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What the European Commission`s Circular Economy plastics strategy means for business

The European Commission has bold ambitions for creating a circular economy. It wants to “protect the planet, defend our citizens and empower our industries” through a Europe-wide strategy on plastics. Clearly something needs to be done. According to the strategy, Europeans produce 25m tonnes of plastic waste annually, of which ...

Apr. 4, 2018

By TOMRA Sorting GmbH.

Sustainability

New research from KPMG International has identified 10 "megaforces" that will significantly affect corporate growth globally over the next two decades. The KPMG study, Expect the Unexpected: Building Business Value in a Changing World, explores issues such as ...

Feb. 14, 2012

By KPMG International

Environmental management is the key to sustainability

“The environment has no borders, so we all need to show that we are acting responsibly for the future of the planet” says IMSM’s Michael Bright. Effective environmental management is becoming ever more critical to business success. Taking environmental responsibilities seriously can contribute to a positive reputation, improved business efficiencies and better financial performance, especially ...

Nov. 14, 2006

By IMSM Ltd

Silver for RWE sustainability management

RobecoSAM analyses the performance of companies sustainability management on an annual basis and decides on their incorporation or position in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. The Silver Award recognises companies who attain at least 95% of the points achieved by the industry leaders who achieved first place. The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices belong to the most reputable ...

Jan. 23, 2014

By RWE AG

Sustainability management survey shows managers want more

A recent Facility and Sustainability Data Management Survey suggest that there is broad interest for increased tracking of sustainability metrics from across the organization, but dissatisfaction with the tools available to measure utilities usage. iReuse, a California based consulting firm, surveyed commercial facility and sustainability professionals in order to identify which sustainability ...

Aug. 16, 2010

By GLOBE SERIES

Intelex at NAEM’s Sustainability Management Conference

NAEM’s 2016 Sustainability Management Conference is only a couple of weeks away and our team excited to return for another amazing year. Intelex’s EHSQ and Sustainability experts will be heading to Milwaukee and would we love the chance to meet up! Intelex is proud to exhibit at NAEM 2016. EHSQ Advisor Mark Archibald and Environment Practice Manager Teck Lee will be present at our ...

Jul. 20, 2016

By Intelex Technologies Inc.

CSM for sustainability and innovation management and reporting

Tofuture-CSM (Corporate Sustainability Management) has been developed for sustainability data collecting, analysis and reporting including both non-financial and financial information. CSM covers all GRI indicators, it supports UNGC, the GHG Protocol and several other sustainability related standards, recommendations and regulations. CSM allows choosing key performance indicators from the GRI ...

Dec. 1, 2014

By Tofuture Oy

Developing solutions for sustainable water management

This policy brief, published by the International Project Office of the Global Water System Project and produced to inform the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), outlines how scientists and policymakers can advance water security by focusing on interdisciplinary research, and ensuring that all stakeholders ...

Nov. 22, 2011

By SciDev.Net

Practical benefits of sustainable soil management

A four-year AHDB Cereals and Oilseeds research project has unearthed invaluable results for growers, into the benefits of adopting sustainable soil management practices. One element of the Soil Programme - which involved an overall investment of £2.6 million - investigated how different types and quantities of organic matter in the soil can increase crop yields. Early ...

Sep. 8, 2016

By Certis UK

Quantifying the benefits of sustainable waste management

Reuse, recycling and converting waste into energy are well known environmental principles, but quantitative data are needed to support their application. A recent study investigates the use of these strategies, taking the demolition of an end-of-life house as an example. It compares their effectiveness to straightforward disposal of materials. Dealing with waste effectively is important, not only ...

Mar. 19, 2009

By European Commission, Environment DG

A new era of sustainability performance management

SoFi 5, the new Enterprise Sustainability Performance solution by PE INTERNATIONAL, received a warm welcome by customers and market experts alike. With the highly anticipated introduction of the software in April 2012, PE enters into a new era of sustainability performance management solutions that leverage sustainability content to help organizations transform sustainability data into ...

May 9, 2012

By thinkstep

21st Century Sustainable Water Sector Utility Management

Nearly a decade after an historic agreement among six water trade organizations and the EPA that pledged to develop a water sector utility management strategy, an expanded ten-partner coalition has come together to update the Effective Utility Management (EUM) Framework and Primer. EUM provides water leaders with a common sense, replicable, and proactive way to meet a broad range of complex ...

Feb. 6, 2017

By American Public Works Association (APWA)

Energy and Carbon Management: A roadmap for sustainable production

The concept of sustainability is not new for manufacturers, but there is still a wide disparity between how different companies think about and implement sustainability programs. At the highest level, many manufacturing executives believe in the intangible values of green and sustainability initiatives. However, few have been able to quantify this value in real dollar terms and even fewer ...

Aug. 3, 2012

By GLOBE SERIES

Sustainable Dentistry

Sustainability now plays an important role in many professional fields and dentistry is no exception. To recognize and encourage sustainable dental practices, ASTM Subcommittee E60.80 on General Sustainability Standards has begun to develop a proposed new standard, WK34710, Practice for Sustainable Dentistry. E60.80 is under the jurisdiction ...

Dec. 13, 2012

By ASTM International

Sustainability as a Discipline?

Taiga Company Blog by Julie Urlaub, Founder and Managing Partner at Taiga Company Sustainability - CSR - Green Business - Do we have an exact, precise definition of what these terms mean or do they all blur together? Quite often in our business sustainability ...

Feb. 8, 2011

By 3BL Media

Sustainable supply chain strategies: managing working capital

Taiga Company blog by Julie Urlaub, Founder and Managing Partner at Taiga Company Armed with a solid business plan and stable operation, a company should be able to operate without concern. However executives, especially in the last few ...

Jan. 20, 2011

By 3BL Media

Sustainable water management: better information for better choices

'Clear information and citizen involvement are crucial if we are to bring about improvements in Europe's environment, particularly in the field of water', says Professor Jacqueline McGlade, Executive Director of the EEA. In a keynote speech at the European Water Partnership workshop (4th September 2008) in Zaragoza, Spain, Professor McGlade described sustainable water management as 'one of our ...

Sep. 5, 2008

By European Environment Agency (EEA)

Waste Management Awards Companies for Sustainable Construction

With construction customers across North America, Waste Management is today honoring 10 companies with its inaugural SustainabilityCircle of Excellence Award. This recognition, highlighting sustainable performances within the construction industry, looks to celebrate the builders who achieved important sustainability milestones in 2011, as determined by Waste Management's online ...

Feb. 27, 2012

DSM`s sustainable supply chain management recognized

Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, has been awarded the Sustainable Supply Chain Award 2012 for its responsible way of managing its supply chain. This is the fourth award this month that recognizes DSM's sustainability efforts, its transparency and its leadership. The prize was awarded by the VBDO, the Dutch Association of Investors for ...

Nov. 28, 2012

By DSM

Waste Management Wins Sustainable Florida Award

Waste Management’s Okeechobee Organics Recycling Facility has been named the winner of the 2012 Sustainable Florida Best Practice Award in the large business division at the organization’s annual awards ceremony in Palm Beach Gardens. The Sustainable Florida award is the premier state-level recognition for accomplishments and leadership in sustainable ...

Sep. 25, 2012

By Waste Management Inc.

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