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Energy
Green energy choices: The benefits, risks and trade-offs of low-carbon technologies for electricity
If it's green, it's mostly clean, according to a new, comprehensive review of renewable energy sources released today by the International Resource Panel, hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme …
Policy & Finance
Is business really setting the pace?
This year the Sustainable Business Australia 'Smart Business in Action' (SBiA) Summits convened more than 175 sustainability leaders across Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne to hear speakers talk on business and …
Manufacturing
Adaptation of the PSILA technique for CFP modelling and analysis of closed-loop production systems
In a previous work, the Product Structure-based Integrated Life cycle Analysis (PSILA) technique was developed to conduct cost modelling and analysis of closed-loop production systems.
CSR
Environmental, social, and governance reporting in travel & tourism: Trends, outlook, and guidance
Researched for the World Travel & Tourism Council, this full report introduces the concepts of ESG Reporting generally and then specifically for Travel & Tourism.
Green Buildings
Green Venue Report 2014
Greenview and Twirl Management released the Green Venue Report 2014: The State of Convention Center Sustainability.
Carbon & Climate
Achieving zero (net) deforestation commitments
The report entitled "Achieving Zero (Net) Deforestation Commitments: What it means and how to get there" charts how to realise corporate 'Zero Deforestation Pledges' and widen global support for them.
Food & Agriculture
The State of Urban Beekeeping in Hotels 2014
Greenview conducted an industry-wide study to better understand the growing trend of hive hotels-urban beekeeping properties.
Developed by researchers Howard Chong and Eric Ricaurte, the "Hotel Sustainability Tool 2015" is available from the CHR at no charge.
This document is intended for use asa practitioner's guide for best-practicesustainability reporting in New Zealand.
CSR
Continuously improving sustainability - Lean & Six Sigma team up for environmental sustainability
Rockwell Collins, an aerospace company headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, decided to use the EPA Lean and the Environment toolkits, their existing Lean and Six Sigma program, and leverage their …
The State of the Apparel Sector Water report for the Global Leadership Award in Sustainable Apparel (GLASA) 2015 has been launched for open consultation.
