Basu, Ron,

Green six sigma : a lean approach to sustainable climate change initiatives / Ron Basu. - xvi, 384 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Date of publication from CIP data view.

This edition first published in 2021.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter 1: Climate Change Challenges
Chapter 2: International and National Climate Change Initiatives
Chapter 3: The Evolution of Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma and Green Six Sigma
Chapter 4: More of Green Six Sigma
Chapter 5: Green Six Sigma Tools
Chapter 6: The Digital Revolution and Climate Change
Chapter 7: Green Six Sigma and Clean Energy
Chapter 8: Green Six Sigma and Green Supply Chain
Chapter 9: Green Six Sigma and Green Transport
Chapter 10: Green Six Sigma and Retrofitting Buildings
Chapter 11: Green Six Sigma and Climate Adaptation
Chapter 12: Implementation: Making It Happen
Appendix 1: Carbon Footprint Factsheet
Appendix 2: Yield Conversion Table

"GREEN SIGMA: Harnessing the Power of Lean Six Sigma for Sustainable Climate Change Initiatives shows how Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma can be applied now to climate change initiatives in clean energy, green transport, green supply chain, retrofitting buildings and climate adaptation. Taking a completely practical approach, the book begins with the background of Six Sigma and its hybrids and moves on to discuss the challenges of climate change and the initiatives to control and ameliorate it. It then describes the approaches and tools of Green Sigma' and shows how it can be used to manage climate change initiatives of all kinds and at all levels as efficiently, cost-effectively and sustainably as possible. This book is about what we can do now with training and teamwork as part of our global and local initiatives towards avoiding the worst effects of 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: > 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 change and in all economic sectors including energy, transport, manufacturing, services and agriculture; > Green Six Sigma in retrofitting houses and climate adaptation; > Guides to the implementation of sustainable climate change initiatives. 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."

College of Business and Accountancy Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Financial Management


Text in English

9781119861232

2022056814


Climate change mitigation--Management.
Six sigma (Quality control standard).

TD171.75 / .B378 2022

363.73874 B29 / 2022