Category Archives: Sustainability
Sending the Right Message!
Sometimes when I look in a newspaper, at a billboard or a commercial it is quite amazing how little has changed when it comes to conveying a Sustainability message. Are corporations still using mainly “Old School” approach….or is it something … Continue reading
Earth Hour – a conscious Blackout…
March 23, 8:30 PM, it’s time to shut down the lights as a manifestation for the environment. This is a great campaign for our planet, joining people from all around the globe – Join in! “That’s one small step for … Continue reading
Value is not equal to Wealth…!
Somewhere in history we – the people – probably went a little bit wrong or where we just unlucky when thinking about “Value”…. At some point in history we realized that the way to exchange things for other things (four … Continue reading
Transparency is the New WYSIWYG!
Years back the IT-industry gave us a new abbreviation – WYSIWYG – “What You See Is What You Get!” At that time it was used to describe the transformation of word processors from simple “code-editors” into user interfaces that not … Continue reading
Happy Valentine’s Day – is not a synonym for ”to consume”…
Today is a fantastic opportunity to really show your love-ones how much you love and appreciate them – in a new fashion! Our current society has come up with a synonym-list that seems to have run amok… Have we – … Continue reading
We don’t have a Climate Change crisis – We have a Human Society crisis!
Just recently I viewed a debate on Climate-Change at the Swedish parliament – and I wonder, is it only me that can see the “Elephant in the room”? Most of the debate was focusing on weather Sweden is doing enough … Continue reading
“Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire!”
This quote by Confucius has been used in many, many variations and in endless situations in the past – let’s bring it into the Anthropocene. The latest version of the quote that I come to think of, goes like this … Continue reading
Is CSR consistent with sustainability?
A Reflection! “The essential characteristic of social responsibility is the willingness of an organization to incorporate social and environmental considerations in its decision making and be accountable for the impacts of its decisions and activities on society and the environment” … Continue reading
Carbon-neutral Nordic energy – the goal is set, but what does it take?
In 22 Jan, 2013, the IEA released its first regional technology study plotting how to achieve carbon-neutral Nordic energy 2050. The report identifies five central challenges that the Nordic countries face in achieving a carbon-neutral energy system.
Sustainability is not a destination; It is a way of life!
Let’s establish a fact! Sustainability is core business; It is not something put together by a company’s PR-department! I recently read an article focusing on which company had the best CSR-report… without ever mentioning the different companies’ core businesses (!) … Continue reading