Resources
Blueprint for Securing America’s Energy Future
Institute for 21st Century Energy, an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, unveiled its blueprint for energy independence with 75 policy recommendations based on an all-of-the-above strategy that includes more nuclear and clean coal power generation, increased domestic oil production, a Clean Energy Bank to underwrite new technology development and energy efficiency. Read More
Water Conservation
There is a great deal of information on reducing water use in a cost-efficient manner. Don’t drown in it: Grab hold of this GreenBiz Essential. Read More
U.S Metro Economies: Current and Potential Green Jobs in the U.S.
This 41-page report looks at eco-friendly jobs in the U.S. today, projects growth to 4.2 million green jobs by 2038, and establishes what its authors say is the first national Green Jobs Index. Read More
Carbon Offsets: The U.S. Voluntary Market Is Growing, but Quality Assurance Poses Challenges for Market Participants
The voluntary carbon market grew about 66 percent between 2004 and 2007 but offset buyers find themselves with "limited assurance of credibility," according to Congress's investigative arm. Read More
The Noisette Project: Our Journey to Sustainability”
This 46-page report details the work of the Noisette Company LLC and its project with North Charleston, S.C., to restore and revitalize 3,000 acres of the city's historic urban core to create a community that is socially, economically and environmentally sound. Read More
EcoSecurities and ClimateBiz: Carbon Offsetting Trends Survey 2008
This survey is among the first to look at the ways that large, multinational corporations are addressing their carbon footprints from within, and what strategies they're using to offset the emissions they can't avoid. Read More
Carbon Disclosure Project Report 2008: S&P 500
The latest findings from the Carbon Disclosure Project analyzed responses from Global 500 and U.S. Standard and Poor’s companies. The findings revealed a big gap between awareness and action on the part of U.S. S&P 500 companies: Only a third of these respondents to the annual survey have emissions reduction goals in place despite 81 percent acknowledging climate change is a risk. Read More
Carbon Disclosure Project Report 2008: Global 500
Seventy-seven percent of Global 500 companies responded to the CDP, with the majority viewing regulation as a key risk. Regulatory uncertainty, however, hindered many companies from making strategic investment decisions as they took a wait-and-see approach. Seventy-four percent of Global 500 companies responding to the CDP survey disclosed emissions reduction targets. Read More
PackGuide: A Guide to Packaging Eco-Design
This guide takes a look at the numerous considerations for redesigning packaging, including materials, packaging's effect on transportation and balancing environmental impact with performance. Read More
Smart 2020: Enabling the low carbon economy in the information age
This report by the Climate Group highlights the opportunities available for the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector to play a key role in creating a low carbon society. Read More