Is Foxconn driving Apple toward greater transparency?

After the Fair Labor Association found workplace violations at Apple's supplier Foxconn Technology Group, it looks like the electronics giant is becoming more transparent. Read More

Why trends in sustainability are good for business and education

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The evolution of the tree hugger

Today's tree huggers are no less committed than their predecessors, but they use different strategies and tactics to pursue holistic goals. Read More

How Danone is pushing carbon further down its ingredients list

What's the carbon impact of banana yogurt? How about strawberry? Thanks to a new SAP system, Danone now knows the carbon footprints of each of its 35,000 products. Read More

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