Interview with myself and Mr. Tzachi Mor regarding our work on corporate responsibility, environmental improvement and the struggle against climate change, in the ICL organization. Published in ICL's global semi-annual magazine, "Many people- One ICL", January 2016 (published and sent to all 14,500 ICL employees around the world, in 7 different languages).
This document discusses carbon footprints, including what they are, different types, rankings of common activities by carbon output, and ways to reduce one's carbon footprint. It defines a carbon footprint as the amount of carbon dioxide released by an individual, organization, or community. Primary carbon footprints are direct emissions from energy use, while secondary footprints are indirect, such as from consumed products. Various daily activities and their associated carbon outputs are ranked. The document then calculates sample carbon footprints for a week based on electricity, fuel, and other usage. Finally, it provides many suggestions for reducing carbon footprints through choices in transportation, appliances, habits, and more.
What can you do to lower your carbon footprint? What can you do beyond your family’s footprint that will make a difference? Elton Sherwin’s presentation to the Century Club of California
The document discusses the context around climate change and potential solutions. It notes that scientists agree carbon emissions are causing global warming, which is having widespread environmental and economic impacts. If unchecked, climate change could result in global GDP losses of 7.22% by 2100 due to issues like extreme weather events. Nations have come together through agreements like the Paris Accords to pursue solutions to limit global warming.
This presentation discusses carbon footprints and carbon credits. It begins by defining greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide's role in climate change. It then explains what a carbon footprint is and how to calculate one, including direct and indirect emissions. Methods for reducing carbon footprints through energy efficiency are also outlined. The presentation concludes by discussing carbon credits and trading, how countries and organizations can earn credits by reducing emissions. India's growing involvement in the carbon credit market is also briefly mentioned.
Carbon footprint, cause and ways to reduce itAashuutoshh
Carbon is essential for life but also a major cause of climate change when released from burning fossil fuels. A carbon footprint measures the greenhouse gas emissions from our daily activities like transportation, electricity use, diet and consumer goods. Reducing individual carbon footprints through actions like using less energy, recycling more, driving less, eating a plant-based diet, and purchasing carbon offsets can collectively help address the global climate change crisis.
This document summarizes a presentation given by the Director of Lichfield District Council on the district's draft climate change strategy. The presentation covers the key issues of affordability, reliability and reducing carbon in the energy sector. It discusses the differing views of climate change activists and skeptics. Charts are presented showing historical greenhouse gas emissions levels. The presentation outlines what reducing carbon emissions to meet 2020 targets would mean for residents of Lichfield. It provides an overview of the climate change strategy, which was developed based on national and local policy drivers, and establishes aims, targets and actions across various themes.
The document discusses carbon footprint in buildings and ways to reduce it. It notes that the construction industry significantly impacts carbon emissions through materials and construction products. It introduces the concepts of embodied carbon, which addresses emissions from materials throughout their life cycle, and carbon neutralization, which seeks to avoid greenhouse gas imbalance. The document recommends considering materials' carbon footprint and influencing building operation through proper insulation, lighting, and shading to decrease energy needs. It also suggests understanding sourced materials and addressing impacts of construction machinery, transportation, and waste disposal.
The document discusses carbon offsetting as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and work towards carbon neutrality. It explains that carbon offsetting involves matching one's emissions with projects that reduce emissions elsewhere, such as renewable energy projects, tree planting, and more efficient transportation. By offsetting emissions through verified carbon offset projects, one can neutralize their environmental impact and work towards addressing the global problem of climate change. The document promotes LivClean's carbon offset program as a way for individuals and businesses to go carbon neutral and support meaningful environmental initiatives.
This document discusses carbon footprints, including what they are, different types, rankings of common activities by carbon output, and ways to reduce one's carbon footprint. It defines a carbon footprint as the amount of carbon dioxide released by an individual, organization, or community. Primary carbon footprints are direct emissions from energy use, while secondary footprints are indirect, such as from consumed products. Various daily activities and their associated carbon outputs are ranked. The document then calculates sample carbon footprints for a week based on electricity, fuel, and other usage. Finally, it provides many suggestions for reducing carbon footprints through choices in transportation, appliances, habits, and more.
What can you do to lower your carbon footprint? What can you do beyond your family’s footprint that will make a difference? Elton Sherwin’s presentation to the Century Club of California
The document discusses the context around climate change and potential solutions. It notes that scientists agree carbon emissions are causing global warming, which is having widespread environmental and economic impacts. If unchecked, climate change could result in global GDP losses of 7.22% by 2100 due to issues like extreme weather events. Nations have come together through agreements like the Paris Accords to pursue solutions to limit global warming.
This presentation discusses carbon footprints and carbon credits. It begins by defining greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide's role in climate change. It then explains what a carbon footprint is and how to calculate one, including direct and indirect emissions. Methods for reducing carbon footprints through energy efficiency are also outlined. The presentation concludes by discussing carbon credits and trading, how countries and organizations can earn credits by reducing emissions. India's growing involvement in the carbon credit market is also briefly mentioned.
Carbon footprint, cause and ways to reduce itAashuutoshh
Carbon is essential for life but also a major cause of climate change when released from burning fossil fuels. A carbon footprint measures the greenhouse gas emissions from our daily activities like transportation, electricity use, diet and consumer goods. Reducing individual carbon footprints through actions like using less energy, recycling more, driving less, eating a plant-based diet, and purchasing carbon offsets can collectively help address the global climate change crisis.
This document summarizes a presentation given by the Director of Lichfield District Council on the district's draft climate change strategy. The presentation covers the key issues of affordability, reliability and reducing carbon in the energy sector. It discusses the differing views of climate change activists and skeptics. Charts are presented showing historical greenhouse gas emissions levels. The presentation outlines what reducing carbon emissions to meet 2020 targets would mean for residents of Lichfield. It provides an overview of the climate change strategy, which was developed based on national and local policy drivers, and establishes aims, targets and actions across various themes.
The document discusses carbon footprint in buildings and ways to reduce it. It notes that the construction industry significantly impacts carbon emissions through materials and construction products. It introduces the concepts of embodied carbon, which addresses emissions from materials throughout their life cycle, and carbon neutralization, which seeks to avoid greenhouse gas imbalance. The document recommends considering materials' carbon footprint and influencing building operation through proper insulation, lighting, and shading to decrease energy needs. It also suggests understanding sourced materials and addressing impacts of construction machinery, transportation, and waste disposal.
The document discusses carbon offsetting as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and work towards carbon neutrality. It explains that carbon offsetting involves matching one's emissions with projects that reduce emissions elsewhere, such as renewable energy projects, tree planting, and more efficient transportation. By offsetting emissions through verified carbon offset projects, one can neutralize their environmental impact and work towards addressing the global problem of climate change. The document promotes LivClean's carbon offset program as a way for individuals and businesses to go carbon neutral and support meaningful environmental initiatives.
The document discusses carbon footprints in the textile industry. It defines carbon footprint as the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an organization, product, or activity. The textile industry has a large carbon footprint due to the energy and resources required for production. Calculating carbon footprints involves quantifying direct emissions from energy use as well as indirect emissions from a product's entire lifecycle. Reducing the textile industry's carbon footprint can be achieved through methods like using renewable energy sources, modernizing equipment, optimizing processes, and utilizing sustainable materials. Measuring and lowering carbon footprints is important for the textile industry to reduce its environmental impact.
It's easy to reduce your carbon footprint, save money on your energy bills and create a win/win for you and the environment. This presentation lists 60 ways to reduce your carbon footprint with everyday suggestions.
The document discusses the greenhouse effect and ways individuals can reduce their carbon footprint. It explains that greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide trap infrared radiation emitted from the Earth's surface, preventing it from escaping to space and warming the atmosphere. This enhanced greenhouse effect leads to global warming. The document then provides tips for reducing individual carbon footprints through choices related to transportation, home energy use, appliances, travel, weddings, offices, and more. Key greenhouse gases and their sources are also identified.
A slide on Carbon footprint. The effect of carbon footprint on the environment is discussed in this slide. Cause of carbon footprint, the advantage of carbon footprint, calculation of carbon footprint, finding and recommendation are discussed here.
The document discusses the carbon cycle and the role of carbon in the environment. It notes that nature's carbon cycle is self-regulating, with plants absorbing CO2 through photosynthesis and microbes releasing carbon back into the atmosphere through decomposition. However, anthropogenic carbon emissions are excess and not part of the natural cycle. It then discusses how human carbon emissions amplify greenhouse gas concentrations and the greenhouse effect, threatening the environment by causing global warming. The concepts of carbon neutrality, carbon footprint, carbon sequestration, carbon offsets, and carbon credits in addressing this issue are also summarized.
Carbon footprint and climate change June 2012Timothy Holden
The document provides information about reducing carbon footprints and climate change. It defines key terms like carbon footprint and climate change. It lists specific actions individuals can take to reduce their footprint, such as using more efficient light bulbs, recycling, and choosing more sustainable transportation options. The document also discusses the impacts of activities like air travel, energy use, and food choices on carbon emissions. It outlines the effects of climate change and different sources of carbon dioxide emissions.
Carbon footprinting aims to quantify total greenhouse gas emissions from a product or service. It considers direct and indirect emissions from activities like manufacturing, use, and disposal. Examples provided show that transportation like flying and driving have high emissions, while renewable electricity and local produce have low emissions. The document discusses the need for developed countries to rapidly decarbonize their energy systems and economies to limit global warming per the Paris Agreement goals. Personal emissions come from housing, transportation, food, goods, and services, with transportation typically being the highest category. Strategic government actions are needed to decarbonize sectors not influenced by individuals.
The document discusses the history and concept of carbon footprints. It traces the origins of the term to the early 1990s and its popularization through a BP media campaign in 2005. It defines a carbon footprint as the total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly and indirectly by an individual or organization. The document provides examples of activities and their equivalent carbon dioxide emissions. It also discusses the effects of large carbon footprints such as climate change and resource depletion.
The document discusses the growing reliance on coal for energy worldwide and the environmental issues it causes. It proposes a solution of blending waste coal with biomass to create an engineered fuel that can be used in existing coal power plants while immediately reducing emissions. The company, People's Clean Energy, is located in Indiana near large coal deposits and coal power plants. They aim to provide a solution to help transition power generation to renewable energy while allowing coal plants to comply with new regulations.
Low global warming potential air conditioning Simon Fjell
This document discusses the shift that is occurring in the air conditioning market away from chemical refrigerants due to regulatory changes, climate issues, and cost considerations. It introduces Pioneer air conditioners, which use natural hydrocarbon refrigerants, as an innovative Australian solution that is designed for environmental performance, safety, and cost savings. Pioneer air conditioners are able to meet future needs through their patented technology and fulfill key requirements of air conditioners regarding the environment, energy efficiency, and safety.
A carbon footprint is a measure of the greenhouse gases produced through human activities, such as the use of electricity, transportation, and production of goods. It is quantified as the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases emitted. An individual, organization, or nation's carbon footprint can be calculated through a greenhouse gas emissions assessment. Strategies to reduce carbon footprints include technological advances, process improvements, carbon offsetting projects, and decreasing energy usage or reliance on carbon-intensive fuels.
reduce your carbon or else ur footprint is going to grow leaving large amount of CARBON FOOTPRINT!!!...
act before u r too late.
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reduce your footprint!!!..
This document discusses carbon footprinting and reducing carbon emissions. It begins by explaining what carbon is and how carbon dioxide contributes to global warming. It then discusses worldwide legislation around reducing carbon emissions, including the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, Kyoto Protocol, and UK Climate Change Act. The document defines what a carbon footprint is and outlines the primary sources of emissions that make up an organization's carbon footprint. It provides examples of behavioral, policy, and technological changes that can help reduce an organization's carbon emissions and associated costs. The document concludes by discussing carbon offsetting and emphasizing the importance of measuring and reducing carbon footprints to meet legislative requirements and promote sustainable business practices.
Carbon trading allows companies and countries to buy and sell permits to emit carbon dioxide. It is a key part of international agreements to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Under a cap and trade system, a maximum amount of emissions (the cap) is set and permits equivalent to the cap amount are distributed which can then be traded. If an entity emits less than its allotment of permits it can sell the excess, while those that emit more must purchase additional permits. The goal is for entities to find the most cost-effective ways to reduce emissions over time as the cap amount is reduced. Buildings account for a large portion of emissions and architectural strategies like efficient HVAC, insulation, lighting, and renewable energy can significantly reduce a building
This document discusses carbon footprints and greenhouse gas emissions. It defines a carbon footprint as the total amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases emitted over the course of a product's life cycle, from raw material extraction to end-of-life disposal. It explains the three scopes of carbon footprints and provides examples of activities and their associated emissions. The document emphasizes reducing carbon footprints through alternatives like renewable energy, recycling, and more sustainable consumption habits.
Jim Merkel: Sustainability and the College CampusAnn Heidenreich
1. Dartmouth College aims to embed sustainability principles across all aspects of the institution and serve as a model for sustainability.
2. The document discusses Dartmouth's sustainability initiatives like high performance green buildings, energy reduction programs, waste reduction efforts, and educating students on sustainable practices.
3. It also highlights the importance of sustainability given issues like climate change, increasing consumption, and the need to address these challenges through more efficient technology and consumer choices.
The document discusses global efforts to address climate change through negative carbon technologies and sustainable development. It proposes a $200 billion global investment fund to build power plants that remove carbon from the atmosphere, especially in Africa and Latin America. This self-funded plan would stimulate the global economy and provide clean energy to developing regions while reducing the carbon concentration in the atmosphere. The document argues that negative carbon is necessary to reverse climate change and presents Global Thermostat's air capture technology as a viable solution.
Answer the question What is carbon-negative technology and its remarkable impact on the environment?
New and promising environmental methods and techniques, primarily negative carbon technology, are working towards a better future for the environment and solving its major problems, including climate change.
The webinar discusses key issues around climate change and the paper industry. It aims to help magazine companies understand terms like carbon neutrality and carbon footprints. While some claim biomass is carbon neutral, the webinar explains that using biomass as fuel actually emits carbon into the atmosphere and slows forest growth. It recommends procuring paper with high recycled content or fiber from sustainably managed forests as lower carbon options than virgin fiber.
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The document discusses carbon footprints in the textile industry. It defines carbon footprint as the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an organization, product, or activity. The textile industry has a large carbon footprint due to the energy and resources required for production. Calculating carbon footprints involves quantifying direct emissions from energy use as well as indirect emissions from a product's entire lifecycle. Reducing the textile industry's carbon footprint can be achieved through methods like using renewable energy sources, modernizing equipment, optimizing processes, and utilizing sustainable materials. Measuring and lowering carbon footprints is important for the textile industry to reduce its environmental impact.
It's easy to reduce your carbon footprint, save money on your energy bills and create a win/win for you and the environment. This presentation lists 60 ways to reduce your carbon footprint with everyday suggestions.
The document discusses the greenhouse effect and ways individuals can reduce their carbon footprint. It explains that greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide trap infrared radiation emitted from the Earth's surface, preventing it from escaping to space and warming the atmosphere. This enhanced greenhouse effect leads to global warming. The document then provides tips for reducing individual carbon footprints through choices related to transportation, home energy use, appliances, travel, weddings, offices, and more. Key greenhouse gases and their sources are also identified.
A slide on Carbon footprint. The effect of carbon footprint on the environment is discussed in this slide. Cause of carbon footprint, the advantage of carbon footprint, calculation of carbon footprint, finding and recommendation are discussed here.
The document discusses the carbon cycle and the role of carbon in the environment. It notes that nature's carbon cycle is self-regulating, with plants absorbing CO2 through photosynthesis and microbes releasing carbon back into the atmosphere through decomposition. However, anthropogenic carbon emissions are excess and not part of the natural cycle. It then discusses how human carbon emissions amplify greenhouse gas concentrations and the greenhouse effect, threatening the environment by causing global warming. The concepts of carbon neutrality, carbon footprint, carbon sequestration, carbon offsets, and carbon credits in addressing this issue are also summarized.
Carbon footprint and climate change June 2012Timothy Holden
The document provides information about reducing carbon footprints and climate change. It defines key terms like carbon footprint and climate change. It lists specific actions individuals can take to reduce their footprint, such as using more efficient light bulbs, recycling, and choosing more sustainable transportation options. The document also discusses the impacts of activities like air travel, energy use, and food choices on carbon emissions. It outlines the effects of climate change and different sources of carbon dioxide emissions.
Carbon footprinting aims to quantify total greenhouse gas emissions from a product or service. It considers direct and indirect emissions from activities like manufacturing, use, and disposal. Examples provided show that transportation like flying and driving have high emissions, while renewable electricity and local produce have low emissions. The document discusses the need for developed countries to rapidly decarbonize their energy systems and economies to limit global warming per the Paris Agreement goals. Personal emissions come from housing, transportation, food, goods, and services, with transportation typically being the highest category. Strategic government actions are needed to decarbonize sectors not influenced by individuals.
The document discusses the history and concept of carbon footprints. It traces the origins of the term to the early 1990s and its popularization through a BP media campaign in 2005. It defines a carbon footprint as the total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly and indirectly by an individual or organization. The document provides examples of activities and their equivalent carbon dioxide emissions. It also discusses the effects of large carbon footprints such as climate change and resource depletion.
The document discusses the growing reliance on coal for energy worldwide and the environmental issues it causes. It proposes a solution of blending waste coal with biomass to create an engineered fuel that can be used in existing coal power plants while immediately reducing emissions. The company, People's Clean Energy, is located in Indiana near large coal deposits and coal power plants. They aim to provide a solution to help transition power generation to renewable energy while allowing coal plants to comply with new regulations.
Low global warming potential air conditioning Simon Fjell
This document discusses the shift that is occurring in the air conditioning market away from chemical refrigerants due to regulatory changes, climate issues, and cost considerations. It introduces Pioneer air conditioners, which use natural hydrocarbon refrigerants, as an innovative Australian solution that is designed for environmental performance, safety, and cost savings. Pioneer air conditioners are able to meet future needs through their patented technology and fulfill key requirements of air conditioners regarding the environment, energy efficiency, and safety.
A carbon footprint is a measure of the greenhouse gases produced through human activities, such as the use of electricity, transportation, and production of goods. It is quantified as the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases emitted. An individual, organization, or nation's carbon footprint can be calculated through a greenhouse gas emissions assessment. Strategies to reduce carbon footprints include technological advances, process improvements, carbon offsetting projects, and decreasing energy usage or reliance on carbon-intensive fuels.
reduce your carbon or else ur footprint is going to grow leaving large amount of CARBON FOOTPRINT!!!...
act before u r too late.
u suffer bt a ppt makes u to realise ur mistakes.
go for it.
reduce your footprint!!!..
This document discusses carbon footprinting and reducing carbon emissions. It begins by explaining what carbon is and how carbon dioxide contributes to global warming. It then discusses worldwide legislation around reducing carbon emissions, including the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, Kyoto Protocol, and UK Climate Change Act. The document defines what a carbon footprint is and outlines the primary sources of emissions that make up an organization's carbon footprint. It provides examples of behavioral, policy, and technological changes that can help reduce an organization's carbon emissions and associated costs. The document concludes by discussing carbon offsetting and emphasizing the importance of measuring and reducing carbon footprints to meet legislative requirements and promote sustainable business practices.
Carbon trading allows companies and countries to buy and sell permits to emit carbon dioxide. It is a key part of international agreements to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Under a cap and trade system, a maximum amount of emissions (the cap) is set and permits equivalent to the cap amount are distributed which can then be traded. If an entity emits less than its allotment of permits it can sell the excess, while those that emit more must purchase additional permits. The goal is for entities to find the most cost-effective ways to reduce emissions over time as the cap amount is reduced. Buildings account for a large portion of emissions and architectural strategies like efficient HVAC, insulation, lighting, and renewable energy can significantly reduce a building
This document discusses carbon footprints and greenhouse gas emissions. It defines a carbon footprint as the total amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases emitted over the course of a product's life cycle, from raw material extraction to end-of-life disposal. It explains the three scopes of carbon footprints and provides examples of activities and their associated emissions. The document emphasizes reducing carbon footprints through alternatives like renewable energy, recycling, and more sustainable consumption habits.
Jim Merkel: Sustainability and the College CampusAnn Heidenreich
1. Dartmouth College aims to embed sustainability principles across all aspects of the institution and serve as a model for sustainability.
2. The document discusses Dartmouth's sustainability initiatives like high performance green buildings, energy reduction programs, waste reduction efforts, and educating students on sustainable practices.
3. It also highlights the importance of sustainability given issues like climate change, increasing consumption, and the need to address these challenges through more efficient technology and consumer choices.
The document discusses global efforts to address climate change through negative carbon technologies and sustainable development. It proposes a $200 billion global investment fund to build power plants that remove carbon from the atmosphere, especially in Africa and Latin America. This self-funded plan would stimulate the global economy and provide clean energy to developing regions while reducing the carbon concentration in the atmosphere. The document argues that negative carbon is necessary to reverse climate change and presents Global Thermostat's air capture technology as a viable solution.
Answer the question What is carbon-negative technology and its remarkable impact on the environment?
New and promising environmental methods and techniques, primarily negative carbon technology, are working towards a better future for the environment and solving its major problems, including climate change.
The webinar discusses key issues around climate change and the paper industry. It aims to help magazine companies understand terms like carbon neutrality and carbon footprints. While some claim biomass is carbon neutral, the webinar explains that using biomass as fuel actually emits carbon into the atmosphere and slows forest growth. It recommends procuring paper with high recycled content or fiber from sustainably managed forests as lower carbon options than virgin fiber.
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CRiskCo provides a platform that bridges the information gap for small and medium enterprises seeking credit. Their platform allows lenders and vendors to seamlessly input credit data on businesses in a standardized format, allowing for real-time risk analysis and monitoring. This helps reduce errors and biases compared to traditional methods. They are seeking partners to pilot their platform and eventually offer it as a white label solution to existing markets through a software development kit licensing model.
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The Palace of the Cracow Bishops in Kielce was built in the 17th century as a summer residence for the Bishops of Kraków. It has a unique architectural style that blends Polish and Italian traditions and reflects the political ambitions of its founder, Bishop Jakub Zadzik. Today it houses a branch of the National Museum and an important gallery of Polish paintings. The palace is located on Castle Hill in Kielce and is surrounded by stone walls and towers, including a partially preserved powder tower.
This document provides a list of 8 frozen summer treats that are easy to make at home, including Frozen Pink Lemonade Pie, Frozen Oreo Dessert, Watermelon Slush Drink, Sour Patch Glitter Grapes, Frozen Bananas, Green Monster Smoothies, Frozen Strawberry Yogurt Snacks, and Blueberry Vanilla Yogurt Ice Pops.
DPS Outlook Office/One Office can improve overall productivity by increasing the number of claims a fee earner can handle efficiently and reduces the me taken to process a claim to its conclusion.
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This document describes two research projects being conducted at the Jordan Valley Innovation Center. The first project is developing high-performance supercapacitors using electroactive and conductive polymers that can store and deliver energy faster than batteries. The second project is creating a self-detoxifying fabric system that uses catalysts and electrodes to slowly generate and release hydrogen peroxide to continuously destroy toxic chemicals and bacteria on contact. Both projects aim to provide more efficient energy storage and safer decontamination technologies.
El documento describe las características de la arquitectura, escultura y pintura barrocas. En resumen, la arquitectura barroca se caracteriza por el dinamismo, el uso de formas clásicas transformadas y abovedamientos cupuliformes. La escultura barroca se caracteriza por el realismo y el naturalismo en la pose, utilizando materiales como mármol y madera. La pintura barroca se caracteriza por el tenebrismo, el dinamismo de los personajes y la exageración de gestos.
This document contains the personal and professional information of Mirza Farhan Baig. It outlines his educational background, including an intermediate and matriculation degree from schools in Karachi. It details over 12 years of experience as a structural CAD draftsman working with major firms on various commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects in Pakistan, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. It provides a list of skills and software proficiencies including Revit Structure, AutoCAD, Photoshop and Microsoft Office.
The OPS Leader-Manager Competency GuideWayne Wonder
This document provides an overview of the Ontario Public Service (OPS) Leader-Manager Competency Model from 2010. It includes:
- Descriptions of the four competencies (Connects, Delivers, Inspires, Transforms) and two attributes (Integrity, Self-Awareness) that make up the model and how they apply at different leadership levels.
- Details on how the competencies can be used for talent management, recruitment, learning and development, and succession planning.
- Applications of the model within the OPS and guidance on issues like diversity, change management, and vision/strategy.
- Competency dictionaries that define the focus areas for each competency at different leadership
Climate change is being driven by human activities like burning fossil fuels which release greenhouse gases and warm the planet. Effects are already occurring like sea level rise, stronger hurricanes, more droughts and will continue/worsen if emissions aren't reduced. Green computing aims to limit environmental impact of technology through reducing energy/emissions in manufacturing, data centers and use, but faces challenges due to lack of concern, rapid innovation and upfront costs. While it makes progress, more can still be done and some companies use it for appearances while causing other environmental damage.
The document discusses the impacts of climate change and outlines steps for individuals and businesses to become "Planet Positive" by measuring, reducing, offsetting, and reporting their carbon footprints according to a standardized protocol. It promotes a global branding initiative that aims to inspire mass behavior change and economic opportunities in reducing emissions.
PERODUA AWARENESS PROGRAM - Carbon Neutral V2.pdfHilmee Ismail
This document provides an overview of a Perodua awareness program on carbon neutrality. It discusses the impacts of climate change, explaining concepts like the greenhouse effect and carbon neutrality. It then outlines Perodua's initiatives to achieve carbon neutrality through reducing emissions from vehicles and manufacturing, promoting electric vehicles, using renewable energy, and encouraging energy efficiency. These include making vehicles and factories more fuel efficient, offsetting remaining emissions through reforestation, and setting targets for electric vehicle sales and renewable electricity usage to mitigate climate change.
Carbon footprint is a measure of greenhouse gas emissions, primarily from carbon dioxide. Understanding one's carbon footprint allows grasping environmental impacts and relevance to climate change concerns. Carbon footprints include emissions from energy use, transportation, production, and waste. Measuring footprints quantifies effects and informs mitigation efforts. Reducing footprints requires assessing individual and corporate emissions and pursuing energy efficiency and renewable energy.
This document discusses President Trump's "America First Energy Plan" and the potential impacts on US climate change programs and policies. The plan would remove the US from the Paris Agreement and undo many of President Obama's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This could negatively impact global climate change mitigation efforts. If countries do not meet their emissions reduction targets, it could lead to problems like the free rider issue and tragedy of the commons, where lack of collective action fails to address a global public good like the climate.
Using A Polymer As A Material For Carbon DioxideTracy Berry
Here are a few essays on carbon dioxide gas:
Carbon Dioxide Gas and Climate Change
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a colorless, odorless gas that is a byproduct of burning fossil fuels like coal, natural gas, and oil. It is also released from other
processes like cement production and deforestation. CO2 is a greenhouse gas, meaning it traps heat in the lower atmosphere and contributes to global
warming. Since the Industrial Revolution began around 1750, atmospheric CO2 levels have risen dramatically from 280 parts per million to over 400
ppm today. This rapid rise is largely due to human activities like burning fossil fuels for energy and transportation. The extra CO2 in the air is causing
This document is a critical review of landowners' perceptions of wind turbines in Ireland. It begins with an introduction discussing the need for renewable energy due to climate change. It then provides background on wind energy development in Ireland. The document aims to understand landowners' views of wind farms through a survey. It finds that while landowners see environmental and economic benefits, there are also concerns around placement, noise, and property values. The conclusion calls for better siting of turbines and open communication with local communities.
Business guide on carbon emission redution and sustainabilityBarney Loehnis
This document provides a 6-step guide for businesses to reduce emissions and addresses climate change. It discusses the risks of climate change and regulations, measuring emissions, setting reduction targets, implementing initiatives, offsetting remaining emissions, and tracking progress. Solutions discussed include energy efficiency in buildings, lighting, office equipment, and green procurement. The business case for action includes cost savings, competitive advantage, and responding to future regulations and consumer expectations.
The document discusses implementing low-carbon technologies in Ontario through programs, services, and collaboration. It outlines two key initiatives: 1) Helping industries adopt low-carbon technologies through programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and costs while improving energy productivity. 2) Helping the agri-food sector adopt low-carbon technologies by reducing emissions and retrofitting facilities. It also discusses partnering with Indigenous communities on a transition to non-fossil fuel energy through investments in energy efficiency, micro-grids, and renewables to minimize impacts on remote communities.
Paris economic stakes of the Paris Climate Conference Oct 14th 2015Graciela Chichilnisky
The document discusses the need for carbon removal technology to combat climate change. It notes that remaining carbon neutral is not enough, and carbon-negative approaches are needed to actively reduce atmospheric CO2 levels. It describes how air capture technology, such as that developed by Global Thermostat, can make going carbon-negative possible by filtering CO2 from the air. Global Thermostat has developed an air capture technology that can reduce carbon from the atmosphere in a profitable way. The document advocates for funding a $200 billion per year Green Power Fund through international carbon markets to build carbon-negative power plants using air capture technology in developing regions.
The document summarizes information presented at a seminar on carbon credits and eco-friendly methods to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. It discusses the current state of global carbon emissions and provides details on carbon credits, including how they work, how individuals and countries can purchase them, and their role in offsetting carbon emissions. Methods for reducing CO2 emissions from industries that were presented include using supercritical carbon dioxide, carbon capture and storage, and other eco-friendly processes.
This document provides information about Midlothian Council's response to climate change in 3 paragraphs or less:
Midlothian Council declared a climate emergency in 2019 with the goal of making all of the Council's activities net-zero carbon by 2030. This will require changes across departments like buildings, transport, procurement, and planning. The Council approved a new Climate Change Strategy in 2020 that identifies specific tasks and creates a Climate Change Board to oversee implementation. At the individual level, employees are encouraged to take actions to reduce emissions both at work through options like electric vehicles, recycling, and active transportation, and at home through personal behaviors around energy use, waste, and transportation.
Climate change cause of transportasion, can be make us dead cause asap. Climate change cause of transportasion, can be make us dead cause asap. work or live. Climate change is rapidly happening while the source of pollution is happening in the same place where people work or live. Traffic congestion is also becoming more and more of a problem, sometimes making driving even slower than walking. Private transportation might be the choice of travel for most people. But as technology develops and cities become denser, that is about to change.
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Sustainability and Carbon Footprint in ICL- interview from ICL global magazine- 1.16
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Tzachi Mor
Assistant to Executive
VP & COO 39
Single BA and
MA in Economics
Tel Aviv, Israel
With ICL since 2009
Roy Weidberg
Carbon Footprint and
Sustainability Coordinator 33
Married + newborn boy
B.Sc. in Environmental Engineering
Tel Aviv, Israel With ICL since
2010
One more thing:
I’m a member of a playback theater
group (that performs improvisations
based on personal stories from the
audience).
ICL Headquarters Tel Aviv & Be’er Sheva, Israel
Following years of preparation
and negotiations, nearly 200
countries came to an agreement
at the United Nations Conference
on Climate Change (COP21) held in
Paris in December which aims to
limit the rise in global temperature
by reducing the countries’ carbon
footprints. The conference placed
squarely back in focus the global
discussion of the climate change
issue which for years has been
one of the core elements in ICL’s
strategy of sustainability. “Within
global industry,” say Tzachi Mor and
Roy Weidberg – one serving as the
chief editor and person responsible
for producing ICL’s annual report
on corporate responsibility, and the
other the company’s sustainability
and carbon footprint coordinator
– “ICL has repeatedly proven its
leadership in the struggle against
greenhouse gas emissions, and
in 2014 was even included in the
exclusive list of companies leading
the world-wide efforts in this field.”
ICL’s remarkable achievements
in the area of climate change
prove, beyond all doubt, that
sustainability is a part of our DNA.
Outstanding in sustainability
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You deal with various aspects of
sustainability in the organization. Are
you yourselves “green”?
Tzachi: The truth is that until my cur-
rent posiiton at ICL I wasn’t exposed to
the issue of sustainability or to its pro-
found implications on ICL’S activities
and on us as individuals. I began work-
ing as an economist at ICL six years
ago, and in 2013 I was appointed as
Assistant to the Executive VP COO,
Mr. Asher Grinbaum, who is responsi-
ble, among other things, for the area
of sustainability and environment in
the company. Among my roles, I am
responsible for producing ICL’s corpo-
rate responsibility report, and there is
no doubt that this complex task has
increased my sensitivity and aware-
ness to the environment in general.
Roy: For me it began earlier…I was a
member of a Nahal youth group of the
Society for the Protection of Nature
in Israel, and I continued to study
environmental engineering at the
Technion. Even today, I “take my work
home” in the sense that I try to apply
values of sustainability in my private
life. I try to separate garbage and recy-
cleable materials, limit our energy and
water use, and purchase products that
weren’t tested on animals. I recent-
ly placed a compost bin for organic
waste in the yard of my building, and I
discovered that my neighbors also use
it occasionally.
Regarding our subject: when we
talk about a “carbon footprint” we are
referring to the responsibility of an
entity for damage to the earth from
greenhouse gas emissions resulting
from its activities. Before we speak
about ICL, can you explain what
kind of damage results from these
emissions?
Roy: In the global scientific commu-
nity there is a concensus that human
activity, i.e. massive emissions of
greenhouse gases (GHGs) and primari-
ly carbon dioxide into the atmosphere,
its earliest days. We are obligated to
prove – and we do prove – that we not
only talk, but act.
Where do greenhouse gas emis-
sions come from at ICL and what can
we do to reduce them?
Roy: More than half of the green-
house gas emissions at ICL derive
directly from fuel combustion at com-
pany facilities, and mainly from ICL’s
power station at the Dead Sea. Direct
emissions also result from chemical
processes at ICL’s various plants,
primarily emissions of CO2 from the
acidulation of phosphate rock at ICL
Rotem, which is an unavoidable part
of the production process there. In
addition, large amounts of indirect
emissions result from using exter-
nally produced electricity. Other, but
much smaller, amounts of emissions
result from the use of cooling gases
and vehicles, waste treatment, water
consumption and treatment, and
even from flights taken by company
employees. ICL works extensively to
reduce its emissions, and the greatest
opportunities to do so are energy re-
lated (see map). Changes to chemical
production processes can also result
in a significant reduction of certain
greenhouse gas emissions.
What is ICL’s position in this regard
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Well done to ICL!
Recently, the 2015 CDP (Carbon
Disclosure Project) scores were
published and ICL was awarded a
disclosure score of 99 (out of 100)
for its report, which is among the top
120 scores (or top 6%) of all global
companies in 2015. ICL’s score is also
tied for second-best among global
fertilizer-producing companies, and
is the highest disclosure score ever
achieved by a Israel-based company.
Due to ICL’s efforts to reduce its
GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions,
the company has achieved one of
the top two CDP performance scores
(A or B) for the past five years. In
2014, ICL was also included in the
CDP CPLI (Carbon Performance
Leadership Index), an exclusive
list of global companies that have
excelled in emission reduction and
climate change mitigation.
ICL Rotem, Israel:
Strategic transition of the
large majority of installations
from the combustion of
heavy fuel oil to natural gas.
Transition to using external
electricity mostly from the
natural gas-based private
power plant, OPC Rotem.
ICL Dead Sea: Massive reduction of ~ 1 million tonnes CO2e ,in the
magnesium site, by switching from using SF6 gas to the much less-harmful
HFC134a gas, as a cover gas in magnesium production.
ICL Haifa SF BU,
Israel: Integrating an
innovative system
that has resulted in
a reduction of about
60% in Nitrous Oxide
emissions per tonne of
produced Nitric Acid.
ICL US Gallipolis Ferry:
Integrating a state-of-the-
art central cooling unit
in production processes
which has significantly
reduced cooling gas
leakage.
ICL China Shandong and
Jiaxing: Full calculation
of the carbon footprint
of two ICL IP products in
2013 – for the first time
at ICL plants in China.
ICL Germany Ladenburg: Operating
a new co-generation facility in 2014,
producing electricity and steam in a
combined, productive process, saving
energy and reducing emissions.
ICL UK Nutberry:
Examining the
possibility of installing
wind turbines at the
plant as a source of
reneweble energy.
ICL US Ontario:
Integration of a
bromine-based energy
accumulating battery
in October 2015,
enabling the effective
management and
reduction of electricity
usage.
ICL Iberia:
Reducing energy
losses in fluid bed
dryers and pumps
using technological
improvements.
ICL US Lawrence:
Technological upgrade
of steam, heat and light
recovery systems, to
increase energy savings.
ICL Mexico Nuevo
Leon: Improving
insulation and
upgrading lighting
and compressed air
systems to reduce
energy usage.
ICL the Netherlands Heerlen:
• Integrating an innovative cooling
system that re-uses heat energy
from combustion processes.
• Subsidizing the purchase of bicycles
for employees to reduce the use of
private cars.
is the principle cause of the climate
changes that we have been experi-
encing in recent decades. In most
areas around the world significant
rises have been recorded in average
temperatures and in the frequency of
extreme weather events, such as hur-
ricanes, storms or extended droughts.
Additional and alarming side effects
to these changes are melting icebergs,
changes in lifestyles of flora and
fauna, the re-appearance of diseases
such as malaria, and others. There is
also a concern that climate change
will, in the future, result in rising sea
levels, making large areas of land un-
suitable for human life. In fact, climate
change today already is one of the
causes of massive waves of migration
from certain parts of Africa and other
continents, because of the inability
to engage in traditional agriculture in
many increasingly-arid areas.
Tzachi: Without the extensive and
coordinated action by all governments
and large comanies around the world
to significantly reduce their global
greenhouse gas emissions, these phe-
nomena will just increase. The world
expects companies like ICL to prove
their determination in the fight against
climate change, so we made green-
house gas management a central is-
sue in ICL’s policy of sustainibility from
ICL’s Global Map of Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction
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Gift Giving – Getting it Right
Message from ICL’s – Vice President, ICL Global Compliance
ICL is an ethical company that obeys the laws of the countries
in which we operate. None of us wants to give or receive a gift
or entertainment which could be perceived as an illegal bribe.
However, understanding the laws and regulations about gifts
and entertainment in the business world can be confusing
and intimidating. Last year, we created the ICL Gift Entertainment Policy
to outline ICL’s rules on giving and receiving gifts entertainment. You
should have already received a copy of the policy. We receive many ques-
tions on what is permissible under this policy. I hope this Ethics Corner
helps you better understand what is permissible and/or requires approval
when giving or receiving gifts entertainment as an employee of ICL.
Heather K. Luther, Chief Compliance Officer
FAQ
Do I need to get approval to
give a wedding present over $50
to my friend who also works for a
customer of ICL?
If you have a longstanding personal
friendship formed outside work,
and your friend happens to also
works for our customer, then a
wedding gift would not be consid-
ered a business gift under the ICL
Gift Entertainment Policy and
thus, no approval is required.
Do I have to get approval under
the Gift Entertainment Policy to
take a customer to dinner?
No. Providing a reasonable busi-
ness meal to a customer or accept-
ing a business meal from a vendor
does not require approval under
this policy; however you should
make sure to follow your manager’s
guidelines in this area.
At an industry conference
that I attended, I won a randomly
selected raffle for a $200 gift card.
Can I keep it?
Since it is worth over $50 and was
obtained in the course of your job
with ICL you need to obtain approv-
al to keep it.
What should I do if at a busi-
ness meeting I am presented a
gift that clearly requires approval
under our policy? Do I need to
reject it at the meeting?
You will have to use your business
judgment at the time of whether
you can politely decline the gift
without offending your host, or
whether it is best to bring the gift to
your manager to figure out what to
do with it.
Giving and Receiving
Gifts Entertainment
If you have questions about ICL’s Gift Entertainment Policy please contact Heather Luther, ICL's VP
of Global Compliance or your Regional Compliance Officer: Mischa Menheere, Europe, compliance.eu@
icl-group.com • Ellen Chen, Asia, compliance.asia@icl-group.com • Heather Luther, Americas, compliance.
americas@icl-group.com • Amir Meshulam, Israel Africa, compliance.israel@icl-group.com
Are you giving or receiving a
gift or entertainment?
Is it cash or in direct exchange
for a business advantage?
Is the recipient currently evaluating
a business decision involving
the giver’s company?
Is the gift or entertainment to
a government official?
Is it legal in the applicable country to give
a gift or entertainment to a gov’t official?
Is the gift or entertainment to the
government official over $50 in value?
This policy does not
apply to this situation
You can never give a gift
of cash, or any gift or
entertainment in order to get
a business advantage
Employees involved with a
current business decision
should not give or receive gifts
or entertainment with affected
parties during the decision
making process
1. If a gift – is it under $50 in value?
2. If for entertainment – is it under $100 in
value, or a reasonable business meal?
No special
approval is
required.
1. Fill out approval form
2. Get approval from a
VP or higher
3. Turn approved
form in to Regional
Compliance Officer
You should
always act in
accordance with the
law of the country
where you are acting.
ICL’s policy
prohibits gifts
or entertainment to
government officials
over $50 in value.
1. Fill out approval form
2. Get approval from VP or
higher and your Regional
Compliance Officer
3. Submit approval form to
Regional Compliance Officer
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around the world?
Tzachi: ICL has reduced its absolute
emissions by 35% in only six years!
This is an extraordinary achievement
for a large industrial company. ICL has
also calculated the carbon footprint of
more than 60 of its leading products
through a significant investment of
resources – much more than what is
acceptible by other industrial com-
panies. As a company whose main
activities are located in Israel, ICL is
considered an Israeli leader in the
struggle against climate change and
was one of the first companies to re-
port its greenhouse gas
emissions to the volun-
tary mechanism estab-
lished by Israel’s Ministry
of Environmental
Protection. Utilizing
the experience we’ve
accumulated over the
years, we even provided
assistance in devel-
oping the reporting
methodologies.
ICL establishes its
own reduction targets
and, therefore, at times
“makes things more
difficult” for itself,
even when the regu-
latory authority doesn’t demand it.
Is this something demanded by our
customers?
Roy: Absolutely. ICL began to devel-
op the methodology back in 2008 in
order to minimize its greenhouse gas
emissions before it was required by
the regulators, according to a ‘Beyond
Compliance’ policy related to the en-
vironment and sustainability. Today,
as a leading global company, our
stakeholders – customers, investors
and regulators – also demand that we
measure the carbon footprint of our
sites and our products and to prove
that we are continously reducing
our emissions. We are happy to say
that, to date, we have succeeded in
meeting these demands, and even
exceeding them.
One can see that in recent years
ICL has won prizes and recognition,
not only for its success in reducing
emissions, but also for its report-
ing. What is so important about
reporting?
Tzachi: The basic rule in sustain-
ability is “what gets measured, gets
managed.” This rule proves itself time
and time again – the actual need for
public and reliable reporting in various
fields requires continuous improve-
ment in the ongoing measurement
and management of operations and
strengthens the actions and coordina-
tion corporate-wide.
What are ICL’s next challenges in
reporting?
Roy: Recently, a heading of a news-
paper article about sustainability at
ICL declared that “corporate respon-
silibity at ICL has passed the point of
no return,” and we agree with this
claim. Sustainability is a never-end-
ing race: the bar is constantly being
raised and there’s always room for
improvement. We definitely detect
a continuous change from year to
year in our stakeholders’ attitudes to
ICL’s sustainability activities and their
appreciation for our high levels of
transparency. As part of this activity,
we provide assistance to the School of
Sustainability at the Interdisciplinary
Center in Herzliya, of which ICL is a
founder, and help student groups with
their graduation projects in the area
of sustainability.
One of our main challenges in the
coming year is deploying and inple-
menting a new sustainability reporting
IT system, known as “SoFi”, in all ICL
companies around the world. Its suc-
cessful deployment will enable us to
signficantly reduce the data collection
burden on our many reporting parties,
streamline the production of internal
and external reports, and improve
the quality of our data,
its level of documenta-
tion and availability, and
our ability to increase
its transparency to the
public.
What gives you pro-
fessional pride?
Roy: To witness the
long-term improvements
in our operations, our
reports and our coor-
dination of processes
between all areas of
sustainability at ICL –
and to feel good about
my contribution to this
process. Amongst others,
I’m very proud of the high grades we
are consistently awarded by the CDP
(Carbon Disclosure Project) for our
reports which I am responsible for
writing.
Tzachi: Our 2014 corporate respon-
sibility report was the first to include
data on a global level and I am very
proud that I was able to produce it.
But mostly, I am proud that we’re not
stagnating, but constantly trying to
improve and upgrade -significantly
expand the external validation pro-
cesses that we initiated, improve our
global coordination and enhance the
awareness of sustainability among
our suppliers, as well. I firmly stand
behind our slogan that we will go any-
where where needs take us! ///
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