The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) - a joint initiative of World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) - have announced a landmark partnership to harmonize their existing portfolios of greenhouse gas (GHG) standards and to co-develop new standards for GHG emissions accounting and reporting.
As global awareness of environmental issues has risen, manufacturers are increasingly under pressure to reduce their environmental impact while maintaining profitability.
The shift from environmental skepticism to optimism is driven by market demands for profitable, sustainable practices. Addressing environmental challenges is now essential for industries, impacting ecosystems, health, and corporate strategies.
Internal auditors have a key role in addressing climate change by focusing on greenhouse gas emissions. Incorporating sustainability training can empower your team to drive impactful changes and meet stakeholder expectations for a greener future.
TerraFixing is at the forefront of addressing climate change with its innovative and affordable Direct Air Carbon Capture (DAC) technology. This unique solution efficiently captures CO2 from the atmosphere, even in colder climates, helping to achieve global net-zero targets by reducing current emissions and addressing historical carbon footprints.
As global temperatures rise, the national security implications are significant for the Department of Defense. With extreme weather events costing over $2 trillion in the past decade, the U.S. Military views climate change as a pressing issue. By utilizing the 5-Teams (5T) Model, it aims to address climate risks and turn challenges into opportunities, ensuring the nation’s security remains resilient.
Manufacturing companies must document greenhouse gas emissions, energy usage, and hazardous materials handling due to new sustainability regulations. The SEC Climate Disclosure Rules require public companies to report emissions, and private manufacturers may also face pressure to disclose similar information, according to Marcel Minutola of Peritia LLC.
Quality professionals are using statistical tools, originally meant for product quality control, to tackle climate change. For example, control charts that monitor manufacturing variations are now tracking energy consumption, identifying spikes, and measuring carbon emissions.
Leadership qualities demonstrated by visionary leaders W. Edwards Deming, Joseph Juran, and Armand Feigenbaum—systems thinking, continuous improvement, and stakeholder engagement—are essential for addressing climate change.
To tackle the urgent crisis of climate change, we might benefit from leaders like W. Edwards Deming, Joseph Juran, and Armand Feigenbaum. Their systematic approaches and focus on continuous improvement in quality management could offer valuable insights for achieving a sustainable future.
The quality department is well positioned to address energy efficiency within an organization. Efficient processes are a cornerstone of quality management.
A paper released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
addresses the importance of renewable energy in mitigating climate change and the challenges posed by the global energy crisis. It emphasizes the need to improve energy efficiency in response to increased energy consumption worldwide.
Just as the development of the automobile and the shift towards electricity helped alleviate problems of the past, modern innovations like renewable energy, electric vehicles, and carbon capture technologies are essential in combating climate change.
The 1894 Horse Manure Crisis revealed the negative effects of rapid industrialization. Today, we can learn from past strategies to address the current climate crisis and promote a sustainable future.