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Ecocide: Should Destruction of the Planet Be a Crime?
At many moments in history, humanity’s propensity for wanton destruction has demanded legal and moral restraint. One of those times, seared into modern consciousness, came at the close of World War II, when Soviet and Allied forces liberated the Nazi concentration camps at Auschwitz and Dachau. Photographs and newsreels shocked the conscience of the world. Never had so many witnessed evidence of a crime so heinous, and so without precedent, that a new word—genocide—was needed to describe it, and in short order, a new framework of international justice was erected to outlaw it.
Another crime of similar magnitude is now at large in the world. It is not as conspicuous and repugnant as a death camp, but its power of mass destruction, if left unchecked, would strike the lives of hundreds of millions of people. A movement to outlaw it, too, is gaining momentum. That crime is called ecocide.
Why Sustainability is Important When Running A Business
For many people, particularly in the business world, sustainability is becoming increasingly important. Climate change continues to have an effect on our lives and the fate of the planet. Sustainable business practices are becoming increasingly important for business owners and other stakeholders, as well as the general public.
A first for Washington, locals advise lawmakers on climate change
Imagine a group of Washingtonians representing every perspective in the state, all on a Zoom call at the same time to decide how to end carbon pollution. Even the people who don't think climate change is happening, or don't think it's human-caused, are allowed to type their ideas into the chat. What happens? Shouting, name-calling, finger pointing?
How A Strong Environmental Policy Can Help Boost Your Company's Reputation
When it comes to running a successful business, your company’s reputation is key. After all, it often dictates how customers - both old and new - will respond to your business and will have an effect on whether or not they make a purchase. However, when you are first starting out, it can be hard to garner the kind of reputation you deserve - as you need to find a way in which you can boost your company’s profile.
Areas to Optimize Your Business For Better Eco-Efficiency
Every day, companies all over the world strive to find green solutions. However, more often than not, these companies don’t go as far as they could. They might encourage recycling and they probably switch the lights off when they leave the office. But is there more they could be doing? Of course there is. Optimizing your business is a great way to achieve eco-efficiency, and here are the four most effective areas.
The Technology Behind The Sustainable Smart Cities Of The Future
Attitudes towards sustainability are slowly improving and people are starting to think about the big picture instead of focusing on the small changes we can make at home. That’s where the concept of a smart city comes into play. New technology and innovative design methods are paving the way for sustainable cities that are completely self-sufficient.
How To Go Green With Your Freight Shipping
When it comes to your business then, you should all you can to reduce your environmental impact. This should be something you do within all aspects of your business, including your freight shipping. By doing so, you will retain the loyalty of your customers and do your bit to save the planet!
Renting Your Tech – A Greener Business Model
You might also have several ideas in place that can make your new business venture more sustainable. Maybe you’re reducing your original idea for office space, or opting to go paperless from the start. But, there’s something you may not have thought of yet – renting your technology.
What Do Modern Customers Look For?
f you’re going to transform your company into one that’s more eco-friendly and all-around better for the environment, there’ll be a couple of things that you need to keep in mind. One is, of course, the shift towards technologies and processes that are planet-boosting, but you’ll also need to make sure that those shifts align with your business objectives. One such way to do this is to look at what modern customers look for. Though today’s customers share a lot of similarities with customers of the past, there are some big differences too. In this blog, we’ll look at just some of the things that modern customers want.
How Your Website Can Make Your Business Greener
You might not know it, but your website can also help make your business greener. How is that possible, you might be asking yourself? Take a look at the following points to learn more about how you create a greener business through your website.
What’s Really Behind Corporate Promises on Climate Change?
Many big businesses have not set targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Others have weak goals.
5 Ways to Truly Have a Paperless Office
The paperless office is something many organizations dream of doing, but it rarely happens in reality. Are you frustrated with paperwork coming into your premises and the paper used by your team each day? Check out these five methods for achieving a truly paperless office.
How To Make Your Office More Sustainable
There is no time like the present when it comes to creating a more eco-friendly office for work. Whether you now have remote workers, are Forex Trading, dealing with customer service, completing sales calls, or anything else in an office, there are many ways you can go green and create a pleasant working environment at the same time as helping the environment.
The Business Benefits of Going Green
The conscientious effort to reduce your company's negative environmental impact is considered as going green. Subsequently, the ripple effect on your business manifests in reduced utility costs, a commitment to recycling, and loyalty from customers, among many others. With 72% of US companies actively publicizing their renewable energy sources, there is proof of a move to attach seriousness to eco-friendly measures. So how eco-friendly is your business? Read further to discover the many benefits your business can derive from going green.
How to Make Your Business More Eco-Friendly
The growing concerns of the state of the environment have pushed many companies to re-assess their impact and reduce their footprints. However, it is not so easy to transition into a completely green business. It takes bold decisions and pragmatic strategies to consciously make a company greener. Here are a few tips to help you along your path to greenness.
Grow Your Business With A Clean Conscience
Most business owners want to grow. They want to garner more sales and scout out more opportunities. However, people expect more of businesses these days. They don’t just want businesses to offer great deals and fair prices. Brilliant customer service and an online presence. No. People want to see that businesses are doing their bit to combat climate change.
Going Greener: Promoting Green Aspects Of Your Business As A Marketing Opportunity
Consumers are now, more than ever before, concerned about their impact - and businesses’ impact - on the environment and the planet as a whole. This is why there are such high numbers of people choosing to adopt more environmentally-conscious practices when it comes to how they run and manage their businesses.
Reducing the Environmental Impact of Your Business
When it comes to your business, conversions and sales aren’t the only metrics you need to pay attention to. The environmental impact of your enterprise is also critical to your long-term success.