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This white paper examines the key drivers of supply chain risk and opportunity for companies through the perspective of energy and climate change. We propose a comprehensive approach to addressing this challenge by looking at supplier-focused actions, as well as re-thinking products and business models.
Friday, August 26, 2016
The case for science-based targets on climate change: Latest news, viewpoints and events from the Carbon Trust
Thursday, August 25, 2016
After having discussed many of the positive attributes of science-based targets in previous parts of this series, it is worth reflecting briefly on their limitations.
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Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Take our survey to help us to understand the motivations and barriers to energy efficiency in SMEs and startups, and enter the prize draw to win a Carbon Trust certified Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, a Kindle Oasis, a pair of Jabra move wireless headphones or a Sony Smartwatch 3 SWR50!
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Convincing boards to adopt stretching environmental targets often requires the presentation of a business case and phased investment plan. Traditionally companies set their ambitions for levels of carbon reductions based on the level of change that is financially attractive – the most compelling investment plan – rather than an understanding of what reductions are necessary. Science-based targets require businesses to rethink this approach.
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Research project officially launched to build the framework and platforms that will underpin the system - a mechanism for incentivising and rewarding more environmentally-friendly behaviour and purchases by individuals, families and microbusinesses
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Benjamin Curnier, Associate Director, South Africa, looks at the potential impact of business energy efficiency interventions on improving the wider economy in South Africa.
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