{"product_id":"green-six-sigma-a-lean-approach-to-sustainable-climate-change-initiatives-hardback-9781119861232","title":"Green Six Sigma; A Lean Approach to Sustainable Climate Change Initiatives (Hardback) 9781119861232","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eGreen Six Sigma\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Lean Approach to Sustainable Climate Change Initiatives\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRon Basu (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781119861232, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 17 February 2022\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e400 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 15.8 x 3.1 cm, 0.726 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApply the tried-and-tested principles of Six Sigma to the fight against climate change \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn 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. \u003ci\u003eGreen Six Sigma: A Lean Approach to Sustainable Climate Change Initiatives\u003c\/i\u003e 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? \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis practical and workable book covers topics that are highly relevant to the times we live in: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eClimate change challenges and initiatives to mitigate them \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamination of the Green Six Sigma approach, its tools and techniques as well as modifications to incorporate both the digital revolution and sustainability \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplications of the Green Six Sigma approach to a variety of areas relevant to climate change and in all economic sectors including energy, transport, manufacturing, services and agriculture \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGreen Six Sigma in retrofitting houses and climate adaptation \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuides to the implementation of sustainable climate change initiatives \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Climate Change Challenges 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: International and National Climate Change Initiatives 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: The Evolution of Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma and Green Six Sigma 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: More of Green Six Sigma 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Green Six Sigma Tools 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: The Digital Revolution and Climate Change 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Green Six Sigma and Clean Energy 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Green Six Sigma and Green Supply Chain 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Green Six Sigma and Green Transport 259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Green Six Sigma and Retrofitting Buildings 275\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Green Six Sigma and Climate Adaptation 291\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Implementation: Making It Happen 311\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1: Carbon Footprint Factsheet 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2: Yield Conversion Table 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 377\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52501084143896,"sku":"9781119861232","price":29.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781119861232.jpg?v=1786208880","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/green-six-sigma-a-lean-approach-to-sustainable-climate-change-initiatives-hardback-9781119861232","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}