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Growing Opportunity: Entrepreneurial Solutions to Insoluble Problems

Social entrepreneurs -- business leaders who work to cure social and environmental problems while making a profit -- are leading a revolution in how business operates. This report examines the future of the next wave of business. Read More

Manufacturing Trade Shows to Highlight Sustainability

Canon Communications announced it will highlight sustainable practices at four of the country's biggest manufacturing trade shows this year. Read More

Lego and IKEA Most-Respected Companies Worldwide, Study Finds

The Reputation Institute's annual survey of consumers in 29 companies found the two Scandinavian companies out in front in public perception, while Halliburton and Australia's Wheat Board are the world's least-respected. Read More

Rupert Murdoch Pledges to Make News Corp. Greener

In an announcement to employees today, the News Corp. CEO said that not only would the company become carbon neutral by 2010, but would also weave environmental messages into Fox programming. Read More

Steve Jobs Addresses Apple's Enviro-Critics

In an unprecedented statement, Apple chairman Steve Jobs highlights Apple's successes and future goals for dealing with toxic chemicals and e-waste in its products. Read More

Herman Miller Launches First Sustainability Report

The furniture designer's inaugural report highlights economic progress, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship. Read More

Harvard Business School Offers CSR Course to Execs

A new course this fall aims to help executives create and enact CSR programs for today's business leaders. Read More

Eurostar to Drop Emissions 25 Percent, Go Carbon Neutral

In a move to further emphasize the eco-friendliness of train travel -- and also to outdo recent airline plans to offset carbon emissions -- the train service won't charge customers for the additional costs of offsetting. Read More

Wal-Mart Expands Employee Sustainability Projects

Personal sustainability practices will help Wal-Mart associates improve their own well-being and the health of the environment. Read More

Dominican University Gains Green MBA Program

The program, which originally started at San Francisco's New College, trains students in business fundamentals, sustainability, and leadership. Read More