Reducing Our Carbon Footprint
Found 5 free book(s)Product Carbon Footprinting for Beginners
www.bsigroup.comWhat is a carbon footprint, and how is it used? Every product (a good or service) has an impact on the environment. In a world facing multiple crises of resource depletion, the pollution of air, water and soils, and climate change, there is a need to work towards reducing these impacts to make our products fit for a more sustainable future.
Public Transportation’s Role in Responding to Climate Change
www.transit.dot.govCarbon Footprint. Switching to riding public transportation is one of the most effective actions individuals can take to reduce their carbon . footprint. Car transportation alone accounts for 47% of the carbon foot-print of a typical American family with two cars—by far the largest source of household emissions and, as such, the larg-
The Automotive Industry in the Era of Sustainability
www.capgemini.comfootprint by about 37% for passenger vehicles while reducing the operating footprint by 75%, when powered by renewable sources. – Incorporating circular economy practices across the automotive value chain. Circular economy has the potential to offer big economic benefits and make EVs more sustainable. However, currently, only 32% of the
Global Status Report 2017
www.worldgbc.orgOn a positive note, global annual buildings-related carbon emissions appear to have peaked, at least temporarily, at around 9.5 gigatonnes of CO 2 (GtCO 2) in 2013, then decreasing to 9.0 GtCO 2 in 2016. However, that drop was largely due to progress in reducing the carbon intensity
Palm Oil and Global Warming
www.ucsusa.orgcarbon-rich tropical forests and peatlands, it is a major contributor to global warming. In order to conserve our natural resources, protect biodiversity, and reduce our risk of climate change, we must transform the palm oil industry. What Is Palm Oil? Palm oil is pressed from the fleshy fruit of the oil palm tree, Elaeis guineensis,