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Environment

Green-washing builds cynicism, how can hotels convince stakeholders they are sincere?

12th Oct 2010

A recent article from The Asian Hotel & Catering Times, September 2010, looks at how green-washing builds cynicism in both staff and guests, which may damage the brand. Ruth Williams looks into how hotels can convince stakeholders they are sincere.

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Managing the environment for a sustainable future

Event: 21st Oct 2010

The British Safety Council exists to promote a healthier, safer and more sustainable society. Health, safety and the environment are of paramount importance to our member organisations. The conference will address a range of issues on environmental management and sustainability and aims to share advice, guidance and best practice. It will be aimed at those with responsibility for environmental management, as well as those with a broad interest in environmental issues.

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Carbon Forum Asia 2010

Event: 27th Oct 2010 – 28th Oct 2010

CARBON FORUM ASIA is the leading annual Carbon Market Trade Fair & Conference in the Asia-Pacific, where carbon credits and CDM project financing opportunities are abound. It is the platform of choice for Carbon Market professionals and governments to discuss key industry trends and issues that will shape the future of carbon trading and CDM markets in the Asia-Pacific and beyond.

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LRQA Business Assurance at Work -ISO 14001 delivers ‘a ten-fold payback’ for ALcontrol Laboratories

19th Jul 2010

A recent article in the ‘Environmentalist’ is by Health Safety and Environment Manager David Doherty and looks the benefits they has experienced by implementing ISO 14001 at his company. He says that the process has delivered ‘a ten-fold payback’.

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Australia addresses importance of verification of carbon emissions

19th Jul 2010

A recent e-newsletter from V-Carbon News covers the recent story about policy changes which are underway that directly impact the future of Oceania’s voluntary market.

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IMO making progress on addressing emissions

18th Apr 2010

There may have been more progress at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) environment committee meeting on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions regulation for shipping than it first appears, but the big obstacle holding back more decisive advances are Kyoto Protocol equity principles.

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Study links Independent Assurance and Consumer Credibility

16th Apr 2010

A new report released from CarbonSmart in March reveals that Carbon and sustainability data disclosed by companies in the FTSE 350 lack credibility.

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CARBON EXPO 2010

Event: 26th May 2010 – 28th May 2010 by Sarah Whitworth

Country: Germany City: Cologne Event website: CARBON EXPO 2010 CARBON EXPO 2010 will act again as the global meeting point for companies operating on the CO2 market. Join the specialist Trade Fair and Conference and use this international platform to inform yourself about the latest CO2 projects and climate development. CARBON EXPO will be the [...]

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Carbon Markets Americas

Event: 13th Apr 2010 – 14th Apr 2010

LRQA is sponsoring the Carbon Markets Americas event in Sao Paulo, Brazil on April 13 and 14.

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Confessions of a convert: What I learnt from the ISO 14001

9th Mar 2010

Stephen Bentley, chief executive of Granby Marketing Services, explains how the popular environment management standard, ISO 14001, won him over, in this recent article.

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