How sustainable is wind power?
Of the recent developments in energy production the harnessing of wind power has been quite a divisive one. There are arguments for and against them in what sometimes seems like equal numbers. Some doubt the true effectiveness of current turbine technology. There are environmental concerns too, such as danger to wildlife and [...]
Monthly Archives: July 2009
How Sustainable is wind Power?
July 22, 2009 – 12:40 pm
When sustainability means more than ‘green’
July 14, 2009 – 10:47 am
Interesting article and video published by the Mc Kinsey Quarterly last week: When sustainability means more than ‘green’. The video is adapted from Adam Werback’s new book, Strategy for Sustainability: A Business Manifesto, where he is advocating businesses to turn to sustainability in order to gain long-term profitability and transparency.
View the video here:
http://www.mckinseyquarterly.com/When_sustainabillity_means_more_than_green_2404
Leverage sustainable work and innovative solutions in your ecosystem
July 13, 2009 – 4:36 pm
Since Danone’s started to involve their supplier at an earlier stage their innovative and sustainable work is thriving.
During 2007, Danone’s collaborative relationships significantly enhanced the company’s position in the fresh dairy segment. For example, the French company, Polaris, provided ingredients to Danone which contributed to the launch of Essensis, while Danone’s commitment to reduce packaging [...]
Trouble with Windows
July 6, 2009 – 4:46 pm
No, not the type of windows you see when you boot up your computer. Perhaps the windows you look through every day in your office and home? ‘Window technology’ is not something often discussed in relation to sustainability but improvements in these overlooked areas can highlight ways we can bring big improvements to our environment.
Recently, [...]
Wijkman best for environment and assistance in EU
July 2, 2009 – 8:05 pm
Anders Wijkman, former speaker at Globe Forum, has been appointed as “world’s best Swedish EU-parliamentarian” by the environmental and assistance organization Concord.
Wijkman got the prize because he showed that it actually is possible to combat poverty and climate threats as an elected politician. The appointment is an encouragement for those who where recently elected [...]
A Segregated Almedalen
July 2, 2009 – 10:58 am
The segregated Almedalen
In Almedalen we find thousands of different perspectives, thousands of different experiences and opinions. Everyone is there, but still they do not mix. If you go to the seminars driven by the banks and large corporations -the audience will be filled be other corporate leaders and representatives from the financial sector. And when [...]
“Corporate Environmental Awareness”
July 2, 2009 – 10:00 am
Sweden may pride itself on its environmental awareness but what is the picture like when it comes to corporate Sweden? Are Swedish business leaders guided by environmental and social responsibilies when they outsource their business to other countries? The issue was the focal point at the recent Globe Forum where we spoke to some of [...]
Globe Forum on Radio Sweden
July 1, 2009 – 1:16 pm
SR International – Radio Sweden is a multicultural and multilingual channel by Sveriges Radio, Sweden in English.
Listen to the radio interview on Globe Forum, Thursday July 2nd at 4pm (CET) on: www.radiosweden.org
