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Coca-Cola Enterprises Emissions Reductions, Recycling Goals
The bottling, marketing and distribution arm of the beverage giant has set a goal to reduce CO2 emissions by 15 percent before 2020, as well as to recover 100 percent of its bottles for recycling. Read More
The Nexus of Climate Change and Human Rights
The intersection of climate change and human rights is an emerging issue for global companies as climate change mitigation, adaptation and its direct effects impact human rights in the communities where they operate. Read More
Why the Adage 'the Dose Makes the Poison' Can Be Toxic to Corporate Chemicals Policy
There probably are lots of senior execs who've been comforted when their chief scientist has told them that since "the dose makes the poison," they shouldn't sweat some new study about a chemical found in small amounts in their products. This maxim is somewhat misleading; taking it at face value may be toxic to your company's reputation. Read More
Climate Change Will Cause Shipping Delays, Higher Insurance Losses, Report Says
While some have trouble imagining what the worst impacts of climate change will look like, the effects are apparent today and projected to get dramatically worse if nothing is done to rein in greenhouse gas emissions. For the business community, this means shipping delays, more insured losses, constrained energy supplies and a decline in some tourism-based activities. Read More
Pharmaceuticals Outscore Other Sectors in New Climate Scorecard
The pharmaceutical industry has emerged as a leader in measuring and reporting its carbon footprint compared to 13 other sectors, according to the latest Climate Counts Scorecard released today. AstraZeneca and J&J lead the pack, while Amgen and Wyeth are the sector's biggest laggards. Read More
Reclaiming Transparency in a Changing Climate
This report from Ceres, the Environmental Defense Fund and the Center for Energy and Environmental Security looks at how many -- or how few -- companies are reporting climate-related risks in their annual reports, and breaks down reporting on a sector-by-sector basis. Read More
GE’s 2008 Ecomagination Report
GE details the growth of its ecomagination portfolio to $17 billion in sales for 2008 as well as its progress toward a series of tough environmental performance goals. Read More
Powering America’s Defense: Energy and Risks to National Security
This report from a panel of retired U.S. military leaders concludes the country's current energy stance threatens the U.S. and its armed forces. Read More
Green Seal Standard for Restaurants Unveiled
Green lodging certifier Green Seal has extended its ecolabeling program to restaurants and foodservice establishments that reduce their environmental impacts, with a focus on responsible food purchasing and waste reduction. Read More
A Green-Jobs Move from Pure Capitalism to Natural Capitalism
Chris D'Avignon's green job story shows how the threads of work history, business skills, and a growing personal commitment to doing things better led him to build a business that is creating more green jobs daily. Read More