In Search of Green IT Governance

In the near future, environmental, financial, legislative and risk-related pressure will increasingly force organizations to govern and manage their IT in a green fashion. Read More

LEED Certifi-able vs. LEED Certified

In Boston, a new code requires all new construction over 50,000 square feet be LEED certifiable (note the suffix), which is a little like saying that buildings must be greenish. The code's stipulation of certifiable is a missed opportunity, a weak gesture by city leaders to promote sustainable development in Boston. Read More

Sustainable Packaging: Cost vs. Price

Manufacturers and their shareholders need to learn that moving to more sustainable packaging can and should be immensely profitable without an accompanying, unjustified price increase. Read More

Nokia Starts Recycling in East Africa, Apple To Take Back iPods, Phones

Apple announced it will now take back and recycle iPods and any cell phones, and Nokia has is creating cell phone recycling programs in East Africa. Read More

Dell's New Rules in Leadership for Business and the Environment

Dell is now using its direct model in new ways to showcase the company's environmental commitment, which it has identified as a key strategy for future growth. Read More

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A New Mindset for Corporate Sustainability

This report looks as how some companies have achieved success through sustainability initiatives and argues for a new corporate model of sustainability. Read More

LEED Innovation & Design Credit Catalog Now Online

The catalog contains a listing of proven green building strategies that have been successful on previous LEED-certified projects. Read More

Clorox and Sierra Club Announce Branding Partnership

The Clorox Company has formed a partnership with the Sierra Club as part of the company's launch of Green Works, a new line of natural cleaning products made from plant-based ingredients. Read More

More Steps Toward Eco-Friendliness: Lead-Free, Halogen-Free and Energy Efficiency

Manufacturers are taking strides to make IT products more efficient and with less hazardous materials. For many products, a relatively quick and simple assessment can be completed by focusing on three primary areas: material content, energy consumption and end of life considerations. Read More

Canon Unveils 'Generation Green' Brand

The new brand and campaign launched Monday will encompass all of its environmentally-focused products and initiatives. Read More