Green Business
In the midst of our ultra modern technological world the impacts of business as usual and rapid urbanization are becoming apparent in our environment. Some of the major impacts include; mass waste generation and water contamination, CO2 emissions from energy, transport and buildings, over use of water and pollution of our waterways and oceans. In many cases these problems are due to inefficient systems that were put into place without sustainability in mind but there are some very simple mitigation measures that businesses can put into place at little cost to the business and in fact often provide a cost savings.
The purpose of this page is to start a dialogue about ways that business can become more socially and environmentally responsible and provide examples as to how it is being done. One of the ways is to adopt a sustainable business plan is to invest in a green business programme and include a sustainable framework for decision making. In addition for those businesses that build their own offices investing in green building techniques can also provide a cost savings and can be seen as a marketing edge for business.
There are many green business programmes throughout the world but one of the most popular internationally recognized programmes is the Green Globe programme more commonly seen within hotels. In addition to this there is the ISO 14001 environmental management programme for manufacturing processes. Locally we have a new programme that was created through a public/private partnership with the Ministry of the Environment and the local non-governmental organization the Future Centre Trust. This programme called the Green Business Barbados programme is a localized, achievable and affordable programme put in place to facilitate the development of the green economy right here at home.
Recent Articles
Youths Gain Green Skills
As Barbados moves towards a green economy, the locally-based City & Guilds institution is offering a number of Green Skills courses that could help spearhead the kind of innovation amongst the Youth for which Government has been asking. City & …
The Barbados Chamber of Commerce & Industry Goes Green with Green Business Barbados
In 2008 the late Prime Minister the Honourable David Thompson declared his vision for the future of the island to develop a Green Economy. The proclamation of this goal resonated with the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) that …
Take a Chance with Cultural Tourism!
An OECD report has highlighted the role that cultural tourism can play in regional development in different world regions. The report on the Impact of Cultural Tourism (2009) stated that cultural tourism accounted for almost 360 million international tourism trips …
Building Green Roofs in Barbados
Green Roofing is the concept of reclaiming land lost to a buildings footprint, at roof level for agricultural or recreational purposes.
Sustainability Indicators in Barbados
Barbados is making some headway in its goals to become the ‘most environmentally advanced country in Latin America and the Caribbean’.
Wishing You An Eco-friendly Christmas
We wish you a Green Christmas, We wish you a Green Christmas, We wish you a Green Christmas, and a Green Happy New Year! Re-cy-cling we bring to you and your kin, We wish you a Green Christmas, And a …
Farmers Markets Support Eating Local and Organic in Barbados
After living in Portland, Oregon for two years, moving back to Barbados was a shock to my foodie system. Used to organic food markets, farmers markets and hearty heirloom vegetables it seemed that in Barbados these things did not exist …
Culture And Heritage Tourism – What Are The Benefits?
A study completed by Dr. Keith Nurse of the University of the West Indies suggests that although developing heritage tourism is not without its challenges, pursuing heritage tourism can benefit Caribbean destinations by increasing the local value-added generated by heritage …
Alternative Energy Frameworks And Energy Efficiency Programmes In Barbados
In response to the recently announced Budgetary Proposals, the Future Centre Trust welcomes the further development of Alternative Energy frameworks and Energy Efficiency programmes. For a true reduction on global oil dependency and it’s subsequent impacts to our environment, a …
The Magic Seven Billion: Thoughts Of A Planet Responding To The Population Explosion
The United Nations suggest that the planet’ population will hit the Seven Billion mark during the calendar year of 2011. The US Census Service suggests it will be more like April 2012. Whichever way you look at it, the world’s …
Marine Spatial Planning For Barbados
Barbados has invested a great deal in land planning, including the coastal zone, but what about the marine environment? Most of the land use planning has been spatially explicit, which means that the land area is mapped and current and …
Discarded Plastics Endanger Marine Life
In 2009, marine biologists in Florida examined an emaciated green sea turtle that had washed up on a beach. While investigating the cause of the animal’s condition, they found that a piece of plastic had lodged in the turtle’s gut. …
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Future Centre Trust
The Future Centre Trust is an environmental Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) and registered charity providing environmental education to the public of Barbados. Its mission is "To stimulate awareness and encourage responsible management of the vital relationship between people and nature leading to a sustainable future for all". This is achieved through various programmes, activities and presentations to the community which are included and highlighted at www.futurecentretrust.org
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