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Revised WRI tool aims to help firms assess global water risk
As water-related risks grow, it's becoming increasingly important for companies to figure out how to assess those risks. The World Resources Institute has launched a revised, global tool that could help. Read More
New California building code to slash energy bills by billions
New standards adopted today in California will make new construction in the state, as well as major alterations and additions to existing buildings, among the most energy efficient in the nation. 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
Sustainability-engaged employees more satisfied, study shows
Employees who feel they can make an impact on social and environmental issues while on the job are twice as satisfied with work as those who don’t, a new study shows. Read More
How Intel builds sustainability into the bottom line
Breaking out the costs and payoffs of corporate sustainability efforts is a challenge for many companies. even for a leader like Intel, according to the company's director of CSR strategy and communications. Read More
5 lessons from Walmart on making supplier scorecards work for you
The scale of Walmart's supply-chain sustainability program is massive, but the lessons learned by the world's largest retailer can be applied at companies of all sizes. Read More
5 ways sustainability managers can use data to make their business case
A webcast just hosted by Joel Makower explored in-depth why solid data are critical to sustainability success -- and how that success can be hindered by manual reporting methods. Read More
GreenBiz Executive Editor Joel Makower wins ASQ Hutchens Medal
The same week as the American Society for Quality meets in Anaheim, Calif., for its annual conference, it awards the Hutchens Medal to GreenBiz Executive Editor Joel Makower. Read More
Ecolabeling and the power of uncommon collaborations
There is a growing body of evidence showing that sustainability certification is spawning far-reaching changes in production and land use practices, supply chains and in the way businesses operate. Read More