Sustainability

LRQA Copenhagen Link of the Day, December 1, 2009

2nd Dec 2009 by Alex Briggs

Today’s link is to Sean Cuthbert’s blog post on CCS and the Copenhagen conference. Sean is recognised as a leading thinker on Carbon Capture and Storage.

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LRQA Copenhagen Link of the Day, November 30, 2009

2nd Dec 2009 by Alex Briggs

Today’s link is to the first blog post of the Lloyd’s Register COP 15 Climate Change blog. Today’s blogger is Dr Anne-Marie Warris.

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LRQA Food Safety Video Podcast Series, Episode 2

2nd Dec 2009 by Alex Briggs

Episode 2 in the LRQA Food Safety Video Podcast Series also features Cor Groenveld. Cor is one of the world’s leading experts on Food Safety. He is currently the chairman for the FSSC Foundation and was instrumental in the development of ISO 22000 and PAS 220. In this episode, Cor talks about PAS 220, the FSSC Foundation and the unique issues facing today’s global, complex food supply chains.

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Lloyd’s Register Copenhagen blog now updated with CCS post

1st Dec 2009 by Alex Briggs

Sean Cuthbert’s blog post takes a look at the climate change debate and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in particular.

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Countdown to Copenhagen Blog Goes Live!

30th Nov 2009 by Alex Briggs

Building on the success of the Lloyd’s Register Copenhagen Podcast Series, today is the beginning of the Lloyd’s Register COP 15 blog. Dr Anne-Marie Warris, our leading climate change expert, is our blogger for day one. Her first post is up now. The blog will run at least through the Copenhagen negotiations, with several leading experts from different sectors and nationalities posting their views on the COP negotiations.

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Food Sector Key to Sustainable Supply Chain -Oxfam

27th Nov 2009 by Alex Briggs

In this FoodNavigator.com article, Dr Lea Borkenhagen, head of Oxfam’s Sustainable Livelihoods Strategy, said, “The food and beverage industry is at the forefront of change due to their reliance on agricultural goods at the top of the supply chain.”

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LRQA Food Safety Video Podcast Series, Episode 1

17th Nov 2009 by Alex Briggs

Episode 1 in the LRQA Food Safety Video Podcast Series is an interview with Cor Groenveld, one of the world’s leading food safety experts. Cor is currently the Chairman of the Board of the Foundation for Food Safety Certification. The foundation are the owners of FSSC 22000, which combines ISO 22000 and PAS 220 to offer a comprehensive food safety solution for food organisations and their suppliers. In episode 1, Cor about his role as with the FSSC, as well as the importance of food safety to organisations and their stakeholders.

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LRQA launch Environmental Webinar Series

3rd Sep 2009

LRQA are due to run another Live webinar which will be the first in the Environmental Series and will take place on 10th September 2009.

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LRQA Business Assurance Quote of the Day, 18 August, 2009 FOOD SAFETY

18th Aug 2009 by Alex Briggs

Last year the world had a wake-up call with the sudden oil and food price rises. While we know the price of our food, the full environmental costs and the costs to our health are significant and hidden. We need a radical rethink of how we produce and consume our food.

UK Environment minister, Hilary Benn

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Work-Life Balance – a luxury or necessity?

24th Jul 2009 by Richard Gunawan

Lack of Work-Life Balance has significant risks to the organisation; including loss of productivity, poor health, and higher absenteeism. By offering flexible work arrangements to employees can help companies navigate the troubled times. By offering periods of unpaid leave or options to work part-time, companies may be able to avoid massive retrenchment and still retain their talented employees.

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