Resources
Appetite for Change: Global business perspectives on tax and regulation for a low carbon economy
This report examines attitudes in the international business community towards environmental regulation, legislation and taxes based on nearly 700 interviews. Read More
No Silver Lining: An Investigation into Bisphenol A in Canned Foods
This study shows that eating common canned foods is exposing consumers to levels of bisphenol A (BPA) equal to levels shown to cause health problems in laboratory animals. Read More
Influence of Packaging on Wine Preservation
During a one-year study, the Institute of Vine and Wine Sciences (ISVV) of Bordeaux examined how different types of packaging affected the amounts of certain gases in wine packaging and the wines' taste and color. Read More
Retail: Stocking the Shelves with Green
This report from Five Winds International examines the activities of retailers to determing if they are taking significant steps to increase the number of greener products on their shelves. Read More
Not So Sexy: Hidden Chemicals in Perfume and Cologne
Laboratory tests revealed 38 secret chemicals in 17 name brand fragrance products, topped by American Eagle Seventy Seven with 24, Chanel Coco with 18, and Britney Spears Curious and Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio with 17. Read More
Beyond Business as Usual: Investigating a Future without Coal and Nuclear Power in the U.S.
This report from Synapse Energy Economics and Civil Society Institute explores how the U.S. can move away from a fossil fuel-based electricity sector in the absense of a federal climate change bill. Read More
Measuring the Green Economy
This report from the U.S. Commerce Department measures the size and economic impacts of green products and services. Read More
Carting Away the Oceans: April 2010
This report from Greenpeace ranks and rates 20 supermarket chains on their sustainability practices for purchasing seafood and communicating about sustainable seafood to shoppers. Read More
The Forest Carbon Offsetting Report 2010
This report from EcoSecurities surveyed global corporations about how and where they plan to invest in carbon offset projects from forestry. Read More
Global Water Scarcity: Risks and Challenges for Business
This new Lloyd's 360 Risk Insight report says businesses must act now in the face of diminishing water supplies. The report, produced in conjunction with the WWF, looks at the issue of water scarcity and its impact on business. Read More