Steelcase and Whirlpool Emerge as Sector Climate Leaders

When it comes to addressing climate change, including measuring and reducing its carbon footprint, Whirlpool leads the pack in the large appliance sector, according to a new analysis. Similarly, Steelcase leaves other furniture makers in the dust for sharing its efforts to measure climate change impacts with the public and setting clear goals to reduce its energy use and emissions. Read More

Walmart Sustainability Index Means Big Business

Oct. 1 marks the official start of the first phase of Walmart's Sustainability Index, which offers both a huge business opportunity for suppliers and a potentially huge environmental business for the bumper crop of consulting and accounting firms springing up to help them navigate the journey. Read More

UPS to FedEx: We're Greener Than You

With their neck-and-neck scores in Newsweek's new green rankings, the two shipping companies' ongoing rivalry continues to heat up. Read More

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The Carbon Management and Offsetting Trends Survey Results 2009

Based on responses by more than 300 global companies, this report from EcoSecurities, ClimateBiz and Baker & McKenzie offers a snapshot of global corporate attitudes toward the voluntary carbon market and the role of carbon offsets within larger carbon management strategies. Read More

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Greening Government ICT

This report from the United Kingdom's Cabinet Office lays out the government's green IT vision and strategies to help achieve carbon neutrality in IT usage by 2012. Read More

HealthyStuff.org Reveals Chemicals in Pet Toys, School Supplies, Purses

The newly-launched HealthyStuff.org lists what chemicals like lead, mercury and PVC are found in more than 900 products, including children's school supplies, purses, car seats, automobiles and pet toys. Read More

Wheego's All-Electric Solution for Vehicle Fleets

The brand new Wheego Whip, a micro-sized all-electric vehicle that goes 40 miles on a charge and retails for under $20K, offers a promising solution to meet companies' urban fleet needs. Read More

10:10 — Publicity Stunt or Game Changer?

Should businesses support the high-profile U.K. campaign to cut emissions by 10 percent during 2010? Read More

Japan's Obsession with Perfection May Be Thwarting Sustainability

How well can the three Rs -- reduce, reuse, recycle -- function in a country where spotless perfection -- from produce to cars to clothes -- is the benchmark of daily life? Read More

EPA Introduces Energy Star Toolkit for Houses of Worship

Houses of worship in the United States now have an array of online tools for managing energy use and reducing their carbon footprint with help from the Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star program. Read More