Apply the tried-and-tested principles of Six Sigma to the fight against 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.
Table of Contents
Preface ix
Acknowledgements xiii
About the Author xv
Chapter 1: Climate Change Challenges 1
Chapter 2: International and National Climate Change Initiatives 13
Chapter 3: The Evolution of Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma and Green Six Sigma 27
Chapter 4: More of Green Six Sigma 53
Chapter 5: Green Six Sigma Tools 95
Chapter 6: The Digital Revolution and Climate Change 197
Chapter 7: Green Six Sigma and Clean Energy 219
Chapter 8: Green Six Sigma and Green Supply Chain 235
Chapter 9: Green Six Sigma and Green Transport 259
Chapter 10: Green Six Sigma and Retrofitting Buildings 275
Chapter 11: Green Six Sigma and Climate Adaptation 291
Chapter 12: Implementation: Making It Happen 311
Appendix 1: Carbon Footprint Factsheet 345
Appendix 2: Yield Conversion Table 351
References 353
Glossary 361
Index 377
