GreenBiz

AUGUST 17, 2020

Companies that pollute their local communities risk poisoning their customers. The statement, signed by the chief executives of more than 180 large corporations, declared that business needs to move away from its shareholder-centric mission and advocate for “a fundamental commitment to all of our stakeholders.”

Politics 358

Politics Sustainability Ethics Fashion 358

GreenBiz

OCTOBER 26, 2020

square feet of land and the assuaging of animal species distinction, water pollution and habitat destruction. I am witnessing the increase in education ignite behavior changes in some communities: less meat; less waste; more conscious decisions. . pounds of cattle feed that could have been consumed by a malnourished human, 64.5

Health 533

Health Sustainability Agriculture Organic 533

Green Business Bureau

MARCH 10, 2021

Improve climate change education. Some of the major focus areas include reducing fossil fuel use, sustainable sourcing, accountability and transparency, and public education. Here’s a simple playbook for getting started: Educate yourself, fellow executives and employees on SDG 13 ( U.N. Adopt disaster risk reduction strategies.

Climate change 88

Climate change Carbon-negative Carbon-neutral Fossil fuels 88

Grist

JANUARY 24, 2020

If national banks and insurance companies warn the public that fossil fuel reserves are “stranded assets” — that is, resources that no longer have value — companies and people could start withdrawing investments in industries that contribute to climate change en masse, and the flow of money to polluting companies could quickly dry up.

Fossil fuels 75

Fossil fuels Carbon-neutral Climate change Education 75

Green Business Bureau

JULY 26, 2021

More consumers want to do business with sustainable, ethical companies which serves as a great leverage point for your business. For example, if a company markets that they are working to reduce their carbon emissions while simultaneously polluting waterways in their production, this is greenwashing.

Sustainability 158

Sustainability Ethics Waste Waste 158

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 19, 2021

Conflict minerals are associated with a number of issues including workers’ rights, pollution and the funding of armed conflicts. Sigma Technology regularly takes part in activities that contribute to a sustainable future, by supporting innovation and development through education. Does the brand score well for its toxics policy?

Sustainability 148

Sustainability Policy Recycling Recycling 148

Green Business Bureau

MARCH 10, 2021

Improve climate change education. Some of the major focus areas include reducing fossil fuel use, sustainable sourcing, accountability and transparency, and public education. Here’s a simple playbook for getting started: Educate yourself, fellow executives and employees on SDG 13 ( U.N. Adopt disaster risk reduction strategies.

Climate change 78

Climate change Carbon-negative Carbon-neutral Resilience 78

AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Fur-free policies have been adopted across several luxury fashion brands and major retailers in recent years, thanks to the spread of both legislation and public education on the realities of animal cruelty. That’s because polyester, nylon and other petroleum-based textile fibers are exacerbating the microplastic pollution crisis.

Fashion 28

Fashion Ethics Microplastics Retail 28

Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2021

It’s an easy way to capitalize on the ethical consumer. Greenwashing is more than a question of ethics. Through education we can understand these common marketing traps. McDonald’s addressed the environmental issue of plastic pollution by replacing their straws with paper alternatives. Why is greenwashing a problem? “As

Business Energy Monitoring 148

Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Plastics Building Energy Monitoring 148

Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Healthier communities – Sustainable buildings create healthier communities due to less intrusive and pollutive building methods, lower use of toxic materials (e.g. Another major trend is the use of ethically-sourced, green building materials.

Real Estate 148

Real Estate Sustainability Carbon-negative Health 148

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

OCTOBER 7, 2021

The Sustainability and Compliance Division’s initiatives are implemented through four sections: Energy and Green Building Programs, Environmental Compliance Safety, Legislation, Policy and Grants, and Water Pollution Control Air Compliance. Water Resources Division (WRD). Qualifications. Minimum Qualifications: 1.

Energy Monitor 40

Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Education 40

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 10, 2023

GRI certification is valid for two years and can be renewed by completing Continuing Education Units (CEUs). As an independent, third-party organization, GBI serves as an educational resource and certification provider for green construction projects around the world.

Business Energy Monitoring 148

Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring 148

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 12, 2022

In our previous Green Business Bureau article, titled Carbon Offsets Vs Carbon Credits: Addressing The Issues (The 5 Rules of Carbon Offsetting) , we discuss the rules that ensure offsets deliver the GHG emission reductions promised, and do so ethically. Carbon offset example: MyClimate’s efficient cookstoves in Burundi.

Carbon 148

Carbon Carbon-negative Carbon-neutral Methane 148

Business Green

JANUARY 16, 2023

In the case of climate change, the prevailing focus is on reducing carbon emissions, while questions around resource implications, overconsumption, inequality, air pollution, water crisis, health and education needs are often dismissed.

Carbon-negative 36

Carbon-negative Europe Climate change Resilience 36

Business Green

MAY 17, 2020

Hard ethical choices have had to be made: from doctors deciding who gets intensive care and who does not, to world leaders trading off economic damage against lives saved. Within the past couple of months, country after country has gone from business as usual to full lockdown. The last decade was, in many ways, the best humanity has ever had.

Biodiversity 36

Biodiversity Climate change Ethics Government 36

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Altogether, the exhibition offered a highly informative and educational experience - both on the state of the planet today, and how society might build a more sustainable and prosperous economy from the crisis it currently faces. But ultimately she does not view such relationships with polluters as sustainable.

Fashion 68

Fashion Soil Innovation Sustainability 68

Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2021

It’s an easy way to capitalize on the ethical consumer. Greenwashing is more than a question of ethics. Through education we can understand these common marketing traps. McDonald’s addressed the environmental issue of plastic pollution by replacing their straws with paper alternatives. Why is greenwashing a problem? “As

Business Energy Monitoring 78

Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Plastics Building Energy Monitoring 78

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 18, 2022

Such solutions will deliver training and educate your team. Companies that are greener tend to be perceived as more ethical, reliable and responsible. With this in mind, try to avoid spending money on expensive consulting or unproven solutions and technology. Benefits of Green Business Certifications. Elevated Brand.

Sustainability 148

Sustainability Organic Waste Waste 148

Energy Innovation

MARCH 8, 2023

Education campaigns focused on increasing food labeling knowledge could help lessen confusion and reduce food being thrown out prematurely. Consumers should also consider the end-of-life consequences of waste: pollution, millennia-long breakdown times, and overflowing landfills (Qin and Horvath, 2022). Srivastava, M.S.K., 225-242.

Waste 59

Waste Waste Packaging Transportation 59

Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2022

New York houses a large population of educated and diversely talented individuals who value sustainable development. New York City supports green business enterprises, green tech startups, and ethical entrepreneurs, and as such, there are several tax credits, green financing, and grants available for purpose-driven leaders.

Sustainability 78

Sustainability Electric vehicle Innovation Stormwater 78

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 15, 2022

Auto body and repair shops emit a plethora of contaminants, such as hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), particle pollution (dust), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Tip #8 – Encourage customers to go green : Focus on customer education to build trust in your shop and deliver a better customer experience.

Automotive 147

Automotive Sustainability Waste Waste 147

DeSmogBlog

JANUARY 23, 2024

.” “I believe that when you have the power of making the world a better place by your action, let’s do it”, Yannick Bolloré told Thomas Kolster, an activist advocating for ethical advertising, in a June 2023 video interview about the advertising industry’s role in solving climate change.

Logistics 112

Logistics Fossil fuels Climate change Transportation 112

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 27, 2021

The fashion industry has become the world’s second largest polluter, contributing 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Petite Lucette co-founder, Anaïs, states that there is an urgent need to educate consumers on the dangers of fast fashion and how to make sustainable clothing choices. Keep Your Partners Close.

Fashion 148

Fashion Organic Sustainability Recycling 148

AGreenLiving

AUGUST 5, 2020

For example, blockchain platform Provenance helps trace and certify supply chains to enable ethical procurement decisions. Just last year, The Carlyle Group made its first foray into the industry by acquiring a stake in Jeanologia, and Permira acquired a majority stake in the ethical fashion brand Reformation.

Fashion 28

Fashion Technology Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring 28

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 11, 2022

In addition, the project kicked native peoples from their land, questioning the ethics of this scheme. Ethics : The aforementioned example brings us to the fourth criticism of offset schemes, that is, just because carbon offsets are made, doesn’t mean the project is ethical.

Carbon 97

Carbon Carbon-negative Carbon-neutral Ethics 97

AGreenLiving

AUGUST 17, 2020

Companies that pollute their local communities risk poisoning their customers. The statement, signed by the chief executives of more than 180 large corporations, declared that business needs to move away from its shareholder-centric mission and advocate for “a fundamental commitment to all of our stakeholders.”

Politics 36

Politics Sustainability Ethics Fashion 36

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 21, 2021

This has been the common practice for years without consumers blinking an eye; however, trends are shifting and consumers are demanding more ethical goods. There is a significant amount of waste and pollution related to toxic fashion pre-production. Pre-Production. 85% of all textiles go into landfills each year.

Fashion 183

Fashion Waste Waste Retail 183

Business Green

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Eco Central , a UK-based campaign group that runs ads that claim California wildfires were caused by green policies, that question the green credentials of electric vehicles and wind turbines, and call for climate change education to be banned from schools, has run nearly £3,500 of ads through Facebook's ad platform since 2018.

Climate change 81

Climate change Politics Policy Energy 81

DeSmogBlog

APRIL 7, 2021

There appears to be a particular kind of outrage and anger at privileged, Ivy League educated white men who dedicate their lives to addressing injustice,” Richter said. “It’s Luke had high moral and ethical standards and he fit right into our community,” Swan said. A Personal Relationship. When his son was born, Adams, Jr.

Law 99

Law Climate change Fossil fuels Global warming 99

Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

Comparatively, poor waste management contributes to air pollution, exacerbates climate change, contaminates ecological habitats, and is harmful to wildlife and human health. How can you reduce waste and prevent pollution? For instance, thinking about climate change, solid waste-related emissions are anticipated to increase to 2.38

Waste 148

Waste Waste Business Energy Monitoring Recycling 148

Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

As seen with other businesses going green, healthcare facilities implementing sustainable and ethical practices reap many benefits including: Lower utility bills and other operational costs. Educate and train staff on how to implement green practices in the workplace and at home. Elevated brand and positive image. About the Author.

Sustainability 148

Sustainability Waste Waste Health 148

AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 26, 2020

square feet of land and the assuaging of animal species distinction, water pollution and habitat destruction. I am witnessing the increase in education ignite behavior changes in some communities: less meat; less waste; more conscious decisions. pounds of cattle feed that could have been consumed by a malnourished human, 64.5

Health 28

Health Organic Sustainability Agriculture 28

Grist

AUGUST 17, 2023

My perspective began to shift in August 2020 when I attended a class led by Clint McKay, the Indigenous education coordinator at Pepperwood Preserve , a research station in eastern Sonoma County on the traditional homeland of the Wappo people. Wildfires now account for nearly half of the fine-particle pollution in the West.

Resilience 96

Resilience Biodiversity Soil Logging 96

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 21, 2021

This has been the common practice for years without consumers blinking an eye; however, trends are shifting and consumers are demanding more ethical goods. There is a significant amount of waste and pollution related to toxic fashion pre-production. Pre-Production. 85% of all textiles go into landfills each year.

Fashion 78

Fashion Waste Waste Retail 78

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 11, 2022

In fact, there are many common practices in the industry that lead to vast amounts of unnecessary pollution and waste. You can do this by checking out their website and determining whether or not they ethically and sustainably produce their hardware. He is passionate about educating others about sustainability.

Sustainability 148

Sustainability Waste Waste Recycling 148

Green Market Oracle

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

As businesses and society continue to transition towards further sustainable development and corporate social responsibility, the key challenge faced is in rethinking the philosophy of management and business ethics to achieve this change in deep and lasting ways. Manual of Digital Earth, edited by Huadong Guo, Michael F.

Climate change 95

Climate change Ethics Sustainability Health 95

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 19, 2021

It can include being more energy efficient, reducing waste, reducing your carbon footprint, minimizing pollution, eliminating plastic, changing how you manufacturer, sourcing from other sustainable companies. Here are some examples: … eliminate waste and pollution. Here’s a list of the areas to discuss: Energy. Transportation.

Sustainability 78

Sustainability Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Waste 78