Corporate Social Responsibility in UK RetailIntroductionCSR encompasses retailer strategies towards climate change, natural resource sustainability, ethical sourcing, community engagement and corporate governance, among other issues. It is getting to the point where a choice no longer exists when it comes to CSR. Instead, CSR efforts will simply become a necessary cost of doing business.Scope*Overview of key legislation impacting CSR...more
Carbon Trading and the Effect of the Copenhagen Agreement: Technical options and economic drivers to a low carbon futureThe reduction of global carbon emissions is now widely regarded as paramount if the world is to avoid major negative consequences throughout the course of the next century. Current levels of c. 380 parts per million (ppm), represent both a record high and an unprecedentedly rapid rise (by 30 ppm in just 17 years). To avoid...more
Canaport LNG Terminal- Analysis and Forecasts of Terminal wise Capacity and Associated Contracts, Construction and Trade Information Canaport LNG Terminal- Analysis and Forecasts of Terminal wise Capacity and Associated Contracts, Construction and Trade Information is a comprehensive report on Canaport LNG terminal. Designed to meet all your LNG data needs, the report provides complete data on all segments of value chain of Canaport LNG terminal. Also, LNG terminal outlook to 2015, terminals map, LNG prices and sales trade movements is provided. LNG export/ import capacity and storage capacity information is provided for the terminal from 2000 to 2015. Jetty and associated infrastructure, pipeline details are provided for the terminal. Associated LNG carriers and source field information is also included for the terminal. Capital investment details coupled with construction details is included for the terminal. The terminal is benchmarked with other terminals based on eight parameters. Analysis of key shareholder companies of the terminals is also provided. Contents CoveredIntroduction to LNGIncreasing Importance of LNGLNG Vs PipelinesAnalysis Across the LNG Value ChainHow is LNG...more
Cameron LNG Terminal- Analysis and Forecasts of Terminal wise Capacity and Associated Contracts, Construction and Trade InformationCameron LNG Terminal- Analysis and Forecasts of Terminal wise Capacity and Associated Contracts, Construction and Trade Information is a comprehensive report on Cameron LNG terminal. Designed to meet all your LNG data...more
Biometrics for Defence Analysis 2008 Aug 2008Biometrics refers to automated identification methods using unique human identifiers such as fingerprints and iris and facial patterns. Biometrics, regarded as a sophisticated means for identity management, is useful not only for securing airports and borders but it has many current and potential uses...more
Annual Forecasting Retail and the Economy 2014This report provides an authoritative analysis and five year forecast of key economic indicators, assessing their influence on demand and impact on the consumer economy. The report looks at GDP, interest rates, unemployment, disposable income, inflation, the housing market, consumer confidence and savings ratio, providing a comprehensive assessment of the economy and its impact on retail.The scope of this report includes insight into key economic indicators - such as GDP, interest rates, unemployment and inflation together with analyst insight into key economic factors and how this will impact on retail growth. Economic forecasts to 2014 will help identify the shape of the economic recovery.HighlightsInterest rates remain low, putting less pressure on consumer finances and providing some breathing space. Even over five years interest rates will remain at relatively low levels.Unemployment yet to peak. Spending cuts will impact employment particularly in the public sector. Employers will delay taking on more staff until they are confident of the recovery.Consumer confidence slowly improving. The overall trend is one of improving consumer...more
Annual Forecasting: Books, News & Stationery 2014UK Retail Futures 2014: Books, News & Stationery provides comprehensive insight into sector related issues such as market shares, space expansion and the changing patterns of consumer demand. It...more
AES Ocean LNG Terminal- Analysis and Forecasts of Terminal wise Capacity and Associated Contracts, Construction and Trade InformationAES Ocean LNG Terminal- Analysis and Forecasts of Terminal wise Capacity and Associated Contracts, Construction and...more
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The Oil Industry Is Here To Stay A Worldwide Assessment of Current Issues The oil and gas industry is both essential to the modern economy and a source of environmental pollution, and hence is inherently controversial. What are its prospects?...more
IT Systems Management: Exploiting the Infrastructure for Business Value Traditionally data centres have been managed in silo'ed teams dictated by the historic differences between the technologies such as network, storage, UNIX servers, Windows...more