The Qualities of a Sustainable Leader

With just about every company addressing or beginning to address its environmental impact, a whole new class of job description is emerging: the sustainability leader, an employee at any level of an organization who is responsible for making his or her company greener. Here is what it takes to be an effective sustainability leader. Read More

How Bad Is Greenwashing, Really?

Is greenwashing really as bad a problem as some are making it out to be? Read More

Maker's Mark Fuels Operations with Bourbon Waste

A new treatment system at the Marker's Mark distillery is turning waste from bourbon-making into biofuel. Read More

Prius Envy and the Greening of Wal-Mart: A Blind Spot for the Human Cost

The corporate rush to environmental stewardship has pushed related workplace safety and health issues to the sidelines. Yet a recent report critical of Toyota highlights the danger of viewing environmental concerns without considering the human toll. Read More

More Efficient Fleet for Owens Corning

The maker of building materials systems began measuring the greenhouse gas emissions generated from its vehicle fleet and plans to reduce the emissions 15 percent. The miles-per-gallon average of the fleet is expected to improve 18 percent. Read More

Canadian Groups Issue New Eco-Claim Guidelines

A new guide for environmental claims in advertising and labeling encourages companies to be as specific as possible. Read More

The Difference Between Product and Supply Chain Footprinting

The question for companies taking the lead on carbon footprinting now is: What is the relationship between product footprinting and supply chain footprinting, and what should your company be doing? Read More

Inside the “greenmuting” paradox

What's worse — saying too little or two much about your company's green goals? Read More

Five Ways Businesses Can Avoid 'Green Fatigue'

Consumers are feeling overloaded by the constant barrage of environmental claims being made by businesses. Here are five tips that can help companies cut through the green clutter. Read More

Honda Boosts Rail Transport Fleet

Honda plans to take advantage of rail service to ship more than 80 percent of its Honda and Acura cars across the U.S., the automaker said Thursday. The company has deployed 400 Auto-Max railcars across the U.S., with each capable of holding up to 22 vehicles. Read More