Raising the Bar on the U.N. Global Compact

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

Schneider Electric: Transitioning from Transistors to Smart Grids

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

P&G: A Bold Green Vision, But . . .

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

Are There Too Many Eco-Labels and Green Ratings?

As a society, we love choices -- but with more than 300 green certifications and labels on the market, and more lining up every year, the system has gotten a bit out of control. Read More

10 Themes Driving Climate Change Investments

Despite the rocky economy, executives from around the world are anticipating a big upswing in how climate change will impact their firms' operations. Here is what's behind their climate strategies. Read More

The Sustainable Side of Job Sharing

The idea of two people sharing one job is baffling to many workers -- and employers. But when it comes to making the workplace more socially responsible, there are a number of reasons why job sharing should be job number one. Read More

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More Jobs, Less Waste

This report from Friends of the Earth Europe shows how countries that boost their recycling rates can add as many as 500,000 new jobs while cutting their waste to landfill significantly. Read More

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The Carbon Management Strategic Priority

Many companies now understand the need to handle their emissions, but are they making carbon management a strategic priority? Read More

eBay Gives Away 100K Reusable Green Shipping Boxes to Sellers

The company's latest green initiative encourages sellers to reuse shipping boxes made of recycled materials as a way of promoting greener shipping methods. Read More

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An Inconvenient Sandwich: The Throwaway Economics of Takeaway Food

 This report investigates the economic pressures facing independent cafés and sandwich bars which often forces social justice, sustainability and health off the menu. Read More