5 lessons from Walmart on making supplier scorecards work for you

The scale of Walmart's supply-chain sustainability program is massive, but the lessons learned by the world's largest retailer can be applied at companies of all sizes. Read More

Why Walmart's better supplier scorecard is a big deal

Walmart is significantly expanding its supplier scorecard program by asking more suppliers more questions -- and more specific questions. Here's what it means for suppliers and other retailers. Read More

What You Need to Know About Scope 3 Emissions

Just 38 companies currently report four or more of the 15 categories of Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions, but there's no doubt this number will grow rapidly. Here's what you need to know. Read More

4 Innovative Startups that Lower Costs of Commercial Energy Audits

Although an energy audit is an extremely useful tool in the sustainability toolbox, it is also usually a labor- and cost-intensive process. But these four firms are helping to make them affordable for any company. Read More

12 Acquisitions that Transformed the Energy Management Software Market in 2011

As the need for visibility into a company's carbon emissions and energy use accelerates, the major players in the market are stepping up their acquisitions and evolution. You can count on more changes coming soon, but here's the current lay of the land in this fast-changing market. Read More

The Not-So-Hidden Benefits of Submetering Buildings

As more and more companies realize significant energy savings from submetering their buildings, it's worth look at how the technology can spur simple, no-cost changes that tie into your energy and facility management tools. Read More

The Power of Rewards and Recognition in Sustainability Programs

Harvard University's Green Carpet Awards provides an outstanding example of a successful internal reward program. Hosted by Harvard's Office for Sustainability, the annual celebration provides an array of ideas for sustainability leaders to hone their own award programs. Read More

Why Energy Reduction Goals Are Moving Up the Corporate Agenda

Establishing an energy reduction goal offers benefits that carbon reduction goals do not in today's business climate, such as the direct relationship to dollar savings, which may be easier to sell internally. Read More

Why Every Company Needs a Corporate Energy Manager

This lack of energy ownership can cost companies millions. In many cases, senior management does not realize how much they're spending on energy across all sites, or that energy is often second only to healthcare in terms of overall cost growth.  Read More

It's Time to Give Up Spreadsheets for Tracking Carbon Emissions

CFOs, CIOs and sustainability teams at large companies have used spreadsheets for years to track corporate carbon emissions.  We are now, however, at a tipping point where the benefits of carbon management software outweigh the benefits of spreadsheets.  Read More