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Green Six Sigma
A Lean Approach to Sustainable Climate Change Initiatives
Ron Basu (Author)
9781119861232, Wiley
Hardback, published 17 February 2022
400 pages
23.1 x 15.8 x 3.1 cm, 0.726 kg
Apply the tried-and-tested principles of Six Sigma to the fight against climate change In this much needed book, Dr Ron Basu delivers 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 Initiatives is 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:
This book is an eye-opening resource, perfect for anyone responsible for sustainability or climate change initiatives at their organisations, NGOs or regulatory agencies. It is also a must-read for academics, managers, participants and practitioners of Six Sigma and Operational Excellence.
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
Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]
