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Action Amid Uncertainty: The business response to climate change
This survey of 300 global executives shows business leaders are pursuing climate change initiatives because they can make and save money, meet stakeholder expectations and manage risk. Read More
Appetite for Change: Global business perspectives on tax and regulation for a low carbon economy
This report examines attitudes in the international business community towards environmental regulation, legislation and taxes based on nearly 700 interviews. Read More
A Buyer’s Guide to GHG Accounting Tools
The market for tools measuring corporate greenhouse gas emissions has nearly doubled since 2008 as an increasing number of customers, investors, and regulators pressure companies to report on their climate impacts. This guide will help you examine the tools on the market and choose the solution that works best for your company’s needs. Read More
IFC HQ Scores LEED-Platinum Rating with Leonardo Academy's Assist
The headquarters of the International Finance Corporation, the World Bank member that provides financing for private sector investment in developing countries, has earned a LEED-Platinum rating, the most prestigious of the U.S. Green Building Council certifications. Read More
Retail: Stocking the Shelves with Green
This report from Five Winds International examines the activities of retailers to determing if they are taking significant steps to increase the number of greener products on their shelves. Read More
The View from the C-Suite: eBay CEO John Donahoe
In this exclusive interview, eBay CEO John Donahoe talks about sustainable commerce, the importance of authenticity, his buzz on Bloom fuel cells, and helping his mother clean out her closets. Read More
Beyond Business as Usual: Investigating a Future without Coal and Nuclear Power in the U.S.
This report from Synapse Energy Economics and Civil Society Institute explores how the U.S. can move away from a fossil fuel-based electricity sector in the absense of a federal climate change bill. Read More
Walmart's Sustainability Report Reveals Successes, Shortcomings
In its 2010 Global Sustainability report released Tuesday, the company described its efforts over the course of a year in which it made a slew of notable headlines. The company has improved fleet efficiency by 60 percent and reduced facility greenhouse gas emissions by 5 percent, but faces challenges in reducing packaging and eliminating PVC. Read More
Measuring the Green Economy
This report from the U.S. Commerce Department measures the size and economic impacts of green products and services. Read More
Retail: A Sustainability Benchmark
Are retailers walking the talk when it comes to environmental, social and governance performance? Read More
