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Articles
Working towards a low-carbon economy
20 Jul 2010
Topics: Low-carbon, PAS 2060, Carbon footprint, Carbon neutral, climate change, Carbon market, ETS, Emissions trading, Energy management, BS EN 16001, EN 16001, Environment
Where does the world stand on a low-carbon revolution? The British government, for example, is legally bound to cut total greenhouse gas emissions by over a third before 2020. The US is investing billions to encourage "green" industries and infrastructure. But are legislation and investment going to be enough? What is the world doing right now to make our low-carbon future a reality?
11 Sep 2009
Topics: Energy management, BS EN 16001, EN 16001, Carbon footprint, Carbon market, GHG, SME, CFV, Emissions trading
Concerns about carbon emissions, along with the push towards a low carbon economy and a heightened awareness of the risks posed by volatile fuel prices, mean that organizations are under pressure to optimize energy use as never before.
From Kyoto
to the carbon market
26 Oct 2007
Topics: Carbon market, Environment, Emissions trading, ETS, Climate change
Is the world ready for a climate change economy, asks John Oliver?
26 Oct 2007
Topics: Emissions trading, ETS, Climate change
Trying to stem the tide of climate change is top of the agenda for governments, organizations and individuals around the world, but for Jonathon Porritt, the question remains whether a market-driven response is the best way forward.
24 Apr 2007
Topics: Energy management, Environment, Carbon market, Emissions trading, ETS, Climate change
Cost or investment? Regulation or voluntary measures? We report on the business case for energy management.
In Brief
Monarch Airlines chooses BSI for its European Union Emission Trading System (EU ETS) verification
01 Jul 2010
Topics: GHG, Emissions trading, Energy management, BS EN 16001, EN 16001, Carbon footprint, Carbon market, CFV
Monarch Airlines has selected BSI as its provider of verification services against the requirements of the EU ETS directive. This comes in response to the industry's requirement to monitor its CO2 emissions and demonstrate compliance with the directive by submitting a verified annual emissions report by 31 March every year from 2011 onwards.
Sustainability: more than "green"
30 Nov 2009
Topics: Environment, ISO 14001, Climate change, Carbon footprint, Carbon market, Carbon neutral, Emissions trading, GHG, PAS 2050, CSR, Ethical trading, Health & safety, OHSAS 18001, PAS 2020, SA8000, Social responsibility, Sustainability, Social accountability, CFV
Sustainable development means taking into account the social, economic and environmental impacts of business activities, not only for the present but also for future generations.
We are under increasing pressure to comply with a growing number of regulations and to maintain growth - while under greater scrutiny than ever before. How can this be good for business?
We are all in the risk management business. In the current climate, as consumers we are encouraged to claim compensation or sue for damages for almost any negative incident we encounter.
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