Decarbonization
Reporting the Business Implications of Climate Change in Sustainability Reports
This new report from the Global Reporting Initiative and KPMG Services finds that most companies that reported on climate change in their sustainability reports found greater potential financial opportunities than risks from climate change. Read More
Dole to Make Banana and Pineapple Supply Chain Carbon Neutral
Dole Food Co. announced plans Friday to make its banana and pineapple supply chain carbon neutral. Read More
BP, Powerspan Team to Develop CO2 Capture Technologies
BP Alternative Energy and Powerspan Corp. agreed Wednesday to develop the technology that could help power plants capture carbon dioxide emissions. Read More
A Primer on the 'Green Building Advantage'
Although it may seem that, from the perspective of green building professionals, there is no stopping the momentum of green design, there is still a vast community of people who are unaware, indifferent or unconvinced of the advantages of green buildings. This overview lays out the many benefits of going green. Read More
The Environmental Upside of Using Concrete in Hotels
Concrete can provide a sustainable structure that will maintain its durability, energy savings and beauty for the full life of the building. Read More
Xerox Launches Line of 'Green Paper'
Xerox Corp. introduced Monday new environmentally friendly digital printing paper that can be produced using fewer trees, chemicals and energy. Read More
AMD Sets New Climate Change Goals
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) this week announced renewed 2007 goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in its manufacturing and corporate operations throughout the world. Read More
Using Buildings to Green Your Triple Bottom Line
Executives are lining up for the opportunity to prove their commitment to the triple bottom line, but many are overlooking the potential of using green design to renovate their facilities as a resource- and cost-saving part of their environmental goals. Read More
Hotels Face Challenges, Opportunities in Going Green
By Matthew Wheeland OAKLAND, Calif., July 25, 2007 -- As homes away from home for travelers, hotels are working to improve their environmental impact, even as new studies find that people staying at a hotel often leave their green behaviors at home. Read More
Principles for Responsible Investment 2007 Report on Progress
This first-of-its-kind survey of global financial giants was conducted as a joint project of the UNEP's Financial Initiative and the U.N. Global Compact to gauge how investors are integrating ESG issues into their daily practices. Read More