Finding the Greenest Companies in Silicon Valley
Tech companies, in California and across the world, are among the highest-ranking firms in a new sustainability assessment. But while some of these companies are strong on initiatives, the industry lacks systematic, holistic approaches to greening. Read More
The Running Shoe Leading the Race to Sustainability
Seeing more athletic companies pick up the pace on sustainability is a welcome trend. One business at the front of the pack is Brooks, whose modest marketing approach has left its efforts less known than peers. Read More
Two Cheers for Walmart's CO2 Pledge
Today, Walmart made its first major commitment to reduce greenhouse gases -- but in typical fashion, rather than set a tough goal that might affect its own growth curve, the company plans to turn up the pressure on its thousands of suppliers to reduce their emissions. Read More
Finding Your Way Through the Tax Code Thicket to Gain Energy Project Credits
It should be easy to understand which tax codes apply to your firm's renewable energy projects and what the incentive will be. But as with all things related to the tax code, it is not. Here are tips on how to wade through the morass. Read More
BASF Ranked Most Efficient Chemical Firm, Dow Finishes Last
Chemical companies Air Liquide and BASF use their environmental and social resources more efficiently to create value than other major chemical companies around the world, according to a new study. Read More
Amtrak, Shaklee, Ben & Jerry's Among Climate Counts' 'Industry Innovators'
The nonprofit launched the Industry Innovators (i2) project today with charter member companies Amtrak, Ben & Jerry's, Clif Bar, REI, Shaklee and Timberland, each of whom received Climate Counts' top scores on the moves they've undertaken to address climate change. Read More
How to Work with Your Vendors to Go on a Packaging Diet
Even if you're conscientious about the three R's when it comes to packaging, odds are your vendors are still shipping you excess materials. These three steps can help you ship smarter and greener. Read More
Olive Garden, Red Lobster Lead Darden's Push to Green Restaurants
Darden Restaurants has launched a green building initiative that will add eight restaurants designed according to LEED standards to the company's three largest brands -- Olive Garden, Red Lobster and LongHorn Steakhouse. Read More
Unwrapping Quiznos' Greener Packaging
Quiznos begins its journey down a greener path with today's roll-out of new packaging made from renewable or recycled content that hasn't added any cost to its operations. Read More
Bacardi Cuts Emissions by 20K Tonnes, KPMG Reports 7 Percent Drop
Bacardi Ltd., the world's largest privately held spirits company, cut greenhouse gas emissions 9.2 percent in the last fiscal year by increasing efficiencies and the use of renewable energy, while KPMG LLP shrank its carbon footprint in the U.S. by reducing air travel, use of electricity and waste. Read More