The Importance of Green Roads

We may not realize it, but under that smooth, clean strip of asphalt we drive on lies an economic and environmental disaster that has been kept quiet for too long.   Read More

Selling Intangibles: How to Sell What the Customer Can't See

In these uncertain and cash-strapped times, how do you convince customers that buying green is smart and profitable? We asked four companies for their tips on selling the real value of green products and services. Read More

Getting the Most From Walmart's 15 Questions for Suppliers

With the announcement of Walmart's Sustainability Index and the release of 15 questions for its suppliers, the retail giant has ignited a far-reaching dialogue on supply chain transparency and environmental sustainability. Read More

Aramark Brings Green 'To Go' Containers to College Dining Halls

Aramark introduces a resuable container for takeout food orders at college cafeterias this fall in a program the food service giant says can divert as many as 2 million disposables from landfills in a single school year.   Read More

Why Climate Change Will Matter to Every Company

For energy companies and heavy manufacturers, it has long been clear that climate change regulation would have a significant impact on business. While some from other industries still insist climate change isn't relevant for them, the best available research indicates it is material for virtually every company, both in the traditional accounting sense and the sustainability context, which incorporates wider stakeholder concerns Read More

Five Tips to Cut Manufacturing Water Use

The CEO of Siemens Water Technologies has laid out a handful of steps to help manufacturing facilities measure, manage and reduce the water consumed in daily operations. Read More

Green IT's New Frontier: "Power-Capping" the Data Center

Looking to get the most energy savings out of your data center? The newest technique, called "power-capping," may be your answer, even though at first blush it sounds like a very scary proposition. Read More

Greenbashing — Greenwashing's More Evil Twin

By now, everyone has heard of greenwashing, but there's a new wave of anti-environmental action that is more devious and potentially more destructive: greenbashing. Read More

Eaton CEO: Hybrid Trucks Deliver, Big-Time

Crawling, stop-and-go traffic is an annoyance to most drivers. But to Eaton Corp., a $15-billion a year FORTUNE 500 company based in Cleveland, it's a business opportunity. Read More

Emerson Opens New Green Global Data Center

Manufacturing and technology company Emerson opened its new $50 million state-of-the-art global data center today -- a 35,000-square-foot facility that's expected to be 31 percent more energy efficient than a standard facility. Read More