… meet and exceed the COP 21 Paris agreement commitments. Building upon recent progress and learning from missed opportunities around us, I boldly dream that after another ten years, … meet and exceed the COP 21 Paris agreement commitments. Building upon recent progress and learning from missed opportunities around us, I boldly dream that after another ten years, … meet and exceed the COP 21 Paris agreement commitments. Building upon recent progress and learning from missed opportunities around us, I boldly dream that after another ten years, …
… the overall impact of deforestation, water/energy consumption, over-fishing, illegal wildlife trade and biodiversity loss in the Asia-Pacific area. Without any doubts, the biggest … an ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) framework covering their client and credit assessment processes and including sector policies for forest risk commodity sectors. And … the overall impact of deforestation, water/energy consumption, over-fishing, illegal wildlife trade and biodiversity loss in the Asia-Pacific area. Without any doubts, the biggest …
… the sustainability of their commercialized seafood. Initially, WWF developed an ecological assessment and evaluated approximately over 500 seafood products being offered by Coles … by pushing Coles’ suppliers to join the ride to sustainable sourcing. The hard work of assessment and traceability followed all the way upstream, where Tassal works as the major … the sustainability of their commercialized seafood. Initially, WWF developed an ecological assessment and evaluated approximately over 500 seafood products being offered by Coles …
… the Verified Carbon Standard, Forest Stewardship Council, and Rainforest Alliance have proliferated. However, there is no universal standard. Funds often develop their own impact … the Verified Carbon Standard, Forest Stewardship Council, and Rainforest Alliance have proliferated. However, there is no universal standard. Funds often develop their own impact … the Verified Carbon Standard, Forest Stewardship Council, and Rainforest Alliance have proliferated. However, there is no universal standard. Funds often develop their own impact …
… opportunity to bond with fellow classmates, explore Paris, and be part of a once-in-lifetime global event. During the spring semester, students enrolling in the Science … and written presentation skills. Overall, the semester-long student project yielded much learning about the field of corporate sustainability and provided me with experience in … developing an entrepreneurial product based on consumer insights. If you are interested in learning more about the Science Communications course, please read my classmate’s blog post. …
… things that people care about and how addressing climate change can improve a person’s life, on a very personal level. As George Marshall describes in his book, “Climate Change … is experienced by many very differently. The culmination of Paul’s class was a once-in-a-life-time opportunity to attend the UNFCC COP21 Climate Change conference in Paris, France … things that people care about and how addressing climate change can improve a person’s life, on a very personal level. As George Marshall describes in his book, “Climate Change …
… you will. I wonder sometimes if I will, too. I am not worried about failure, however. I am learning so much and growing in very important ways. When I look back at this experience, … you will. I wonder sometimes if I will, too. I am not worried about failure, however. I am learning so much and growing in very important ways. When I look back at this experience, … you will. I wonder sometimes if I will, too. I am not worried about failure, however. I am learning so much and growing in very important ways. When I look back at this experience, …
… project will truly supplement the skills and knowledge that you can gain through regular courses. A successful project will help you develop new skills and expertise. The Sobotka … case studies or articles. The application for the 2015-2016 Sobotka Research Fund grant cycle is now open (due January 4, 2016), and can be accessed on the Sobotka program page … project will truly supplement the skills and knowledge that you can gain through regular courses. A successful project will help you develop new skills and expertise. The Sobotka …
… in two of an organization’s most important decision-making areas: accounting and risk assessment. An externality is defined in economics as the cost or benefit that affects a … price of an operation or a product. Even when sustainability impacts are quantified, risk assessment tools built on concepts of financial risk are ill-fitting tools of evaluation. Because risk assessment tools tend to bias toward demonstrable, quantifiable and immediate effects, they …
… solutions for society, we can increase investment in it – to better sustain both wildlife and our communities. Opinions expressed on Cool Green Science and in any corresponding … solutions for society, we can increase investment in it – to better sustain both wildlife and our communities. Opinions expressed on Cool Green Science and in any corresponding … solutions for society, we can increase investment in it – to better sustain both wildlife and our communities. Opinions expressed on Cool Green Science and in any corresponding …