Sustainability
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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 ambition level with the latest…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 music, film, software, museums, fashion, festivals,…
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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 an increase or positive shift in…
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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 of World Environment Day and stress…
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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…
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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. This is the rapidly growing market…
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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 retention, and lower risk. [1] But,…
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As a sustainability consultant, you can lead by example. You’re working from home and cutting your carbon footprint, and you can help other business owners do the same. You can guide clients through questions such as these: How can I increase how often my team works from home? How can I lower my company’s energy…
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Importance of Creating Sustainable Businesses Increased investment in sustainable business practices can boost a company’s profitability. According to Liang et al (2018), evidenced-based studies show that the most sustainable companies are also the most popular, competitive and profitable brands. But there are numerous examples of companies competing at the top despite their historical records of…
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Sustainable tourism development is a research area that can cover a wide range of ideas. Everything from economic growth to environmental protection falls under its banner. What ties them all together, though, is a long-term aim for growth and development. Anyone working in the field of sustainable tourism wants to see renewable resources used to make sure future generations…
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LO.1. Critically evaluate key sustainability concerns and the impact of business activities on these concerns. LO.2. Critically evaluate a range of relevant theories and models such as the Triple Bottom Line, corporate social responsibility (CSR), business ethics and the role of the market. LO.3. Propose and critically evaluate appropriate sustainable business strategies. Valtteri Rantaa, Leena…
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In recent years, the circular economy has become a guiding principle in industrial and environmental policies. But how good is it really? The definition of a circular economy is unclear and lacks substance, according to a team of researchers from Lund University and the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden. It risks becoming counterproductive, unless…
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LO.1. Critically evaluate key sustainability concerns and the impact of business activities on these concerns.LO.2. Critically evaluate a range of relevant theories and models such as the Triple Bottom Line, corporate social responsibility (CSR), business ethics and the role of the market.LO.3. Propose and critically evaluate appropriate sustainable business strategies. Assignment DescriptionEssay plan and critical…
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