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The Magic Plastic Pot
The Magic Plastic Pot Once upon a time, in a town not so different from yours, there lived a merchant who was known far and wide for his marvellous inventions. One day, he unveiled his greatest creation yet: a mysterious black cauldron that could produce endless plastic bottles of any size or shape. “Just tap…
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Modern Big Bad Wolf
My Dearest Government Officials,Gather ’round, for I must warn you of a creature more cunning than the Big Bad Wolf – the Hydrogen Lobbyist. Like poor Little Red Riding Hood, you may find yourself wandering through the dark forest of energy policy, where this crafty creature lies in wait. “My, what big promises you have!”…
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Beyond Sustainability
How do we make this important shift in thinking beyond sustainability to regeneration? Imagine you have a bank account with an initial deposit of cash. “Sustainability” as it’s often used today is like trying to keep your account balance from dropping by carefully managing your spending – but you’re not adding any new deposits. Eventually,…
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Sustainability Offerings as Essential Risk Mitigation
Here’s an outline for a course that eco consultants can use to reframe their sustainability offerings as essential risk mitigation: Course Title: “Sustainability as Strategic Risk Management: Reframing Eco Consulting for Business Resilience” I. Introduction: The Evolving Business LandscapeA. Sustainability challenges as business risksB. Shifting from “nice-to-have” to “must-have” II. Understanding the Risk LandscapeA. Regulatory…
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Financial Benefits of Sustainability to Business
To demonstrate the financial benefits of sustainability to businesses, eco consultants can present a compelling case using the following key points and examples: Cost Savings Through Efficiency Eco consultants can highlight how sustainability initiatives often lead to significant cost reductions: Increased Revenue Opportunities Sustainability can open up new markets and boost sales: Improved Brand Reputation…
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Global Risk Mitigation Course For Business Consultants
Global Risk Mitigation Course For Business Consultants Designing a comprehensive global risk mitigation course for business consultants involves covering a variety of topics, including identifying risks, assessing their impact, and implementing strategies to manage them. Here is an outline of a course that can effectively prepare business consultants to navigate global risks: Course Duration: 12…
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Free Green Career Webinars 2024
📢 Following are some upcoming free webinars to help with learning and networking on your green job search. Collated byJoseph Gelfer, PhDFounderEcotopian Careers If you need help on your green job search, check out my online course How to Make a Mid-Career Transition to a Green Job and career coaching service. 🛑 Carbon 🚀 Careers…
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Climate Change, Inequality, and the Potential for Societal Collapse
Unravelling the Threads: Climate Change and its Societal Implications For too long, climate change has been viewed solely as an environmental issue. Yet, the deeper we delve into its repercussions, the clearer it becomes that it is also a profound societal challenge, weaving together threads of inequality, economic disparity, and potential societal upheaval. The Underlying…
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Greenwashing UK
Here are 20 examples of greenwashing allegations or controversies from the UK up to January 2022. Please note that some of these examples might be contested or debated. Let me know if you have updates: Please note that these examples are based on claims and controversies and the perspectives can be subjective. Always ensure to…
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Sustainability Reporting
Sustainability Reporting: The Forefront of Climate-driven Business Challenges The evolving narrative of climate change is catapulting sustainability reporting to the zenith of business priorities. Regulatory bodies across the globe are meticulously crafting and instituting a fresh suite of reporting standards that encompasses businesses, irrespective of their magnitude. The inception of compulsory sustainability disclosures is on…