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Preparing for sustainability audits ::a practical guide for IT sector /
No full textThis book is a practical guide to be used by people with little or no knowledge of sustainability as well as sustainability professionals and experts who intend to prepare software companies to undergo sustainability audits and assessments conducted by different organizations, successfully. With sustainability regulations and rules becoming stricter gradually, it will not be long until the mandatory requirements are needed to be fulfilled by IT companies and they will be expected to prepare for annual internal and external audits as they are for many other standard audits.The book begins with explaining the main concepts of sustainability, continuing with presenting recommendations to turn those into practice. Upon completion, it will enable a reader to make an IT company ready for sustainability audits.The first chapter makes the reader familiar with the sustainability dimensions from diverse perspectives. The second chapter explains the characteristics of the IT sector that make it unique in terms of the implementation of sustainability related activities. Subsequently, the challenges and solutions on the way to prepare IT companies for sustainability audits and assessments are brought to attention, together with guiding the readers through this procedure. The third chapter focuses on documentation for sustainability audits, including but not restricted to statements, policies, procedures, and other supplementary documents. Chapter 4 contains the details regarding actions, from the very first stage of planning actions to revising and correcting them. Furthermore, it encompasses instructions on how to identify metrics for the activities planned. The fifth chapter guides the readers on how to measure the progress of actions, followed by discussions on how to analyze the data collected. The final chapter provides information on how to prepare and release sustainability reports
The legal system of the Vatican City state ::between secular and canon law /
No full textThis book examines one of the fundamental phenomena in jurisprudence, Legal Transplants (reception of law), the study of which allows us both to determine the relationships between various legal systems and between civil law and other normative systems. Taking the Vatican City State as a case study, the work explores the theoretical and practical significance of canon law in the legal system. It analyses the sources of law and how it is applied in practice, especially in the jurisprudence of the Vatican courts and other bodies applying the law. The characteristic feature of this transplantation of law is the borrowing, by the legislative and judicial authorities of the State, of various norms: both of a strictly religious nature and those arising from the law of the Italian Republic, the European Union, the norms of international law, and their creative use to produce a distinct system of law. It is this creative use that constitutes the essence of the reception of law in the Vatican City State. The book determines similarities and differences between the reception of law in the Vatican City State and other examples of reception of law, including the implementation of European Union law by individual Member States; the relationship between the reference by the Vatican legislator to the axiological foundations of the legal order and the role of legal principles in secular legislation; how the confessional character of the Vatican City State affects the content of legal norms applicable in the State and whether this mechanism can be applied in secular states. The book will be of interest to academics and researchers working in the areas of Law and Religion, Canon Law and Legal Philosophy
Climate change and disadvantaged communities ::challenges and opportunities /
No full textAs climate change accelerates, so does the urgency to understand and address its unequal impacts. This book explores the uneven impacts of climate change and how it affects the lives and livelihoods of climate-disadvantaged communities by highlighting the specific challenges they face, such as heatwaves, droughts, flooding, health issues, and economic losses. It explains why vulnerable populations are more at risk due to factors such as lack of infrastructure, poverty, and limited access to resources. This book offers insights on conceptual frameworks to help vulnerable communities adapt and become more resilient to climate impacts. Real-life examples with challenges and actionable suggestions aim to inform policymakers and the public about the urgent need for targeted initiatives.Features: Provides a comprehensive examination of how marginalized groups, from indigenous populations in the Niyamgiri Hills to urban slum dwellers in Asia, are disproportionately affected by climate change and what can be done to mitigate these impacts. Includes practical examples from different countries to help understand the intersection between climate change and social inequality. Utilizes advanced technologies and provides cutting-edge tools such as geospatial maps and diagrams for modelling climate threats and predicting climate-related challenges. Provides a roadmap for more resilient and inclusive future strategies. Highlights interdisciplinary discussions and contributions by various stakeholders to reach different audiences and offer regional problem-solving opportunities. This book serves as a valuable resource for a wide audience, including climate scientists, geographers, ecologists, geologists, urban planners, environmentalists, research scholars, and policymakers engaged in the fields of environmental management, climate justice, and sustainable development. By featuring the voices and experiences of disadvantaged communities, this book contributes meaningfully to the ongoing debates of climate justice, sustainable development, and equitable adaptation pathways
Labour regulation in international aviation law ::a crawl-walk-run approach /
No full text"This book critically examines how international law can address the pressing issues of labour regulation in the airline industry, highlighting the insufficiencies of current international labour standards and air law in safeguarding workers' rights and improving working conditions. In an era of rapid growth and globalisation within the civil aviation sector, the labour landscape has become increasingly complex and hybrid, characterised by diverse business models, atypical employment arrangements, and weakened union influence. This complexity, coupled with gaps in international legal frameworks, leavesaviation workers vulnerable to inadequate labour protection and skewed bargaining power. By delving into social and technical deficiencies, the book underscores the challenges posed by forum shopping, fragmented employment structures, and the limitations of ComprehensiveAir Transport Agreements (CATAs). Proposing a pragmatic "crawl-walk-run" approach, the book advocates for the progressive enhancement of labour regulations, starting with refining CATAs and advancing towards more comprehensive and enforceable standards. This seeks to harmonise decent work principles with the demands of a liberalised aviation market. Offering an in-depth exploration of landmark legal cases, international agreements, and State practices, this book providesa nuanced understanding of the interplay between international law and aviation labour. This book will be of interest to researchers inlabour law, international law and air and space law"-- Provided by publisher
Guide to JCT design and build contract 2024 /
No full textThe latest edition of the JCT Guide series is an essential resource for architects working with the JCT Design & Build Contract 2024. Organised by topic, this guide offers a clear, practical breakdown of the contract's provisions, procedures and party obligations. It also addresses potential contractual issues with support from the latest legislation and case law.Key updates in the 2024 edition: Comprehensive analysis of the JCT Design & Build Contract 2024, covering all recent changes. Legislative updates, including the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations Part 2A and the Procurement Act 2023. Case law coverage on crucial topics, like design liability, responsibility for employer requirements and planning permission, concurrent delay, practical completion, and more. Comparative insights on other JCT contracts and NEC4, offering a broader view of contract management. New figures and tables, improving clarity and ease of use. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a student preparing for exams, this guide is designed to simplify complex contract administration and ensure compliance with the latest legal requirements. With its clear structure and expert analysis, it's an indispensable tool for architects handling the JCT Design & Build Contract
LNG offshore production and regasification ::legal and commercial risk management /
No full text"This is the first book to focus on the law and practice relating to the production and delivery of liquified natural gas using offshore floating facilities. This segment of the offshore oil and gas industry has been growing over recent years and has now assumed special importance in the wake of interruption to international gas supplies, with a number of countries turning to importing LNG through floating offshore regasification units in order to protect their energy security. The reader will gain a thorough understanding of the operational risks as far as these are relevant to contractual obligations and potential liabilities. The book draws on the relevant maritime and commercial law, applying this with specific focus on the requirements of offshore facilities liquefying, carrying and storing a cargo at minus 162 degrees celcius, then regasifying and transferring the same onshore. The contracts relating to the operation of these facilities mirror some aspects of conventional LNG vessel charters but include important additional features specific to offshore LNG operations. The discharge of LNG from a sea-going vessel into a receiving floating, storage and regasification unit and the storage and regasification of LNG into the receiving pipeline may be problematic and lead to significant commercial consequences if there is underperformance. The allocation of related risks as between the LNG owner and the FSRU operator and other interested parties is analysed in this book. The authors also consider the specific legal issues pertaining to production of LNG offshore in a floating facility FLNG, and the role of LNG as a transition fuel used to meet current low-carbon targets. This book will be invaluable to legal practitioners advising clients engaged in developing and operating offshore LNG projects, project managers and related insurers, financiers and commercial parties. It will also be of direct relevance to gas production, distribution and utility companies, and to maritime commercial centres"-
Social media law and ethics /
No full textIn this textbook, social media professor Jeremy Harris Lipschultz introduces students to the study of social media law and ethics, integrating legal concepts and ethical theories.This second edition explores freedom of expression, as it applies to students, media industry professionals, content creators and audience members. Key issues and practices covered include copyright law, data privacy, defamation, global law and ethics, generative AI, government censorship, social media platform rules and employer policies. The book also addresses the U.S. government's TikTok law and other recent regulations. Research techniques are also used to suggest future trends in social media law and ethics. Touching on themes and topics of significant contemporary relevance, this accessible textbook can be used in standalone law and ethics courses, as well as emerging social media courses that are disrupting traditional public relations, advertising, marketing and journalism curricula.Case studies, discussion questions, and online resources help students engage with the practicalities, complexities and ambiguities of this future-oriented area of media law, making this an ideal textbook for students of media law, policy and ethics, mass media, and communication studies
