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Suppliers Lag Behind in Reducing Carbon Emissions
The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), which has been collecting GHG emissions data from companies for nearly a decade, recently released a report which revealed that there is a gap that exists between the carbon reduction performance of companies and that of their suppliers. The study, conducted in partnership with Accenture, was conducted with 50 CDP member organizations including L’Oréal, Philips and Walmart, and more than 1,800 of their suppliers. It found that while 43 percent of companies surveyed have achieved year-over-year reductions in their carbon emissions, only 28 percent of their suppliers have done so.
Big Business is Finally Taking Climate Seriously
Along with increased environmental awareness, cold, hard facts have led many to stop questioning climate change and environmental degradation. It is not just remote areas of the world that are beginning to feel the impact of climate change. Areas of the Western World are seeing droughts, wild weather, and other phenomena that are associated with human-caused global climate change. Individuals have begun to make changes in their lifestyles, from purchasing things like solar powered garage doors for conservation’s sake, but what about big business?
Oil Companies are Actually Planning for Climate Change
Oil companies are developing climate change adaptation strategies, although not so long ago they funded climate change denial campaigns.
Where Sustainability Reporting is Headed: An E&Y and GreenBiz Survey
While at the GreenBiz12 Forum in New York earlier this week, I got a sneak preview of the findings of the new Ernst & Young and GreenBiz Group survey of trends in sustainability reporting.
Is There a Better Way to Stop Global Warming?
Most efforts to slow the impact of global warming have focused on reducing carbon emissions, because it is the largest component and, according to the EPA, the most dominant and the fastest growing greenhouse gas. But CO2 is only one of several greenhouse gases. A team of scientists suggest that an easier and possibly more effective approach, at least in the short term, would be to focus on methane and soot.
Why Biodiversity Loss Deserves as Much Attention as Climate Change
Biodiversity loss is probably a challenge that is often ignored as climate change looms. Currently the world is losing species at a rate that is 100 to 1000 times faster than the natural extinction rate, further, it is currently seeing the sixth mass extinction. The previous mass extinction occured 65 million years ago, and was caused by [...]
What Are the Real Causes of Global Warming?
The folks at Skeptical Science have put together a review of various scientific investigations into the causes of global warming, in hope sof coming up with a definitive answer. This seems like a good time to do this, in the midst of Republican primary season, as the various candidates try to one-up each other on bashing the science in lieu of what their supporters would prefer to hear.
EU on Track to Exceed 2020 Carbon Emissions Targets
Reaching a 30% by 2020 EU emissions reduction target would be less than originally estimated, according to an EC study that also includes a plan that not only spreads the costs more equitably, but could benefit weaker member countries financially.
No More Hiding: EPA’s Carbon Emissions Database Goes Live
As promised by the EPA, the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions are now mapped for all to see, and it’s not a pretty sight. The online emissions database displays 2010 GHG emissions data from more than 6,700 large facilities and suppliers. The data includes public information from facilities in nine industry groups that directly emit large [...]
Climate Change? There’s a Game For That
Do you believe games can help save the world? Use these effective gaming mechanics from Climate Reality Project and PSFK as inspiration to help your product or service – and the environment – win.
European Carbon Regulation for Airlines Takes Off
2012 started with some good news. On Sunday, the European Union began charging all airlines flying into and out of Europe for their carbon emissions. Covering a third of all global flights, this new scheme is one of the widest-reaching measures adopted lately by any country or regional bloc to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. Given [...]
Why Textile Waste Should be Banned From Landfills
More than 11 million tons of textiles are trashed in this country every year. Most of this material is reusable, rewearable, or recyclable. It’s time to create policies to address this issue and end the needless clogging of landfills.
The Culture Shift of 2011, and What It Means for Business (Part 2 of 2)
3p is proud to partner with the Presidio Graduate School’s Managerial Marketing course on a blogging series about “sustainable marketing.” This post is part of that series. To follow along, please click here. By Griff Foxley In part 1 of this post, I explored some of the forces at play today that are creating a [...]
Was Occupy Wall Street a Tipping Point? What Does it Mean for Your Business in 2012?
3p is proud to partner with the Presidio Graduate School’s Managerial Marketing course on a blogging series about “sustainable marketing.” This post is part of that series. To follow along, please click here. By Griff Foxley On October 26th, a beautiful video was posted on Vimeo of a murmuration of starlings. It was a rare [...]
Use Paper, Save the Planet
The following post is part of the course work for “Live Exchange” the foundational course on communication for The MBA Design Strategy Program at California College of the Arts. The rest of the posts are presented here. By Ryan Wilday As an industrial designer, and design strategist, I am a prolific user of paper. Whether [...]
Are Companies Really Striding Forward On Climate Change?
This post was originally published on the CSRHUB blog. By Bahar Gidwani Climate Counts recently released the fifth update of its well-known Climate Scorecard. In the report that accompanied the release, Mike Bellamente, the new director of Climate Counts, pointed out that 79 of the 136 rated companies had scores that showed they were “striding” towards improving [...]
Last Minute Save: Durban Platform Sets Path to 2020 Emissions Reduction Treaty
It went into overtime and ended in three days of intense, non-stop negotiations, but UNFCCC delegates to the Durban climate conference agreed on the three pivotal agenda items: making commitments to extend the Kyoto Protocol, setting up the organizational structure and funding mechanisms for the Copenhagen Green Climate Fund, and setting out a roadmap to a global greenhouse gas emissions reduction treaty that’s slated to go into effect in 2020.
Understanding COP17′s “Durban Platform”
Unwilling to allow the two-week negotiations at the COP17 climate conference in Durban, South Africa, a marathon session lasting 36 hours beyond the scheduled end of the talks, produced the “Durban Platform”.
Water Will Be the Critical Limiting Factor of 21st Century Production
Morgan Stanley’s Global Investment Committee recently released a report in which it argues that the “perfect storm” of declining water supply and rising demand are likely to make water the critical limiting resource of our time. The report, entitled “Peak Water: The Preeminent 21st Century Commodity Story,” paints a convincing picture of a world that is [...]
Hasbro Pledges to Remove PVC From Its Products
Hasbro was one of the companies to drop Asia Pulp and Paper as their supplier recently. Now with the launch of their first CSR report, they have pledged to remove PVC from all new core toy and game packaging by 2013. PVC causes a lot of health and environmental problems because it contains phthalates as well [...]
Sustainability – Overused and Undervalued
The following post is part of the course work for “Live Exchange” the foundational course on communication for The MBA Design Strategy Program at California College of the Arts. The rest of the posts are presented here. By Corine Prothero Effective sustainability conversations need to be heard everywhere. Select students, communities, grassroots movements, businesses, and [...]
Agreement on Emissions Reduction Appears Near as COP 17 Draws to a Close
A sense of optimism pervaded the atmosphere in Durban on the penultimate day and final morning of the UNFCCC’s 17th annual climate change treaty talks, according to one solar industry observer. Rumor was that an agreement to commit to the second phase of the Kyoto Protocol and also extend it beyond its 2020 expiration date were within reach.
News from Durban: Humans Primarily Responsible for Global Warming; Good News on Forest Conservation
As the Durban climate talks heat up, new research shows with near certainty that the global rise in temperatures over the last 60 years has been caused primarily by humans. Good news on the forest conservation front was announced by Sierra Leone and Great Britain. The former is establishing the Gola Rainforest National Park, while the UK government is putting around $16 million into efforts to stop illegal logging in Brazil’s Cerrado.
UNFCCC Chief Figueres: U.S. is Hamstrung on Climate Change
This video clip and commentary originally appeared on globalwarmingisreal.com UNFCCC Chairperson Christiana Figueres gave a brief comment to ClimateProgress at COP17 on the negotiating position of the US at the climate conference now at its midway point in Durban, South Africa. Figueres characterized the US as “hamstrung” on its inaction on climate change, saying that [...]
Industry Group, NGOs Propose Carbon Tax on Int’l Shipping as UN Climate Talks Open
Unseasonal torrential rain buffeted Durban, SA on the eve of UN climate change talks beginning. The International Chamber of Shipping, Oxfam and the WWF have proposed a carbon tax that could raise $25 billion a year to help developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate change.
Durban Climate Talks: What’s At Stake?
Yes, it’s true that according to Kyoto, China is considered a developing country, and as such, is exempted from making the same kind of commitments that the 1992 agreement would bind developed countries like the US and European nations to. And, you have to admit that calling China a developing country is a bit like calling Dolly Parton a developing young woman; after all they are now the number one carbon emitting country in the world (followed closely by the US). So while we might have a valid point here, having this standoff at this point in time, is a bit like arguing over who gets into the life boats while the Titanic is sinking. The only difference is, nobody gets off of this ship, only some will get hit sooner than others.
A Clean Resource Too Large to be Ignored – Geothermal Power Gains Steam
Geothermal power’s grown at a much slower rate than other forms of renewable energy over the past decade. That’s not due to a lack of resource potential, however. Recent studies have shown just how abundant geothermal resources are in many parts of the world. Growth rates are expected to be high in Kenya, Iceland, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Peru, while activity’s also ramping up in Australia, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand and the Philippines.
Fox News Viewers the Most Uninformed About Current Events, Including Climate Change
Recently, the Fairleigh Dickinson University came out with a poll confirming something that many of us have probably suspected all along. It stated that Fox News viewers are less informed than people who don’t watch any news at all. The survey was conducted among 612 New Jersey natives. Fox News watchers were 18 percent less likely to [...]
Groups Fight to Derail PNW Coal Export Plans
Here’s an idea: Let’s flood the global market with our cheap dirty coal! We won’t be burning and polluting the atmosphere here, merely transporting the coal on 1.5-mile long trains through densely populated areas of the Pacific Northwest, where it will be exported to China. We’ll boost our exports, help our balance of trade and [...]
Open Letter to the David and Lucille Packard Foundation Regarding Ecosystem Service Valuation
We are MBA students studying the interconnections of sustainability and business at the Presidio Graduate School. As part of our curriculum, we are developing a capital markets mechanism to monetize ecosystem services that would incentivize communities to preserve and/or rehabilitate vital local ecosystems, such as watersheds. This is a letter of inquiry to engage the Packard Foundation (the Foundation) as an investor in a proof of concept pilot project for the above model.
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Webinar: Feb 17Greening Stonyfield Farm: As a consultant with Stonyfield Farm for the past 12 years, Switzer Fellow Tim Greiner will discuss efforts to broaden and deepen sustainability within the company. He will discuss the company's efforts to track its environmental impacts, barriers the company had to overcome.Webinar: Feb 29Product Scorecards for Sustainability: Product scorecards that detail and evaluate environmental and sustainability aspects of products are increasingly adopted by leading companies. This webinar covers the best practices in this area and a case study by Seventh Generation.NY: Mar 19-20Wall Street Green: The longest running and most comprehensive environmental market event in the industry. The Wall Street Green Summit covers cutting edge content, industry developments and features the practitioners and the leaders of tomorrow. Bay Area: Mar 22-23GRI Certified Training: Demand for sustainability experts is growing rapidly as companies look for proven professionals. For companies, GRI trained employees mean faster implementations and better use of the GRI Sustainability Reporting Framework. Join our partner ISOS group for this two day session. Early bird discounts apply!SF: Mar 26-28Cleantech Forum San Francisco: The 2012 Cleantech Forum San Francisco will mark the 10th anniversary of Cleantech Forums, the annual gathering of the global clean technology innovation community. Our theme this year is “The Power of Global Partnerships,” an exploration of how strategic relationships are playing an ever more important role in the future of clean technology. For a $300 Discount use code "VIPofTriplePundit " More Info.SF: April 10-12 Navigating the American Carbon World: The must-attend event for professionals in the carbon landscape. Over the past decade, NACW has consistently provided informative content, thoughtful discussions and outstanding opportunities for collaboration.Have your event listed here.
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