Energy – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment

Sep 08 2024 8 ep. 53 mins 1
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A business podcast dedicated to teaching and sharing how the popular business improvement methodologies of Lean and Six Sigma can be applied to environmental impacts (water, air emissions, solid waste, trash, rubbish, hazardous waste, toxins, and energy) and societal issues (homelessness, government agencies, education, healthcare, gender equality, poverty, etc). These techniques and principles can help businesses, nonprofit organizations, NGO's, not-for-profit organizations and local communities save money, engage employees and residents, and become better stewards of the environment. Learn more at LeanSixSigmaForGood.com

Keywords: Lean, Six Sigma, Environment, Sustainability, Green, Energy Reduction, Energy Conservation, Carbon Footprint, Triple Bottom Line, Eco-friendly, Environmental Sustainability, Water Conservation, Lean Six Sigma, Business Improvement, Process Efficiency, Zero Waste, Waste Reduction, Efficiency, Poverty, Donations, Homelessness, Healthcare

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E116: Using Energy Treasure Hunts and Energy SWAPs to Engage Employees and Reduce Costs

Sep 08 2024 49 mins  
In March of 2024, the Iowa Sustainable Business Forum (ISBF) and Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) were still separate organizations, and they agreed to host a joint webinar to promote Energy Efficiency and Lean. I was fortunate to connect up with Paul Lemar, Jr. from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), who has extensive experience conducting these events. He

E115: Using Lean to Minimize Waste Within ESG Initiatives

Jul 16 2024 68 mins  
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E111: Apply Lean to Nonprofit Boards with Sally Toister

Apr 08 2024 48 mins  
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E109: Applying Lean Tools to Environmental and Social Challenges – Lean Global Connection 2023

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E107: Lean Methods for Sustainable Businesses – ISBF Webinar Series

Dec 12 2023 59 mins  
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E104: How Process Improvement Can Help Address Climate Change with David Saunders

Aug 24 2023 56 mins  
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E102: How Massport uses Lean to Achieve Sustainable Airport Operations

Apr 20 2023 58 mins  
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Nov 22 2022 56 mins  
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