Decarbonization
Why the Triple Bottom Line Matters More Than Ever
The concept of a triple bottom line, where social and environmental factors are considered along with economic ones, is also getting a lot of attention. Is this another business fad? I don't think so. Read More
U.K. FTSE 100 Carbon Chasm
This research evaluates how UK FTSE 100 companies' emission reduction targets compare against the national target and utilizes the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) 2009 dataset to analyze how companies are currently setting emissions reduction targets and what level of reduction these targets will deliver. Read More
NYC's '1,000 Green Supers' Program Lands $2.8M Federal Grant
The U.S. Labor Department's release this week of $100 million in Recovery Act funds for green job training includes a nearly $3 million grant to New York City's innovative energy efficiency education program for building superintendents. Read More
Coca-Cola Greens Lights and Power for Iconic SF Billboard
Coca-Cola's glittering billboard, a fixture in downtown San Francisco for more than 70 years, has been replaced with a state-of-the-art LED display that's 80 percent more energy efficient while retaining the classic look of the world-renown logo. Read More
The Green Business Decade in Review
As we view the whatever-it's-called decade in the rearview mirror, it's tempting to assess what's transpired since the good old days of Y2K to see how far we've come — and how far we haven't. Read More
Energy Efficiency and Real Estate: Opportunities for Investors
This report, from the investor activist group Ceres, explores how the current economic and policy climate in the United States is creating new momentum for energy-efficient buildings. Read More
Three Solutions for the Supply Side of the Energy Efficiency Equation
While serious discussion has taken place at the U.N. climate change conference in Copenhagen, the lack of any concrete policy so far shouldn't stop us from making real progress when it comes to providing cleaner, smarter, more efficient energy options. Read More
Why We Need a Performance Benchmark Standard for Offsets
A major issue facing the COP15 delegates is how to improve upon the CDM and REDD protocols for offset trading. A benchmark approach offers a way to increase not just the quality but also the quantity of offsets available. Read More
A Decade of Energy Star Buildings
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star program celebrates its 10th anniversary with this report on its achievements. Read More
San Francisco's Landmark Transamerica Pyramid Goes Green
Today, the most famous building in San Francisco is also one of the most environmentally friendly in the country. The Transamerica Pyramid building has achieved a LEED Gold certification. Read More