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Water World: The Business Case for Water Efficiency — and the Risks of Ignoring It
The world’s freshwater supply is at risk and the question is when and where, not whether, there will be major droughts or shortages that could have a major disruptive effect on business and society. By Joel Makower Read More
Top Green Business Stories of 2004
GreenBiz founder and environmental blogger Joel Makower's top-ten list of 2004 stories reflects the year’s significant events in the arena of business and the environment -- the forces that shaped how mainstream companies think, and act, on key environmental issues. Read More
UPS Fuel Cell-Powered Vehicle Fleet
In August 2004, UPS increased its commitment to the environment by expanding a program that puts fuel cell vehicles on the streets delivering packages. Read More
The Long and the Short of It
The logic of locally focused sustainability strategies is clear -- better suited to place, more responsive to conditions, requiring less energy in transport, and more transparent in its consequences. By Gil Friend Read More
Questions and Answers for Investors on Climate Risk
December 2004 report aims to provide investors worldwide with information to help them respond to the financial risks and investment opportunities posed by climate change. Read More
Climate Adaptation: Risk, Uncertainty, and Decision-Making
Report offers decision-making tools to help businesses assess and respond to the risks posed by global climate change. Read More
Five Corporate Sustainability Challenges That Remain Unmet
Wayne Visser assesses the big picture challenges for companies when it comes to the sustainability agenda and has some suggestions for action. Read More
Corporate Social Responsibility Reputation Effects on MBA Job Choice
This Stanford survey found that a substantial number of MBAs were willing to forgo some financial benefits to work for an organization with a better reputation for environmental and social responsibility. Read More
Business and Biodiversity: A Handbook for Corporate Action
Handbook makes the business case for biodiversity, touching on current biodiversity issues for business, corporate biodiversity strategies, and key biodiversity resources. Read More