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100			_aBasu, Ron _96708
245			_aGreen six sigma: a lean approach to sustainable climate change initiatives
260			_bJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc. _aNew Jersey _c2022
300			_axvi, 384 p.
365			_aUSD _b45.00
504			_aTABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Acknowledgements About the Author Chapter 1: Climate Change Challenges Chapter 2: International and National Climate Change Initiatives Chapter 3: Evolution of Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma and Green Six Sigma Chapter 4: More of Green Six Sigma Chapter 5: Green Six Sigma Tools and Techniques 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 Questions and Exercises Appendix 2 Introduction to Statistics Appendix 3 Yield Conversion Table References Glossary Index
520			_aIn 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.
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