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About this sector

Transportation through land, air and sea result in emissions of carbon dioxide as well as issues such as water, waste, noise. Shipping moves approximatly 80% of the worlds commodites.

Impacts

  • Infrastructure for transportation like roads, harbours and airports can threaten natural and important habitats.
  • Climate change through use of energy

Opportunities/Risks

  • Shipping transfers approximately three to five tons of ballast water internationally each year, this poses a threat to ecological stability by transferring harmful organisms.

Case Studies


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African magic mixed with cutting edge green technology

African magic mixed with cutting edge green technology

Elizabeth Dlamini, herbalist and skincare adviser to a whole of local women, has skin that glows. She beams as she explains why. “Here in the Royal Kingdom of Swaziland we proud of our plants that we use in our traditional beauty regimes. Our grandmothers taught us how to prepare cosmetics from the oil of the Marula nut”. Now, Ubuntu Natural is bringing Swaziland’s best-kept beauty secret to the international cosmetics market.

Biodiversity and Access to Affordable medicines

Biodiversity and Access to Affordable medicines

Recognizing the importance of medicinal plants offers a unique opportunity to link biodiversity, health and sustainable development. Biodiversity is the source of primary health care for the majority of the world’s population. The research and development of medicinal plants is thus a way to safeguard and advance health care, which is essential for much of the population. Moreover, the ethical sourcing of medicinal plants can play an important role in the conservation and sustainable use of these species and their ecosystems, as well as provide a significant avenue for local sustainable development.

Building local plant nurseries for the rehabilitation of quarries

Building local plant nurseries for the rehabilitation of quarries

As part of its quarry rehabilitation process, Lafarge has developed local plant nurseries that respect indigenous species and are adapted to the local environment. This initiative is part of broader methodologies and best practices 
developed by the company to optimize its quarry reclamation, with the final objective of strengthening the acceptability of its operations in the long run.

Implementing “zero impact” invoices

Implementing “zero impact” invoices

Committed to neutralize the environmental impacts associated with its paper invoicing process, EDP has engaged in a compensation program based on (1) life cycle assessment and (2) externalities compensation through agroforestry good practices that restore the ecosystem service originally impacted by invoicing activities.

Setting private natural heritage reserves

Setting private natural heritage reserves

Owning large natural reserves as part of its forestry activities in Brazil, Fibria has chosen to register its most biodiverse lands as part of the Brazilian-specific Private Natural Heritage Reserves scheme. Recognition of Fibria’s conservation efforts is expected to further increase public and stakeholder awareness on company conservation activities.


Tools and Mechanisms


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Biodiversity and Wine Initiative

Biodiversity and Wine Initiative

http://www.wwf.org.za/what_we_do/outstanding_place...

Partnership between the South African wine industry and the conservation sector.  The goals are to minimise the further loss of threatened natural habitat and to contribute to sustainable wine production through the adoption of biodiversity guidelines. Brand differentiation based on a proactive stance on biodiversity is a feature of the initiative.
Construction Industry Research and Information Association

Construction Industry Research and Information Association

http://www.ciria.org/service/

CIRIA is an independent member-based not-for-profit association that delivers a programme of business improvement services and research activities for both members and those engaged with the delivery and operation of the built environment. It has developed tools and guidelines for different aspects of sustainable construction.
Ocean Conservation and Tourism Alliance

Ocean Conservation and Tourism Alliance

http://www.conservation.org/sites/celb/news/Pages/...

This partnership between Conservation International and the cruise line industry has developed practical guidebooks. These guides describe good environmental practices for a variety of key audiences including communities, small business owners, hoteliers, marine recreation providers, and tour operators.
Cosmetics Valley

Cosmetics Valley

http://www.cosmetic-valley.com/en/main.php

Cosmetics Valley is a France-based industry group that has produced a charter for eco-responsibility. This includes commitments to generic environmental actions such as reduced waste, pollution, and energy consumption, as well as the preservation of biodiversity.
European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations

European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations

http://www.efpia.org/

EFPIA represents the pharmaceutical industry operating in Europe through its direct membership of national assoiations and leading pharmaceutical companies. It has also published case studies for good business practice related to bioprospecting.

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