Sustainable Transport Systems http://www.sustainabletransportsystems.com/ The Future of Transportation has Arrived en Copyright 2007 Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:38:08 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Organizations Information ]]> http://www.sustainabletransportsystems.com/resources/resources.php http://www.sustainabletransportsystems.com/resources/resources.php Resources Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:38:08 -0800 Clients and Projects Best Practices Providers ]]> http://www.sustainabletransportsystems.com/our_network/our_network.php http://www.sustainabletransportsystems.com/our_network/our_network.php Our Network Tue, 05 Jun 2007 09:49:02 -0800 Your Supply Chain: Navigating the Road Ahead Measure Strategize Implement Manage Sustainable Transport Systems is committed to exceeding the expectations of our clients and delivering innovative solutions that address today's challenges and ensure tomorrow's success. > System Designs: Minimize Risk and Maximize Results Sustainable Transport Systems: Delivering Tomorrow Today ]]> http://www.sustainabletransportsystems.com/front_page/introduction.php http://www.sustainabletransportsystems.com/front_page/introduction.php Front Page Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:52:43 -0800 Climate Change Climate change, also known as global warming, refers to the earth's warming climate. These effects are witnessed through increasingly turbulent weather patterns, glacial melting, rising sea levels, and species extinction. Although climate has fluctuated in the past, scientists now believe that the recent warming trend is primarily caused by the combustion of fossil fuels. These effects can only be mitigated by changing the way we use those resources. According to the EPA, transportation accounts for 27% of all greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the US. As regulations and other expectations regarding corporate responsibility for GHG emissions are implemented, transportation-reliant companies will likely face challenges to their traditional business models - unless they start addressing their climate change issues today. Many changes result not only in lower emissions but also in long-run cost savings. These changes may include alternative fuel use and greater efficiency in operations. http://www.sustainabletransportsystems.com/quick_links/climate_change.php http://www.sustainabletransportsystems.com/quick_links/climate_change.php Quick Links Sat, 07 Apr 2007 17:29:24 -0800 System Design: Minimize Risk and Maximize Results system Pronunciation: 'sis-tuh m Function: noun 1 : a regularly interacting or interdependent group of items forming a unified whole The intricate nature of today's business requires an original and creative approach designed to simultaneously mitigate liability and maximize opportunity. This can be accomplished by initially asking the right questions, assessing the challenge, and employing best practice partners to implement efficient, cost effective solutions. Equally as important, results must be effectively communicated internally and externally to all stakeholders. At Sustainable Transport Systems, our unique, whole systems approach combines the careful analysis and practical knowledge of our team with proven methods that include: - Initial Benchmarking of Targeted Areas - Cutting Edge IT Applications to Quantify & Report Progress - Effective Channels to Communicate Success - Flexible Solutions to Continually Improve Efficiency - Regulatory Understanding to Exceed Compliance - Best Practices Provider Network to Ensure Excellence - Marketing and Branding Expertise to Bolster Brand Integrity STS' systemic approach reinforces the intrinsic qualities of industry leaders and enables organizations to redefine their understanding of what is possible. > Networks: Achieving Resilience through Diversity Sustainable Transport Systems: Delivering Tomorrow Today ]]> http://www.sustainabletransportsystems.com/front_page/design.php http://www.sustainabletransportsystems.com/front_page/design.php Front Page Sat, 07 Apr 2007 17:29:23 -0800 Today's Challenges Become Tomorrow's Advantage Initial Benchmarking of Targeted Areas This includes strategic conversations around what measurements are most appropriate for the targeted areas. Cutting Edge IT Applications to Quantify & Report Progress STS understands that to change and improve processes effectively one must first be able to determine what needs to be changed and how it is progressing. Effective Channels to Communicate Success All stakeholders in the system must understand the value of this work in order for them to contribute to its continued success. Flexible Solutions to Continually Improve Efficiency STS makes sure our clients have the flexibility and knowledge to take advantage of the best solution for improving efficiency at any one time. Regulatory Understanding to Exceed Compliance STS' partners are well versed in current and potentially future compliance issues which may impact our clients. Best Practices Provider Network to Ensure Excellence The STS network of Best Practice Providers have demonstrated superiority in integrating sustainability and cost-effective efficiency within the supply chain and are continually proactive on environmental and social responsibility criterion. Marketing and Branding Expertise to Bolster Brand Integrity Integrating sustainable practices today strengthens the chances of success in the future and demonstrates an innovative, forward thinking brand. STS' systemic approach reinforces the intrinsic qualities of industry leaders and enables organizations to redefine their understanding of what is possible. ]]> http://www.sustainabletransportsystems.com/solutions/solutions_details.php http://www.sustainabletransportsystems.com/solutions/solutions_details.php Solutions Sat, 07 Apr 2007 17:29:22 -0800 Recent News What else do we need to tell them about? Or can this be a list of links? But with what title? It has to be different from the Resources page which would be actual docs. ]]> http://www.sustainabletransportsystems.com/this_is_a_title_2.php http://www.sustainabletransportsystems.com/this_is_a_title_2.php Sat, 07 Apr 2007 17:29:21 -0800 Staff Joe Madden, Principal Joe recently transitioned out of a successful decade in Transport Logistics with Transgroup Worldwide Logistics. There, Joe was consistently recognized on a national scale as a top producer and was also a partner in Transgroup SFO. More recently, Joe has focused his efforts on synthesizing his experience in Transport Logistics with his education in sustainable business practices to integrate sustainability and transportation at the aggregate level. His recent endeavors include an integral part in the launch of both DriveNeutral and Advanced Transit Dynamics as well as an Associate Editor for Triple Pundit, Media Outreach Coordinator for the Treasure America Project and the development of numerous collaborative efforts that include TransNeutral and LiveNeutral DuPont. Joe is a Presidio School of Management Class of 2008 candidate with a B.A. in Economics from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Jessica Williams, Associate: Project Management Jessica was a co-founder and director of the educational web-based startup, GlobaLearn, where she managed product development and sales. She also built and managed the Eastern US sales team for AlphaSmart, an innovative, educational technology company. Since becoming involved in sustainability Jessica has been the lead for projects in sustainable agriculture and the energy field as well as marketing development for carbon offsets. She has extensive experience in project management, marketing and professional development programs. She has presented at the Smithsonian and hundreds of conferences nation-wide. Jessica received a BA in Intercultural Relations from New York University, a MAT in English from Quinnipiac University, and will complete a MBA in Sustainable Management at Presidio School of Management in 2008. Saskia Feast, Associate: Quantitative Strategies Saskia started her drive to bring scientific solutions to sustainability challenges with a doctorate thesis that focused on the reduction in waste in pharmaceutical production. Since then she has researched noble metal catalysts for car exhausts, tested materials for refining applications, and developed business opportunities for chemical sensor arrays. In partnership with Jessica and others, she developed a comprehensive strategy for job sharing at the executive level that covers logistics, communication strategy both inter and intra, and enables seamless integration within organizations. Her recent projects include developing a business plan for distributed hydrogen fuel, based upon on-site photo-catalytic electrolysis of water powered by renewable energy, building a model to assess multiple cost options for the expansion of a manufacturer of thin-film CIGS solar cells. She brings a global perspective, having worked in the U.S., U.K., and Europe, and has given numerous technical and business presentations at International conferences. She has worked with BP, Chevron, and Smiths Detections. Her B.Sc. in Chemistry is from King's College, London, and her MSc. & Ph.D. are from Liverpool University, U.K. Nick Aster, Associate: Communication and Outreach Nick Aster is a New Media Architect who has worked with companies like Nike, SAP, Gawker Media, Offermatica, and many others on internal and external strategies for communication. With a great deal of interest in environmental matters he is also a founding team member of TreeHugger.com, the most popular environmental website in the world, and owns the niche website TriplePundit.com to promote sustainable business. Nick holds an MBA in sustainable management from the Presidio School of Management and graduated with a BA in History from Washington University in St. Louis. Todd English, Associate: Science and Policy Todd's passion is creating profitable business practices that ensure environmental responsibility. His other passions include creating environmentally responsible and profitable business strategies, problem solving and ideation. Todd's most recent work includes conducting sustainability research for the National Restaurant Association and Kimpton Hotels with Business Evolution Consulting. He has also lead carbon footprint calculation projects for several large corporations to establish green house gas inventories for carbon mitigation projects, and has worked with municipalities in financing alternative energy projects. Todd has a BA in Integrative Biology from UC Berkeley and is a candidate for an MBA in sustainable management from Presidio School of Management in San Francisco, California. His diverse background includes environmental research, world cultures, real estate finance, and science education. Nick Karno, Associate: Legal Advisor Nick Karno is both a Deputy City Attorney for the City of Los Angeles, currently working in the Criminal Division, as well as a certified member of Al Gore's Climate Project. After three years in court as a Prosecutor, Nick spent the last three years doing civil litigation in the City's code enforcement and nuisance abatement unit, and he is currently preparing to transfer to the Environmental Justice Unit in the Fall. Nick has successfully implemented sustainable practices inside and outside of work. Since training with Al Gore earlier this year, Nick has delivered numerous presentations to schools, community organizations, and private gatherings in order to increase awareness around the issue of climate change. As a union representative, Nick organized a telecommuting program at work that is currently being negotiated with management. As a board member of the Venice Neighborhood Council, Nick is working to implement sustainable practices in the Venice region. Prior to joining the City Attorney's office, Nick worked as a Teacher and a Business Representative at the Mayor's Office of Economic Development. Nick has a J.D. (Cum Laude) from American University's Washington School of Law and a B.A. in English from Tufts University.

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