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Finance should be our servant not our master

Thoughtful stewardship is key to re-engineering a more sustainable investment system, says Mark Goyder
2012 could see globalisation 2.0 take off

A greener, more equitable and wellbeing-orientated form of globalisation could be on the horizon says Dax Lovegrove
The Green Economy – which way to look in 2012

Re-engineering our transport, energy, food systems and building stock for a low carbon future could provide a much needed economic boost
What are standards for? The case of ISO 26000

Standards only represent best practice at the time of their launch but ISO 26000 is still proving influential
In 2012 we need to fight the instincts that make us want more

We will always have the urge to consume more than we need, but recognising this is the first step towards recovery, says Val Curtis
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The latest from our sustainability hubs

Low carbon

The supply chain is an essential part of the sustainability jigsaw

A company's sustainability credentials should consider its supply chain and avoid a one-size fits all approach, says Jill Poet
Energy efficiency

ICT will be an enabler of smart grids, in more ways than one

Truly smart powerusage - a time when users switch automatically to renewable energy whenever it becomes available - has been enabled by ICT, says Pete Foster
Leadership

Is sustainability now the key to corporate success?

Companies that adopted environmental, social and governance policies in the 1990s have outperformed those that didn't
Business on the Road to Rio

Climate change abyss separates the political world from the real world

The lack of commitment made at COP17 to accept emissions reductions targets betrays the fact that most CEOs see sustainability as vital to the success of their business
Built environment

Sustainable cities have yet to become a reality

Progress is far too slow toward true sustainability in cities, says Kaarin Taipale – they need holistic visions, integrated planning and brave strategies to implement them
Waste and recycling

Revamped packaging is a convergence between sustainability and innovation

Rethinking something as basic as packaging can help companies cut costs and improve their eco-credentials, says Leon Kaye
Sustainable living

All I want for Christmas is a lower rate of consumption

Unpicking the cultural and economic systems that make it important for us to over-consume will be a difficult job but it's not one we can afford to shirk, says Rosemary Randall
Water

Decarbonising the water sector

Wastewater should be seen as a source of water, energy and nutrients, rather than a cost

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