Strategy

The vice president of CSR at the retail giant takes the mystery out of the Fortune 500 company's sustainability strategy -- and why JCPenney seems to lie low on sustainability even it's ranked as one of America's greenest retailers. Read More

Small businesses are hard-pressed enough to stay afloat in the best of times, but as sustainability becomes central to business survival, here are five lessons companies of all sizes are learning about the shift to sustainability. Read More

With the release of a newly ratified standard on energy efficient ethernet, Broadcom has released a line of products that meet the new standard as well as make older equipment compatible and capable of saving 70 percent of energy used. Read More

Certifications developed by nonprofit groups may be more stringent and set a higher bar than industry-led or for-profit ecolabels, but they don't always lead to the greatest impact. Here's how to make the most of any certification system. Read More

Should the federal government have a role in developing green product standards? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to hear from you on subject and will accept public comment until October 17. Read More

The LEED rating system can be regarded as a game changer that has catapulted green to the spotlight, and its adoption is an important first step in reducing the environmental footprint of buildings. But there's still a long way to go before a major impact is made. Read More

IBM and Schneider Electric are joining forces to provide new smarter buildings solutions that combine robust data collection and powerful analytics, enabling owners to better manage energy use at their facilities and obtain greater savings. The partnership was one several announcements about new offerings, software, services and tools from IBM in its Smarter Planet campaign.   Read More

For many companies, sustainability goals are complicated by the uncertainty of how to get there in a financially responsible manner. A recent update of the U.N.'s Global Compact Model provides a six-step path to success. Read More

The 170-year-old company is in the midst of a rejuvenation, throwing its tools and experience behind a holistic energy management platform aimed at reducing energy use across the enterprise. Read More

Procter & Gamble, the world’s largest consumer products company, unveiled a bold new sustainability vision on Monday. But don't start the cheering yet. Read More