Decarbonization
COP21 could redefine green growth — if business steps up
Former United Nations climate chief Yvo de Boer says progressive companies must do more to help politicians understand the business landscape. Read More
General Mills brings supply chain into emissions goal
The food giant pledged a 28 percent greenhouse gas reduction across its entire business and value chain. Read More
Newlight and Vinmar bet on carbon-negative plastic
Newlight's AirCarbon has won business from Dell and Sprint. Now Vinmar is making a 20 billion pound bet on carbon-based plastic. Read More
Apple, Microsoft, Motorola wring new revenue out of e-waste
Recycling is the last recourse for collection programs managed by reverse logistics company Li Tong Group, which prioritizes reuse of high-value components. Read More
Are self-driving cars a good thing for the environment?
Sure, robo-cars are an intriguing proposition, but can they be a boon for the environment? Read More
How the hotel industry benefits from energy storage
Energy storage batteries are helping the hotel industry manage peak demand spikes and accommodate all those EV drivers wanting to charge their cars. Read More
CDP founder Dickinson on COP21 as a wake-up call for business
The U.N. climate summit in Paris could provide a "moment of clarity" on the need to shift to a low-carbon economy. Read More
For today's companies, nature is a top recruiter
Facebook and Google already know that information workers want freedom to roam outdoors. Preserving public lands is good for business. Read More
K-Cup killers? Hotel suppliers seek better single-serving coffee
The search for sustainable alternatives to hard-to-recycle coffee and tea cartridges. Read More
Shuffling the deck: A resilience plan for Atlantic City
A research and design firm has a plan to remake Atlantic City's ailing economy to become a global center for research on resiliency. Read More