Decarbonization
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
Eco Goes Lux at the L.A. Auto Show
At last week's auto show, car makers from around the globe -- from Tokyo, Detroit, Bavaria and beyond -- brought high-end electric and hybrid vehicles to show off the fact that green is not just mainstream, it's top-of-the-line. Read More
4 Reasons Why COP17 Matters
The 17th session of the United Nations' convention on climate change kicks off next week in South Africa. Although hopes and expectations for results from the event are as low as possible, there are still reasons to pay attention to COP17. Read More
7 Success Stories from the Journey to Zero Waste
The winners of the annual StopWaste Partnership Business Efficiency Awards offer useful examples of how companies large and small are putting their operations under the magnifying glass to cut costs and trim waste. Read More
What's the Greenest Way to Dry Your Hands?
It's a question that bedevils facility managers. Dyson commissioned a study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to look into the matter --and Kimberly-Clark Professional is raising a question of its own about the report. Read More
How Genentech Used a Parking Lot to Fund Its Employee Commuter Shuttle
The biotech firm found an unlikely way to significantly cut its costs, while at the same time provide a valuable perk for employees that also reduces emissions. Read More
The Green Building Tools Cities Can Use to Cut Water Pollution
How are cities dealing with the potentially toxic runoff from normal rainfall? It turns out that some cities are much more forward-thinking than others. Read More
Coca-Cola Uses Energy Efficiency to Earn Best Carbon Trust Score
Putting energy management systems in place in its manufacturing facilities was one of several steps that have helped the beverage maker earn the highest score ever recorded by The Carbon Trust. Read More