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10 steps to developing an industry sustainability program
First, understand trends. Then start getting your house in order. Read More
3 keys to communicate sustainability without the ego
The secret: Deliver a "return on attention," where you capture consumers' attention by offering value in return. Read More
Florida Power and Light's smart grid success story
As more utilities make reliability and resiliency their twin mantras, none has had more success than Florida Power & Light. Read More
Salad, bananas top Tesco's food waste mountain
The U.K. supermarket giant announced figures for the first time as countries pledge to measure and curb global food waste. Read More
Can Patagonia's 'responsible economy' campaign catch a wave?
Can the iconoclastic company that advertised "Don't buy this jacket" convince consumers and other companies to change the economy for good? Read More
Dell's next big sustainability goal requires collaboration
Dell plans to reduce its negative impact and amplify the potential for social and environmental innovation through technology. Read More
4 ways LEED v4 will change business
Dramatic changes to the way products are assessed in LEED v4 will reverberate beyond the building products industry. Read More
How Coke, UTC are cooling the cold chain's climate impact
Coca-Cola, Carrier, UTC and the Pacific Northwest National Lab want to reduce the environmental effect of refrigerated trucks and warehouses. Read More
The VERGE 25 Awards
The second-annual VERGE 25 Awards celebrates executives, entrepreneurs, policy makers, thought leaders and others whose organizations and visions are building markets for such things as smarter supply chains, connected vehicles, next-generation buildings and campuses, and smart energy systems. Read More
Why colleges are big believers in microgrids
We tend to think of colleges, and especially students, as our future -- not only the students themselves, the next generation of leaders, but the actual campuses, from which we can learn about our electricity future.While most of the U.S. still relies on large-scale centralized electrical generation and long-distance transmission, university campuses are one U.S. sector that has embraced microgrid technology. Read More