Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com A credible corporate climate commitment begins with setting an emissions reduction target that covers both a company’s direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions: if a company does not already have an emissions baseline from which to set a target, creating one is a necessary first step. Aligning such a target’s … Continue reading The role of voluntary carbon credits in corporate climate commitments
Startups are always looking for ways to create a sustainable competitive advantage. This is because a sustainable competitive advantage is the key to long-term success. There are many different ways to create a sustainable competitive advantage, but not all of them are created equal. The most important thing is to choose a strategy that is … Continue reading The key to long-term business success
There are many important factors to consider when starting your own business, but one of the most important is creating a sustainable competitive advantage. This is what will set your business apart from the competition and help you to succeed in the long run. There are a few key things to keep in mind when … Continue reading Factors to consider before starting a business
The 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) has the objective of securing renewed political commitment to sustainable development, assess the progress and implementation gaps in meeting already agreed commitments, and address new and emerging challenges. With these goals in mind, Rio+20 provides an opportunity for Africa to evaluate progress, and identify what has … Continue reading New and Emerging Development Challenges in Africa
Photo by Emmanuel Ikwuegbu on Pexels.com The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy (FMACCE) in Nigeria has unveiled a strategic roadmap to grow the country's creative economy to $100 billion in GDP contribution by 2030. The plan which was shared via its social media pages on Monday focuses on key sectors like … Continue reading Can FG grow creative economy worth $100bn by 2030?
Photo by alex ohan on Pexels.com 2.2 The concept of development It is quite evident that several scholars have defined development from different perspectives. There is no generally accepted definition of development because it means several things to many people depending on the scholar/people's aims, interests, contexts, and perspectives [[15]]. Whereas some see it as … Continue reading The Concept of Development
Photo by mali maeder on Pexels.com This year, World Environment Day is focusing on reducing plastic pollution and transitioning to a circular economy. COVID-19 triggered an unprecedented rise in plastic use, at a time when 400 million tonnes of plastic waste was already being generated annually. Here, we showcase how MDPI researchers are tackling plastic pollution in light … Continue reading Plastic Pollution: Creating a safe, sustainable world
Abstract Corn silk (Stigma maydis) is an important herb used traditionally by the Chinese, and Native Americans to treat many diseases. It is also used as traditional medicine in many parts of the world such as Turkey, United States and France. Its potential antioxidant and healthcare applications as diuretic agent, in hyperglycemia reduction, as anti-depressant … Continue reading Medicinal Use of Corn Silk (Stigma Maydis)
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com The voluntary carbon market is gaining momentum and plays an increasingly important role in limiting global warming. Here’s how. As business leaders set increasingly ambitious commitments to reduce global greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions, a market is developing that can help to achieve them by supplementing companies’ efforts to reduce their own emissions. … Continue reading The role of voluntary carbon market in a climate change era
Photo by Mikhail Nilov on Pexels.com Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a "must have" for most organizations these days. Not only because of the benefits it can bring to the environment and local communities, but also because of the benefits it can bring to the organization – increased profits and valuation, greater employee engagement and … Continue reading Carroll’s Pyramid of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
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