Hilton LightStay Program Cuts Hotel Energy Use by 6.6%, Saves $74M
The global hotel chain announced the 2010 results of its sustainability measurement system, finding significant cuts in energy use, emissions, waste and water use. Read More
The Not-So-Hidden Benefits of Submetering Buildings
As more and more companies realize significant energy savings from submetering their buildings, it's worth look at how the technology can spur simple, no-cost changes that tie into your energy and facility management tools. Read More
Why 'Sustainable Excellence' Matters More Than Ever
BSR's leader on the impacts of the economy on sustainability, Occupy Wall Street, and what the public expects from business these days. Read More
Video: Six Critical Levers to Transform our Energy Future
From building retrofits to energy generation, there are just a few areas -- each of which poses big challenges -- that, if tackled right, can put us on the path to a clean energy future. Read More
4 Ways Timberland Will Halve Its Carbon Footprint by 2015
Timberland's Beth Holzman outlines four steps the company is undertaking or exploring to meets its 2015 climate goal and offers advice for companies struggling to align their business and environmental goals. Read More
GreenBlue Works to Take the Confusion out of Recycling Labels
The group's Sustainable Packaging Coalition is launching a pilot project -- with big-name retail backers -- to develop and test a standardized recycling label for all types of packaging that will make it easier to increase recycling rates. Read More
Green IT in the Brave New World of BYOD
One of the most unexpected impacts of the rise of the iPhone is how it's forced companies to begin adopting 'bring your own device' policies -- and now that policy is driving responsible reuse and recycling of electronics. Read More
How to Conduct a Treasure Hunt
Boosting energy efficiency is one way for companies to address rising costs, and engage employees to boot. Here's a primer to help your firm get started. Read More
Organic Farming and the Rise of 'Green Pesticides'
The boom in demand for organically grown foods has led to a sharp rise in the relatively small number of organic farms. And for conventional farmers, there's a whole toolbox of approved chemicals waiting to help them transition to organic. Read More
10 Communication Strategies to Engage Employees in Sustainability
Even the best of sustainability intentions will struggle to take off without getting your employees on board. Susan McPherson at Fenton offers a 10-point checklist for successful communications. Read More