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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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Massive Open Online Courses
A comprehensive list of free Masive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) offered by the best universities and entities. more[...]
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Combining Sustainability with Happiness
Uwe Kleinert, Coca-Cola Deutschland
Coca-Cola DeutschlandCoca-Cola has been operating in Germany for more than 80 years and was named the world’s most valuable brand yet again in 2012 by Interbrand. Consumers increasingly expect the manufacturers of their favorite brands to operate in an ecologically, socially, and economically responsible manner in order to protect the natural resources of society – today and in the future. In 2011 Coca-Cola Germany was presented with the Silver Award for Sustainable Manufacturer by Die Verbraucher Initiative e.V. (consumer initiative association). more[...]
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International Peer Review to focus on Germany’s Sustainable Development Policy – Initial Decisions now taken
German Council for Sustainable DevelopmentThe Federal Government has officially requested the drawing up of a second international peer review of its sustainable development policy. In keeping with the 2012 progress report on the National Sustainable Development Strategy, the respective invitations have been issued to internationally recognized experts. more[...]
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Sustainability Report 2011
Volkswagen AGThe Volkswagen AG is one of the leading automobil manufacturers. It publishes annually sustainability reports. more[...]
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Eco-labels: Signed, Sealed… Delivered?
Mark Lee, SustainAbility
Patrin Watanatada, SustainAbilityToday’s supply chains span the globe. While a century ago we might have known where, how, and who produced the things we consume, today we rely on what we are told. And how can we be sure that what we are told can be trusted? Enter the eco-label: the independently verified, on-pack label that tells the consumer how a product was produced (think Fairtrade or organic) or how it might be consumed (think nutritional labels or Energy Star) in a more sustainable way. It is a powerful idea that combines sustainability standards-setting and branding, underpinned by the credibility of an independent body. more[...]
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Redefining Value: The New Metrics of Sustainable Business
Sustainable Life Media, Inc.In 2012 the meaning and measure of value is being redefined by both individuals, and society. As a result, the demand for business to demonstrate it's ability to create various forms of value for all its stakeholders rather than simply profit for shareholders is increasing, and the question of how this value is defined, measured and communicated becomes paramount. Our 2nd annual conference on Redefining Value: The New Metrics of Sustainable Business will expand on the important conversation launched at Wharton in November of 2011. more[...]
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Blueprint For Corporate Sustainability Leadership
United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)The Blueprint offers companies a model for achieving higher levels of performance and generating enhanced value through the Global Compact. It provides an action plan in three core areas: (i) integrating the Global Compact ten principles into strategies and operations; (ii) taking action in support of broader UN goals and issues; and (iii) engaging with the Global Compact. The Blueprint identifies best practices in each of these dimensions, with a total of 50 criteria for leadership. Designed to inspire advanced performers to reach the next level of sustainability, the Blueprint sets targets that all companies should work towards in order to ascend the learning and performance curve. more[...]
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A New Era of Sustainability - UN Global Compact-Accenture CEO Study 2010
The Accenture Institute for High PerformanceProvides an overview of CEO perspectives on progress to date, challenges ahead and the journey towards a sustainable economy. The report is based on an extensive study of nearly 1,000 Global Compact CEOs. (UNGC/Accenture, 2010) more[...]
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Blueprint for Corporate Sustainability
Dr. Elmer LenzenGlobal interconnectivity lets consumer markets constantly grow together. Modern communication technologies accelerate this phenomenon: The brand image as well as the self-perception of any company lies in the hands of millions of people using social media or their buying power. more[...]
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