Resources
Greener Pathways
The report describes the kind and quality of jobs in the clean energy economy, the skills needed to fill those jobs, and how existing plants and their workers can move to the center of the clean energy economy. Read More
Green-Collar Jobs in America’s Cities
This guidance manual offer advice to cities that want to stimulate green job creation. Read More
Green Building in North America: Opportunities and Challenges
Green building can drastically cut CO2 emissions in North America, but it has many barriers to overcome first. Read More
The Emergence of the Chief Sustainability Officer: From EHS Compliance and Audit Manager to Influential Business Partner
This white paper explores the growing demand for the Chief Sustainability Officer, a high-level executive who combines sustainability with strategy. Read More
Green Computing: Using IT Automation to Achieve Energy Efficiency
This report from Enterprise Management Associates explores the many ways that IT managers can address the growing concern about energy waste from business data needs while lowering operating expenses and increasing profitability. Read More
Searching for Greener Electronics
This survey studied 37 products voluntarily submitted by 14 electronics manufacturers on four sets of criteria: energy efficiency, use of hazardous materials, product lifecycle and innovation, finding progress but room for improvement. Read More
Users’ Guide to Green Performance Contracting
This white paper gives guidance to building owners and contractors on integrating sustainability into performance contracting. Read More
Mutual Neglect: How the Largest Institutions in the Stock Market Ignore Health Problems and Financial Threats Stemming From Toxi
This report reviews the voting records of major mutual funds on shareholder resolutions introduced in 2006-2007 addressing toxic chemical issues, showing that most major funds routinely vote against or abstain from voting on these resolutions. Read More
Doing good: Business and the sustainability challenge
Energy efficiency has become a significant tool in helping companies green their operations, according to this study. Read More
High Tech, Low Carbon: the Role of Technology in Tackling Climate Change
Improving energy efficiency in computer hardware and consumer electronics can address three of the main environmental problems facing the planet, according to a new report from the high-tech trade association Intellect. Read More