Lecture12 Flashcards
1
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What is Reed’s regeneration framework about?
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- Left side: Net-negative
- Right side: Net-positive
- Sustainability is a neutral point
2
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What does Reed’s framework visualize?
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- Most sustainability actions are small steps
- Companies can do more to increase ambitions
- Helps stay within planetary boundaries
3
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What defines the left side of the framework?
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- Overall net-negative impact
- (–) Degenerative approaches: Consume resources without ecological efficiency
- (-) Greening approaches: Aim for eco-efficiency and reduce environmental damage
4
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What defines the middle of the framework?
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- Sustainability: Companies do no net harm to the environment
5
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What defines the right side of the framework?
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- Overall net-positive impact
- (+) Restorative approaches: Repair nature to a healthy state
- (++) Regenerative approaches: Co-evolve with nature for long-term ecosystem health
6
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What is the summary of the regeneration framework?
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- Sustainability: No additional harm to the environment
- Beyond sustainability: Design regenerative systems
- Making positive contributions ≠ reducing negative impacts
7
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Example ++
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by design, more capacity of ecosystem, regenerative agriculture
8
Q
Example +
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air capture technologies, planting trees
9
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Example -
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install energy efficient lighting
10
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Example –
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deplete and harm natural resources,
pesticides, ..
11
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Example 0
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use renewable energy
maintain resources, no depletion
