How Companies Are Making Eco-Labels Core to Sustainability Strategy

Although there is a veritable flood of eco-labels on the global market -- 426 and counting -- leading companies have created at least four ways to use eco-labels to boost their brands, sales and reduce their footprint. Read More

The 7 Secrets of Successful Sustainability Consultants

Independent analyst firm Verdantix takes a look what it takes to be a leader in sustainability consulting and shares advice on what companies should consider when they want to hire a consultant. Read More

BT's Smart Meter Project Saves £13M per Year in Energy Costs

The British telecom firm says that the 22,000 smart meters and 1,500 building management systems it has rolled out will also cut its carbon footprint by 5 percent. Read More

A CSR Checklist that Works for Every HR Department

As more and more companies embed their CSR practices in day-to-day operations, it becomes an opportunity for HR managers to become sustainability leaders. This checklist spells out what HR departments should and should do to promote sustainability. Read More

TSMC Data Center Facility First in Taiwan to Certify ISO 50001

The world's largest semiconductor producer says its newest data center will save 2.21 million kilowatt-hours of electricity and eliminate 1,350 tons of carbon emissions a year. Read More

The Human Kidney: Inspiration of and Solution to the Water Crisis

Startup company AguaVia thinks it's found a solution to the world's looming water crisis that offers much more than a drop in the bucket. Read More

Overcoming Cynicism: Lord Hastings' Call to Action at Net Impact

During the opening keynote to the three-day conference in Portland, Oregon, Lord Hastings avowed that the single most effective way to change the world is overcoming cynicism -- not a product or a business mode, but an attitude. Read More

How a Broader Definition of 'Value' Opens the Door to Sustainability

What's the business driver for sustainability initiatives? Beyond a small group of no-brainers, many companies are struggling to justify investing in green projects. Embracing a new definition what's valuable can help chart the path forward. Read More

Why the Government Needs to Play a Role in Innovation

The Internet, shale gas technologies and Google search engine all had their origins in research funded by the U.S. government. These are just a few examples, and show why now is exactly the wrong time to stop supporting cleantech innovation. Read More

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The Army’s Guide for Working with Utilities to Boost Renewables

A guide to help utilities partner with renewable energy installations to spread green power across the grid. Read More