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New Index Ranks Europe's Greenest Firms
Global market index maker Dow Jones and two partners have launched an index of Europe's most sustainable firms. Read More
Nike Tackles Greenhouse Gas Throughout Operations
Through a new Climate Savers memorandum of understanding with World Wildlife Fund and the Center for Energy & Climate Solutions, Nike Inc. has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations worldwide. Read More
UK Eyes Pollution Rules for Food and Drink Industry
The United Kingdom’s Environment Agency has published its proposal for the first ever integrated pollution regulations for the second largest producer of waste -- the food and drink industry. The rule would affect nearly 1,100 facilities. Read More
Home Depot to Sell Solar Systems in Pilot Program
AstroPower, Inc., a manufacturer of solar electric power systems for homes and small businesses, has announced an agreement with The Home Depot to sell the systems in a pilot program aimed at moving solar electric power technology into the mainstream market. Read More
Fiji Water Discloses Supply Chain Carbon Footprint, Plans to Reduce Environmental Impact
Fiji Water has revealed the carbon footprint of its entire supply chain as well as plans to reduce emissions, reduce materials used and help reforest Fiji. Read More
Growing the Eco-Patent Commons to Truly Promote Green Innovation
The launch earlier this year of the Eco-Patent Commons marked a big step forward in information-sharing among greentech companies; despite its significant promise, the Commons needs some small improvements to truly become a powerful building block for innovation. Read More
DHL to Cut Emissions by 30 Percent by 2020
Program includes vehicle and aircraft fleets replacement, buildings overhaul and staff training. Read More
ESCOs and Utilities: Shaping the Future of the Energy Efficiency Business
Energy Service Companies like Johnson Controls and Ameresco have developed a partnership with utility companies that, through cooperation and competition alike, shows that in the post-Enron world, energy efficiency can be both profitable and beneficial. Read More
U.K. McDonald's Turn Trash Into Energy
A pilot program sending trash from McDonald's restaurants to an incinerator has reduced carbon emissions related to waste disposal by more than 50 percent. Read More
The Zero Waste Office: Is it Possible?
Large companies in sectors from retail to automobiles have taken innovative steps in design, facility management and across operations to reduce the trash they produce to zero. Here's how just about any company can achieve nothingness. Read More