Resources
Learning from the Korean Green IT Strategy
This report from the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation explores the ways that South Korea is embracing green IT strategies, and how the U.S. and other countries can benefit from their experiences. Read More
Sustainable Procurement of Wood and Paper-based Products 2009
Version 1.1 of this guide provides reliable, impartial and technically "easy-to-understand" information to assist sustainability officers and business procurement managers in their purchasing decisions. Read More
Unlocking Energy Efficiency in the U.S. Economy
This report examines how the nation can increase energy efficiency in buildings and other non-transportation sectors by using existing technology and methods. Doing so could yield a 23 percent drop in energy use by 2020, save the U.S. economy $1.2 trillion and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 1.1 gigatons annually, the study says. Read More
The Acceleration of ECO-Operation
This report from the BPM Forum details the forces and factors driving supply chain executives towards greater levels of environmental responsibility, visibility, collaboration and accountability. Read More
Recycling Concrete
A new report by the WBCSD Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI) argues that recycling concrete reduces natural resource exploitation and waste going to landfill. It asks for an ultimate goal of “zero landfill” of concrete. Read More
Fiduciary Responsibility: Legal and Practical Aspects of Integrating ESG Issues into Institutional Investment
A powerful group of asset managers, representing around USD 2 trillion in assets under management, argues in this report that integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into investment decisions is no longer just a luxury, but a legal responsibility. Read More
Packaging in the Sustainability Agenda: A Guide for Corporate Decision Makers
This guide illustrates how designers, manufacturers, and users of packaging should collaborate to optimise the performance of packaging while minimizing the risks of supply chain inefficiences. Read More
A Shared Vision for Smarter Services
A report calling for a £1 billion ($1.6 billion) stimulus package to support IT energy efficiency efforts in the U.K.'s public sector. Read More
A Checklist For Sustainability – David Report Issue 11
This issue of David Report, "A Checklist For Sustainability," gives a range of questions for designers, companies and others to consider to infuse sustainability into products, along with a plethora of examples. Read More
Meeting Environmental Requirements in Asia
This white paper from the Telecommunications Industry Association offers an overview to help electronics manufacturers get up to speed on environmental regulations in the region. Read More