Category Archives: Manufacturing and Sustainability

‘Uncomfortable (environmental) Targets’ Necessary – Unilever’s CEO has message for governments

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Kathryn Cooper

Can governments learn something from business?  I think that Paul Polman, CEO of Unilever  could  teach a thing or two to certain governments who hold the future of my children in their hands.  If the key messages in Unilever’s Sustainable Living Plan Progress Report … Continue reading →

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Sustainability Strategy – a luxury or competitive advantage?

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Kathryn Cooper

Joseph Schumpeter was an Austrian-American economist who likened capitalism to a  ”perennial gale of creative destruction”.  It’s funny how many economists did not / do not like Capitalism, but that is a discussion for another day.  Last week the Schumpeter … Continue reading →

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Toxics Reduction Planning Saves Company $ 675,000

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Kathryn Cooper

The “mythical” sustainability sweet spot does exist. While many companies raise concerns about the recently enacted Toxics Reduction Act and regulations, other companies see the opportunity to take a “multimedia” approach to reduction that leads to big savings on the bottom line. Continue reading →

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