Environmental Sustainability Index

Any student who takes an introductory biology class knows that humans create more waste than every other species combined. Much of this waste stems from our selfish over utilization of the resources found here on earth. Results of this can been seen during the BP oil spill scandal. However, waste production occurs even in beneficial establishments like hospitals. Waste is produced in hospitals in multiple areas, such as the cafeteria, used medical tools and toxic materials produced by operations. According the Environmental Protection Agency(RIP) hospitals in the US generate almost 7,000 tons of infectious, hazardous and toxic waste daily. Waste production is not the only aspect of unsustainability found in hospitals. With the climate…

Target 12.6 we can collect data on how many companies integrate sustainability information in their reporting cycle, and we can calculate each companies Footprint to see if their practices are sustainable. Targets 12.7 and 12.8 are less easily measurable than the others because they can’t be measured numerically, since they deal with promotion of sustainable public procurement practices and making sure people have the proper information. One can follow up that these are happening, that…

The values of the New Belgium Brewing Company include quality, responsibility, and the concern for society. This company is committed to producing world class beers while minimizing resource consumption, maximizing energy efficiency and focusing on recycling. New Belgium Brewing maximizes their sustainability through their conservation of water, efficient company installations, recycling of production materials, and their many uses of philanthropy. New Belgium Brewing Company is highly valued by…

Business sustainability is often defined as managing the triple bottom line. This is a process by which companies can refer to the areas such as: profits, people and planet financial, social and environmental risks, obligations and opportunities. These three impacts can also be commonly referred to as profits, people and planets. (Lexicon, Financial Times) Business sustainability requires firms to adhere to the principles of sustainable development. According to the World Council for Economic…

There are two key components to UPS’s corporate sustainability strategy. First, we have the materiality assessment process. The goal of the materiality assessment process is to gather information and evaluate the company in terms of its sustainability. Feedback from government agencies and communities, interviews with management personnel and stakeholder group, are common things you can expect to see on this assessment. After data has been gathered and evaluations are made the material issues…

3.1 NEIGHBORHOOD SUSTAINABILITY INDICATORS: FROM PLANNING THEORIES Howard’s idea to divide the “Garden city” into wards is considered to be one of the earliest notions of neighborhood in city planning. He visualized self-sustainable, compact neighborhoods with easy access to jobs, parks and shops for daily necessities. Howard clearly emphasized on efficient transportation network, combination of various social groups and integration of human and nature. Inspired by the “garden city”, Perry’s…

increased sales by 66%, doubled earnings, Raised profit margins. In the book, Anderson elaborates seven paths to sustainability that could lead businesses to more profit.…

Sustainability is often claim as the core to any company success. The word sustainability means an ability to continue doing or having something for a long period of time. In business, sustainability is measured according to the triple bottom line. The triple bottom line assess companies through three factors: people, planet and profit. This essay will discuss Rio Tinto Group’s sustainability by using triple bottom line and give recommendations on the company’s weaknesses. Rio Tinto Group…

4 Reduce environmental impact 4 Innovative aircraft wing 5 Biofuels tested on Gripen 5 Green highway 5 Hull cleaning 5 Traffic management systems 5 Discussion 7 Reference 8 Introduction Saab wrote its first sustainability report in accordance…

number three position within their competitors. Founder, CEO, and spokesperson John Schnatter opened his first Papa John’s establishment in 1985 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Between 1986 and 1992 Papa John’s had grown to 100 restaurants, and by 1994 he had opened his 500th restaurant. Today in 2015 Papa John’s has 4600 restaurants worldwide with 1200 International locations in 34 different countries. (The Papa John 's Story - Quality is what we stand for. (n.d.). Retrieved from…