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Book Synopsis

Apply the tried-and-tested principles of Six Sigma to the fight against climate change

In this much needed book, Dr RonBasudelivers an insightful exploration as well as sage advice on how to apply the principles of Lean Six Sigma to today's climate crisis.Green Six Sigma: A Lean Approach to Sustainable Climate Change Initiativesis an adaption of Lean Six Sigma for climate change initiatives. How can we use Green Six Sigma urgently and effectively to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the harmful effects of global warming?

This practical and workable book covers topics that are highly relevant to the times we live in:

  • Climate change challenges and initiatives to mitigate them
  • Examination of the Green Six Sigma approach, its tools and techniques as well as modifications to incorporate both the digital revolution and sustainability
  • Applications of the Green Six Sigma approach to a variety of areas relevant to climate

    Table of Contents

    Preface ix

    Acknowledgements xiii

    About the Author xv

    Chapter 1: Climate Change Challenges 1

    Chapter 2: International and National Climate Change Initiatives 13

    Chapter 3: The Evolution of Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma and Green Six Sigma 27

    Chapter 4: More of Green Six Sigma 53

    Chapter 5: Green Six Sigma Tools 95

    Chapter 6: The Digital Revolution and Climate Change 197

    Chapter 7: Green Six Sigma and Clean Energy 219

    Chapter 8: Green Six Sigma and Green Supply Chain 235

    Chapter 9: Green Six Sigma and Green Transport 259

    Chapter 10: Green Six Sigma and Retrofitting Buildings 275

    Chapter 11: Green Six Sigma and Climate Adaptation 291

    Chapter 12: Implementation: Making It Happen 311

    Appendix 1: Carbon Footprint Factsheet 345

    Appendix 2: Yield Conversion Table 351

    References 353

    Glossary 361

    Index 377

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 17/02/2022
      ISBN13: 9781119861232, 978-1119861232
      ISBN10: 1119861233

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Apply the tried-and-tested principles of Six Sigma to the fight against climate change

      In this much needed book, Dr RonBasudelivers an insightful exploration as well as sage advice on how to apply the principles of Lean Six Sigma to today's climate crisis.Green Six Sigma: A Lean Approach to Sustainable Climate Change Initiativesis an adaption of Lean Six Sigma for climate change initiatives. How can we use Green Six Sigma urgently and effectively to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the harmful effects of global warming?

      This practical and workable book covers topics that are highly relevant to the times we live in:

      • Climate change challenges and initiatives to mitigate them
      • Examination of the Green Six Sigma approach, its tools and techniques as well as modifications to incorporate both the digital revolution and sustainability
      • Applications of the Green Six Sigma approach to a variety of areas relevant to climate

        Table of Contents

        Preface ix

        Acknowledgements xiii

        About the Author xv

        Chapter 1: Climate Change Challenges 1

        Chapter 2: International and National Climate Change Initiatives 13

        Chapter 3: The Evolution of Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma and Green Six Sigma 27

        Chapter 4: More of Green Six Sigma 53

        Chapter 5: Green Six Sigma Tools 95

        Chapter 6: The Digital Revolution and Climate Change 197

        Chapter 7: Green Six Sigma and Clean Energy 219

        Chapter 8: Green Six Sigma and Green Supply Chain 235

        Chapter 9: Green Six Sigma and Green Transport 259

        Chapter 10: Green Six Sigma and Retrofitting Buildings 275

        Chapter 11: Green Six Sigma and Climate Adaptation 291

        Chapter 12: Implementation: Making It Happen 311

        Appendix 1: Carbon Footprint Factsheet 345

        Appendix 2: Yield Conversion Table 351

        References 353

        Glossary 361

        Index 377

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