Publications
Carbon Management
Are Voluntary Carbon Offsets for You?
This Five Winds International opinion paper explores how carbon offsets can be part of an effective and credible carbon management strategy.
This Five Winds International opinion paper explores how carbon offsets can be part of an effective and credible carbon management strategy.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Systems Approach
As the focus of climate change discussions shifts from policy to implementation, we need to promote rigorous, tools and methods that use a systems perspective. Written in 2001, this Five Winds-authore ...
As the focus of climate change discussions shifts from policy to implementation, we need to promote rigorous, tools and methods that use a systems perspective. Written in 2001, this Five Winds-authore ...
Living our Values - Becoming a Carbon Neutral Company
At Five Winds International, we are committed to doing our part to address the climate change challenge, both through our consulting services and through our own operations. In 2006, we established a ...
At Five Winds International, we are committed to doing our part to address the climate change challenge, both through our consulting services and through our own operations. In 2006, we established a ...
The Changing Carbon Management Landscape
What is the future of carbon management? Eleven trends that Five Winds International expects will become more important in the coming years.
What is the future of carbon management? Eleven trends that Five Winds International expects will become more important in the coming years.
Towards an ISO standard for carbon footprint
How can consumers trust companies if information is not accurate and consistent? And what does it mean when a product claims to be "carbon neutral"? This Five Winds-authored article argues that as gre ...
How can consumers trust companies if information is not accurate and consistent? And what does it mean when a product claims to be "carbon neutral"? This Five Winds-authored article argues that as gre ...
Eco-Efficiency
Eco-Efficiency and Materials
Prepared for the International Council on Metals and the Environment, this Five Winds-authored book examines the concept of eco-efficiency from a materials perspective. The book recognizes that differ ...
Prepared for the International Council on Metals and the Environment, this Five Winds-authored book examines the concept of eco-efficiency from a materials perspective. The book recognizes that differ ...
Eco-Efficiency at BASF: A Case Study
Chemicals company BASF has implemented an eco-efficiency program and developed its own eco-efficiency analysis tool. This case study explores how BASF uses eco-efficiency as a basis to compare similar ...
Chemicals company BASF has implemented an eco-efficiency program and developed its own eco-efficiency analysis tool. This case study explores how BASF uses eco-efficiency as a basis to compare similar ...
Materials Stewardship: Eco-Efficiency and Product Policy
This follow-up paper to Maximizing Value explores the relationships between materials stewardship, eco-efficiency and the product policies of governments. Written for the mining and metals industry, i ...
This follow-up paper to Maximizing Value explores the relationships between materials stewardship, eco-efficiency and the product policies of governments. Written for the mining and metals industry, i ...
Maximizing Value: Guidance on implementing materials stewardship in the minerals and metals value chain
The concept of materials stewardship was conceived through workshops and consultations facilitated by Five Winds International for the International Council of Mining and Metals (ICMM), generating a b ...
The concept of materials stewardship was conceived through workshops and consultations facilitated by Five Winds International for the International Council of Mining and Metals (ICMM), generating a b ...
Steps for Improving Your Business and the Environment
This workbook was designed to support environmental and economic performance in the business community. The aim is to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) manage environmental issues at thei ...
This workbook was designed to support environmental and economic performance in the business community. The aim is to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) manage environmental issues at thei ...
Eco-Labelling
Assessment of Green Claims on Products: A report to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs – Summary for Policy Report
Five Winds International conducted a study to look at the current 'state of play' on environmental labelling in the UK. Published in June 2010, this version presents a summary report for pol ...
Five Winds International conducted a study to look at the current 'state of play' on environmental labelling in the UK. Published in June 2010, this version presents a summary report for pol ...
Assessment of Green Claims on Products: A report to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs – Technical Report
Five Winds International conducted a study to look at the current 'state of play' on environmental labelling in the UK. Published in June 2010, this version presents the full technical repor ...
Five Winds International conducted a study to look at the current 'state of play' on environmental labelling in the UK. Published in June 2010, this version presents the full technical repor ...
Eco-Labelling at Sico Inc.: A Case Study
Strong external drivers to reduce the volatile organic compound (VOC) content of its paint prompted Sico Inc. (Sico Paints) to seek Environmental Choice™ eco-label certification for some of its ...
Strong external drivers to reduce the volatile organic compound (VOC) content of its paint prompted Sico Inc. (Sico Paints) to seek Environmental Choice™ eco-label certification for some of its ...
Environmental Management Systems
Improving Energy and Environmental Performance in Local Government
This guidebook provides a tool to walk municipalities through the EMS implementation process with a minimum of outside support. The multi-step process, tools and template documents contained therein w ...
This guidebook provides a tool to walk municipalities through the EMS implementation process with a minimum of outside support. The multi-step process, tools and template documents contained therein w ...
Green Building
Green Building at Mountain Equipment Co-op: A Case Study
Mountain Equipment Co-op's (MEC) Green Building Approach is one of the company's efforts to improve the sustainability of its business. This case study explores how MEC has refined its green ...
Mountain Equipment Co-op's (MEC) Green Building Approach is one of the company's efforts to improve the sustainability of its business. This case study explores how MEC has refined its green ...
Integrating Sustainability into Capital Project Design
This case study describes a process and tool Five Winds developed for the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) to integrate environmental, social and financial considerations into the early stag ...
This case study describes a process and tool Five Winds developed for the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) to integrate environmental, social and financial considerations into the early stag ...
Interface develops first EPD in North America: A Case Study
This Five Winds/ Interface collaborative case study takes a look at Interface's first EPD in North America and how it defines best practice in the green building sector...
This Five Winds/ Interface collaborative case study takes a look at Interface's first EPD in North America and how it defines best practice in the green building sector...
Green Procurement
Green Procurement at Interface: A Case Study
Interface Inc. is a flooring manufacturing company that has implemented a number of programs to help reach its goal of becoming a "truly sustainable company" by 2020. This case study illustrates how t ...
Interface Inc. is a flooring manufacturing company that has implemented a number of programs to help reach its goal of becoming a "truly sustainable company" by 2020. This case study illustrates how t ...
Green Procurement: Good Environmental Stories for North America
This report includes nine case studies of companies and governments and a summary of green procurement activities in North America, key trends and business reasons for implementing green procurement p ...
This report includes nine case studies of companies and governments and a summary of green procurement activities in North America, key trends and business reasons for implementing green procurement p ...
Greening the Supply Chain at SC Johnson: A Case Study
SC Johnson has set aggressive environmental goals to reduce its air and water emissions and waste. This case study explores how, in addition to making improvements at its facilities, SC Johnson is mak ...
SC Johnson has set aggressive environmental goals to reduce its air and water emissions and waste. This case study explores how, in addition to making improvements at its facilities, SC Johnson is mak ...
Have we reached a tipping point on environmentally and socially responsible products? Ten signs that indicate we may be close.
In his book The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell proposed that ideas, behaviors, messages and products sometimes behave just like outbreaks of infectious disease. In the attached article, Five Winds Di ...
In his book The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell proposed that ideas, behaviors, messages and products sometimes behave just like outbreaks of infectious disease. In the attached article, Five Winds Di ...
Retail: A Pivot Point for Sustainability
In spite of the economic downturn, the retail industry is continuing its efforts to drive sustainability through its supply chain. In the attached article, Five Winds Director and Head of Strategic Su ...
In spite of the economic downturn, the retail industry is continuing its efforts to drive sustainability through its supply chain. In the attached article, Five Winds Director and Head of Strategic Su ...
Sustainable Purchasing Guide
Many businesses are interested in purchasing products and services with characteristics that make them environmentally and socially beneficial. Yet, it is often difficult to know whether one product o ...
Many businesses are interested in purchasing products and services with characteristics that make them environmentally and socially beneficial. Yet, it is often difficult to know whether one product o ...
Life Cycle Assessment
Life Cycle Assessment at Canfor–A Case Study
Canfor has been using life cycle assessment (LCA) for several years and integrating the results of its LCAs into business decisions. This case study explores how Canfor's experience with LCA has ...
Canfor has been using life cycle assessment (LCA) for several years and integrating the results of its LCAs into business decisions. This case study explores how Canfor's experience with LCA has ...
Life Cycle Management–A Business Guide to Sustainability
For the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) / Society for Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Life-Cycle Initiative, Five Winds International provides guidance on how companies can ...
For the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) / Society for Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Life-Cycle Initiative, Five Winds International provides guidance on how companies can ...
Why Take a Life Cycle Approach?
For the United Nations Environment Programme, Five Winds International prepared a non-technical brochure for executives and managers in industry, governments and civil society. The brochure outlines t ...
For the United Nations Environment Programme, Five Winds International prepared a non-technical brochure for executives and managers in industry, governments and civil society. The brochure outlines t ...
Mining & Metals
Eco-Efficiency and Materials
Prepared for the International Council on Metals and the Environment, this Five Winds-authored book examines the concept of eco-efficiency from a materials perspective. The book recognizes that differ ...
Prepared for the International Council on Metals and the Environment, this Five Winds-authored book examines the concept of eco-efficiency from a materials perspective. The book recognizes that differ ...
Materials Stewardship: Eco-Efficiency and Product Policy
This follow-up paper to Maximizing Value explores the relationships between materials stewardship, eco-efficiency and the product policies of governments. Written for the mining and metals industry, ...
This follow-up paper to Maximizing Value explores the relationships between materials stewardship, eco-efficiency and the product policies of governments. Written for the mining and metals industry, ...
Maximizing Value: Guidance on implementing materials stewardship in the minerals and metals value chain
The concept of materials stewardship was conceived through workshops and consultations facilitated by Five Winds International for the International Council of Mining and Metals (ICMM), generating a ...
The concept of materials stewardship was conceived through workshops and consultations facilitated by Five Winds International for the International Council of Mining and Metals (ICMM), generating a ...
Retail
Assessment of Green Claims on Products: A report to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs – Summary for Policy Report
Five Winds International conducted a study to look at the current 'state of play' on environmental labelling in the UK. Published in June 2010, this version presents a summary report for pol ...
Five Winds International conducted a study to look at the current 'state of play' on environmental labelling in the UK. Published in June 2010, this version presents a summary report for pol ...
Assessment of Green Claims on Products: A report to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs – Technical Report
Five Winds International conducted a study to look at the current 'state of play' on environmental labelling in the UK. Published in June 2010, this version presents the full technical repor ...
Five Winds International conducted a study to look at the current 'state of play' on environmental labelling in the UK. Published in June 2010, this version presents the full technical repor ...
Retail: A pivot point for sustainability
In spite of the economic downturn, the retail industry is continuing its efforts to drive sustainability through its supply chain. In the attached article, Five Winds Director and Head of Strategic Su ...
In spite of the economic downturn, the retail industry is continuing its efforts to drive sustainability through its supply chain. In the attached article, Five Winds Director and Head of Strategic Su ...
Retail: A Sustainability Benchmark
We read the news about retailers' sustainability programs, but how extensive are they, really? Five Winds researched and benchmarked the sustainability performance of top global retailers using t ...
We read the news about retailers' sustainability programs, but how extensive are they, really? Five Winds researched and benchmarked the sustainability performance of top global retailers using t ...
Retail: Stocking the shelves with Green
This article examines the sustainability activities of retailers and asks the question, "Are retailers taking significant steps to increase the number of greener products on their shelves?". Over 50 d ...
This article examines the sustainability activities of retailers and asks the question, "Are retailers taking significant steps to increase the number of greener products on their shelves?". Over 50 d ...
Sustainability Reporting
Sustainability Reporting at Suncor – A Case Study
A decade ago, Suncor started on its journey toward sustainability, a path that would help make it an industry leader in the energy sector. A key success for Suncor has been the integration of sustaina ...
A decade ago, Suncor started on its journey toward sustainability, a path that would help make it an industry leader in the energy sector. A key success for Suncor has been the integration of sustaina ...
Sustainable Business Strategy
Corporate Social Responsibility: Lessons Learned
What can we learn from the early adopters of corporate social responsibility (CSR)? This summary report of a Canadian government study documents the experiences of ten companies engaged in various asp ...
What can we learn from the early adopters of corporate social responsibility (CSR)? This summary report of a Canadian government study documents the experiences of ten companies engaged in various asp ...
Sustainability Strategy Transforms How Unisource Canada Delivers Value to its Stakeholders
This case study describes how Five Winds International helped Unisource Canada, a large distributor of printing products, graphic arts, packaging and facility supplies, develop a sustainability strate ...
This case study describes how Five Winds International helped Unisource Canada, a large distributor of printing products, graphic arts, packaging and facility supplies, develop a sustainability strate ...
The Role of Industry Associations in the Promotion of Sustainability and CSR
This study examines how sustainability is advanced through industry associations and where governments can support associations in promoting sustainability and corporate social responsibility among th ...
This study examines how sustainability is advanced through industry associations and where governments can support associations in promoting sustainability and corporate social responsibility among th ...
Sustainable Product Design
A Flexible Framework for Integrating Sustainable Design
This paper explores the challenges of implementing one of the leading conceptual approaches for evaluating and improving product systems: sustainable design. It documents the experience of three organ ...
This paper explores the challenges of implementing one of the leading conceptual approaches for evaluating and improving product systems: sustainable design. It documents the experience of three organ ...
Design for Sustainability (DfS) Toolkit
Five steps to help small and large companies embark on a journey towards sustainable design and green profitability. With this toolbox any business can integrate economically and environmentally susta ...
Five steps to help small and large companies embark on a journey towards sustainable design and green profitability. With this toolbox any business can integrate economically and environmentally susta ...
Design for the Environment at Bombardier Transportation: A Case Study
Bombardier Transportation uses design for environment (DfE) to improve its products, gain competitive advantage and provide customer value. This case study illustrates how Bombardier has been integrat ...
Bombardier Transportation uses design for environment (DfE) to improve its products, gain competitive advantage and provide customer value. This case study illustrates how Bombardier has been integrat ...
Lean and Green: Environmental Performance and Product Design
This article discusses the business benefits of managing the environmental performance of products. Using the concept and tools of design for environment, it shows the potential for cost savings, crea ...
This article discusses the business benefits of managing the environmental performance of products. Using the concept and tools of design for environment, it shows the potential for cost savings, crea ...
Toxic and Hazardous Materials in Electronics
Prepared for Environment Canada, this study provides an environmental scan of toxic and hazardous materials in the waste and products of the information technology (IT) and telecom industries. The stu ...
Prepared for Environment Canada, this study provides an environmental scan of toxic and hazardous materials in the waste and products of the information technology (IT) and telecom industries. The stu ...
