The amount of data generated worldwide has reached unprecedented levels, and its rate of growth continues to increase exponentially. Brought about by rapid advances in information technologies, as well as changes in lifestyles and business strategies, this explosion in the quantity of data has...

Purpose This paper aims to examine the dynamics of the communication network established within a multi-team system (MTS) and analyzes its implications for the MTS processes, emergent states and performance during a search and rescue operation. Design/methodology/approach The authors take a...

Designers have traditionally focused on enchancing the look and functionality of products.

This article describes how in recent years the need for the quality control, reliability and traceability of analytical results has been strongly emphasised. The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology, is involved in improving calibration and measurement capabilities to provide...

Purpose – The City of Syracuse, New York, has undertaken energy conservation measures over the past decade. In 2011, the city completed a greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory that serves as the basis for current sustainability planning processes, and the process to complete this analysis was...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between company-specific factors and the extent of greenhouse gas (GHG) disclosures. Design/methodology/approach – The study is based on a sample of 210 FTSE 350 companies and uses the disclosure index to quantify GHG...

Purpose This study aims to explore how large Australian companies in emission intensive industries perceived the introduction of the Carbon Tax as an approach to carbon emissions regulation and as a tool for accountability. It also investigates the influence of perceptions of the new tax on the...

States that global actions for climate change must be effective, efficient and equitable and that developed countries must provide resources for implementing actions in developing countries.

Describes the critical role of this UN Conference for negotiations for a post-2012 climate regime.

Illustrates tensions between developing and developed countries on technology innovation and transfer and calls for climate action that provides fair and equitable development for all.