Finance & Investing

The largest bank in the U.S. issues its first CSR report today providing a comprehensive, deeply detailed view of billions of dollars in environmental lending, investments, company projects, and more. Read More

The resort-casino in Reno, Nev., has invested nearly $10 million in switching over to geothermal heating for its 2 million-square-foot complex -- and the ROI means they're looking to dig even deeper into renewable energy. Read More

What are the world's largest cities doing to combat climate change? Read More

Kraft plans to manufacture its famous foods using less water, energy and packaging, the company announced last week. Its European coffee brands have also committed to 100 percent sustainably sourced coffee by 2015. Read More

Johnson Controls looks at the main barriers and drivers to building energy efficiency projects in Europe. Read More

In addition to expanding ite e-waste takeback program, the company has reached record levels of materials recycled, growing 410 percent by weight since 2009. Read More

I covered the messy breakdown of the Carousel/Destiny USA project, which was selected as a green demonstration project under the 2004 Green Bonds program. I've also written at length about creating effective green incentives and regulations. For me, the most interesting part of this debacle is what it reveals about a major green incentive program. Read More

This report from Deutsche Bank examines how investors can manage the many risks driven by the potential physical impact of climate change on industry and society. Read More

This white paper from the World Economic Forum seeks to contribute to a global transition to sustainable investing. Read More

Obtaining financing for any project can be a challenge and securing it for a green building project has its own set of hurdles. Part 3 of Shari Shapiro's green financing series focuses on government incentives, which she warns could soon move from being rare birds to endangered species among financing mechanisms. Read More