Why responsible consumption is everyone’s business
2019年9月17日 · But here is the problem: consumption and production are considered distant and broad concepts that are somehow unattached from us. They are referenced as responsible for climate change. When in reality, we are the ones consuming goods, and even in some cases, managing production companies. We have turned this into the Anthropocene era.
This simple framework can drive responsible consumption
2021年9月17日 · The rise in consumers’ awareness is a positive driver, but to fully realize responsible consumption, joint efforts are also required from the supply side, with brands/manufacturers, distributors, retailers, tech providers, industry associations and more joining forces, as described by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 12 (SDG12), …
How companies can champion responsible consumption | World …
2020年1月16日 · The supply chain behind consumption is critical. Recognizing our responsibility to lead by our actions, we have always done our part to find sustainable, responsible ways to operate our business – such as by using zero-emissions vehicles throughout our sizable fleet of delivery vehicles, building energy-efficient and solar-powered logistics centers, and employing …
Achieving Responsible Production and Consumption
2023年1月18日 · The global consumer class is projected to grow to more than 5 billion people over the next 10 years, driving a 50% increase in consumer spending. To meet this demand responsibly, production and consumption models must be environmentally sustainable and promote societal well-being. What are the practical approaches needed to achieve a …
Why companies must lead on encouraging sustainable consumption
2022年5月19日 · The Forum’s Future of Consumption Platform is committed to its role as a catalyst in scaling sustainable consumption by setting the agenda and convening stakeholders around a transformation framework that defines strategic pathways for a better future. If companies and governments make it easier to change consumption habits, consumers will be ...
Global sustainable resource consumption needed urgently, UN …
2024年3月4日 · Global natural resource consumption is forecast to rise 60% by 2060, compared with 2020 levels, according to the United Nations. Increasing demand for resources is due to urbanization, industrialization and a growing population, which is leading to severe consequences such as biodiversity loss, water stress, climate change and air pollution, it ...
What can consumers do to help solve the climate change crisis?
2021年2月8日 · COVID-19 has temporarily reduced emissions, but as the world emerges from a state of lockdown they will inevitably rise unless radical action is taken. Consumers can play a crucial role in reducing emissions and slowing climate change by making more environmentally conscious purchases.
Why it's time to start talking about consumption equality
2020年2月14日 · One recent study of the interaction between the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals found trade-offs between SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production – and ten of the other goals. The stewards of the factors of production – mainly businesses and governments – must therefore carefully manage these trade-offs in ...
Food is a part of many SDGs, so make tasteful changes
2021年9月13日 · Food production is among the largest contributors to climate change – or perhaps the largest, depending on how you crunch the numbers. For environmentalists, the startling news is that even the Amazon rainforest may have shifted from being a global carbon sink to a source of emissions, as deforestation for food production shrinks and ...
4 lessons on designing standards for responsible, ethical tech
2021年2月25日 · The Responsible AI Strategy in Engineering (RAISE) group - enabling engineers to implement responsible AI tools and systems. Serving as spokes in this governance model are the Responsible AI Champs. These Champs, embedded throughout the company, are domain experts who advise, assist, and raise awareness on Microsoft's responsible AI approach.