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Abstract Greenland is frequently cited as a paradigmatic example of misleading geographical nomenclature, given that more than 80% of its surface is currently covered by permanent ice. This apparent contradiction has often been attributed to deliberate exaggeration or strategic misrepresentation by early Norse explorers. However, an increasing body of peer-reviewed paleoclimatic, archaeological, and historical-geographical research
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In today’s business environment, sustainability is no longer a standalone initiative but an integral part of organizational strategy and performance. For companies operating under a Quality Management System (QMS), such as ISO 9001, the Environmental Officer plays a pivotal role in aligning environmental responsibility with operational excellence and continual improvement. Bridging Sustainability and Quality Management
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The SDG Wedding Cake is a powerful visual and conceptual framework that illustrates how the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are interconnected and mutually dependent. Developed by the Stockholm Resilience Centre, the model reimagines the SDGs not as separate or competing priorities, but as layers of a single “wedding cake,” where each tier
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While 2025 delivered serious setbacks for global climate action, it also brought meaningful progress. Against a backdrop of rising emissions and insufficient national commitments, there were real advances worth recognizing — from a clean energy surge to technological breakthroughs and stronger international cooperation. Solar and wind power expanded rapidly enough to meet all new global
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Abstract Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations have become central to organizational sustainability, risk management, and long-term value creation. While large corporations often lead ESG implementation, small-sized organizations face distinct constraints, including limited resources, expertise, and formalized governance structures. This article proposes a structured, stepwise approach for small-sized organizations to develop and implement an ESG
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During the holiday season, many organizations intensify their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities. Donations, volunteering initiatives, and value-driven messaging become more visible. Yet, despite good intentions, these efforts are sometimes perceived by employees and clients as performative, pretentious, or disconnected from reality. From an ESG and SA8000 perspective, this reaction is not surprising. At the
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A new study from Lund University Sweden, has identified the four actions that would have the greatest impact on an individual’s greenhouse gas emissions: eating a plant-based diet, avoiding air travel, living car free, and having fewer children. Publication study: The climate mitigation gap: education and government recommendations miss the most effective individual actions The
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Rising demand for eco-friendly products and environmentally ethical business practices signals a fantastic shift toward conscious consumerism; but it has also led to increased greenwashing. Based on the term “whitewashing”, the definition of greenwashing is “to make people believe that your company is doing more to protect the environment than it really is”. Essentially, it refers to dishonest
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