Energy

From buying green power to reducing the amount of water it uses, Starbucks is on track to meet the majority of its long-term environmental goals, the coffee giant said Monday. One high-profile impact continues to vex the company: recycling. Read More

The 2010 Proxy Preview is designed to help foundations navigate social shareholder proposals and identify those that are relevant to their mission and grantmaking agendas. Read More

The sheer number of voluntary GHG programs these days can be bewildering. To help solve that problem, EDF has created a step-by-step guide for developing a strategy for GHG emissions that can lead to credible and lasting reductions. Read More

Healthcare facilities are second only to the food industry in producing waste. Yet in some sectors of the healthcare industry, major players have been slow to go green. Read More

When Nike first began incorporating sustainability into its business practices, the risks and opportunities we grappled with seemed distant  indeed, even non-existent to most businesses. Fifteen years later, the risks and opportunities that businesses face from environmental and social challenges are more obvious than ever. Read More

This survey of more than 1,600 design and construction professionals in the U.S. charts their latest perceptions and practices regarding green building -- and compares them to attitudes and activities before and during the Great Recession. Read More

Around a third of industrialized countries carbon emissions are exported to developing nations. Read More

This report outlines the ways that broadband technologies and smart grids can create jobs, save individuals and businesses money, and cut the national carbon footprint. Read More

The latest industry rankings from Tomorrow's Value Rating looks at fossil fuel firms and finds that, despite solid leadership in innovation, the 10 largest companies are failing to take action on a number of environmental issues. Read More

Tech companies, in California and across the world, are among the highest-ranking firms in a new sustainability assessment. But while some of these companies are strong on initiatives, the industry lacks systematic, holistic approaches to greening. Read More