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Can businesses help banish the shadow of black carbon?
A new Gold Standard methodology offers clean cookstoves projects access to a new source of funding — and offers private sector opportunities to invest. Read More
How the REC effect stunts the low-carbon economy
Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are sold as a way to save the planet — except that they don't actually cut carbon emissions, leaving us stuck in the pattern of high carbon emissions, the author argues. Read More
Tech, transparency and 5 ways to fix unsustainable supply chains
Cargill, PwC and Hewlett-Packard were among the companies gathered in London this week to talk supply chain sustainability. The key takeaway: the real work has only just begun. Read More
New York City's plan to fuse sustainability, social equity and resilience
The Big Apple is following the lead of cities such as Los Angeles in breaking down barriers to address interconnected social and environmental obstacles. Read More
Auto industry rates corporate responsibility as core to business
With 24/7 media, consumers and investors all paying attention to how companies handle their smoke stack emissions, workers rights and supply chain activities, automotive manufacturers rate CR as important to business. Read More
How farmers can benefit from cap and trade
California's cap-and-trade system has provided new ways for farmers to mitigate the risk of climate change. But will the rest of the United States follow suit? Read More
Inside look: Method brings green manufacturing to Chicago
Take a tour of the sustainable cleaning product company's first U.S. plant, complete with state-of-the-art production lines, on-site renewable energy and a rooftop farm. Read More
Materiality matters: why don't companies have to disclose sustainability risk?
Public companies must disclose anything that is material to investors. So why are environmental and sustainability risks still not being disclosed with financial information? Read More
The business case for investments in water efficiency
With water scarcity growing as a business risk, someone could make some good money offering water efficiency management services. Read More
The art and science of supply-chain transparency
When it comes to supply chains, ignorance is no longer bliss — it’s a liability. Read More
