Dominican University Gains Green MBA Program
The program, which originally started at San Francisco's New College, trains students in business fundamentals, sustainability, and leadership. Read More
Toshiba Adds Computer Take-back to Recycling Program
The electronics manufacturer announced the expansion of its electronics recycling program, including free take-back of its computers and its partnership with the Green Electronics Council to reduce waste. Read More
BofA Banks $20 Billion to Grow Green Economy
Under an ambitious new initiative announced by Bank of America, the financial institution will direct $20 billion to help customers take advantage of the business opportunities created by green economic growth. Read More
Shareholders Call Out Ten Worst Climate-Changing Companies
A new list cites the companies in energy, finance, insurance and retail that have done the least to address the risks posed by climate change. Read More
BP Funds $500 Million in Biofuels Research at Berkeley
British Petroleum announced the creation of the Energy Biosciences Institute, which will lead the way in discovering next-generation clean energy. Read More
Safeway Joins Fight Against Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The supermarket chain becomes the first retailer and grocer to join California's Climate Action Registry. Read More
Wind Power Capacity in U.S. Jumped 27% in 2006
Wind power generating capacity increased by 27 percent in 2006 and is expected to increase an additional 26 percent in 2007, proving wind is now a mainstream option for new power generation, according to a market forecast released today by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). Read More
Lack of Incentives Prevent Employees Going Green at Work
Lack of incentive and leadership from bosses is causing UK employees to leave their environmental conscience at home, leading to higher energy bills and emissions by companies, according to independent research commissioned by Logicalis. Read More
3C Initiative Unites Big Companies to Combat Climate Change
A group of large companies meeting here last week has formed a new group aimed at developing an effective global climate protection policy for the period following the expiration of the Kyoto Protocol in 2013. Read More
Ceres-ACCA Announce Finalists for Sustainability Reporting Awards
Ceres and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) today announced the shortlist of candidate reports for the Ceres-ACCA North American Sustainability Reporting Awards for 2006. Read More