Decarbonization
The Environmental Impacts of Green Buildings
There's no question that green buildings represent one of the genuine success stories of green business -- but just how big of an impact have they had? Our newest report looks in-depth at the real impact of the green building movement. Read More
BP Solar Closing Australian Cell Manufacturing Plant
In the midst of our excitement abut renewable energy, it's important to remember that no business sector is immune to the current financial crisis — including the solar industry. BP Solar has announced that it will stop producing solar photovoltaic (PV) cells and panels at its Sydney Olympic park plant in March 2009. Read More
Green Building Impact Report 2008
This report from Rob Watson and GreenerBuildings.com represents the first integrated assessment of just how much impact green buildings have had on the country's land, water, energy, and material use. Read More
Smart 2020: Enabling the low carbon economy in the information age: US Addendum
ICT could also save the U.S. up to $240 billion annually from gross energy and fuel savings, according to the latest research from The Boston Consulting Group and The Climate Group. Read More
BD+C Sustainability White Papers
Building Design+Construction offers free downloads of its series of white papers on sustainability. The nine-chapter 2008 series "Green Buildings + Climate Change" can be downloaded in its entirety or by chapter. Read More
California Climate Risk and Response
More than half of California's real estate assets are at risk from rising sea levels and wildfires caused by climate change, and the state could end up spending billions of dollars each year coping with its effects, according to this report from University of California, Berkeley and nonprofit Next 10. Read More
OpenEco.org: Great Resource for Tracking Your Greenness
If you're looking for a new tool to help you track your effectiveness in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, you'll find the free OpenEco.org a great resource. The site has been around a while, but recently was revamped. If you know of it, but haven't used it for a while, it's worth checking again. And if you've never used it, now is a good time to try it. Read More
Carbon Offset Provider Evaluation Matrix
Top North American offset providers evaluated and rated based on industry standards. This customizable tool allows for tailored assistance to ensure the most effective carbon offset purchasing decisions. Read More
The 21st Century Supply Chain Executive: Global and Green
This report from international talent firm Korn Ferry outlines what skills will be needed to make a company's supply chain as efficient and sustainable as possible in the coming years. Read More
Coca-Cola Taps WWF to Cut Water Use and Emissions
Days after releasing environmental performance data in its latest Sustainability Report, Coca-Cola unveiled new targets for reducing water use and greenhouse gas emissions as part of an extended partnership with WWF. Read More