Launching a workplace giving program? 6 questions to ask

Savvy companies are looking for more value from their philantrophy, via better alignment with their business strategies and more employee engagement. Here's what to consider to get it right. Read More

The economics of the urban climate change revolution

An urban climate change revolution is happening around us, with cities all over the world making real progress on reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. What's motivating cities to act on climate change? Read More

How Sprint pushes the envelope on paper waste

Frustrated by slow uptake of digital billing, the telecom giant has just launched a reusable envelope for paper bills, a move that will save 400 tons of paper and more than 10 million gallons of water per year. Read More

Green certification: Is it worth the hassle?

Getting a business green-certified can be resource-intensive, so business owners and sustainability executives should make sure the eco label they're pursuing is the best fit. Read More

How Walmart is using its sustainability metrics to drive productivity

The retail giant has come a long way in surveying and measuring the sustainability of its supply chain, but Jeff Rice, Walmart's director of sustainability, says there's still a long way to travel. Read More

Reckitt Benckiser achieves 2020 carbon goal eight years early

The consumer goods manufacturer says it has achieved a 21% improvement in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions per dose since 2007, beating its goal for 2020 Read More

Virgin and Strauss team up on water purification

Virgin teams up with Strauss to sell home water-purification systems in the U.K. Can it tap into the flood of demand for consumer water purification? Read More

Swag, cash or kudos: The best rewards of employee engagement

A survey of the different types of rewards and best practices that inspire employees to support company sustainability programs. Read More

Intel slashes emissions, but misses water and waste targets

Intel soundly beat its greenhouse-gas emissions goals, but missed several other targets: It consumes more water and creates more chemical waste than previously, instead of less. Are its new goals more realistic? Read More

What is the media's 'brainprint' for sustainability?

The Global Reporting Initiative has recently come out with comprehensive guidelines on sustainability in the media industry, but will major media companies adopt key measures?   Read More