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Technology
U.S. Green Building Council Launches New LEED Apps
The U.S. Green Building Council has just launched a new app service that should help make it easier for builders […]
November 28, 2011
Energy
Iowa Farmers Prep for New Cellulosic Ethanol Biofuel Plant
Old and new energy crossed paths in the American midwest last week: a new cellulosic ethanol refinery called Project LIBERTY […]
November 14, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Keystone XL Pipeline Delayed
In an epic case of stakeholder engagement fail, the Canadian company TransCanada has just seen its signature Keystone XL Pipeline […]
November 11, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Alaska Air Group Follows United Airlines into Biofuel's Wild Green Yonder
If it seems like biofuel for airplanes is all the rage this week, you’re right. On Monday, United Airlines became […]
November 9, 2011
Energy
Growing the Business of Biomimicry
Biomimicry has been venturing into some pretty strange places these days, from “breathable” mattresses inspired by honeycombs to a miniature […]
November 7, 2011
Technology
Google Earth's New Geothermal Map Reveals New Opportunities
The U.S. is a global leader in installed geothermal capacity, but so far almost all of the activity has been […]
October 27, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Small Manufacturers are Hot on Sustainability, But Trouble Looms
The American Small Manufacturers Coalition first began surveying manufacturers’ attitudes about sustainability in 2009, and it has just released the […]
October 25, 2011
Technology
FedEx Packs Green Roof the Size of Three Football Fields into O'Hare International Airport
A little green roof can do a lot of good, and FedEx is about to find out how much good […]
October 24, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Solar Industry Shows Massive Job Growth, Now Topping 100,000
The solar energy industry is churning out new green jobs at a steady clip, according to a new report commissioned […]
October 19, 2011
Technology
New Evidence that Urban Trees Add Value – As in Dollars
The value of urban trees is pretty clear to anyone who has finally reached a soothing green canopy after trudging […]
October 10, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Legislators Fiddle over Solyndra Bankruptcy While Coal Burns U.S. Taxpayers
A new study on the true cost of coal power to the U.S. economy should help put the recent bankruptcy […]
October 5, 2011
Technology
Solar Company Finds New Markets with Pay-As-You-Go System
A newly launched pay-as-you-go home solar power system is the latest demonstration of the creative ways in which solar companies […]
October 4, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Sustainability Lessons We Can Learn from Jackie Robinson
An international consortium of leading accounting organizations just released a survey that describes how small and medium-sized businesses are profiting […]
October 3, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Pew Report: U.S. Military to Invest $10 Billion in Clean Energy
The U.S. Department of Defense increased its clean energy investments from $400 million in 2006 to $1.2 billion in 2009 […]
September 27, 2011
Technology
Can Your Green Roof Survive a Hurricane?
This season’s devastating hurricanes may have raised some red flags for property owners who are considering installing a green roof. […]
September 26, 2011
Technology
Solar-Powered Fuel Cells Put Low Cost Clean Energy within Reach
Bloom Energy has been steadily racking up corporate clients for its industrial sized, emission-free fuel cells, and now it looks […]
September 21, 2011
Technology
Empire State Buildng Gets LEED Gold Certification
New York City’s iconic Empire State Building has been getting a lot of press lately for its energy efficiency improvements. […]
September 19, 2011
Energy
Air Force Partnership with Solar Company Demonstrates Potential Success of the American Jobs Act
When President Obama addressed Congress last week to enlist support for the American Jobs Act, he could have easily used […]
September 12, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Calisolar Will Create New Green Jobs in Mississippi
Solar power is here to stay, and the announcement last week of a new $600 million solar silicon factory for […]
September 5, 2011
Finance
New USGS Report Clouds the Future of Gas Drilling in the Marcellus Shale Formation
The U.S. Geological Survey has just issued a new report on the amount of natural gas in the Marcellus Shale […]
August 30, 2011
Energy
USDA Announces 900 Federal Energy Projects for Farms and Small Businesses
President Obama made a group of announcements related to biofuel policy on his bus tour through the Midwest this summer, […]
August 29, 2011
Finance
Fracking, Risk and Investment: NY Attorney General Adds Fuel to the Fire
Investors are growing increasingly wary of fracking, a method of natural gas extraction that involves pumping a chemical brine underground […]
August 22, 2011
Technology
U.S. Postal Service Reports $400 Million in Energy Savings Since 2007
Reports of the imminent bankruptcy of the U.S. Postal Service are here once again – the latest news being a […]
August 10, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
SunShot: $50 Million Closer to Cheap Solar Power and Green Jobs, Too
The Obama administration has been focusing on federal solar energy policies that create new green jobs, and the new SunShot […]
August 8, 2011
Technology
Solar Powered EV Chargers Keep SolarCity One Step Ahead of the Pack
As competition in the residential solar power installation field revs up to a high pitch, solar industry giant SolarCity is […]
August 2, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Johnson Controls Strides from Green Buildings to Clean Vehicles
Johnson Controls recently made headlines with an energy efficiency upgrade of the iconic Empire State Building, and it has just […]
August 1, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Does Your Business Pass the Waffle HouseTest?
FEMA, the Federal Office of Emergency Management, estimates that up to 40 percent of businesses never re-open when a natural […]
July 19, 2011
Voices for Change
Washington Redskins Bring Solar Power to Millions of Football Fans
While some members of Congress continue trying to undermine federal energy programs that promote efficiency and clean fuels, D.C.’s own […]
July 18, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Johnson & Johnson Updates Its 1943 Credo for 21st Century CSR Program
Marking its 125th year of operation, Johnson & Johnson has just launched a new corporate social responsibility plan called Healthy […]
July 15, 2011
Technology
Maximizing the Energy Potential of Commercial Buildings
Pike Research is out with a new report that explores potential growth in the market for energy storage in commercial […]
July 13, 2011
Technology
Volvo Trucks Meets, then Beats Ten-Year Energy Challenge in Just One Year
Back in 2009, Volvo Trucks in North America joined 31 other companies in a ten-year energy efficiency challenge issued by […]
July 13, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
GM Expands Landfill-Free Ambitions Beyond the Factory Gates
GM grabbed the spotlight in the sustainable vehicle field last year when its newly launched gas-electric Chevy Volt was named […]
July 12, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Corporate Giants Add One Million Vehicles to National Clean Fleets Partnership
In a clear case of high bar-setting, earlier this year the U.S. Department of Energy kicked off its National Clean […]
July 11, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
When It Comes to Natural Gas Fracking, France Learns from U.S. Mistakes
Last week, France became the first country to ban hydraulic fracturing in gas and oil operations. Known as fracking for […]
July 11, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
FedEx More than Doubles Its Fleet of Electric Vehicles
Last week, FedEx announced the addition of 24 new all-electric vehicles to its fleet, bringing its total of all-electric vehicles […]
July 8, 2011
Energy
Albertsons Shows How to Engage the Unengaged
This post is part of a series on Stakeholder Engagement sponsored by Jurat Software. When you consider a business like […]
July 7, 2011
Energy
ExxonMobil Still Pays for Climate Confusion
Despite the overwhelming consensus of scientists, a recent Gallup poll found that 43 percent of Americans still believe that global […]
July 5, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Finding Stakeholder Engagement in Unlikely Places
This post is part of a series on Stakeholder Engagement sponsored by Jurat Software. When a company like Green Mountain […]
July 1, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Comparing Sustainability Reports is Easier Thanks to GRI and Deloitte
This post is part of a series on Stakeholder Engagement sponsored by Jurat Software. Sustainability reporting is rapidly becoming a […]
June 28, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
How Games Can Effectively Engage Key Stakeholders
This post is part of a series on Stakeholder Engagement sponsored by Jurat Software. The eighth annual Games for Change […]
June 28, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Video Games Offer New Platform for Engaging with Customers and Communities
This post is part of a series on Stakeholder Engagement sponsored by Jurat Software. The Games for Change Festival came […]
June 21, 2011
Energy
Atlanta's Credit Rating Threatened over Water Wars
Water scarcity has long been an issue for agricultural areas and dry regions in the western U.S. Now it has […]
June 15, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
CIA Predicted Peak Oil More than 30 Years Ago
The CIA’s interest in predicting peak oil is pretty clear when you think about the disruption that would occur when […]
June 9, 2011
Energy
Obama's Commerce Nominee Brings Fighter Jets, Mickey Mouse and Sustainability to the Table
In a move that could prove transformational (more on that later), President Obama has nominated John Bryson, founder of NRDC, […]
June 6, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Compostable Packaging Company Will Open Manufacturing Plant in South Carolina
In a move that illustrates how quickly the parameters of sustainability are evolving, the company Be Green Packaging, LLC is […]
May 31, 2011
Energy
Food Giants Get Behind Sustainable Egg Farming – of a Kind
The Coalition for Sustainable Egg Supply (CSES) has just provided a $6 million grant for a study of the sustainability […]
May 30, 2011
Technology
Geostellar Takes the Guesswork Out of Planning a Solar Installation
Along with a steady stream of cheaper, more efficient solar technology, the solar industry is beginning to offer a growing […]
May 27, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Baltimore GM Factory Grows with Solar Power
GM’s low emission electric-gasoline Chevy Volt has been a hit with car buyers since it launched last year with a […]
May 23, 2011
Technology
Biogas from Cow Power Helps Small College Cut Carbon Emissions
A small liberal arts school in Vermont, Green Mountain College, took the opportunity of its 174th commencement ceremony last weekend […]
May 17, 2011
Technology
ConEdison Study Reveals New Roles for Green Roofs
By now it’s become widely accepted that green roofs can help reduce heating and cooling costs for buildings, and evidence […]
May 16, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Levi Strauss & Co. Proposes Radical New Standards for Apparel Industry
In a speech to be delivered today at the CERES annual conference, Levi Strauss & Co. CEO and President John […]
May 11, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Washington State Closes the Door on Coal
As the old saw goes, when one door closes another one opens. That is about to tested on a grand […]
May 10, 2011
Technology
Geothermal Energy Provides Key to Airport Expansion
A new geothermal project for the Portland International Jetport in Maine provides a hint of the potential for U.S. businesses […]
May 10, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Bloomberg's Sustainability Edge
Back in 2009, the media and financial services company Bloomberg launched what TriplePundit called a “ground-breaking data service” in corporate […]
May 9, 2011
Energy
Who is Top Banana in Sustainable Banana Business?
When it comes to fresh produce, establishing brand recognition is a tricky business. Many commercially grown fruits and vegetables are […]
May 4, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Pressure Builds to End $4 Billion in Taxpayer Subsidies for Oil Companies
In these days of federal budget-cutting (and high gas prices), it was only a matter of time before subsidies for […]
May 3, 2011
Technology
"Green Ambassadors" Bring Military Sustainability to Your Neighborhood
Now that the U.S. military is going full-on green, it’s only a matter of time before before military personnel start […]
May 2, 2011
Energy
NYC Finds Solar Energy Gold in Old Landfills
Landfill gas recovery is becoming a familiar fixture in the alternative energy scene, and now New York City has added […]
April 27, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Mattel's Green Progress, from Joke to Serious Business
A few years ago the toy company Mattel tried to boost its green cred by launching Bcause, a line of […]
April 25, 2011
Technology
$130 Million in Federal Funding Available for New Energy Projects
When the BP oil spill happened right around this time last year, Triple Pundit asked if the Obama Administration would […]
April 22, 2011
Energy
Target Customers Respond to New Recycling Program
About one year into Target’s new recycling initiative, the results seem pretty impressive. In the first nine months alone, the […]
April 21, 2011
Finance
To Frack or Not to Frack? The U.S. Department of Defense Has an Answer
Though natural gas has been promoted as a low-emission alternative to other fossil fuels, not all natural gas is created […]
April 18, 2011
Technology
CA Carbon Legislation Creates Green Jobs
A new study from the University of California – Berkeley has put a number on the impact that new energy […]
April 15, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Ecosystems Awareness Becoming a Prerequisite for Long Term Growth
For many companies, sustainability is far more than just a feel-good gloss, it’s the very essence of the business itself. […]
April 13, 2011
Energy
Dell Takes the Plunge into 'Shroom Packaging
Dell has been serious about sustainable packaging for several years, and now the company is taking it up to a […]
April 12, 2011
Technology
Chevy Volt Drivers Report 1,000 Miles on a Tank of Gas
The experience of some Chevy Volt drivers is vindicating GM’s decision to market an all-electric vehicle that can also run […]
April 11, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
SEC Decides in Favor of Corporate Transparency
Green investing and big corporations are not mutually exclusive, but it is impossible to make an informed investment decision when […]
April 10, 2011
Technology
Feds Help Large Fleets Clean Up Their Act. What About the Little Fleets?
A new federal initiative called the National Clean Fleets Partnership has set an ambitious goal to slice 2.5 billion gallons […]
April 6, 2011
Energy
GreenFire Lights a Spark Under U.S. Geothermal Industry
It’s difficult to think of a way to improve on geothermal energy. Geothermal is clean, renewable, accessible and abundant, especially […]
April 2, 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 […]
April 1, 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 […]
March 30, 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, […]
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 […]
March 29, 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 […]
March 28, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
OriginOil's Algae Biofuel Gets Ready for U.S. Market
A few years back, when the U.S. biofuel scene consisted mainly of corn ethanol, biofuel from algae seemed like a […]
March 16, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Wisconsin Legislature Closes the Door on Wind Power
In an epic case of bad timing, last week the Wisconsin legislature abruptly suspended the state’s new rules for siting […]
March 14, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
New Sign of a Maturing Green Funeral Industry: Greenwashing
It was bound to happen sooner or later, and in this case it’s sooner. The green burial industry has hardly […]
March 10, 2011