Emissions Management

The Sustainable Organization: The Chief Executive Officer’s Perspective Podcast

2012-01-26T06:00:00Z

Carbon Disclosure Project: Italy 100 Report 2011

2011-12-08T06:00:00Z

Read the full report on Italy from the Carbon Disclosure Project for 2011.

Carbon Disclosure Project: The Case for City Disclosure

2011-08-08T05:00:00Z

Read Accenture’s report on how working with the Carbon Disclosure Project can help cities develop effective strategies and become more efficient.

Sustainability 24: An Asia Pacific Perspective on Sustainability

2011-05-25T05:00:00Z

In this session of Sustainability 24, leading experts from Asia Pacific discussed how Sustainability is driving new policies, products and services in one of the most dynamic parts of the world.

Sustainability and Carbon Performance Management: Understanding Performance Levers to Drive Sustainability Success

2011-05-25T05:00:00Z

During this Sustainability 24 session you will hear how Sustainability Performance Management processes can help meet both strategic business and stakeholder objectives. Leading figures participated in a Q&A to learn how measuring the value of sustainability initiatives and carbon management is imperative to driving the sustainability agenda.

Energy Efficiency: The Role of Cities in the Age of Energy Optimization

2011-05-25T05:00:00Z

Sustainability 24 was a unique live virtual event where business and local government leaders demonstrated how sustainability can be embedded throughout an organization to drive efficiencies, cost savings and differentiation in their markets through innovation.

Sustainability 24: The Green Race is on: Opportunities and Challenges of the New Low-Carbon Economy

2011-05-25T05:00:00Z

The Green Race is on between countries and companies as they aim to become the leading suppliers of resource-efficient technologies and solutions. In this session, a panel of influential business leaders explored what impact The Green Race is having today as well as the opportunities and challenges it presents going forward.

Sustainability 24 Resource Optimization Keynote: The Resource Revolution—Transformation Opportunities

2011-05-25T05:00:00Z

In this Sustainability 24 session, government, academic and commercial leaders discussed the challenges and opportunities of the Resource Revolution.

Sustainability 24—Smart Building Solutions: The Rise of The Intelligent Building—Bottom Line Savings & Enhanced Productivity

2011-05-25T05:00:00Z

Given that 40 percent of total energy is consumed by buildings, how do market trends, emerging technologies and private-public partnerships address this issue?

In this lively Sustainability 24 debate, industry, policy and NGO leaders provided their opinions on building energy efficiency, current opportunities and recent success stories.

Climate Change and Health: Framing the Issue Podcast

2011-05-25T05:00:00Z

Energy Efficiency Research Report Developed by the World Economic Forum in Partnership with Accenture

2011-01-01T06:00:00Z

In an era of increased climate change and energy security concerns, coupled with rising demand, energy efficiency is widely recognized as a scalable, low cost route to reduce energy consumption.

New Energy World: The Consumer Perspective

2010-03-10T06:00:00Z

New consumer opinions, perceptions and priorities present utilities, energy companies and policymakers with fresh challenges and opportunities, according to Accenture research.

Biomass Energy and the Forest Products Industry—Future or Fallacy?

2010-01-22T06:00:00Z

Biomass energy is an area in which many forest products companies already have operating experience, and where they can leverage their core competencies.

Seizing the Opportunities in the Low-Carbon Economy

2010-01-14T06:00:00Z

To achieve high performance in the low-carbon economy, forest products organizations need to optimize their assets, emission trading and risk management capabilities.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines: Carbon Agenda

2009-11-11T06:00:00Z

In response to the European parliament’s decision to include the aviation industry in the Emission Trading Scheme (ETS), Accenture helped KLM determine the impact of new European carbon dioxide (CO2) regulations.

Carbon Connections: Quantifying Mobile’s Role in Tackling Climate Change

2009-07-20T05:00:00Z

This report, jointly authored by Accenture and Vodacom, was prompted by the need to rise to the challenge of climate change. It identifies the ways in which mobile technologies, in particular, can be used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Biofuels Study, Part Two: Biofuels' Time of Transition

2009-03-25T05:00:00Z

In spite of practical and political challenges, biofuels are gaining global momentum as a renewable and sustainable transportation fuel.

The Challenge of Powering the Future: An End-to-End Approach toward the Next-Generation Utility

2009-03-24T05:00:00Z

The regulated utility industry in the United States faces an unprecedented dilemma as it strives to address the requirements of its shareholders, the environment and society.

In Search of the Optimal Fuel Mix (OFM) for the European Union in 2020

2009-01-27T06:00:00Z

This study was developed by our Utilities EALA group with the help of AGICI (University Bocconi Milan).

Clean Energy Solutions

1900-01-01T06:00:00Z

Read how Accenture can help clients move towards clean energy sources.

Climate and Energy Management Services

1900-01-01T06:00:00Z

Businesses and governments are increasingly looking for solutions that can help them better manage—and ultimately reduce—their energy use and carbon emissions.

Emissions Management

1900-01-01T06:00:00Z

Accenture helps clients reduce energy consumption, waste and emissions as part of adopting more sustainable business practices.

Water and Waste Management Services

1900-01-01T06:00:00Z

For business, any scarcity or uncertainty around water—now or in the future—presents a major operational and strategic concern.

World Economic Forum: Smart Grid Research Projects

1900-01-01T06:00:00Z

Read about the Accenture and World Economic Forum partnership to publish an in depth Smart Grid Research paper.

2012 Sustainability 24

The 2012 Sustainability 24 event will take place on May 23, 2012.

Rio+20: Sustainable Energy For All

“It (energy) is the golden thread that connects economic growth, increased social equity and preserving the environment. We are here to build a new energy future, a future that harnesses the power of technology and innovation in the service of people and the planet,”—UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon

Carbon Markets and Carbon Trading

Carbon markets are multiplying around the globe and have the potential to become one of the world's largest commodity markets.

Carbon Capital: The Role of Banking in Financing the Low-Carbon Economy

A study by Accenture and Barclays looks at how banks can help finance the low-carbon technologies needed to avert climate change.

The Green Link to High Performance in Retail

Going green isn't just good for the environment—it's good for business too.