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Just as an individual's wealth is a measure of their income and assets, Conservation International (CI) believes that part of society's assets is its natural resources. While it is easy …
In this report we offer a starting point for discussion. We present a system of ten sustainability megaforces that will impact each and every business over the next 20 years. …
In this report we offer a starting point for discussion. We present a system of ten sustainability megaforces that will impact each and every business over the next 20 years. …
In this report we offer a starting point for discussion. We present a system of ten sustainability megaforces that will impact each and every business over the next 20 years. …
Carbon & Climate
Expect the Unexpected
The executive summary (PDF 585 KB) of the Expect the Unexpected: Building Business Value in a Changing World report shows that population growth, exploitation of natural resources, climate change and …
Food & Agriculture
Economic Feasibility of Non-Food Biodiesel Production: Part 3
In a previous articles titled "Economic Feasibility of Sustainable Non-Food Feedstock Based Biodiesel Production: Part 1 and Part 2 ",we have covered how Pongamia Pinnata and Moringa oleifera are going …
Carbon & Climate
The Hidden Costs of Electricity
The new analysis, "The Hidden Costs of Electricity: Comparing the Hidden Costs of Power Generation Fuels," is available online on the Civil Society Institute website. Six fuels used to generate …
In March 2011, high-level experts from around the world were invited to Toronto, Canada, to meet with members of the InterAction Council about the status of the world's freshwater supply …
The global Water Action Hub from the UN Global Compact CEO Water Mandate is the world's first on-line platform to unite companies, governments, NGOs, and other stakeholders on a range …
Payments for watershed services (PWS) are an increasingly popular conservation and water management tool in developing countries. Some schemes are thriving, and are pro-poor. Others are stalling or have only …
Many companies in the Nikkei 225 are likely to be exposed to water-related financial risk through their supply chains. Understanding which suppliers are most exposed to water shortages and floods …
Water is becoming a hot topic for business, yet most companies don't know where to start in understanding and responding to water issues. This tool is designed to help companies …
