The problem with translating smart cities to the global South
By 2050, 2.5 billion more people will live in global cities — 90 percent of whom will reside in Africa, Latin America or Asia. But how do these less-developed urban centers fit into the hype about smart city technology? Read More
The 5 business models that put the circular economy to work
Here’s how Royal DSM, Disney, Caterpillar, Philips and giants of sharing are already seeing the benefits of moving beyond the take-make-waste model. Read More
Incentives to halt deforestation dwarfed by ag subsidies spurring it
Farm subsidies worth at least $486 billion per year outpace the $8.7 billion total committed to avoiding deforestation in tropical countries. Read More
Managing sustainability talent: Lofty goal or new business imperative?
The mounting importance of environmental factors in many industries is leading to a re-calculation of how sustainability talent should be groomed and integrated into daily business. Read More
When it comes to sustainable farms, size shouldn't matter
It’s not how big your farm is, but how you manage your crops and livestock. Read More
Why is water usage declining across the United States?
To the residents of the draught stricken state of California, who are constantly being reminded to cut off the sprinklers and take shorter showers, it may come as a surprise that- according to a recent report by the Pacific Institute- water usage in the U.S. has actually declined between 2005 and 2010 across all sectors. Read More
Could secondary markets help companies pay for energy efficiency?
A behind-the-scenes glimpse of how investors are evaluating evolving financing options for beefing up energy performance. Read More
5 megatrends that will unleash value in the circular economy
On every level, from consumer demographics to supply chain to societal shifts and more, the business case is strong. Read More
Deloitte reporting expert Kristen Sullivan accounts for everything
Sullivan puts her CPA background to good use analyzing the nitty-gritty of reporting and compliance at the consulting firm and on a number of boards. Read More
It’s time to stop managing waste and start preventing it
Corporate recycling and waste diversion efforts still aren't cutting it. Better understanding where waste originates and preventing it at the source could increase both profitability and sustainability. Read More