...prosperity in a greener environment Shitij Nigam mail.snigam@gmail.com Introduction The question of climate change - and whether to tackle it or not - has always probed the minds of policy makers. Indeed, the issue of how it may be technologically tackled is solved to a certain extent. But whether such solutions may be implemented in a sustainable manner, and which hold grounds with the interests of all stakeholders – demands a higher level of scrutiny, especially into the consequences of taking overtly aggressive actions. Indeed, Environmentalists have been continuously plagued by Economists regarding the viability of any steps which might be taken in this arena, especially in policy-making, given the substantial amount of initial investment involved in ‘green’ projects, supplemented by the fact that the rates of returns remain inevitably slow, if not supplemented by uncertainty in most cases. The term “Emerging Markets” has been loosely thrown around the table for the past few years, being crudely defined as ‘nations with social or business activity in the process of rapid growth and industrialization’[1]. China and India instantly come to mind as perfect examples of such ‘markets’, given their perception as future cash-cows, owing to the vast scope of industrial expansion, especially within themselves – owing to the aggregated strength of their respective populations. Nations such as India are already leading in developing far more entrepreneurial solutions to day-to-day...
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...Pursuit of a Green Solution Since the start of industrialization the world’s climate has gone through radical changes due to the increased release of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere, and the resulting depletion of the ozone layer. If the depletion continues at this rate, the world will come to an end soon, possibly just after two or three generations. Governments all over the world understand the importance of the problem; however they have limited themselves to taking small steps to address global warming. Bill McKibben addresses the people of the globe in his book “Eaarth-- Making a Life on a Tough New Planet” to educate them about the magnanimity of the problem, through statistics he convinces the readers that the time to reduce the production of greenhouse gasses by shifting to green technology by 2025 has ended already, which is the solution suggested by most of the governments; the earth has almost reached the limits of the environment. If we continue producing greenhouse gasses in the ways we have done before, we will soon cross those limits, and then we would have to face the consequences as a result. According to McKibben, people need to make drastic changes in their lifestyle if they want to save the earth as it is right now, we have already lost how it used to be but there is still some time to salvage what we have, and to do that McKibben suggests “My point throughout this book has been that we’ll need to change to cope with the new Eaarth...
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...Sameen Anjum Professor Jones English 01 B Section 15 May 13, 2013 Pursuit of a Green Solution Since the start of industrialization the world’s climate has gone through radical changes due to the increased release of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere, and the resulting depletion of the ozone layer. If the depletion continues at this rate, the world will come to an end soon, possibly just after two or three generations. Governments all over the world understand the importance of the problem; however they have limited themselves to taking small steps to address global warming. Bill McKibben addresses the people of the globe in his book “Eaarth-- Making a Life on a Tough New Planet” to educate them about the magnanimity of the problem, through statistics he convinces the readers that the time to reduce the production of greenhouse gasses by shifting to green technology by 2025 has ended already, which is the solution suggested by most of the governments; the earth has almost reached the limits of the environment. If we continue producing greenhouse gasses in the ways we have done before, we will soon cross those limits, and then we would have to face the consequences as a result. According to McKibben, people need to make drastic changes in their lifestyle if they want to save the earth as it is right now, we have already lost how it used to be but there is still some time to salvage what we have, and to do that McKibben suggests “My point throughout...
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...Executive Summary As the society advances and expands, businesses are faced with challenges of maintaining social responisibility through the enviroment while at the same time generate profits for their shareholders. Can a business achieve both goals without jeopordizing their economic value? In order to answer this we analyze three factors that directly affect green business strategies. Ethical consideration – Ethical consideration happens on four different levels: personal, economical, societal/enviromental, and technological. Throughly analyzing each level of consideration creates a much better understanding of different morals and values in our society. Ethical Theories – Can ethical theories be applied to help assist leaders to make more informed decisions towards developing eco-friendly principles? Based on the dentology theory and the four fundamental questions using Kantian ethics, we determined that establishing a eco-friendly principle could become a moral law. Ethical Decision-making process – Businesses that integreate a decision-making process revolving around eco-friendly core, will establish a interal company culture that will guide them to make the nessisary decisions to consistantly be enviromentally aware. Based on the findings in the report, we can conclude that it is possible for businesses to maintain a desirable level of profits and at the same time become a green business. Introduction Henry Ford once said, “Thank God men cannot fly, and...
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...Solar power as alternative energy Since forty percent of America’s energy consumption comes from oil, many can agree that there is no immediate solution out of oil dependence in the United States. We rely heavily on oil in our transportation sector with trains, planes, boats, and vehicles depending on gasoline and diesel fuel exclusively. Our dependency in oil is followed by our dependency in coal and gas as they are primarily used to produce electricity. Oil, coil and natural gas are called fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are non-renewable because they take millions of years to form, and reserves are being depleted much faster than they are made. The production of these fuels raise environmental concerns because carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere leading to long-term climate changes (global warming). An alternative energy solution called solar power is now on the rise. There are multiple benefits associated with solar energy and many in the private and public sector are taking the lead towards lower costs and self-sustainability. Solar energy is considered the greenest and cleanest renewable source of power. The largest solar thermal power plant is located in California and they use various techniques to concentrate the sun’s energy as a heat source. The heat is used to boil water to drive a steam turbine that generates electricity in a similar matter as coil does. This inexhaustible fuel source is pollution and noise free and always renewable with 173,000 terawatts...
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...Going Green Improving for a Better Tomorrow Brandi Long 04/21/2015 E227 Global Solutions’ MEMORANDUM To: Global Solutions Management From: Brandi Long Date: April 20, 2015 Subject: Going green to improve for a better tomorrow Attached is a report that was requested in regards to Global Solutions going green in order to reduce our Carbon Footprint. After reading this attachment, you will see the many benefits that are offered and how the methods are easily assessable in order for our company to follow for an improved greener living community. The changes will require efforts from both employees and superiors to make in order for the process to run smooth. Although, making these changes should have no effect on our day to day routine once a schedule is put into place. Yes, the changes will be at a cost but after sometime the company will ultimately save, and save room for more profit. We can help the environment and people’s lives everyday in many ways. I want to thank you in advance for giving me the opportunity to purpose a go-green working environment. Kindest Regards, Brandi Long Table of Contents PAGE Letter of Transmittal 2 Introduction Background of the Problem 4 Statement of the Problem 4 Sources and Methods 4 Report Organization ...
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...USE OF RENEWABLE RESOURCES BY INDUSTRIES CAN HELP SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF GLOBAL WARMING FOUN 1008 RHETORIC II WRITING FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES How Renewable Resources Can Solve The Problem Of Global Warming Introduction Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat inside the Earth’s atmosphere. These gases include carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and other gases. Greenhouse gases, despite popular belief, are not harmful in nature. Through the trapping of heat inside the atmosphere, these gases help to keep the Earth at a livable temperature. Without them, we’d be frozen. The problem lies in the significant increase in greenhouse gases emitted since the industrial revolution. During this revolution, factories began utilizing more coal to fuel their operations. The burning of coal releases more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere that trapped even more heat. This increase has resulted in a change in the Earth’s climate known as Global warming. Global warming as the name suggests is the increase of the Earth’s temperature. Fig 1: Natural Greenhouse Effect vs Human Enhanced Greenhouse Effect Global warming can be very detrimental to life as we know it on earth. The climate changes can affect certain crops and livestock that sustain people in a given area due to increased risk of drought and floods The increase in temperature can also provide an easier way for diseases to spread if other environmental conditions are also favorable...
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...ensure that the final consumer product * is environmentally safe. * This is a simple definition for green marketing, but how many consumers and organisations * in South Africa (SA) actually understand the essence of green marketing. And if they do, * what are their viewpoints on green marketing and how was it shaped? Do organisations see * it as a fad attribute that's merely added to a product to ensure premium pricing options * and eventually higher profits for the company or is it an expedient that we as * stakeholders can use to address the ecological and social realities of the marketing * environment? * The aim of the research project is to explore these issues and provide possible authentic * solutions or recommendations. Problem statement * The main problem with the green marketing concept is that consumers find it difficult to *...
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...as her idea was actually eye opening. Her idea of implementing a tax on congestion pricing and road pricing seemed rather insane to me. I understand that by implementing these, the societal impact would be reduced emissions and less driving because the cost would rise. I don’t believe that this will be implemented, I know she stated its coming in the near future, but there has to be a different way to reduce the emissions. The idea of Zipcar does a good job of being a potential solution to the problem, rather than imposing more taxes. Another social result from Robin Cases Ted Talk would be the idea of sharing rides to get places via her new website: GoLoco. Since we are by nature a social species, this idea may work to help her vision of reducing emissions. I think there is potential for this idea to work, but I cannot image it being widely used because who would really want to share a ride with their neighbor to the grocery store? I think Robin Case does a good job of bringing up a potential solution to the “future” taxes when she mentions the use of the free network. This way people could communicate with one another and get to places by carpool more efficiently, thus cutting...
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...CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR A Case study on GREEN vehicles in India: A FUTURE MARKET FACULTY:- Dr. Himani Sharma FROM:- Aamir Saleem Roll No – C-022 MBA M&S Under: Taufeeque Ahmad Company: JLL India Ltd. Phone number: 09560427952 ABSTRACT The Indian automobile industry has emerged stronger from the recent global downturn, and sales across all segments have seen record breaking numbers in the recent past. While the Indian industry has much to look forward to, by way of steady growth in both domestic and export markets, there are some clear challenges accompanying the opportunities in greener vehicles and alternative mobility. The shooting upward trend of price of fuel, pollution and purchasing power of the people the Indian automobile industry look to create a segment of consumer that has demand for the “GREEN VEHICLES” that are more fuel efficient, less CO2 emission and low operating cost or can run on alternate fuel. KEYWORDS: Green vehicles, Alternate fuel, Hybrid cars, Eco-friendly, CNG/LPG vehicles, E-mobility INTRODUCTION Demographically and economically, India’s automotive industry is well-positioned for growth, servicing both domestic demand and, increasingly, export opportunities. A predicted increase in India’s working-age population is likely to help stimulate the burgeoning market for private vehicles. Rising prosperity, easier access to finance and increasing affordability is expected to see four-wheelers gaining volumes, although...
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...Clean Technology: A greener aspect to development Institute of Business Administration University of Dhaka 1 Economics of Geography and Environment (G101) Clean Technology: a greener aspect to development Clean Technology: A greener aspect to development Prepared for: Dr. A. M. M. Amanat Ullah Khan Professor, Department of Geography and Environment University of Dhaka Prepared by: Ahamed Najeeb Rahman ZR-74 Tasnia Azim Choudhury RH-76 M. Samiul Haque ZR-84 Jidny Rubaiyat Shoummo ZR-85 Zahin Azad Moslem ZR-121 BBA 20th Date of Submission: June 15, 2012 Institute of Business Administration University of Dhaka 2 LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL 15 June, 2012. Dr. A. M. M. Amanat Ullah Khan Course Instructor Economics of Geography and Environment University of Dhaka Subject: Letter of transmittal for Economics of Geography and Environment course termpaper. Dear Sir, Here is the report which you asked us to submit for the requirement of our undergraduate course- Economics of Geography and Environment (G101). The title of the report is “Clean technology: a greener aspect to development”, which is a descriptive analysis of how Green Technology works and can help the environment. This report has been prepared under your authorization. Without your permission, no part of this report can or will be revealed. This report never has been, and never will be, reproduced for any other IBA course. We sincerely hope that you we were able to fulfil the course requirement...
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...take decades and billions of dollars before Americans even get close to not depending on foreign oil. The government could be spending money on something that Obama wants to pursue. If he does not get re-elected, then all that money was wasted if the next president does not agree with Obama’s goals. The government should be exploring options of drilling more in our own country. There are many known areas in our country that the president knows about, where they could be getting oil from. Obama’s plan cost much more than it would cost for us to drill in our country versus overseas. If the government stops buying oil from other countries, they could afford to invest more money toward going to a greener way of getting energy sources. Most consumers agree that there is a need to go greener for the future of our environment, but not at the cost of our economic stability. In the past gas prices were under a dollar a gallon. Now the gas prices are extremely expensive and keep rising almost every week. This affects travel tremendously. Many people cannot afford to take vacations, flights, or transport to work. With the economy already being in a bad place, it will continue to fall unless the government creates an action plan to change it. There are many options the government can explore to help our economic situation in regard to...
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...Company Overview Established on September 13th 2010, ECOLIFE is a limited liability company registered under the Enterprise Law of Vietnam. ECOLIFE defines itself as a pioneering eco-tourism social enterprise with the missions of promoting the protection of the marine environment and creating new, sustainable livelihoods for local people in the coastal provinces of Vietnam through eco-tourism services with community involvements (Tran, 2012). Initial testing of the business model in the Red River Delta indicated a right direction. Service Overview Up to now, ECOLIFE has been providing four main services to different types of customers (Tran, 2012). - Community-based Eco-tourism Tours: ECOLIFE provides tourists with interesting first-hand experience at a variety of coastal villages, national parks, and marine reserves in Vietnam. Local community participation is apparent in all endeavors as local residents are willing to share their views and take part in all activities, projects, decision–making processes, profit-sharing plans and other issues related to the eco-tourism development process. The tours’ lengths and contents are highly adjustable – ranging from “Countryside sightseeing”, to “One day as a fisherman”, and “Ramsar discovery” etc. – in order to best meet customer’ wants and needs. - Eco-volunteering: ECOLIFE is one of the earliest enterprises in Vietnam to offer eco-volunteering services with many different coastal community development programs that environmental...
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... OR A greener one…. ? Healthy Way…. • We have been aware of the need to live in places that promote a healthy way of life and therefore the well-being of people. • India’s antique heritage buildings have fully demonstrated how such buildings were regarded and made. • With the advent of Industrialization there was an increase in pollution and Global warming. • It lead to Environmental degradation on a large scale. Protection of our eco system became the need of the hour. This lead to the birth and need of Green Building concept! Key Questions 1. Why “Green” Building? 2. What is the difference between “Green Building” and “Conventional Building”? 3. What benefits do we get by going “Green”? Defining Green Buildings “Design and construction practices that significantly reduce, or eliminate the negative impact of buildings on the environment and its occupants with regard to site planning; safeguarding water use and water use efficiency; promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy; conserving materials and resources; and promoting indoor environmental quality.” (US Green Building Council) What does Green Building Offer? • Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is one of the top 5 factor which cause environmental risks to public health. People spend 90% of their time indoors. • Indoor contamination levels can be 25 times as high as outdoors. • Inadequate ventilation can further result in biological contaminants. Solutions: Eliminates...
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...E227 Global Solutions February 20, 2015 Reducing Our Carbon Footprint Mary Vahle E227 Global Solutions February 20, 2015 Reducing Our Carbon Footprint Table of Contents INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………….1 Reducing office waste1 Creating a Recycling Program1 Buy Recycled Materials1 Renewable Energy………………………………………………………………………...2 Install Smart Power Strips…………………………………………………………...2 Utilizing Motion Sensors and Timers………...….…………………………………..2 Becoming Globally Efficient3 Ensuring That Tires Are Properly Recycled3 Creating Better Energy Efficiency in Trucks3 References………………………………………………………………………………… Reducing Our Carbon Footprint Introduction E227 Global Solutions has been committed to the research and development of green technologies. We are also dedicated to providing “greener” options to our customers. However, the company does not use many green practices internally. Reducing Office Waste We have a responsibility for the waste we produce and the proper disposal of such waste. While creating a recycling program internally is a great start, we can’t stop there. We must also reduce the amount of waste that is produced. Recycling and reducing waste can reduce operating costs and result in savings in waste collection. Creating a Recycling and Reduction Program Nearly 77% of all office waste can be recycled. By implementing a recycling program, the company takes a small step towards becoming greener. Color coded...
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