Why Unilever is betting on open innovation for sustainability

What happens when global companies look outside their walls for sustainable innovation? They sometimes find it. Read More

France vs. US: Which work culture is more sustainable?

Forget all the stereotypes about French workers: The work culture differences between France and the U.S. are subtler than you might think -- and they affect the perception of sustainability. Read More

Verdantix offers a blueprint for green office buildings

Real estate developers and managers who fail to incorporate sustainability principles in commercial buildings could get shut out of the high-end market for corporate office space, Verdantix says. Read More

Unilever tops sustainability leadership list for a second year

Patagonia, Nike and Siemens also edge into the roster of the top 10 firms identified as green leaders in the latest GlobeScan and SustainAbility survey. Read More

Autodesk brings more sustainable design tools into the cloud

The design software giant introduces a slew of new product suites and services for building and infrastructure designers, product manufacturers and creators of digital entertainment. Read More

How Republicans saved the ozone layer

The new documentary "Shattered Sky" reminds us that conservative leaders -- not just liberals -- have historically played key roles in protecting the environment. Why has conservation become a Democrat issue? Read More

The logistics of greener supply chains

A new study from Taiwan's Chang Jung Christian University explores what manufacturers, distributors and retailers concerned about their supply chains can do to promote greener logistics. Read More

3 firms win contest to help Kaiser design greener hospital

Aditazz, Mazzetti Nash Lipsey Burch and Perkins+Will win Kaiser's "Small Hospital, Big Idea" design contest for concepts to build an innovative, net-zero energy hospital.   Read More

3 steps to effective communication about sustainability

With sustainable communications sitting high up on the business agenda, execs face a new dilemma: How to get the message across to an audience that's disillusioned by green marketing campaigns. Read More

McDonald's launches pilot program to drop polystyrene coffee cups

With the launch of a new pilot aimed at phasing out Styrofoam in favor of paper cups, has McDonald's launched an eco-rivalry that will take the material out of circulation? Read More