Category Archives: Tools for change
Store electricity – new technology on the market
NEC Corporation has made a breakthrough with the launch of its household energy storage system, which is equipped with lithium-ion batteries and can simultaneously control electrical power throughout the home. The first 100 units of this industry first will be … Continue reading →
Categories: Innovation, News, Tools for change
First commercial flight on biokerosene
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will launch more than 200 flights being operated on biokerosene between Amsterdam and Paris. “KLM has once again shown it is stimulating the development of biokerosene”, according to managing director Camiel Eurlings. “In November 2009 we … Continue reading →
Categories: Bioenergy, Dependency on fossil fuel, News, Tools for change
Summer readings – 2 books and reviews
It is time to think about summer readings and why not look into the new book – The Age of Responsibility. The writer Wayne Visser shows how the old model of Corporate Sustainability & Responsibility (CSR) is being replaced by a … Continue reading →
Categories: Leadership and Sustainability, News, Tools for change
Appetite for Change – new report on Global Food System
In a survey, called Appetite for Change, which is based on interviews with a wide range of corporate leaders, identifies what change is needed, and the role the corporate sector must play in making it happen. Read the new report from SustainAbility.
Categories: Leadership and Sustainability, News, Tools for change
Friends of Graemeen
Yunus, known as “the banker of the poor”, has become unstoppable, with 3.7 million people now having signed a petition; Mary Robinson leading Friends of Grameen with a powerful international coalition of supporters; and the French and American governments speaking up … Continue reading →
Save carbon in soils and trees, sell credits
Carbon farming plan in Australia approved by House of Parliament. Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Greg Combet described the vote as a win for farmers, Indigenous Australia and the environment. The carbon farming initiative would allow farmers to … Continue reading →
Categories: Climate Change, Emission Trade, News, Tools for change
Photos in the service of Sustainability awareness
Good photography, art and inspirational music often contribute to increased awareness and may become an increasingly important area of sustainability. When I am in the early 1990′s, helped develop the Natural Step Foundation we created a network called Artists for Environment as an important source of inspiration and provided a complementary culture perspective in sustainability efforts. Visitors to Stockholm until 26 June, definitely visit one of Stockholm’s new attractions – namely the … Continue reading →
Categories: Culture, Dependency on fossil fuel, News, Tools for change
Will the renewables scenarios be attractive enough for the investors?
Close to 80 percent of the world‘s energy supply could be met by renewables by mid-century if backed by the right enabling public policies a new report shows. The findings, from over 120 researchers working with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate … Continue reading →
Categories: Climate Change, Dependency on fossil fuel, Investment, News, Tools for change
New packaging strategy – cost of material and labor is 20 to 30 percent cheaper
Saving cost and deliver in the direction of Sustainability deliver new solution every day. Business target and smart regulations can be harmonized and meet the overall goal for the society. Read more in the article by Stephanie Clifford in the … Continue reading →
Categories: News, Tools for change
The worlds first national market-based energy efficiency trading mechanism from India
The Indian government has pledged to cut carbon intensity — the amount of carbon dioxide emitted per unit of economic output — by 20 percent to 25 percent by 2020, from 2005 levels. India’s approach differs from that of its … Continue reading →
