The quality department is well positioned to address energy efficiency within an organization. Efficient processes are a cornerstone of quality management.
A paper released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
addresses the importance of renewable energy in mitigating climate change and the challenges posed by the global energy crisis. It emphasizes the need to improve energy efficiency in response to increased energy consumption worldwide.
Just as the development of the automobile and the shift towards electricity helped alleviate problems of the past, modern innovations like renewable energy, electric vehicles, and carbon capture technologies are essential in combating climate change.
The 1894 Horse Manure Crisis revealed the negative effects of rapid industrialization. Today, we can learn from past strategies to address the current climate crisis and promote a sustainable future.
The urgency of addressing environmental issues cannot be overstated. To achieve a sustainable future, we must adopt this approach that considers the interconnections between social, economic, and environmental factors.
In a world grappling with climate change, the push for sustainability has made electric vehicles (EVs) a popular choice. Some states are even phasing out gas engine vehicle sales by 2030/2035. However, considering the total impact of producing and operating EVs reveals a more complex picture.
This article embarks on an exploration of the implementation and ramifications of climate change integration within ISO standards, casting a spotlight on the transformative Net Zero Guidelines and the seamless assimilation of climate considerations into management systems standards.
One way to reframe this seemingly new push into climate change is to simply consider that your organization has been hunting for methods for years to improve operations.
The ISO Amendment was dropped in February 2024, surprising many. However, ISO had been working on this for years. For instance, ISO 14090:2019 Adaptation to Climate Change - Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines includes definitions related to the topic.
Organizations have used management systems for a long time to help them create value and reach their objectives by actively managing risks and continually improving their performance.