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Peter Madden talks about Carbon Labelling

– 30th Jun 2008

Peter Madden, CEO of Forum for the Future, talks about recent Carbon Labeling research conducted by Forum for the Future and Lloyd’s Register.

Supply Chain Video Podcast - Episode 2

– 17th Jun 2008

Supply Chain Video Podcast - Episode 2 Professor Richard Wilding of Cranfield University introduces the second in a series of Supply Chain video podcasts on BusinessAssurance.com. This episode in the series talks about the importance of assurance and management systems in minimising risk across your supply chain.

Richard Wilding Supply Chain Podcast - Episode 2

– 9th Jun 2008

This podcast is episode two of a three part series. The series is made up of interviews with Professor Richard Wilding from Cranfield University, one of Europe’s top supply chain management experts.

California delves into regulatory standards on voluntary carbon offsets

– 3rd Jun 2008

California legislators say they just want to make sure voluntary carbon offsets purchased by individuals deliver the promised benefits, but one of two bills on the table has offset providers nervous.

Roles of ISPS code and standards in supply chain management

– 2nd Jun 2008

The 9/11 incidents has created an increased awareness of security that has considerable potential for progressive ports and companies to exploit to their commercial advantage by being able to market their compliance with the ISO 28000:2007 Standard that has been developed because of 9/11.

Talking to kids about climate change

– 19th May 2008 by Alex Briggs

Talking to kids about climate change Stonesfield Primary School in my village in the UK recently celebrated Eco-week, a week of activities centred around environmental issues, ranging from recycling to greenhouse gases. When I heard about it, I approached the lead teacher in the campaign, Miss Eastwood about getting more information. On this site, we have podcasts, as well as articles [...]

Mandatory and voluntary carbon markets see significant growth in 2007

– 15th May 2008

Both the mandatory and voluntary carbon markets saw significant growth in 2007, though the voluntary market experienced the biggest boost, tripling in value with even more expansion expected.
The voluntary carbon market is still a small part of all carbon buying and trading, with a value of $331 million in 2007. The two major mandatory markets [...]

Supply Chain Video Podcast - Episode 1

– 13th May 2008

Professor Richard Wilding of Cranfield University talks about the definition of the supply chain, ‘cradle to grave’ thinking and the global nature of today’s supply chains.

Corporate emissions reporting protocols should go further to link emissions to financial performance

– 9th May 2008

Corporate emissions reporting protocols should go further to link GHG emissions to corporate financial performance – concludes new Ethical Corporation Institute report.

CEOs plan to increase CSR investments by 25 percent

– 7th May 2008

To better understand and reach the rapidly growing number of socially-minded customers, CEOs plan to increase their CSR investments by 25 percent over the next three years, the largest percentage increase of any trend identified in the just-released IBM Global CEO Study, the largest study of chief executives ever conducted.

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