Decarbonization
Lean & Green: Reducing IT Energy Drain for Business Gain
This report finds companies see green IT as a priority, but few are doing anything about it. Along with giving example of what some companies are going, it gives a closer look at issues surrounding green computing. Read More
DHL to Cut Emissions by 30 Percent by 2020
Program includes vehicle and aircraft fleets replacement, buildings overhaul and staff training. Read More
2008 Energy Efficiency Indicator
Johnson Controls presented results of its second annual Energy Efficiency Indicator study to show how organizations are responding to energy costs and environmental concerns. Read More
The Benefits and Drawbacks of Carbon Offsets
As one of the most common ways to improve their environmental impact, many companies embrace carbon offsets without fully understanding them. What happens to the money spent on offsets, and how does it affect the environment now and in coming years? Read More
Five Simple Ways to Help Your IT Infrastructure Go Green
If you're an IT pro, though, going green may well be new to you, and you may not know where to begin. So here are five simple ways to get started going green. You'll be surprised how simple it is to get started, and how quickly you'll start seeing results. Read More
Sustainable Solutions: The Impact of the Green Building Movement
With rising energy costs, tightening budgets, increasing populations and diminishing resources, an increasing number of businesses are turning to green buildings, and cities and towns of all sizes are beginning to require green buildings as well. If we're on the cusp of a tipping point, now is the time to review the potential of high-performance buildings. Read More
In Search of Green IT Governance
In the near future, environmental, financial, legislative and risk-related pressure will increasingly force organizations to govern and manage their IT in a green fashion. Read More
Greener Pathways
The report describes the kind and quality of jobs in the clean energy economy, the skills needed to fill those jobs, and how existing plants and their workers can move to the center of the clean energy economy. Read More
Green Building in North America: Opportunities and Challenges
Green building can drastically cut CO2 emissions in North America, but it has many barriers to overcome first. Read More
LEED Certifi-able vs. LEED Certified
In Boston, a new code requires all new construction over 50,000 square feet be LEED certifiable (note the suffix), which is a little like saying that buildings must be greenish. The code's stipulation of certifiable is a missed opportunity, a weak gesture by city leaders to promote sustainable development in Boston. Read More