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The Element Series... Article 13 is producing a four-part series on the elements--earth, air, water and fire.
Over the years, we have exploited the power and riches of the elements in pursuit of progress. But as events like the Asian tsunami, Hurricane Katrina and the fires raging out of control in Greece powerfully demonstrate, we can never truly master them.
Our quarterly updates will present some of the leading thinking on issues relating to each of the elements and profile examples of what organisations can do to start to regain the balance.
In this update: FIRE...
We look at how organisations are minimising their dependence on fossil fuels, particularly within the building sector. We explore how this translates into action along the value chain as organisations increasingly look to their suppliers for assistance, not only in reducing their own impact, but also those of the customers who puchase the goods and services they produce.
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We apply the well-known principles of reduce, re-use and recycle to our energy use and explore the potential role of renewables and, in particular, solar thermal technology ... |
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Paul Mitchell, President of the International Council on Mining and Metals, discusses the key sustainability issues facing the sector ... |
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We look at early progress from the United Nations Global Compact Cities Programme, which brings together a range of stakeholders to solve local issues. We also explore the findings from the Sustainable Building and Construction Initiative's first report outlining risks and opportunities to the sector ... |
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Our CSR case studies look at a range of fiery issues. From Redrow and CEMEX's focus on sustainable housing for residents to ScotAsh's growing business developing more sustainable building products from coal fired power station residue. Finally we look at Stora Enso's approach to potentially heated discussions regarding its forestry operations in the developing world … |
CBI Case Studies! CBI and Article 13 continue to profile companies who are carrying out innovative work in CSR...The latest batch of CBI CSR case studies is now live on the site and includes Aviva, DHL Express, Dwr Cymru Welsh Water and EMI.
Climate Change... Article 13's newly launched Climate Change Resource Centre contains links to a wealth of web-based information on climate change, ranging from standards and examples of public and private sector initiatives through to carbon offsetting companies and carbon calculators.
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