Muhtar Kent CEO, Coca-Cola in Davos 2011: Bolt investments today, are those that cover the entire sustainability spectrum

Muhtar Kent CEO, Coca-Cola in Davos 2011, says that a decade of growth is possible, and resilient companies will be those that go out and help tackle society’s biggest challenges, whether is is a social problem, an environmental problem, or an economic problem.

Record Renewable-Energy Investements worldwide despite dim prospects for a deal in Copenhagen

Businesses usually follow the technological developments and the money. In a survey of the green energy market, Bloomberg News reports that Global investments in renewable-energy projects may climb to a record $200 billion worldwide next year.

Germany: Record rise in solar capacity

Carsten Koernig, the Managing Director of the German Solar Industry Association (BSW), told Reuters that this late surge of photovoltaic installations “would take the forecast past last month’s increase to 2.5 GW from 2 GW.” This is a world record for installed solar capacity in one country during one year.

European Commission announces winners of environmental management awards (EMAS)

Seven organisations have won the European Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) Awards for excellence in environmental management. The winners were announced at an awards ceremony in Sweden last night.

The 2009 awards focused on the supply chain including green procurement. This year 32 organisations from 12 European countries were nominated. The seven winners were selected by a jury of six experts in the field of environmental management and public procurement.

European Commission rewards European organisations for outstanding environmental management

The European Commission will tonight present awards to European companies and public authorities for outstanding achievements in environmental management. The annual European Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) Awards celebrate and promote best practice in managing the environment.

“This is all happening because my father didn’t buy me a train set as a kid.”

Buffett agreed to buy the 131-year-old Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation, which carries coal and timber from the West, grain from the Midwest and imports arriving directly from Mexico and Canada, as well as through California ports.

Για την συνάντηση της υπ. Περιβάλλοντος με τους Έλληνες εφοπλιστές και την μειώση των ρύπων

Για την συνάντηση της υπ. Περιβάλλοντος με τους Έλληνες εφοπλιστές και την μειώση των ρύπων

Exploitation and overpricing water in Rock Werchter Festival.

That is WATER!!!!!!!! Water costs a fortune in Rock Werchter Festival area. €2,50 the small bottle. And it is not only that. It is not allowed to bring your own bottle of water in the festival area. Organizers search people’s bags and take any bottle they bring with them. For security reasons, I presume.

Business Transformations

Είναι γεγονός ότι οι περισσότερες εταιρίες δυσκολεύονται να αλλάξουν, να μετασχηματιστούν. Σε περιόδους ύφεσης αυτό γίνεται ακόμα πιο δύσκολο, όπως υποστηρίζει το The McKinsey Quarterly. Οι οργανισμοί που τα καταφέρνουν καλύτερα, χρησιμοποιούν αποδεδειγμένες τακτικές που αυξάνουν το ποσοστό επιτυχίας. Σε γενικές γραμμές το ποσοστό αυτό είναι πολύ χαμηλό. Θεωρείται ότι είναι χαμηλότερο του 40%.έχουν μεγαλύτερα [...]

Απλες, μικρές λύσεις για να "πρασινίσετε" το γραφείο σας.

Τα τελευταία χρόνια όλο και περισσότεροι άνθρωποι στρέφονται προς ένα διαφορετικό τρόπο ζωής, πιο φιλικό προς το περιβάλλον. Βέβαια, ο άνθρωπος ποτέ δεν ζούσε σε αρμονία με τη φύση, πάντα βρισκόταν στην αντίθετη πλευρά. Η ανθρωπότητα μπόρεσε να αναπτυχτεί αξιοποιώντας τους φυσικούς πόρους της Γης. Διαμορφώστε μια πράσινη ομάδα με τους ομοϊδεάτες συναδέλφους σας, και [...]

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