Tag: sustainability

A report published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) calls for an urgent reduction of fossil fuel emissions to ensure the future of the planet, encouraging businesses of all sizes to re-evaluate their stance on sustainability across every sector. Taking the steps toward a sustainable business model can appear daunting at ...

Carbon emissions are one of the most talked-about features in sustainability, and businesses worldwide are currently fighting to reduce their carbon footprint and protect the planet from climate change. Everyone is talking about it, but what is carbon neutral? Carbon neutrality refers to the business in question’s ability to remove as much ...

Certified B Corporations, or ‘B Corps’ are businesses that have achieved the highest standards of social and environmental consideration, balancing profit with transparency, accountability and most importantly, sustainability. As stated on their own website, ‘’the B Corp community works toward reduced inequality, lower levels of poverty, a...

What is the Grey Market The grey market refers to the sale of goods through distribution channels that are in some way unauthorised by the initial manufacturer, either through a murky supply chain, sales without manufacturers permission, or from more sinister origins such as counterfeits or theft. Grey market products can harm a brands reputation...

Remanufacturing is a key component of a circular economy, offering consumers resource-efficient products often at a significantly lower price point to their new counterparts. Remanufacturing sits between the reuse and repairing of products but isn’t as drastic as fully recycling. Recycling involves completely deconstructing an object once it’s...

E-waste is defined as any waste material with a power source, be it cable or battery, including items such as laptops, fridges, or less publicly commercial products such as databases, network switches, and firewalls. In 2019, 53.6 million tonnes of E-waste were produced, seeing an increase of almost 2 million tonnes from the previous year – of ...

Cisco Refresh: Good for Your Business, Good for the Planet Green initiatives can take a huge step with the help of Cisco Refresh and enjoy the same Cisco quality with a clear environmental conscience and a smaller price tag. Why Cisco Refresh? Cisco Refresh maximises your budget, whilst maintaining the same Cisco quality, certified protection, ...

Sustainability refers to the ‘’avoidance in the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance'’. The three main pillars of sustainability are environmental, economic, and social; and with the rapid onset of climate change and economic unrest, the business world must consider these pillars moving forward.   ...