Decarbonization
Hilton Offers a Deep Look into Its LightStay Sustainability System
As of this month, the more than 3,750 properties that are part of Hilton Worldwide are participating in the company's LightStay sustainability management program. Christopher Corpuel, Hitlon's green guru, tells GreenBiz how they made it happen. Read More
Office Depot's Three-Pronged Strategy for Corporate Sustainability
Yalmaz Siddiqui, the head of environmental strategy at the office retailer, explains how the motto 'Be Greener, Buy Greener and Sell Greener' shapes the company's actions. Read More
Kraft's Full Eco-Footprint Shows Agriculture's Impacts
Growing the raw materials that go into Kraft's portfolio of products, including Chips Ahoy, Boca, Triscuits and, of course, Macaroni and Cheese, is responsible for the bulk of the company's environmental footprint. Read More
Siemens Powers Merced County Lockups with 1.4 MW Solar Farm
The Merced County jail and a nearby juvenile justice facility in California's Central Valley are expected to draw about 70 percent of their electricity from a new 1.4 megawatt solar farm that fans out across 4.5 acres. Read More
Volvo's App for Greener Commutes Wins Sustainability Award
An app created by Volvo employees who wanted to shrink the carbon footprint of their commutes has been named the most environmentally friendly project for 2011 by tech magazine CIO. Read More
Just How Sustainable Is Walmart?
A new series of articles in Grist drags Walmart over the coals for not being as sustainable as it could be. While the author raises valid points about Walmart's level of action, there is more to the story. Read More
Syracuse's Hotel Skyler Becomes Third LEED-Platinum Hotel
After more than 18 months of work, the Woodbine Group's 58-room hotel has landed the coveted top green ranking from the US Green Building Council. Here are some of the building's green features. Read More
What's on the Horizon of IBM's 'Smarter Planet'
At Big Blue's annual 'Connect' analyst event, the company gave a glimpse at how its Smarter Planet initiative is driving business opportunities, and mapped the next hurdles it will need to overcome. Read More
Toyota, BMW Form Long-Term Partnership to Develop Greener Cars
The two automakers will collaborate on lithium-ion battery research, and BMW will supply diesel engines to Toyota Motor Europe to help Toyota grow its European lineup of diesel-powered cars. Read More
North Face's First CSR Report Reveals Green Goals, Early Progress
After working quietly to set sustainability goals and begin pursuing them, The North Face is now detailing its trek toward a greener supply chain and operations. Read More