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SAP Helps Panasonic Apply Sustainability Software to E-Waste Laws
Managing your e-waste can be a complicated task anywhere in the world, but if you're trying to do so across your global operations, it can be a lot of balls to juggle. Here's how Panasonic found a cost- and time-saving partner in SAP. Read More
Secrets of Chief Sustainability Officers Revealed
A new report chronicles the rise of the chief sustainability officer and examines the best practices of the 29 CSOs working for publicly-traded companies in the U.S. Read More
The Problems with Green Marketing — and How to Solve Them
Marketing guru and author Laura Ries has a lot to say about why green products are seen as inferior, why green alone is not a strong selling point, and the problem with "natural." Read More
FirstFuel Aims to Deliver 'Zero-Touch' Building Energy Audits
Leaders of the startup say their Rapid Building Assessment Platform can add speed and volume to the often balky process of onsite energy audits. Read More
4 Ways Companies Should Adapt to Climate Change
At this point, there's no way to avert climate change. Here's how your company can begin adapting. Read More
Is Employee Engagement Overrated?
Our newest columnist writes about the intersection of HR and sustainability, and why employee engagement may be a hindrance to corporate sustainability initiatives. Read More
Dunkin Donuts' 4-Step Solution to Brewing Energy Efficiency
How does a company convince its franchisees to implement energy improvements? Dunkin' Donuts thinks its come up with a recipe for success Read More
Alabama Power Finds a New Benefit for Smart Meters: Disaster Recovery
The utility's comprehensive smart meter project made it easier for its repair crews to get power back to customers in the wake of the devastating tornado swarm this past spring. Read More
Alcoa Looks to the Sky to Cut its Mine's Energy Footprint
A system put in place in 2007 at Alcoa's Jamaican mining operations has saved the company more than $1.5 million in energy costs and cutting fuel use -- reducing emissions and saving energy at the same time. Read More
Empire State Building's Green Transformation Earns LEED-Gold
The iconic skyscaper, whose green retrofit and refurbishing have become almost as celebrated as the landmark, achieved the certification under Leadership for Energy and Environmental Design standards today. Read More