• Sustainability: Value beyond Costs

    Alcantara S.p.A.

    The registered trademark Alcantara® is the result of the unique and proprietary technology of Alcantara S.p.A., founded in 1972. Alcantara is a highly innovative material applied in various fields: fashion and accessories, automotive, interior design and home décor, as well as consumer electronics. Since the very beginning, the approach of Alcantara to sustainability has been “value beyond costs.”  more[...]

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  • Enlightening Entrepeneurship

    Julio Eisman
    Acciona

    Created in 2008, the ACCIONA Microenergia Foundation has mainly focused on providing electricity to 11,500 households in isolated rural communities in Mexico and Peru that have no prospect of being served by the conventional distribution grid. It does this by arranging economically sustainable programs centered around “social microenterprises” that use solar home systems to provide a basic electricity supply that is affordable for very-low-income users. Under the social microenterprise approach, users receive electricity from a solar home system, making it affordable in relation to their incomes.  more[...]

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  • Stakeholder Engagement: A Key Strength for the Success of Our Projects

    EDF Group

    Consultation does not happen spontaneously. But without it, we believe that it would no longer be possible to imagine the smallest project – even more so if it is an industrial project and a host region needs to be found. Rather, what is needed is the willingness to create – through consensus – the conditions under which a project can be sustainable, in accordance with a region’s own development aims.  more[...]

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  • The De-Carb Diet

    Dr. Elmer Lenzen

    To comply with global climate targets, we have to reduce our carbon footprint – no ifs, ands, or buts. Nevertheless, there are a lot of challenges we need to face first.  more[...]

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    Dr. Elmer Lenzen
     
  • Playing Our Part in Addressing the Impact of Climate Change on Health

    Sanofi

    The year 2015 marked a turning point in the fight against climate change. The signing of the Paris Agreement during COP 21 in December marked an important step in the move toward limiting an increase in global temperatures. This agreement is not just a climate agreement; it is also a major health agreement. Indeed, as the World Health Organization (WHO) points out: “Between 2030 and 2050, climate change is expected to cause approximately 250,000 additional deaths per year, from malnutrition, malaria, and diarrhea to heat stress.”  more[...]

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  • Climate Protection Through Innovation

    Yvonne Benkert, MAN SE
    MAN SE

    The world is in a constant state of change. Effective climate protection requires both creativity and expert knowledge. With the aim of cutting fossil fuel consumption, MAN is developing new transportation and energy solutions that make our mobility even more efficient - and that take account of the entire product lifecycle.  more[...]

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  • Reducing Environmental Impact via Digitization

    mcs promotion GmbH

    mcs believes sustainable processes and production will soon be the industry standard, and we strive to be one of the first movers. For us, sustainability is the only way forward. We are using digitization to improve efficiency and save natural resources, while simultaneously increasing transparency and cost-savings for our clients.  more[...]

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  • MTU Aero Engines: Cleaner and Quieter Engines

    Martina Vollmuth, MTU Aero Engines
    MTU Aero Engines

    At MTU Aero Engines, assuming responsibility – for products and services, employees, customers, partners, and not least for the environment – is a key priority. The biggest contribution of Germany’s leading engine manufacturer toward the protection of the environment comes from the eco-efficient products it makes using energy-efficient processes. “Product responsibility for us is the motivation that drives all of our business efforts,” emphasizes MTU Chief Executive Officer Reiner Winkler. “Eco-efficient and safe products are key to our long-term economic viability.”  more[...]

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  • Solar Power Help Deliver on Sustainable Growth

    PostNL

    PostNL installs 20,000 solar panels to significantly reduce carbon footprint.  more[...]

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  • Investments for a Greener Future

    Mihai Răducan
    ROMRADIATOARE

    With help from Norway Grants, ROMRADIATOARE has invested in modern and innovative technologies for improved environmental performance.  more[...]

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  • Environmental Measurements For Weather and Climate Resilience

    Tomi Rintanen
    Dr. Kevin Petty
    Vaisala

    In recent years, the need for improved weather and climate data and information has become increasingly evident. As urbanization continues and society becomes increasingly reliant on infrastructure and technology, humankind is more and more vulnerable to the effects of climate change, extreme weather events, and other environmental hazards. The protection of life and property is highly dependent on the availability of accurate, precise data and information. For more than 80 years, Vaisala has addressed the need for quality environmental data and information through numerous scientific and technological advancements, enabling individuals and groups to better diagnose and mitigate the impacts of climate change and high-impact weather.  more[...]

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  • Growth: A Hard Habit to Break

    Prof. Dr. Felix Ekardt

    If we are to take the Paris Agreement on climate change seriously, growth-driven society is on the way out. But greed is part of the human condition, and no one knows what life without growth would be like.  more[...]

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    Prof. Dr.  Felix Ekardt
     
  • Der Klimawandel und seine Folgen

    Das MOOC ist in fünf Kapitel mit unterschiedlichen Themenschwerpunkten gegliedert. Jedes Kapitel informiert auf dem neuesten Stand der Klimawissenschaften und enthält mehrere Kurzvorträge von den jeweiligen Hauptreferenten und anderen Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftlern. Zwischen den Vorträgen gibt es Arbeitsaufträge und parallel laufende Quizze (Denkspiele), die zum eigenständigen Weiterdenken anregen, außerdem praktische Beispiele und Vertiefungsmaterialien. In der „Herausforderung der Woche“ werden die Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer von den Tutoren – Dr. Michael Lüken vom DKK und Tina Harms vom WWF – aufgefordert, das Gelernte direkt in der Praxis umzusetzen.  more[...]

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  • FEDA’s Strategy Through Stakeholder Participation

    FEDA
    Jennifer Dobarro Boyer, FEDA

    There is a “crystal ceiling” for yearly energy consumption of 2,400 GWh, double the current consumption. In order to reach this quantity, new hydroelectric, solar, Aeolic, and gas generation projects will have to be put into practice.  more[...]

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  • Stimulating Sustainable Biofuels

    Nathalie Simmenauer, Air France
    Inka Pieter, KLM
    AIR FRANCE KLM

    As an airline group with an extensive network, Air France - KLM connects people, economies, and cultures. It has the ambition to reduce its CO2 emissions by 20 percent through 2020 in comparison to 2011 (tons / km). To find alternatives to fossil oil, the group believes innovation and partnerships within its value chain will trigger new solutions. Using this approach, Air France and KLM are committed to developing a market for sustainable biofuels.  more[...]

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