Tag: indicators

  • The Problem With 2 Degrees: The Road Past Paris and COP21

    David Jaber

    This week so many gather in Paris, seeking agreement around how much fundamental atmospheric alteration we’re willing to accept, and what is our best path forward as a global community. Central to this discussion are goals and targets. One central goal that has emerged is limiting the increase in global temperatures to 2 Degrees Celsius.…

  • Relationships and Living Systems (Part 2) – Beliefs to Actions

    David Jaber

    Despite the prevalence of deep environmental beliefs, there is a real dearth of action. To say that is not to discount the wealth of work that is being done, but to date, the work that’s been done is simply not requisite to the challenge, if you look at any range of indicators out there (GHG…

  • Emerging Metrics, Business Resilience

    David Jaber

    Sustainable Brands just completed their New Metrics conference, which highlights the role and value of metrics in the business movement.  We see the scrutiny and stress over metrics all the time.  People want to understand project status, understand progress, report internally and externally where they are accountable, and simply manage themselves.  Metrics tend to drive…