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Children's Playtime Powers Cafeteria Microwave

April fool 2011 🙂 In an announcement that sent waves through the scientific community yesterday, researchers at the University of […]

jennifer boynton

April 1, 2011

McDonald's to Introduce Reusable Hamburger Buns

By: Neil Schnall April fool 2011 🙂 In a move reflective of their heightened commitment to sustainability and CSR, McDonald’s […]

TriplePundit

April 1, 2011

Boeing 797 Revealed- It's a Zeppelin

April fool 2011 🙂 Secret documents leaked this week reveal Boeing’s long awaited 797 design to be a zero-emission, solar […]

Nick Aster

April 1, 2011

James Inhofe Apologizes for Calling Global Warming a Hoax

April fool 2011 🙂 In what might be one of the most remarkable about-faces ever to come from within the […]

Tom Schueneman

April 1, 2011

Hot Alliance: Shell, Suntech and ICBC to Create "ShellSunergy"

April fool 2011 🙂 Reaching for the stars has new meaning today with the announcement of a blockbuster solar energy […]

Bill DiBenedetto

April 1, 2011

Monsanto Pays Reparations to Developing World for Terminator Seeds

April fool 2011 🙂 After Monsanto’s 2009 announcement to end their production of GMO seeds and research, the company is […]

Tiffany Finley

April 1, 2011

Industrialists Embark on Cross-Country Run for the Environment

April fool 2011 🙂 In a scene right out of Forrest Gump, industrialists Charles and David Koch have been running […]

Tina Casey

April 1, 2011

Walmart Announces Policy To Increase the Percentage of Women In Management

April fool 2011 🙂 Walmart President and CEO Mike Duke announced that the world’s largest retail chain will create a […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

April 1, 2011

Cap and Trade Bill Passes Both House and Senate

April fool 2011 🙂 After years, if not decades of bickering, both the U.S. House of Representatives, and the U.S. […]

Jonathan Mariano

April 1, 2011

Technology

New Analysis on the Carbon Impact of Electric Cars: Still Better than Gas

A new study released this month by Ecometrica, comprehensively extrapolates the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of cars powered by either […]

Phil Covington

March 31, 2011

Corporate Responsibility

Drill, Obama, Drill: Administration Advocates for Expanded Domestic Drilling

President Obama gave a speech yesterday, on a plan to cut oil imports. While at first, it may sound like […]

Jonathan Mariano

March 31, 2011

Corporate Responsibility

Bangladesh Government Removes Mohammed Yunus As Grameen Bank Head

Earlier this month the Bangladesh government removed Mohammed Yunus as the head of the microfinance lender, Grameen Bank. Yunus founded […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

March 31, 2011

Corporate Responsibility

Pioneering Sustainable Initiatives in Hospitals; Reform on Our Side?

By Julie Graham We are now well on our way to sweeping changes in American Healthcare. March 23rd marked the […]

TriplePundit

March 31, 2011

Energy

Brownies Take on Girl Scouts USA over Palm Oil in Thin Mints

About two months ago I received a phone call from my 6-year-old niece, asking me if I wanted to buy […]

Kara DiCamillo

March 31, 2011

Corporate Responsibility

Study Calls Polystyrene Environmentally Preferable to Corn Based Plastic

A recently released study compared the life-cycle inventory and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of polystyrene (PS), paperboard, and corn-based (polylactic: […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

March 31, 2011

Corporate Responsibility

Fast, Cost-Effective Tool to Compile CSR Reports

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) insists that the world’s leading companies not only embrace sustainability reporting, but move towards integrated […]

Leon Kaye

March 31, 2011

Finance

Toxins Impact on Fertility Rise on Agendas

The American Fertility Association (AFA) joins the ranks of numerous organizations that are attributing infertility to environmental toxins in some […]

Tiffany Finley

March 31, 2011

Finance

U.S. NGOs that Are Moving the Needle on Climate Change

The past few weeks I have been openly critical of Earth Hour (from WWF) and even 350.org because I believe […]

boyd

March 31, 2011

Finance

Are NGOs Like 350.org and WWF Failing to Move the Needle?

Boyd Cohen, Ph.D., CO2 IMPACT A few weeks ago I was pretty critical of the potential impact of events like […]

boyd

March 30, 2011

Energy

Intelligent Use of Water: Is Australia’s Model the One to Follow?

Naomi Klein, in her book, The Shock Doctrine, makes the point that it is far easier to get big things […]

RP Siegel

March 30, 2011

Corporate Responsibility

Dawn’s Attempt to Market Sustainability Ruffles Feathers

This post is part of a blogging series by marketing students at the Presidio Graduate School’s MBA program. You can […]

Presidio Managerial Marketing

March 30, 2011

Corporate Responsibility

Seven Companies Opt Out of Sustainable Forestry Initiative Label

Seven companies, including four from the Fortune 500, committed to not using Sustainable Forestry Initiative’s (SFI) label on paper products […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

March 30, 2011

Energy

Crop Mobs Build Communities and Create Access to Healthy Local Food

This post is part of a series on sustainability in the health and wellness industry, curated by Becky Eisen, Dana […]

TriplePundit

March 30, 2011

Corporate Responsibility

Bar-Hopping Inside Whole Foods?

As if Whole Foods didn’t already have a vice grip on wandering shoppers, they have now added an in-store bar […]

Tiffany Finley

March 30, 2011

Corporate Responsibility

Video Interview: American Forest and Paper Association

Large companies like Walmart can truly move the needle when they declare sustainability. But even more impactful changes can be […]

Connie-Kwan

March 30, 2011

Energy

Rhode Island Targets Mattresses, Paint and Syringes for New Disposal Regulations

With state and local governments in a budget squeeze, product stewardship is starting to look more attractive as a means […]

Tina Casey

March 30, 2011

Finance

Hydropower Expansion: The Hydropower Improvement Act of 2011

On March 17, 2011, Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), introduced bipartisan legislation to accelerate hydropower projects and development across the country. […]

Denver

March 30, 2011

Finance

Udall Wants Credit Unions to Lend More to Small Business

The following open letter is a part of the Presidio Graduate School’s Capital Markets course. For one of the course […]

Presidio Capital Markets

March 30, 2011

Corporate Responsibility

Sex, Lies and the Electric Car: The BMWi

The following is part of the Crowds of Ratings series by our friends at CSRHub (a 3p sponsor) – offering […]

CSRHub

March 29, 2011

Should Nonprofits Publish a Sustainability Report?

Last August I wrote a piece on why nonprofits (used interchangeably here with NGOs) should publish sustainability reports, similar to […]

Leslie Back

March 29, 2011

Finance

Communicating With Your Blinders Off

by Donna Montgomery, Ph. D. In working with hundreds of clients & students over several decades, it never ceases to […]

TriplePundit

March 29, 2011

Energy

Gulf Oil Cleanup Highlights Competition in Waste Market

The transition of the global economy to renewable energy is the big story of the day, but there is another, […]

Tina Casey

March 29, 2011

Technology

Bridgestone Demonstrates Link Between Energy Conservation and Disaster Preparedness

Among the many business lessons to emerge from the nuclear disaster in Japan is the need to have an energy […]

Tina Casey

March 29, 2011

Energy

General Mills Promotes Bevy of Sustainability Projects in CSR Report

If you are not familiar with General Mills, that is probably because its family of brands the company manages are […]

Leon Kaye

March 29, 2011

Energy

Lester Brown: Mobilizing to Save Civilization

I received an invitation last week from Marilyn Weiner, the co-producer of the PBS series Journey to Planet Earth (and […]

RP Siegel

March 29, 2011

Corporate Responsibility

Positive Change, One Flip-Flop at a Time

By Alison I. Somilleda Feelgoodz™, an environmentally and socially conscious flip-flop company based in New Orleans, LA, is redefining the […]

GreenChamber

March 29, 2011

Finance

Growing Profits in Marshes; Can Foundations Help Spur Mitigation Banking Markets?

The following open letter is a part of the Presidio Graduate School’s Capital Markets course. For one of the course […]

Presidio Capital Markets

March 29, 2011

Corporate Responsibility

Secrets of Getting a (Green) Job

Many of us at one point in time have been looking for a job. Readers of this site may be […]

Jonathan Mariano

March 29, 2011

Corporate Responsibility

Whole Foods Announces Traveling Film Festival to Celebrate Earth Month

In celebration of Earth Month, Whole Foods announced last week that they will be presenting a traveling Do Something Reel […]

Kara DiCamillo

March 29, 2011

Finance

Transparency: Promoting or Diminishing Competitive Advantage?

In 2009’s Strategy for Sustainability, Adam Werbach promoted what he called the TEN cycle (transparency, employee engagement and outside networking) […]

Leslie Back

March 28, 2011

Finance

Sustainability's Influence on Stock Value

Political discourse over sustainability, in the USA, always seems to debate this single notion: that implementing sustainability initiatives – whether […]

Phil Covington

March 28, 2011

Energy

SAP 2010 CSR Report Boasts US$470M in Energy Savings

As the global recovery recovers, industries like the enterprise software sector are experiencing renewed growth. Germany’s SAP, which had total […]

Leon Kaye

March 28, 2011

Corporate Responsibility

HP Wins Best Report in CR Reporting Awards 2011

HP won best report in the fourth annual Corporate Responsibility Reporting Awards 2011 (CRRA 2011) for its 2009 report, Changing […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

March 28, 2011

Energy

Video Interview: Baselining Sustainability Performance at Straus Family Creamery

How are sustainability practitioners transforming companies? In this interview, Brie Johnson, the sustainability manager of Straus Family Creamery, shares her […]

Connie-Kwan

March 28, 2011

Finance

Woman-to-Woman Aid through Microfinance

The number of women within lending institution’s higher management has decreased over the past eight years, while the number of […]

Tiffany Finley

March 28, 2011

Energy

Can Organic Farming Really Feed the World?

Can organic farming produce enough food to feed the world by 2050, when the world’s population is expected to hit […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

March 28, 2011

Finance

Don’t Know Your Audience? Cover Their Values

by Donna Montgomery, Ph. D. We’re often told by the experts that the first rule of engagement is this: Know […]

TriplePundit

March 28, 2011

Corporate Responsibility

Sustainability at Outward Bound

This post is part of a series on sustainability in the health and wellness industry, curated by Becky Eisen, Dana […]

TriplePundit

March 28, 2011

Energy

Feral Hogs Create Problems for Biofuel Producers

Biofuels got off to a rocky start in the U.S. several years ago with an unfortunate emphasis on corn ethanol […]

Tina Casey

March 28, 2011

Community Development

Spain passes new disclosure regime

A new Sustainable Environment Act strengthening disclosure requirements has been passed in Spain. The law makes two corporate governance provisions, […]

TriplePundit

March 28, 2011

Community Development

Green & Black's meets Fairtrade pledge

Organic chocolate firm Green and Black’s has met its target for full Fairtrade certification across its chocolate bars and drinks […]

TriplePundit

March 28, 2011

Community Development

US investors call for return of class action rights

Dozens of the world’s largest pension funds have jointly written a letter to the US government demanding the restoration of […]

TriplePundit

March 28, 2011

Corporate Responsibility

SXSW: Techies Can Save the World. Why Aren't They?

I’ve had a little bit to say about South by Southwest not being as focused on sustainability as it could […]

Nick Aster

March 26, 2011

Energy

Dow Water and Process Interview: Part 2

Interview with Snehal Desai, Global Marketing Director for Dow Water and Process Solutions – Continued from Part 1. 3P: Are […]

RP Siegel

March 25, 2011

Energy

Seed Bomb Business Explodes in UK

?????In the spirit of pro-activism and guerilla gardening (gardening without permission), seed bombs are usually thrown into vacant, blighted lots […]

Lesley Lammers

March 25, 2011

Energy

Give to Get: US Eyes Brazilian Oil

By Elizabeth Dolge No doubt Obama made many fans during his visit to Brazil last weekend, charming government officials […]

TriplePundit

March 25, 2011

Corporate Responsibility

Does Earth Hour Truly Benefit the Environment?

Earth Hour will be taking place this Saturday, March 26th, between 8:30-9:30pm local time. Call it an initiative, campaign, or […]

Jonathan Mariano

March 25, 2011

Corporate Responsibility

Walmart Leaps into Regulation Hole on PBDE

This post is part of a blogging series by marketing students at the Presidio Graduate School’s MBA program. You can […]

Presidio Managerial Marketing

March 25, 2011

Energy

Can a Zero Carbon Wine Come from New Zealand? eco.love Wines Says Yes

Being a greener business can take many shapes and levels of complexity, but sometimes it’s the obvious that can make […]

Paul S

March 25, 2011

Corporate Responsibility

Control Sprinkler Systems Remotely? There’s an App for That

What can’t a smart phone do these days? They can unlock cars, hook up to home security systems, turn off […]

Tiffany Finley

March 25, 2011

Corporate Responsibility

The Case For Extending the EV Tax Credit

The following open letter is a part of the Presidio Graduate School’s Capital Markets course. For one of the course […]

Presidio Capital Markets

March 25, 2011

Finance

What's Really 'Green'? A Look at Mattresses, Part II

By Jonathan L. Gelbard, Ph.D. In my previous post, I took a look at examples of greenwashing that just about […]

TriplePundit

March 25, 2011

Corporate Responsibility

The Green Room: BBMG's Mitch Baranowski with Warby Parker's Neil Blumenthal

http://vimeo.com/21359479 In the second episode of BBMG’s Green Room, chief creative officer Mitch Baranowski sits down with Neil Blumenthal, co-founder […]

bbmg

March 24, 2011

Corporate Responsibility

Disney Invests $15.5 Million in Carbon Offsets

This week The Walt Disney Company released its 2010 Corporate Citizenship (or corporate social responsibility) report. The report is an […]

Leon Kaye

March 24, 2011

Finance

Lack of GHG Regulation Leadership Leads to Multi State Lawsuit

The American Electric Power Co. Inc (AEP) is facing a lawsuit from six states and the City of New York […]

Tiffany Finley

March 24, 2011

Energy

Interview with Dow Water and Process: Industry’s Role in Water Conservation: Part 1

I was fortunate to be able to speak with Snehal Desai this week as part of our series on our […]

RP Siegel

March 24, 2011

Corporate Responsibility

Guayaki Yerba Mate to Market Only with Social Media

Social media now provides a basic means of communicating with friends. It has even taken deep root in the way […]

Jonathan Mariano

March 24, 2011

Corporate Responsibility

Is Wireless The Future For EV Charging?

Imagine a future where you drive your electric car to work, park, get out and walk away, and your car […]

Phil Covington

March 24, 2011

Corporate Responsibility

Interview: Hawaii's Green Economic Transition Story

As part of my research on the U.S.’s proverbial canary in a coal mine–Hawaii–I recently had the pleasure of meeting […]

Scott Cooney

March 24, 2011

Finance

CA Proposition 23 and the National Clean Energy Dialogue

By Lee Barken, CPA, LEED-AP Tom Steyer has a vision for a national dialogue about energy production and consumption. At […]

TriplePundit

March 24, 2011

Finance

Pension Funds Are Key to Growing Impact Investing

The following open letter is a part of the Presidio Graduate School’s Capital Markets course. For one of the course […]

Presidio Capital Markets

March 24, 2011

Finance

Community Empowerment: Improve City of Emeryville

The following open letter is a part of the Presidio Graduate School’s Capital Markets course. For one of the course […]

Presidio Capital Markets

March 24, 2011

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Children's Playtime Powers Cafeteria Microwave

McDonald's to Introduce Reusable Hamburger Buns

Boeing 797 Revealed- It's a Zeppelin

James Inhofe Apologizes for Calling Global Warming a Hoax

Hot Alliance: Shell, Suntech and ICBC to Create "ShellSunergy"

Monsanto Pays Reparations to Developing World for Terminator Seeds

Industrialists Embark on Cross-Country Run for the Environment

Walmart Announces Policy To Increase the Percentage of Women In Management

Cap and Trade Bill Passes Both House and Senate

New Analysis on the Carbon Impact of Electric Cars: Still Better than Gas

Drill, Obama, Drill: Administration Advocates for Expanded Domestic Drilling

Bangladesh Government Removes Mohammed Yunus As Grameen Bank Head

Pioneering Sustainable Initiatives in Hospitals; Reform on Our Side?

Brownies Take on Girl Scouts USA over Palm Oil in Thin Mints

Study Calls Polystyrene Environmentally Preferable to Corn Based Plastic

Fast, Cost-Effective Tool to Compile CSR Reports

Toxins Impact on Fertility Rise on Agendas

U.S. NGOs that Are Moving the Needle on Climate Change

Are NGOs Like 350.org and WWF Failing to Move the Needle?

Intelligent Use of Water: Is Australia’s Model the One to Follow?

Dawn’s Attempt to Market Sustainability Ruffles Feathers

Seven Companies Opt Out of Sustainable Forestry Initiative Label

Crop Mobs Build Communities and Create Access to Healthy Local Food

Bar-Hopping Inside Whole Foods?

Video Interview: American Forest and Paper Association

Rhode Island Targets Mattresses, Paint and Syringes for New Disposal Regulations

Hydropower Expansion: The Hydropower Improvement Act of 2011

Udall Wants Credit Unions to Lend More to Small Business

Sex, Lies and the Electric Car: The BMWi

Should Nonprofits Publish a Sustainability Report?

Communicating With Your Blinders Off

Gulf Oil Cleanup Highlights Competition in Waste Market

Bridgestone Demonstrates Link Between Energy Conservation and Disaster Preparedness

General Mills Promotes Bevy of Sustainability Projects in CSR Report

Lester Brown: Mobilizing to Save Civilization

Positive Change, One Flip-Flop at a Time

Growing Profits in Marshes; Can Foundations Help Spur Mitigation Banking Markets?

Secrets of Getting a (Green) Job

Whole Foods Announces Traveling Film Festival to Celebrate Earth Month

Transparency: Promoting or Diminishing Competitive Advantage?

Sustainability's Influence on Stock Value

SAP 2010 CSR Report Boasts US$470M in Energy Savings

HP Wins Best Report in CR Reporting Awards 2011

Video Interview: Baselining Sustainability Performance at Straus Family Creamery

Woman-to-Woman Aid through Microfinance

Can Organic Farming Really Feed the World?

Don’t Know Your Audience? Cover Their Values

Sustainability at Outward Bound

Feral Hogs Create Problems for Biofuel Producers

Spain passes new disclosure regime

Green & Black's meets Fairtrade pledge

US investors call for return of class action rights

SXSW: Techies Can Save the World. Why Aren't They?

Dow Water and Process Interview: Part 2

Seed Bomb Business Explodes in UK

Give to Get: US Eyes Brazilian Oil

Does Earth Hour Truly Benefit the Environment?

Walmart Leaps into Regulation Hole on PBDE

Can a Zero Carbon Wine Come from New Zealand? eco.love Wines Says Yes

Control Sprinkler Systems Remotely? There’s an App for That

The Case For Extending the EV Tax Credit

What's Really 'Green'? A Look at Mattresses, Part II

The Green Room: BBMG's Mitch Baranowski with Warby Parker's Neil Blumenthal

Disney Invests $15.5 Million in Carbon Offsets

Lack of GHG Regulation Leadership Leads to Multi State Lawsuit

Interview with Dow Water and Process: Industry’s Role in Water Conservation: Part 1

Guayaki Yerba Mate to Market Only with Social Media

Is Wireless The Future For EV Charging?

Interview: Hawaii's Green Economic Transition Story

CA Proposition 23 and the National Clean Energy Dialogue

Pension Funds Are Key to Growing Impact Investing

Community Empowerment: Improve City of Emeryville