Resources

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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