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What percentage of the planet's population consumes 30% of its resources?
What percentage of the planet's population consumes 30% of its resources?
What portion of items bought are typically wasted within six months?
What portion of items bought are typically wasted within six months?
How many trees are lost in the Amazon every minute?
How many trees are lost in the Amazon every minute?
What is the daily average rubbish generated per person in pounds?
What is the daily average rubbish generated per person in pounds?
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What percentage of the poorest population's income participation decreased over the last 30 years?
What percentage of the poorest population's income participation decreased over the last 30 years?
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What term describes the phenomenon where products are designed to become obsolete quickly?
What term describes the phenomenon where products are designed to become obsolete quickly?
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What is the average amount of waste produced daily in kilograms, approximately?
What is the average amount of waste produced daily in kilograms, approximately?
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Which group is made to pay 50% of the taxes collected in the U.S.?
Which group is made to pay 50% of the taxes collected in the U.S.?
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Sustainability and Innovation in Hospitality
- This is a course topic, GEN 5910, at Les Roches.
- The course focuses on sustainability and innovative applications.
Introduction to Sustainability
- Sustainability encompasses economic growth, development, and sustainability in both developing and developed countries.
- The concept includes environmental protection, social progress, and economic development.
Introduction to CSR
- This section will cover the history and definitions of corporate social responsibility.
Introduction to Innovation
- Innovation involves transforming ideas into marketable products, services, and processes.
- It is about creating something better, more efficient, or more effective.
Economic Growth and Development
- The traditional model of development has emphasized continuous economic growth.
- This model is being questioned due to resource limitations and negative societal effects.
- Current global GDP is significantly attributable to corporate revenue.
Sustainability and Development
- Sustainable development is about meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs.
- This concept necessitates considering economic, social, and environmental factors.
OECD
- The OECD promotes policies that improve the economic and social well-being of people globally.
- It encourages cooperation among governments to address common societal challenges.
- Its activities include understanding economic, social and environmental change, measuring global trade and investment trends and setting international standards.
- The OECD is a partner in defining and advancing sustainable development globally.
The Water-Energy-Food Nexus
- These three sectors interact and affect one another.
- Knowledge, cooperation, and governance are essential for effective management.
Microplastics in Humans
- Microplastics have been found in human blood.
- These particles possibly travel through the body and lodge in organs, with unknown health implications.
Reduce Waste
- Methods to reduce waste like using reusable bags, containers, and water bottles.
- Learning to compost organic waste.
- Buying and repairing second-hand items to reduce waste.
- Improving food waste management through choices like eating less processed food to reduce packaging, and storing food without plastic.
Contributions to Global Warming
- Industrialized countries contribute significantly more to global warming than developing countries.
UN Conference on Environment and Development
- In 1972, the first UN conference on the human environment is held.
- In 1987, the Brundtland report is published about sustainable development.
CSR History and Definitions - 1950s to 2000s
- The 1950's marked the beginning of the modern era of social responsibility.
- The 1960’s saw an expansion of CSR literature (e.g., Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Social Performance).
- The 1970’s were characterized by proliferating definitions of CSR.
- The 1990’s witnessed a pyramid model defining CSR.
- The 2000’s saw the European Commission's definition and Asian perspective of CSR.
Social Responsibility
- This involves an organization's responsibility for its actions' impacts on society and the environment.
- This includes contributing to sustainable development, taking stakeholder expectations into account, adhering to laws and international norms, and integrating these practices throughout its operations.
Innovation as a Concept and the Role of Innovation in Sustainability
- Innovation drives progress and evolution in industries, societies, and economies. It is about translating ideas into better services, goods, and processes.
- Eco-innovation focuses on developing sustainable products and processes to support sustainable development and reduce negative environmental impacts.
- This includes the development of renewable resources such as solar panels, wind turbine technology, and supply chain management processes to conserve resources and promote sustainability.
Oslo Manuals
- These are key sources for researching and measuring innovation—published by the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development).
Key Partners of OECD
- The OECD's focus on sustainability extends to partnerships with economies outside the OECD (e.g., Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, South Africa).
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Explore the crucial topics of sustainability and innovation as they relate to the hospitality industry in this GEN 5910 course at Les Roches. The quiz covers aspects such as corporate social responsibility, economic growth, and transformative ideas that pave the way for sustainable practices.
