How do we measure sustainability? PDF

How do we measure sustainability? Prof. Akhilesh A. Waoo Associate Dean and Head Department of Computer Science and Engineering Agenda Need for Measurement of Sustainability Sustainable Development-Long-term Strategies Environmental Sustainability Indices Significance स्थि...

How do we measure sustainability? Prof. Akhilesh A. Waoo Associate Dean and Head Department of Computer Science and Engineering Agenda Need for Measurement of Sustainability Sustainable Development-Long-term Strategies Environmental Sustainability Indices Significance स्थिरता के मापन की आवश्यकता सतत ववकास-दीर्घकालिक रणनीततयााँ पयाघवरणीय स्थिरता सच ू काांक महत्व  Need for Measurement of Sustainability Measuring sustainability is crucial for fostering a more sustainable future by guiding actions, policies, and investments toward long-term environmental, social, and economic well- being. Need for Measurement of Sustainability Evaluation: Provides a means to assess the impact of human activities on the environment, society, and economy, Monitoring Progress: Enables tracking progress towards sustainable goals, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring accountability Decision-Making: Offers data-driven insights for informed decision- making, guiding policies, business strategies, and resource allocation towards sustainable practices. Need for Measurement of Sustainability Communication and Transparency: Facilitates clear communication of sustainability efforts to stakeholders, and demonstrating commitment to responsible practices. Resource Optimization: Helps in optimizing resource usage, reducing waste, and increasing efficiency, leading to cost savings Global Accountability: Addresses global challenges like climate change and resource scarcity by encouraging global cooperation Sustainable Development-Long-term Strategies Recognize the intrinsic value of the natural resources; Protect the bio-diversity of the species: Protect the health of productive ecosystems, such as agricultural land and livestock, making them sustainable;  Sustainable Development-Long-term Strategies Promote the energetic transition by using renewable energy sources Designing products, goods, and services through a project (eco-design) based on the attention of the environment for all life stages (from cradle to grave); Mitigate the effects of climate changes. Measuring Environmental Sustainability Measuring Sustainability……..!!!!! पयाघवरणीय स्थिरता को मापना Environmental Sustainability Indices पयाघवरणीय स्थिरता सचू काांक For measurement of sustainability a certain number of environmental sustainability indices have been identified, These are internationally recognized. Types of Indicators Descriptive indicators Performance or effectiveness indicators Efficiency indicators Total wellness indicators.  Descriptive Indicators Describe the real situation concerning environmental problems and are expressed in units (for example tons of CO2 emissions); Performance or Effectiveness Indicators Is the ratio between the result achieved and the pre- established objective in terms of environmental policy. e.g. the % of waste collected separately  Efficiency Indicators It is the ratio between the environmental result achieved and the economic resources used यह प्राप्त पयाघवरणीय पररणाम और उपयोग ककए गए आर्िक घ सांसाधनों के बीच का अनप ु ात है For example - The reduction of the atmospheric emissions per unit of cost of structural actions. सांरचनात्मक कायों की िागत की प्रतत इकाई वायुमांडिीय उत्सर्घन में कमी Total Wellness Indicators That measures the total sustainability For example, The ecologic footprint or the contribution to the greenhouse effect. पाररस्थिततक पदर्चह्न या ग्रीनहाउस प्रभाव में योगदान। Sustainable Development is Attainable!!! सतत ववकास प्राप्य है !!! Significance A company's environmental sustainability must be measured To evaluate the effects of its operations from an ecological and social perspective. And prospective partners and investors will find that the sustainability of the business is increasingly measurable.  A company’s Environmental Sustainability is Measured by a) Compliance with the current legislation: Company’s ability to respect the international and national laws and standards required for its area of expertise; b) Quantity of raw materials used: Involves both the economic and environmental part of the company, measuring the quantity of harmful emissions and produced wastes  A company’s Environmental Sustainability is Measured by c) Supply chain: it is necessary to consider the entire life cycle of the product, from the procurement of raw materials to the end of its life; D) Social impact: how the company fits into the social context in which operates for example, the national and international relations of the production chain, and the impact to the local area  A company’s Environmental Sustainability is Measured by e) Environmental effects: they concern the environmental consequences of the company’s activities and, more in general, the presence of safety procedures to reduce/cancel the damage of any negative event. Development Policies That Translate Into Sustainable Development: Adoption of practices based on circular economy principles; Preservation and protection of the territory and biodiversities; Promotion of renewable energy sources and efficient use Recycle and optimal waste management; Promotion of sustainable mobility; Development of innovative technologies for the environment. The circular economy is a model of production and consumption, that involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling existing materials and products as long as possible  Prof. Akhilesh A. Waoo Associate Dean and Head Department of Computer Science and Engineering