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Sustainable Construction: 6 Initiatives to Create a Robust Sustainability Strategy

Green Business Bureau

Construction and buildings are responsible for 39% of carbon emissions globally. This statistic puts the industry in the spotlight and reveals the unsustainable nature of organizations operating in this sector. These initiatives will help you reduce business emissions and ethically source materials.

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Elevating Home Textiles with Sustainable Sophistication

The Environmental Blog

These environmentally-friendly methods aim to minimize waste, conserve energy, and reduce harmful emissions. source From using natural dyes to opting for energy-efficient equipment, every step counts. It guarantees that all individuals involved in the production process are treated ethically and paid fairly.

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Clean Energy Alliance: Energy Resource Planner

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

Energy Resource Planner. Clean Power Alliance (CPA) is a new Community Choice Aggregation/Joint Powers Authority formed to provide electricity services to retail customers in Southern California. CPA uses its market power to advance clean energy goals in a way that adheres to the local priorities of its member agencies.

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Clean Energy Alliance: Energy Resource Planner

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

Energy Resource Planner. Clean Power Alliance (CPA) is a new Community Choice Aggregation/Joint Powers Authority formed to provide electricity services to retail customers in Southern California. CPA uses its market power to advance clean energy goals in a way that adheres to the local priorities of its member agencies.

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Climate change policies are no longer a 'nice to have' - They must be at the heart of business practices

Business Green

Having done the difficult job of identifying our own shortfalls and implementing a plan to address them, we have now started our journey to becoming a business that is increasingly ethical and sustainable. Tara previously worked as a Senior Manager at National Grid and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering.

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How to Select a Sustainability Certification for Your Business

Green Business Bureau

Sustainability certifications are becoming increasingly important for businesses as global leaders, industry experts and the public are taking climate action. Green building certifications. What It Certifies: small, midsize and large businesses across all industries. OVERVIEW OF SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATIONS.

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SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Green Business Bureau

Responsible production requires manufacturing goods and services in an ethical and sustainable way that minimizes waste and pollution and supports long-term sustainability of surrounding communities and their natural environments. Additionally, more consumers are preferring organizations with demonstrated environmental and ethical practices.