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How SOX has reshaped corporate responsibility
Love it or hate it, the 10-year-old corporate reporting mandate is inspiring a more holistic approach to risk management and disclosure. Read More
How to minimize your risk with an HVAC contingency plan
During a heat wave or natural disaster, strain on the grid can cause power outages and disrupt operations. Protect your business by following these steps. Read More
How to sell renewable energy to Walmart
How does the world's biggest retailer source solar, wind and other renewables? Here are the rules of engagement. Read More
5 lessons on how to tackle toxics from DuPont, 3M and H&M
What they learned in the process to eliminate PFCs taught these companies how to navigate the process from a business standpoint, with consumers and with the media. Read More
How to measure the ROI of LEED
Measuring the costs and benefits of LEED certification is easier now that multiple studies have shown green buildings sell for higher prices and draw higher rents. Read More
How toxic is the iPhone 5?
A new scorecard evaluates hazardous chemicals in mobile phones, including Apple's latest hit, the iPhone 5. Read More
The true cost of personal computers
Computer, laptops and tablets continue to grow rapidly in the global marketplace. Is it sustainable? We calculated the environmental costs of computers compared to their purchase price. Read More
GreenOrder, Cleantech Group announce merger
The two pioneering companies have found common purpose at the intersection of clean technology and sustainable business. Read More
What GRI G4’s value-chain assessment means to your company
The biggest change in the Global Reporting Initiative's proposed guidelines requires companies to expand the boundary of the report by doing a value-chain assessment. Read More
After years of pondering, FTC releases marketers' Green Guides
After nearly five years of deliberations, the Federal Trade Commission has finally issued revised “Green Guides.” Read More