Green Project Management
MARCH 5, 2019
As our Project Management Methodology PRiSM or PRojects integrating Sustainable Methods is turning 10 years old this year, we are proud that it enjoys success in a multitude of industries; and project types. There is one area though that is commonly misunderstood as evidenced by the blog-o-sphere. We often get emails and requests to mention […].
Daniel Burrus
MARCH 6, 2019
This visceral image of “industry” being gritty and exclusively blue-collar is true to some degree, but when “4.0” is added to it, it takes on a whole new meaning, and blue-collar workers end up believing the narrative that robots and artificial intelligence (A.I.) will delete their jobs. Though common, this fear is unwarranted. Despite the now-proven Hard Trend that A.I., advanced automation and robotics, 3D printing, and other industrial Internet of Things (IoT) advancements often replace munda
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Sustainable Development Network
MARCH 29, 2019
On March 16 and 17, 2019, members of SDSN Black Sea and the SDSN global leadership participated in the 7 th Baku Global Forum, organized by the Nizami Ganjavi International Center (NGIC). This important global event gathered more than 400 top diplomats, current and former heads of state, Nobel prize winners, and other regional business, scientific, and political leaders in Baku, Azerbaijan, to discuss approaches to “A New Foreign Policy.
Axis Communications Sustainability Blog
MARCH 28, 2019
Sustainability is one of the most talked about topics in business. As more and more people are understanding the true extent of our impact on the world, new solutions for how we can improve the way we live – and the environmental impact this has – is driving innovation. At the same time, two of the trends we are seeing in the security sector right now are: using existing technology to deliver environmental benefits and integrating newer technologies, such as sensors, in various devices to prompt
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.
Carbon 49
MARCH 22, 2019
Electric buses are making a real—and rapidly growing—dent in emissions: as Bloomberg reported , electric buses will displace 270,000 barrels of diesel a day by the end of this year. But despite being home to four prominent electric bus manufacturers, Canada’s transit fleets have been slow to adopt this climate-change-fighting technology, lagging behind others around the world.
MSCI
MARCH 7, 2019
We examined constituents of the MSCI ACWI Index that had been recognized as innovators on one or more annual lists produced by Forbes, Fast Company, MIT Sloan and the Boston Consulting Group between 2015 and 2018.
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Daniel Burrus
MARCH 13, 2019
As our need for just-in-time information flourishes, our reliance on traditional technological processes has decreased significantly. The shift from personal computers to mobile devices has picked up now more than ever. It is difficult to determine whether stationary computers will vanish into obscurity; however, there is no doubt that mobile devices are here to stay.
Sustainable Development Network
MARCH 25, 2019
The world currently faces many significant and inter-related challenges, particularly the threat humans pose to biodiversity and the ecosystem services provided by natural ecosystems. Human pressures and land use change have led to significant loss of habitat, and the species that depend upon it. On current trends the Aichi targets for biodiversity and the 2020 biodiversity targets contained in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be missed by a wide margin.
Axis Communications Sustainability Blog
MARCH 25, 2019
This post is written by Steve Surfaro, a former industry liaison for Axis Communications, with over 30 years of experience in the security industry. Read more about Steve at the bottom of this page. More and more organizations in the security industry, whether manufacturers, integrators or security personnel, operate with sustainability in focus. Yet, despite this emphasis, many still face a similar challenge: How does one successfully develop, introduce or use technology solutions and truly com
Causeartist: Sustainable Technology
MARCH 5, 2019
3 out of 10 people around the world – or 2.1 billion people lack access to safe water, with 3.4 million, mostly children, dying annually from preventable, water-borne diseases. To tackle the global water crisis, Hamza Farrukh founded the non-profit Bondh E Shams in 2014 to develop a portable, solar-powered water extraction and filtration system.
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MSCI
MARCH 20, 2019
There are misconceptions of the relationship between factors and ESG issues. We debunked three common myths about ESG, momentum, quality and smaller-cap stocks.
Green Project Management
MARCH 27, 2019
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” Desmond Tutu With all the conflicts and problems and noise these days it is healthy to dream about how better our future will be. This post comes from a vision of our sustainable / regenerative future from the 1960’s courtesy […]. The post Two Technologies that Could Regenerate Our Planet appeared first on Delivering a better world, one project at a time.
Daniel Burrus
MARCH 27, 2019
An Anticipatory Leader understands that technology-driven change is accelerating at an exponential rate. They have learned from a large list of high-profile Fortune 100 companies that were great at both agility and execution but experienced dramatic downturns. Reacting to problems and digital disruptions, no matter how agile you and your organization are, is no longer good enough.
Sustainable Development Network
MARCH 12, 2019
On March 7, the SDSN launched its 32nd network, SDSN Mexico , in order to mobilize actions towards the fulfillment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through partnerships between academia, government, companies, and social organizations. Enrique Graue Wiechers, Rector UNAM, during his welcoming speech at the official launch of SDSN Mexico. This national network is hosted by the Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM) and the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and aims to bring tog
Speaker: Hortense Grouvel
In this new webinar, you will learn firsthand how to set up a sustainable supply chain program that will help meet increasing ESG requirements stemming from regulators, customers, consumers, and investors alike. Hortense Grouvel, ESG expert at IntegrityNext, and Sean Whelan, Global Senior Manager at Halliburton, will look at how ensuring compliance will also help you increase sustainability performance, resilience, and innovation, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your supply chain op
Axis Communications Sustainability Blog
MARCH 28, 2019
Sustainability is one of the most talked about topics in business. As more and more people are understanding the true extent of our impact on the world, new solutions for how we can improve the way we live – and the environmental impact this has – is driving innovation. At the same time, two of the trends we are seeing in the security sector right now are: using existing technology to deliver environmental benefits and integrating newer technologies, such as sensors, in various devices to prompt
Ryan Baker
MARCH 15, 2019
Here's a good idea. New York should do this, Chicago should do this, everywhere should. Tax non-primary residences at a higher rate. Opponents argue that it would "weaken the property market". I say good! Housing is too expensive. Higher property values are a bad thing if they don't bring more true value (i.e. better jobs, less dependence on autos, better education, etc.) with it.
Sustainable Development Network
MARCH 1, 2019
Since 2015, cities across the United States have begun incorporating the SDGs to reinforce their existing sustainability plans and to provide a common language to discuss goals among peer cities. Since then, SDSN has proudly been a partner to the cities at the forefront of this movement through the USA Sustainable Cities Initiative , partnering with key stakeholders in cities such as Baltimore, San Jose, New York and Los Angeles.
Daniel Burrus
MARCH 20, 2019
Virtual reality (VR) has become a reality, as nearly every tech company has created a product that features it, and it is now seen by many as mainstream. Facebook-owned Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR, and the HTC Vive are just a few examples of household names that have launched us into the future of the immersive experience. There is little doubt that VR has the potential to revolutionize the entire entertainment, tourism and even learning industries if audiences adopt the concept of strapping a d
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Axis Communications Sustainability Blog
MARCH 28, 2019
Sustainability is one of the most talked about topics in business. As more and more people are understanding the true extent of our impact on the world, new solutions for how we can improve the way we live – and the environmental impact this has – is driving innovation. At the same time, two of the trends we are seeing in the security sector right now are: using existing technology to deliver environmental benefits and integrating newer technologies, such as sensors, in various devices to prompt
Axis Communications Sustainability Blog
MARCH 25, 2019
This post is written by Steve Surfaro, a former industry liaison for Axis Communications, with over 30 years of experience in the security industry. Read more about Steve at the bottom of this page. More and more organizations in the security industry, whether manufacturers, integrators or security personnel, operate with sustainability in focus. Yet, despite this emphasis, many still face a similar challenge: How does one successfully develop, introduce or use technology solutions and truly com
Ryan Baker
MARCH 10, 2019
I hear stories like the below from time to time, that developers either hold on to properties, or build slow. Sometimes I think it's conspiracy theory talk, but I'm sure it's true at times too. What could we do to address it? "There is also evidence that big builders acquire large plots of land in a local area, then put up houses deliberately slowly in order to maintain the local market price.
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