Supply Chain
Wal-Mart Launches Jewelry Line Traceable from Mine to Market
Wal-Mart has introduced a gold and silver jewelry line that allows buyers to trace the path of their baubles by going online to review every link in the supply chain from mine to market. Read More
Logistics and Transportation: Key Steps to a Greener Supply Chain
Whether shipping is the key focus of your operations or merely means to an end, there are several ways companies of all sizes can make this element of their supply chains smarter, more efficient, and greener. Read More
Navigating the Wilderness of Green Business Certifications
Getting your business certified green has many benefits, but as companies are discovering, the simple act of choosing which program opens up a world of complications. Read More
Prius Envy and the Greening of Wal-Mart: A Blind Spot for the Human Cost
The corporate rush to environmental stewardship has pushed related workplace safety and health issues to the sidelines. Yet a recent report critical of Toyota highlights the danger of viewing environmental concerns without considering the human toll. Read More
Beyond Recycling: Responsible Paper Purchasing
Companies can make an enormous difference in the global environment and forest communities by adopting strict purchasing policies. Read More
Fiji Water Discloses Supply Chain Carbon Footprint, Plans to Reduce Environmental Impact
Fiji Water has revealed the carbon footprint of its entire supply chain as well as plans to reduce emissions, reduce materials used and help reforest Fiji. Read More
The Zero Waste Office: Is it Possible?
Large companies in sectors from retail to automobiles have taken innovative steps in design, facility management and across operations to reduce the trash they produce to zero. Here's how just about any company can achieve nothingness. Read More
Agriculture and Biodiversity: Challenges and Opportunities for Agribusiness
Agriculture, as an industry that is both responsible for and most threatened by global climate change, faces a host of challenges to reach sustainability -- but a combination of traditional practices and new technologies offer promising solutions for the future of food. Read More
Five Tips to Reduce Your Fleet's Emissions
Companies of all shapes and sizes are starting to take a serious look at the environmental impacts of their vehicle fleets. Whether you're running 10 hybrids or 10,000 Peterbilts, here are a handful of simple suggestions that can make a big impact. Read More
Canon Unveils 'Generation Green' Brand
The new brand and campaign launched Monday will encompass all of its environmentally-focused products and initiatives. Read More