The world’s population doubled between 1959 and 1999 from 3 to 6 billion and, based on current projections, it will be nearing 9 billion by the year 2040 [1]. This will put further pressure on essential resources such as supplies … Continue reading →

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a tool used to identify the environmental, social and economic impacts of a project, such as a renewable energy generation project, prior to decision-making. It aims to predict environmental impacts at an early stage in … Continue reading →

In an attempt to improve the carbon footprint of its shoppers, Tesco has recently launched a car-sharing trial in some of its stores in North London [1]. The trial, in conjunction with Carbon Voyage [2], aims to use local minicab … Continue reading →

What value can society put on the environment?  If once this question was primarily philosophical it is fast becoming a practical consideration as society attempts to mitigate against environmental damage by marrying environmental impact with an economic cost. One such … Continue reading →

The effects of deforestation are multiple and complex in nature.  While the loss of habitat and ecosystems for species jumps to the top of the list and in some aspects rightly so (forests provide habitats for more than half of … Continue reading →

Today’s dominant form of agriculture is factory farming. It is based on the assumption that raising more animals in smaller spaces is more efficient than letting them graze and live naturally and therefore more profitable. It relies on synthetic fertilisers … Continue reading →

ISO 14001 is an internationally accepted standard that sets out how you can go about putting in place an effective Environmental Management System (EMS). The standard is designed to address the delicate balance between maintaining profitability and reducing environmental impact; … Continue reading →

While there have been notable improvements in the environmental impact of certain industries such as the motor industry, with the advent of electric cars, and the energy sector, which has developed technologies using wind and wave power, the fashion industry … Continue reading →

What is Responsible Sourcing? The ICC Commission on Business in Society [1] defines responsible sourcing as, “… a voluntary commitment by companies to take into account social and environmental considerations when managing their relationships with suppliers.” When companies purchase materials, … Continue reading →

When thinking of species that might define the environmental consequences of human activity on this planet there are many that come to mind. The blue whale, polar bear, giant panda or perhaps the organutan are all such examples; species that … Continue reading →