UN: Transition to green economy would create millions of jobs
Report says up to 60 million new jobs could be created by global shift to cleaner energy, technology and industry. Read More
SABMiller, Sainsbury's honored for sustainability leadership
Recently announced corporate sustainability awards and rankings in the UK and US honor concrete results rather than blue-sky proposals. Read More
Vanderlande Industries greens the conveyor belt
For Vanderlande Industries, reducing the environmental impact of its conveyor belts and automated sorters has introduced a sea change in how it designs, sources and markets its products. Read More
Sustainability by co-innovation: Lessons from SAP
As it shows customers how to become more sustainable, software giant SAP also is learning from customers -- and turning that knowledge into new and improved products. Here's what that co-innovation has yielded. Read More
Revised WRI tool aims to help firms assess global water risk
As water-related risks grow, it's becoming increasingly important for companies to figure out how to assess those risks. The World Resources Institute has launched a revised, global tool that could help. Read More
New California building code to slash energy bills by billions
New standards adopted today in California will make new construction in the state, as well as major alterations and additions to existing buildings, among the most energy efficient in the nation. Read More
Reckitt Benckiser achieves 2020 carbon goal eight years early
The consumer goods manufacturer says it has achieved a 21% improvement in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions per dose since 2007, beating its goal for 2020 Read More
Virgin and Strauss team up on water purification
Virgin teams up with Strauss to sell home water-purification systems in the U.K. Can it tap into the flood of demand for consumer water purification? Read More
Sustainability-engaged employees more satisfied, study shows
Employees who feel they can make an impact on social and environmental issues while on the job are twice as satisfied with work as those who don’t, a new study shows. Read More
How Intel builds sustainability into the bottom line
Breaking out the costs and payoffs of corporate sustainability efforts is a challenge for many companies. even for a leader like Intel, according to the company's director of CSR strategy and communications. Read More