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How Walmart Became a Force for Nature
A new book offers the first in-depth look at the many overlapping forces that drove the green makeover of Walmart -- and what that makeover means for the world. Read More
Japan Leads World in Harnessing IT for Sustainability
A new ranking of green IT leadership finds Japan far out in front in its successes to use IT to reduce its carbon footprint. Denmark and Germany tie for second, while the U.S. fails to place in the top 10. Read More
Turner Construction Wins Big with Green Building
With almost 200 LEED-certified projects to its credit and another 230 LEED-registered projects in progress, Turner is one of the biggest construction companies in the U.S. Read More
Kraft's Recipe for Greener Mac-n-Cheese and Oreos
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
Simple Steps to Tackle Complex Supply Chain Sustainability Issues
The supply chain director at the world's third-largest apparel company explained in a recent webcast how Philips-Van Heusen works with suppliers to maintain their environmental and social performance. Read More
New York City Pushes Ahead Toward Sustainability with PlaNYC
New York City updates and expands its ambitious green agenda, PlaNYC, as the city's long-term master plan for sustainability celebrates its fourth anniversary. PlaNYC was launched on Earth Day 2007. Read More
Amazon's Purchasing Data Finds U.S. Consumers Going Green
Purchases of green products on Amazon "map" right onto the regional stereotypes you might expect -- with a few surprises. Read More
4 Ways to Boost Sustainability in the Merchandising Supply Chain
There are several simple, effective ways merchandising supply chain companies can work with their clients to increase sustainability. This joint-value model is becoming commonplace, not just for sustainability but across strategic initiatives. Read More
3M, GE, Sylvania Among Firms Honored with Top Energy Star Awards
One-hundred-eleven companies received Energy Star honors from the U.S. EPA in the annual awards program that recognizes the most the energy efficient businesses in a national program that now has more than 20,000 members. Read More
The 2011 SustainAbility Survey
GlobeScan Incorporated and SustainAbility Ltd. surveyed 559 sustainability experts from a range of disciplines for their research focusing on perceptions of sustainability leadership. Read More
