Despite its goal to become carbon-neutral by 2020, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), a national retail cooperative, has increased its greenhouse gas emissions by 11 percent...

On  World Environment Day this past June,  Infosys  announced its intention to be a carbon neutral company by 2012. It's an ambitious goal that will...

Environmental issues will become more important to the supply chain over the next three years, say about 70 percent of supply chain professionals in a...

Brussels, Belgium — Lower vehicle production and sales volume helped cut greenhouse gas emissions in the operations of Toyota’s European arm by 17 percent in...

Diam , a wine bottle closure manufacturer, has reduced its carbon footprint by 12 percent to bring it in-line with the carbon footprint of natural...

Last time we discussed some of the motivators for companies paying attention to green manufacturing - that is, drivers for incorporating green in your business...

Michaels Stores , a specialty retailer of arts and crafts, has deployed an energy management system (EMS) at more than 900 retail stores, lowering electricity...

The  Holiday Inn  brand is undergoing a $1-billion global makeover — touted as the largest in the hospitality industry — that will save the company...

By encouraging climbing plants to climb trellises placed in front of windows, Kyocera  has lowered the load on its air-conditioning systems. The new initiative, in...

By adding solar arrays,  Barsotti Juice Co . has reduced its electricity bill by 50 percent. Barsotti, known for its apple juice products, added dual...

I ask a simple gut-check question when reading a sustainability report:  “What does [insert “green” initiative here] have to do with this company’s operations?”  The...

American Airlines emitted 29.1 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents in 2008, down 5 percent from the previous year. Its operational intensity ratio, or...

Already having reduced emissions 6 percent from 2007 to 2008, AMD plans to further reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 33 percent by 2011. At...

Many large corporations are merely paying lip service to their environmental policies, according to a new report from the  Sustainable Enterprise Institute . Among companies...

Adding green spaces to its offerings helps Baker Roofing compete for public contracts. Above the treetops, lush grasses and ground covers flourish in downtown Raleigh,...

Dell has cut both its overall GHG emissions and its scope 1 and 2 emissions as a percentage of revenue (see above chart), according to...

An interesting press release just arrived in my inbox from  Good Electronics  from a group of 13 environmental groups in Taiwan who have issued a...

LG reduced 2008 greenhouse gas emissions 8.1 percent at its corporate operations in Korea, with scope 1 emissions falling from 13.2 percent of the total...

"The first step in mitigating risks associated with climate change is to calculate carbon emissions and their potential costs from direct operations and supply chains,...

"Our country has been transformed by numerous periods of historic and evolutionary change - from the Industrial Revolution to the dot-com bubble and the age...

"A comprehensive global public opinion survey on attitudes about fresh water sustainability, management and conservation finds that people around the world view water issues as...

"Pitney Bowes Inc. has reduced its overall carbon emissions by 4.5 percent and increased its waste recycling/prevention by 45.5 percent, according to the company’s Corporate...

This whitepaper introduces lifecycle assessment, including the drivers behind current interest in applying LCA in corporate America. It touches on different approaches to LCA, from...

"Before you answer, consider this:  No water, no life.  And certainly no business." Full Story Source: Environmental Leader

" Dell expects to save an estimated $5.8 million a year as a result of power-saving initiatives and building upgrades in its facilities worldwide. The...

"One of MIT’s leading business professors, Richard Locke, came to Seattle yesterday to talk about the “S” word. Yes, we’ve been hearing a lot about...

"Water is an essential ingredient for creating delicious foods. But experts warn that it's becoming increasingly scarce. In fact, the United Nations suggests more than...

When Marcus Chung joined McKesson Corporation in mid-2008 as Director of Corporate Citizenship, he knew he'd face a challenge rolling out a comprehensive program to...

Last year we heard a chorus of "water is the new oil," including a memorable BusinessWeek cover depicting oil baron T. Boone Pickens knee-deep in...

"AT&T continues to improve technical efficiency as a means toward reducing its environmental impact, according to its 2008 CSR report." Full Story Source: Environmental Leader

"Recently, Wal-Mart has been rolling out plans for what it calls a sustainability index — a measure of how green the products it sells really...

Northrop Grumman is using its Redondo Beach, Calif., facility and its more than $2 million in electricity savings as a model for future energy upgrades....

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation, the maker of Kleenex, Scott and Cottonelle brands, today announced stronger fiber sourcing standards that will increase conservation of...

"Gap Inc. has exceeded its five-year U.S. EPA Climate Leaders goal, reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent from 2003 to 2008, according to...

“GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Steelcase’s latest corporate responsibility report charts the firm’s progress toward the company’s goal of reducing its global environmental 25 percent by...