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AAIB: The First Bank in Egypt to Measure Its Carbon Footprint
Perihan Abdel Ghaly, Arab African International Bank
Maha Hasebou, Arab African International Bank
Arab African International BankDespite the fact that Egypt is not among the top carbon dioxide emitters in the world, the notion of “the earlier … the better” has always been a key driving force for Arab African International Bank (AAIB), which is creating awareness in the banking industry about tackling climate change by measuring its carbon footprint and publishing its first Carbon Footprint Report. From Kyoto to the Rio+20 Summit the interest in global warming and climate change has grown exponentially over the past 10 years. The Kyoto Protocol was introduced in 1997 in Japan and entered into force in 2005. The Protocol’s main goal was to reduce the carbon footprint of some countries compared to the level of emissions they had in 1990. more[...]
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Reducing Carbon Emissions in Everyday Life
Dr. Nicola Schuldt-Baumgart, ISOE - Institute for Social-Ecological Research
Dr. Immanuel Stieß, ISOE - Institute for Social-Ecological ResearchWhen it comes to protecting the climate, the focus is usually on business and industry. Less well-known is the fact that more than half of the total annual carbon footprint per person (11 tons) is the direct or indirect product of private households. more[...]
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Aligning Flows of Capital with Tackling Climate Change
James Leaton, Carbon Tracker InitiativeThe Carbon Tracker Initiative (CTI) was set up a few years ago to investigate what levels of future carbon emissions were being financed. By comparing the stocks of carbon in the form of coal, oil, and gas in the ground with carbon budgets that equate to degrees of warming, we have demonstrated the huge overhang of carbon in our energy system – what we refer to as “unburnable carbon.” more[...]
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How High Is Sustainability on the European Policy Agenda?
Elena MocanuFaced with economies still struggling to make ends meet, the European Union’s take on sustainability relies heavily on fundamental industry makeovers for signs of economic recovery. more[...]
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Sustainable Energy for All Targets
Sustainable Energy for All is about driving actions and mobilizing commitments to positively transform the world's energy systems. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon launched the SE4ALL initiative in 2011 with three objectives: ensuring universal access to modern energy services, and doubling the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency and the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix, all by 2030. more[...]
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Cooperation Between BASF and European Water Partnership on Sustainable Water Management
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Dr. Brigitte Dittrich-Krämer, BASF
Dr. Andrea Stögbauer, BASFWater is a vital resource – for both humanity and for the chemical industry. BASF uses water as a coolant, solvent, and cleaning agent, as well as in its products. At the same time, BASF offers its customers solutions that help to purify water, use it more efficiently, and reduce contamination. In order to further develop these solutions, BASF works closely with experts from various fields, while ensuring that the sustainable use of water remains a key priority here. more[...]
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CSR in Africa
Editorial TeamFor many years Africa is the hotspot for hunger and conflicts. But besite all these troubles ether is also a change for change and hope arising. More countries become aware of the ptential CSR has and include corporate responsibility as a fundanetla brickstone for developing citizenship. Our special illustrates variuos aspects. more[...]
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