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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
The New York Times Building Achieves 70 Percent Lighting Energy Savings
The New York Times is doing its part to save money with a novel light management system in its new 52 story tower. The energy-efficient system saves 70 percent more energy than the company's original benchmark. Read More
Ricoh to Build Times Square's First Solar and Wind-Powered Billboard
Times Square isn't exactly known as a haven of sustainability, but Ricoh Americas Corporation is trying to make the tourist mecca just a little bit greener with a $3 million solar and wind-powered billboard. Read More
Is Environmental Sustainability an Oxymoron?
When we learn about sustainability, it is usually characterized by the euphemism "the triple bottom line." Some people refer to this as the three pillars. Business sustainbility expert Robert Pojasek writes on the importance of all three responsibilities. 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
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
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
UPS to Be First to Roll Out Hydraulic Hybrid Delivery Trucks
After 18 months of prototype testing, shipping giant UPS has ordered seven hydraulic hybrid vehicles in the first commercial purchase of the technology that combines a high-efficiency diesel engine with a hydraulic propulsion system. Read More
Honeywell, Pittsburgh Housing Authority Embark on $25.1M Project
Honeywell Building Solutions and the Pittsburgh Housing Authority are working on a $25.1 million energy efficiency program that is to be financed by a projected $3.2 million annual savings in utility costs. Read More
Nestle Waters North America Issues First Corporate Citizenship Report
Nestle Waters, the largest bottled water company in North America, says the redesign of its half-liter bottle will cut the company's use of plastic by 140 million pounds and help it avoid 260,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions. Read More