-being.
3) Many local and state governments now provide tax exemptions or credits for obtaining certifications like LEED, which can outweigh the upfront costs of green retrofits and new construction. Adopting green practices is a wise long-term investment.
ICUC is a group of professionals committed to making the environment more suitable for living. It provides solutions for climate change, urban infrastructure, environment and sustainability. ICUC works with governments, private sectors, PSUs and donor agencies by providing advisory services, project implementation assistance, and end to end consulting. Its focus areas include urban planning, environment management, feasibility studies, climate change, clean development mechanisms, and more. ICUC has strengths such as experienced team members, training capabilities, and experience working with industries, governments, and organizations on projects related to sustainability, environment management, renewable energy, and more.
What is an effective environmental reporting? What is the difference between genuine disclosure versus 'greenwashng? In this study, we report how doing it the right way could help firms to strengthen corporate identity within the organisation. Read more or visit us at http://www.verityconsult.com
Presentation on Hewlett Packard's story of applying sustainability and environmental stewardship into its operations, brand communications, and internal research.
Learn more about Sustainable Business & Design at: http://sustainablelifemedia.com
2011.5.13 Sustainability Strategies In The Global Fmcg Industrieswellnessclub
This document discusses strategies for sustainability and employee engagement from Wellness Club Ltd. It provides definitions of climate change from the UN and scientists. It then outlines the impacts of increased global temperatures. The document discusses sustainability strategies for companies, with human resources playing a key role. Some positive outcomes are improved employee morale and brand recognition. The top three strategies for employee engagement are involving employees in reducing carbon emissions, engaging employees to reduce waste and live healthy lifestyles, and rewarding employees for achieving sustainability goals.
This document provides an overview of William McDonough + Partners, an architecture and design firm that specializes in sustainable design. The firm is guided by the principles of Cradle to Cradle design, which aims to create buildings and products that can be disassembled and have all components reused or recycled as technical or biological nutrients. The document outlines the firm's projects in architecture, community design, and consulting across various scales, from the molecular level to entire regions. It also summarizes the Hannover Principles that influenced the development of Cradle to Cradle design philosophy.
The document discusses a presentation on green local procurement policy as a sustainable economic driver. It summarizes the presentation in four parts: an introduction to the green economy, defining differences in green economic opportunities, green economy policies from a national perspective, and moving towards a green economy action plan with a focus on procurement. The presentation argues that green procurement policies can help drive the green economy at the local level and achieve environmental and economic goals.
This document outlines the course structure and content for a Business, Society & Environment course. It includes:
- An introduction to the topics of global warming, skepticism about climate change, and businesses' role in society through video clips.
- A definition of sustainable development as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs.
- An overview of the course objectives to study the impacts of business on resources and describe systems to influence these impacts.
- A course map listing topics like corporate social responsibility, the environment, renewable energy, and waste management that will be covered.
- Details on group and individual assignments, midterm and final exams, and grading criteria.
The document discusses design and sustainability. It argues that design has contributed significantly to sustainability problems by focusing on disposable and meaningless products. However, designers are not solely responsible and other industries have also contributed. The document discusses various frameworks for sustainability including Cradle to Cradle and biomimicry. It emphasizes the importance of considering social and environmental impacts across a product's entire lifecycle. Strategies like design for disassembly, modular design, and transmaterialization aim to improve sustainability.
The document discusses Finland's leadership in cleantech solutions and problem solving. It notes that Finland has few natural resources but highly educated people with a culture of collaboration and innovation. Finland is a global leader in areas like energy efficiency, renewable energy, biofuels, and clean industrial processes. It introduces Cleantech Finland, a network that connects cleantech companies with experts and helps solve complex problems. The network aims to promote Finland's cleantech expertise worldwide and solve global challenges through open collaboration on its online Solved platform.
The Future is Green: Must-Have Eco-Friendly Products for a Sustainable Lifes...MuhammadTayyab71890
In a world where environmental concerns are at the forefront of our collective consciousness, the phrase "Eco-Friendly Products" has become more than just a buzzword—it represents a transformative shift in the way we live, consume, and envision the future. As the specter of climate change looms ever larger, and the consequences of unsustainable practices become increasingly evident, there has never been a more crucial moment to explore the role of Eco-Friendly Products in shaping a sustainable lifestyle.
"The Future is Green: Must-Have Eco-Friendly Products for a Sustainable Lifestyle" is a journey into the heart of eco-conscious living. In this exploration, we will delve into a comprehensive guide to Eco-Friendly Products that have the power to redefine the way we interact with our environment. From the products that grace our homes to those that enhance our personal care routines, fashion choices, and even our travel adventures, the concept of eco-friendliness has permeated every facet of our lives.
This guide seeks to illuminate not only the significance of Eco-Friendly Products but also their undeniable impact on our planet's future. It is an invitation to embrace a lifestyle that transcends mere consumption, one that nurtures a harmonious coexistence with the natural world and respects the delicate balance of our ecosystems. As we embark on this journey, let us discover how the choices we make today, in favor of eco-friendliness, can pave the way for a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow.
Partners On Demand: Working with your printer to print sustainablyAIGA Portland
POD4Print is a printing company focused on sustainability. It has corporate policies around recycling, limiting toxins, and eliminating hazardous waste. As of 2008, POD4Print earned exempt status from the Oregon DEQ by eliminating all hazardous waste from its facility. The document discusses sustainability from social, environmental, and economic perspectives and how POD4Print incorporates these principles into its operations and services.
Top 10 Sustainable Waste Management Companies to Watch.pdfInsightsSuccess4
This edition features a handful of Sustainable Waste Management leaders across several sectors that are at the forefront of leading us into a digital future
Comment un chef d'entreprise ou PDG doit-il comprendre le développement durable ?
Vous avez besoin d'aide pour en déchiffrer le jargon, les outils, les méthodes et le cadre de travail ?
Vous cherchez à comprendre le business case de transformation durable ?
Marilyn Waite, experte du développement durable, nous expliquera comment transformer les produits, les services et l'ensemble de l'organisation pour des résultats à long terme.
Des exercices pratiques et une séance de questions/réponses concluront cette Master class.
This document provides an introduction to a session on sustainability presented at LDI Green Day 2011. It discusses introducing sustainability initiatives, assessing operations, ideas for various production areas like scenery, props, and lighting, and specific techniques or products. Speakers included Paul Brunner, Ellen E. Jones, and James McKernan discussing getting started with sustainability, greening theatre basics and stock scenery, assessing impacts, and ideas for scenery, paint, and lighting.
5 min guide to sustainability: Go green - Save money and the planetAnders Lindgren
Going Green – is it just “greenwashing”? Do organizations prefer to just talk about being green rather than really living green? Let’s be pragmatic. The majority of companies do not embrace Green livingprimarily for ideal reasons. It has always been about cost savings. In the form of reduced expenditures or efficiency gains. Nothing wrong with that approach. Actually it’s the core idea of sustainable development. Saving money and the environment at the same time.
14.02, Wennersten — Lecture intro to industrial ecologyWDC_Ukraine
The document discusses the concept of industrial ecology and outlines several key topics:
1. It defines industrial ecology as the study of technological systems and their interactions with the natural world to enable global sustainability.
2. It provides examples of tools used in industrial ecology like life cycle analysis and material flow accounting.
3. It discusses the dimensions of industrial ecology including its scientific, temporal, spatial, sectoral aspects as well as development in different regions.
4. Specific cases like the industrial symbiosis in Kalundborg, Denmark and the Hammarby Model of an urban residential area with reduced environmental load are examined.
Sustainability, Circularity, Circular Economy have a lot in common with the Agile mindset and values. Also Agilist need to step in and face this complexity to help organizations to run this transformations.
This document discusses the concepts of circular economy. It covers three key aspects: innovation, symbiosis/interdependence, and governance. For innovation, it notes circular economy requires redesigning systems and processes with a focus on performance and reuse over ownership. For symbiosis, it emphasizes learning from nature's nutrient cycles and cooperation over competition. For governance, it proposes "condition steering" through goals, incentives, and facilitating new economic models rather than command-and-control laws.
Travis Green kicked off the PNODN year with a talk on Green OD. After a 30 minute mingle Travis had us engadge in a dialogue about the meaning of "Green" "Sustainable" and "OD" in the phase "We are committed to being a ______ organization". Members reported a perception shift when thinking about what they heard in those three statements. Then, we were off.
The group explored the jargon and came to an understanding that this concept of sustainable change is being defined. Some suggested it is part of the design work we do to define this with our cleints. One strategy that was illuminating was to start with what they already doing that is sustainable.
We talked about the challenges of Sponsorship and education about systems. We had questions about what tools to use and process consulting was a recommendation from Travis.
Members talked about notion of the "triple bottom line", and how the language of accounting and profit predominats the mental models that run organizations. The group talked about our role to bridge that language to sustainable concepts for our clients in ways that are meaningful to them.
What conversations are you having with your clients about sustainability.
At the end of the evening members were lively and continued the converstaion. In the evaluation of the event particpants reported the topic to be highly relevant to their work. The content contained new inforamtion for the majority. Everyone who completed the survey said they had met someone they would like to collaborate with. What would that look like?
Enterprise is a nonprofit with over 25 years of experience in affordable housing development. Their goal is to ensure all Americans have decent and affordable housing. Through their Green Communities project, Enterprise provides financial and technical support to developers to build healthier, more energy efficient and environmentally friendly homes on a cost-effective basis. However, a case study of one such community, Plaza North, found that while tenants understand concepts like recycling, many are unaware they live in a green community and do not actively practice energy conservation. Several ideas are proposed to address this problem by improving communication, increasing engagement and motivating behavior change, such as a branding campaign, competitions between residents, workshops and community events.
The document discusses sustainability and sustainable practices for businesses. It defines sustainability as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. Strong sustainability embraces renewable energy, treats waste as a resource, and values diversity and ecosystem resilience. Key aspects of strong sustainability are systems thinking, a principled definition, and backcasting to understand sustainability and practice it effectively.
1) The document discusses the International Green Entrepreneurship Award 2012 and the concept of "Ecopreneur", which refers to entrepreneurs focused on environmental protection and sustainability.
2) It provides context on increasing global environmental challenges and the need for businesses to adopt more sustainable and eco-friendly practices.
3) The competition aims to support young entrepreneurs working on eco-friendly business ideas and provides benefits such as funding, incubation, training, and the chance to compete globally in Taiwan in August 2012.
This document discusses sustainable development from multiple perspectives in 3 sections. It first looks at global trends of population growth and mass consumption exceeding planetary boundaries. It then examines definitions of sustainable development that focus on intergenerational well-being from ecological, economic, and social viewpoints. Finally, it considers dimensions of individual human flourishing like health, relationships, and self-actualization that go beyond basic needs and market values.
The document outlines 47 steps for becoming a sustainable designer, beginning with defining sustainability as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. It recommends frameworks for sustainable design thinking like life cycle analysis, biomimicry, and social return on investment. Key steps include dematerialization, substitution, localization, design for durability, disassembly, closed-loop systems, restoration, and redesigning systems to be more sustainable and equitable. The goal is to provide more value using less materials and energy through efficiency and promoting local economies.
1. Sustainability in Practice
- a short teaser presentation
Jan Peter Bergkvist
Advisor
We believe that a clean conscience is a good pillow
2. A holistic approach to Sustainable Business
Sustainability what is it really?
Do your Puzzle
Scandic - a business case
3. Sustainability our approach
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising
the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Eliminate your contribution to the systematic increases in
the degradation of society according to The Four System
Conditions of The Natural Step.
Focus and act on your organisations main social and
environmental impacts and walk the talk at the same time!
4. A lot of buzz words
Responsibilit y
Involvement
Engagement
Communit y
Communicat ion
Environment
SRI
Integrity
Sustainability
Stakeholders
Citizenship Consultation
Values
CR
Principles
Society
Human Right s
ISO 14000
Dialogue
Ethics EMAS Sustainable Development
Resilience
CSR
Triple bottom Line Employees
5.
6. Kill the myths...
Climate changes are just normal variations that we have always
had!
There s no use recycling since it all ends up in the same bin and
goes to a landfill!
Water is not a problem. Nature will adapt and take care of itself!
We need all the chemicals for hygiene reasons and the worst ones
are forbidden already!
Plastic as a material is the best solution, when burnt it just becomes
CO2 and water!
The governments, EU and new technology will solve this for us
so we can continue as we always have!
7. What can I do as an individual/ professional?
Use our energy more efficiently and change to renewable (solar, wind, bio,
water)
Use less plastic and more renewable materials (Plastic = Oil + chemicals)
Transport efficiently (suppliers, business trips, turn off engine while
waiting)
Use low-emission cars (renewable fuels)
Phase out of ozone-depleting chemicals (CFC and HCFC)
Buy and eat organic food and drinks
Use less and only bio-degradable (eco-labeled) chemicals
Minimize packaging and recycle waste
Learn, understand and respect the complexity of nature
9. An easy to understand
frame work...
Sustainability is a question of
management competence!
10. The Sustainability Puzzle
Food
Waste Climate Usability
Construction Chemicals
Human rights Diversity
Safety and Security
Transparency Accessibility
Stakeholder dialogue
Training Measuring
Reporting Third party
certification Energy Ethics
Gender Supply chain Media
Crisis Jobs Taxes
17. and substantial effects
12,000 team members trained
17,000 eco room built
12 milion cups of organic & fair trade coffee served yearly
over 28 million organic breakfasts served
Financial savings during 10 years > $29 million
More than 1,7 billion litres of water saved
More than 500 million single packages saved
More than 17% in total energy reduction
Over 30% reduction of fossil CO2 emissions
20. the first 15 years
scandichotels.com/betterw orld
21. This was a short summary of an inspirational
presentation on Sustainable Business made by
Jan Peter Bergkvist
sleepwell.nu
A clean conscience is a good pillow
Une conscience pure est un bon orei ller
Ett rent samvete är den bäs ta huvudkudden