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Question and Answer Session, PART 4, LRQA Aviation/EU ETS Webinar

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:32:15 +0000

Part 4 of the LRQA Aviation and the EU ETS webinar features Madlen King, LRQA's Global Climate Change Manager. This video is the first of two question and answer sessions that formed a key part of the webinar. With Aviation now entering the EU ETS, it is crucial that organisations, particularly airlines, understand the implications of their carbon emissions. Here is the entire webinar for downloading or watching.

Episode 10, LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:08:41 +0000

In Episode 10, the final one in the LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series, Harriet Lamb, Fairtrade Foundation, Kate Ives, AccountAbility, Helen McTaggart, the Co-operative and Solitaire Townsend, Futerra Communications talk about the key findings from the "What Assures Consumers" research.

PART 3, LRQA Aviation and the EU ETS Webinar

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:23:40 +0000

Part 3 of the LRQA Aviation and the EU ETS webinar features Madlen King, LRQA's Global Climate Change Manager. The new EU ETS amendments bring aviation into the scheme. With Aviation now entering the EU ETS, it is crucial that organisations, particularly airlines, understand the implications of their carbon emissions. Here is the entire webinar for downloading or watching.

Lloyd’s Register Copenhagen Podcast Series, Episode 2 MARINE

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:00:50 +0000

Episode 2 of the Lloyd's Register Copenhagen Podcast Series features Dr Anne-Marie Warris talking about the key issues that the Marine sector will be watching during the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP) negotiations in Copenhagen, December 7-18. Anne-Marie is the Lloyd’s Register’s leading global climate change expert and will be representing the Lloyd's Register Group in Copenhagen.

LRQA Aviation and the EU ETS Webinar, PART 2

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:29:50 +0000

Part 2 of the LRQA Aviation and the EU ETS webinar features Madlen King, LRQA's Global Climate Change Manager. The new EU ETS amendments bring aviation into the scheme. With Aviation now entering the EU ETS, it is crucial that organisations, particularly airlines, understand the implications of their carbon emissions. Here is the entire webinar for downloading or watching.

LRQA Aviation and the EU ETS Amendments Webinar, PART 1

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:36:03 +0000

Part 1 of the LRQA Aviation and the EU ETS webinar features Madlen King, LRQA's Global Climate Change Manager. The new EU ETS amendments bring aviation into the scheme. With Aviation now entering the EU ETS, it is crucial that organisations, particularly airlines, understand the implications of their carbon emissions. Here is the entire webinar for downloading or watching.

UK Cleantech Summit to tackle Climate Change Investment

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:35:00 +0000

The Guardian UK Cleantech Summit, taking place in London on 23 November aims to catalyse action within the climate change and investment communities and inspire every constituent stakeholder to seize the moment for cleantech in the UK. For further information about the event, topics and speakers visit the official event website.

Carbon Forum Asia 2009

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:25:56 +0000

The CARBON FORUM ASIA 2009 Conference is about highlighting critical issues & showcasing and discussing innovative solutions.

Lloyd’s Register Copenhagen Podcast Series, Episode 1

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:22:17 +0000

In episode 1 of the Lloyd's Register Copenhagen Podcast series, Dr Anne-Marie Warris provides an overview of the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP) negotiations in Copenhagen, December 7-18, including what to expect, who might play a key role, which nations will be at the centre of negotiations and a closer look at which industries are likely to be most affected by any possible global deal that may be signed during the conference

How to curb CO2 emission in shipping industry?

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:01:40 +0000

The international maritime transport community expects the annual volume of green-house gasses (GHG) emitted by commercial shipping to grow 55% to 1,345 metric tonnes (Mt) by 2020. In 2007, global shipping’s GHG emissions reached 870 Mt — or roughly equivalent to Germany’s production over the same period – but that figure is expected to quadruple by [...]

Latest LRQA Webinar looks at EU ETS and Aviation

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:28:13 +0000

Watch the LRQA recorded webinar now, where Madlen King's, LRQA's Global Climate Change manager, technical expertise created two interactive sessions that led to a stronger understanding of the implications of the EU ETS amendments and the effect they will have on the aviation industry.

Attend a consultation workshop for the AA1000SES revision process

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:25:48 +0000

Register your interest in the international stakeholder engagement consultation workshops taking place as part of the AA1000SES revision process.

Episode 9, LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:54:23 +0000

In Episode 9 of the 10-part LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series, Helen McTaggart rom the Co-operative talks about the What Assures Consumers in an Economic Downturn Report. She also talks about some of the key issues that the Co-operative is dealing with regarding CSR and climate change.

Carbon emissions to soar unless we invest between now and 2030

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:39:31 +0000

New Energy Finance and the World Economic Forum have warned that unless at least $515bn per annum is invested in clean energy between now and 2030, carbon emissions will reach a level deemed unsustainable by scientists, causing temperatures to rise by two degrees globally.

New proposal to reduce emissions in the airlines industry

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:29:40 +0000

Aviation experts have welcomed a new proposal from recently formed Aviation Global Deal (AGD), with many saying they believe the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the industry’s governing body and International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), are unlikely to reach agreement with United Nations for Climate Change Convention (UNFCCC) in Copenhagen in December.

Environment 09 - Creating the Climate for change

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:46:46 +0000

This event, only a month before the vital Copenhagen Climate Summit, brings together key players with the power and influence to make a difference.

Kyoto Protocol is not perfect, but effective

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 09:31:15 +0000

With the Copenhagen round less than three months away, it’s easy to forget that Kyoto – signed by 37 industrialised countries and the European Union — is nearing its 12th birthday. Its critics argue that few signatory nations will meet their binding five-year targets to reduce by 5% their county’s green house emissions by [...]

LRQA Climate Change Webinar Series - EU ETS Aviation

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:31:23 +0000

This Live Webinar takes a look at the upcoming inclusion of the aviation sector into the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS). Madlen King, LRQA’s Global Climate Change Manager, will be presenting. Madlen provided key technical input as part of the group advising the European Union on the Monitoring and Reporting Guidelines (MRG) and verification requirements of the aviation sectors’ inclusion into the EU ETS.

UK CleanTech Summit 2009 - theguardian

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:41:33 +0000

This event will seize the moment for cleantech in the UK. Facilitating low carbon transmission and showcasing the UK's most promising cleantech companies.

LRQA Business Assurance ISO 14001 Podcast - ALcontrol Case Study

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:24:29 +0000

ALcontrol is one of Europe's leading environmental and food testing organisations. David Doherty, ALcontrol's Health & Safety and Environmental Manager talked to us about their ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems implementation and certification. Listen in as David talks about tangible benefits, internal and external, financial and non-financial, short and long-term, that ALcontrol's LRQA certified ISO 14001 EMS has delivered.

Episode 8, LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:35:49 +0000

In Episode 8 of the 10-part LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series, Harriet Lamb, Fairtrade Foundation, Alan Knight, AccountAbility and Solitaire Townsend, Futerra Communications share their thoughts on what it will take for organisations and government to rebuild consumer trust.

Environmental Management Systems and ISO 14001 Certification - Recorded Webinar

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:33:11 +0000

The latest in the LRQA Business Assurance webinar series, "Environmental Management Systems and ISO 14001 Certification" featured client case studies from both key European and US clients. View the recorded webinar

McNeil PPC, ALcontrol and LRQA Present ISO 14001 Case Study Webinar

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:33:46 +0000

McNeil PPC, a division of Johnson & Johnson and the leader in the consumer oral health and whitening market, ALcontrol Laboratories, one of Europe's leading Food and Environmental testing organisations, and Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), one of the world's leading assurance, certification and verification services providers, have joined up to offer a live ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Webinar on September 10, 2009.

China Climate Change Resolution

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:12:05 +0000

On the 100th day count down to the international climate change summit in Copenhagen, China’s Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress passed a resolution stating that it will take steps to cut emissions and improve energy efficiency. Whilst this resolution has no binding effect on China’s Communist Party, this is a great step forward [...]

LRQA launch Environmental Webinar Series

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:58:00 +0000

LRQA are due to run another Live webinar which will be the first in the Environmental Series and will take place on 10th September 2009.

Voluntary Carbon Markets value chain set to meet in London

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:55:44 +0000

The 5th edition of the Voluntary Carbon Markets conference takes place at America Square, London on the 12-13 October 2009. The Voluntary Carbon Markets conference is the only international event to focus solely on the voluntary carbon market and will once again bring the entire carbon market value chain together to provide a platform for discussion [...]

August 31st Registration Deadline for Australian Businesses under the NGER Act

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:48:24 +0000

A press release made yesterday by Mr Combet, the Australian Minister for Climate Change, reminds Australian businesses that are required to report their annual greenhouse gas emissions and energy thresholds, that they have until next Monday to register under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Act 2007. The NGER Act sets thresholds for greenhouse gas [...]

US Official Public Hearing on Evidence for Climate Change

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:39:21 +0000

The LA Times yesterday reported the lobbying efforts of the US Chamber of Commerce, which represents approximately 3 million US businesses, requesting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to hold a full trial of the consensus on man-made climate change. The EPA has recently stated their position that global warming poses a threat to human health, [...]

Further Electrification of the British Rail Network reduces CO2

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:27:19 +0000

The British government has committed to spend £1.1 billion to electrify more of its rail network to speed up journeys and reduce carbon emissions, reports Reuters. Britain trails far behind its other European counterparts with only approximately one third of its rail network that is electrified. These proposals will upgrade the lines between London and Swansea and [...]

French Government considers Carbon Tax

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:26:32 +0000

The French government are considering implementing a carbon tax commencing in 2010. An expert panel appointed by the government has proposed a tax of €32 per tonne for every tonne of carbon dioxide emitted by all businesses and people across France that are not already obligated by the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The French economic [...]

CARBON MARKET INSIGHTS AMERICAS 2-4 NOVEMBER 2009, NEW YORK CITY

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:58:09 +0000

This Point Carbon conference will capture the latest insights in the evolving carbon market space, with special focus on both international negotiations vs. domestic legislation, and what the United States’ negotiation stance will be in Copenhagen. This year’s program will feature streams focused on the trading and market dynamics of carbon as an emerging commodity. [...]

Firms in Australia and New Zealand see Detrimental Effects of Carbon Uncertainty

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:42:08 +0000

Firms in Australia and New Zealand appeared at a carbon-trading conference in Melbourne this week and made urgent appeals to regulators in both countries to come to agreement and clarify targets, timelines and rules for reducing GHG emissions reuters reports. Both countries have provided proposals to tackle their emissions via carbon trading mechanisms, however both proposals [...]

LRQA Environmental Webinar Series, Part 1 - ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:07:30 +0000

Register to attend the latest in the LRQA Business Assurance Webinar Series, which takes an up close look at ISO 14001, the global Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Standard.

Episode 7, LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:53:11 +0000

In Episode 7 of the 10-part LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series, Sandy Sutherland, Head of Technical and Regulatory Affairs for Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) talks about trust, carbon footprinting and the "AccountAbility Gap." The interview was conducted at the Launch of the What Assures Consumers in an Economic Downturn Report at the Lloyd’s Register HQ in London. The research is the latest in a series from AccountAbility, sponsored by the Co-operative and supported by LRQA.

Tesco Begins Carbon Labelling of Milk

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:13:15 +0000

As of last Monday, August 17th, Tesco has begun labelling the carbon footprint of a pint of milk. Tesco Community and Government Director, David North said:

We think carbon labels on milk can play a great part in raising awareness and helping customers navigate the new carbon currency.

Helping to raise awareness of climate change and the carbon impact of products, it is a major milestone in the company’s pledge to have footprinted 500 products by the end of the year.

LRQA Business Assurance Quote of the Day, 18 August, 2009 FOOD SAFETY

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:47:17 +0000

Last year the world had a wake-up call with the sudden oil and food price rises. While we know the price of our food, the full environmental costs and the costs to our health are significant and hidden. We need a radical rethink of how we produce and consume our food.

UK Environment minister, Hilary Benn

LRQA Business Assurance Quote of the Day, August 12, 2009 FOOD SAFETY

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:22:25 +0000

Third-party recognition is important for many of USDA’s audit-based programs. We understand the value of this step as we continue working to strengthen the integrity of the NOP and to build the organic community’s trust in the program.

USDA deputy secretary Kathleen Merrigan on the importance of independent, third-party auditing.

Episode 6, Carbon Footprinting, LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:45:10 +0000

In episode 6 of the 10-part LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series, carbon footprinting and "green issues" are discussed. Featured are Harriet Lamb, Fairtrade Foundation, Sandy Sutherland, LRQA and Solitaire Townsend, Futerra Communications.

LRQA Business Assurance The Guardian Climate Change Summit Podcast

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 06:54:40 +0000

This podcast is a result of www.businessassurance.com being a media supporter at the Guardian Climate Change Summit in London in June 2009. Some of the global climate change experts you will hear from in this podcast include Gavin Neath, VP Unilever, Donna Young, Head of Climate Change at BT, Zac Goldsmith, former editor of the Ecologist and one of the Conservative Party's leading environmentalists and Andy Atkins, CEO of Friends of the Earth.

South Korea and Mexico set carbon emissions targets

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:01:48 +0000

South Korea and Mexico have announced that they will set carbon emission targets ahead of the global climate meeting in Copenhagen this December, Environmental Leader reports.

Kimberly-Clark to Source 40% of Fiber from Recycled or FSC-Certified Stock

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:38:19 +0000

Maker of Kleenex, Scott and Cottonelle brands, has agreed to source 40 percent of the wood fiber in their North American division from recycled or stock certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) by 2011

Business Assurance Thought of the Day, July 28, 2009 Climate Change

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:31:04 +0000

We are also quite sceptical when confronted with environmental claims from large organisations, assuming they are either greenwash or for PR. That makes the following statement from Gavin Neath, Senior VP for Unilever all the more suprising and important:

I do think when business people talk about climate change, they ought to start with some humility. The harsh realities are that for the last thirty years or so the environmental movement has been right on this question and business has been fundamentally wrong. I think the salient point to make is that although business is now engaged with this question and many businesses are doing good work on it, the reality is that isn’t the case for all businesses and I don’t think business has fully internalised the consequences for it.

Episode 5 LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:19:47 +0000

In Episode 5 of the 10-part LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series, Dr Alan Knight, Head of Standards and Related Services at AccountAbility, one of the leading think tanks on corporate social responsibility and climate change issues, and Kate Ives, co-author of the What Assures Consumers in an Economic Downturn report and also from AccountAbility, talk about some of the key results from the latest What Assures Consumers research.

Episode 4, INDEPENDENT ASSURANCE, LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:18:04 +0000

In Episode 4 of the 10-part LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series, the importance of independent assurance in restoring consumer trust in organisations and government is highlighted. Featured are Harriet Lamb, Fairtrade Foundation, Helen McTaggart of the Co-operative, Alan Knight and Kate Ives, AccountAbility, Sandy Sutherland, LRQA and Solitaire Townsend, Futerra Communications.

Hong Kong says good bye to plastic bags

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:10:34 +0000

After years of debate, the plastic bag levy finally will be introduced to Hong Kong on July 7th, 2009. Consumers will have to fork out HK$0.50 (or US$0.07) per plastic bag. Some consumers and retailers are concerned with the levy, as they will have to pay more.

Episode 3 LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:14:20 +0000

In Episode 3 of the 10-part LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series, Solitaire Townsend, co-founder and Chief Executive of Futerra Communications, offers insight into what businesses need to do to rebuild consumer trust, as well as the role that 3rd parties have in consumer decision making. Solitaire is one of the UK's leading experts on environmental communications. In recognition of her work on environmental and sustainability issues, Solitaire was named as one of the original 15 "London Leaders" by then Mayor Ken Livingstone.

Danisco sees Sustainability leading Triple Bottom Line

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:20:58 +0000

According to this FoodNavigator.com article, Danisco’s new sustainability chief, Jeffrey Hogue, will look to build more value from company policies and seeing results on the bottom line – as well as for the environment and local communities.

Business Assurance Links of the Day, June 24th 2009 - Social Media

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:30:39 +0000

Follow Business Assurance at our YouTube! page, on our Twitter page , on the video sharing site, Vimeo and another video sharing site, Veoh .

Verification Program Manual - a standardised approach for independent and rigorous verification of GHG emissions

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:00:05 +0000

The Climate Action Reserve has released the final version of the Verification Program Manual. This document provides verification bodies with a standardized approach for the independent and rigorous verification of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions and removals.

Episode 2 LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series

podcasts@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:36:52 +0000

Episode 2 of the 10 part LRQA Business Assurance "Trust and Transparency" Podcast Series. This episode focuses on the "Accountability Gap" that was highlighted in the What Assures Consumers in an Economic Downturn Report. The research for the report was conducted in the UK by YouGov, commissioned by AccountAbility , sponsored by the Co-operative and supported by LRQA. The "AccountAbility Gap" refers to the difference between what consumers think an organisation's responsibility is and how well they are at living up to that responsibility.