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Sustainable Business
- Ceres Conference Offers Something for Everyone (05/13/2013)
- A Little Energy to Save a Lot: Why Your Company Should Become Energy Star Certified (04/03/2013)
- Sustainability in Supply Chain Remains Top Priority for Major Brands (03/13/2013)
- Using Technology to Drive Supply Chain Sustainability (03/05/2013)
- Getting On Board with Supply Chain Sustainability (02/20/2013)
LEED Green Building
- 7th annual Los Angeles Business Council (LABC) Sustainability Summit (04/29/2013)
- Greening the Green Building Industry (03/26/2013)
- Earth Rangers Journey to LEED® Platinum (02/21/2013)
- Energy Boost: How RECs Support LEED® Certification and Renewable Energy Development (02/14/2013)
- Making the Most of LEED® (01/31/2013)
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A CPA's Role in Carbon Accounting and Sustainable Reporting
by Guest Blogger on 09/18/2012
Tags: carbon accounting, sustainability best practices
By Grant Webb, guest bloggerRecently carbon accounting and sustainable reporting has been making waves in the business community. The practice of corporate social responsibility and how to account for... [more]
Energy Reliance Major Contributor to Environmental and Human Health Impacts
by Amy Haddon on 09/10/2012
Tags: carbon emissions, sustainability best practices
A few weeks ago, a power line was cut near my home and so our house was without power for several hours. For my children, this was exciting—an opportunity to practice living without... [more]
Sustainability Index Ripple Effect: What’s on the Horizon for Suppliers
by Tom Holcomb on 09/05/2012
Tags: corporate sustainability, supply chain sustainability, sustainability initiatives
As we previously reported to you, Walmart quietly launched the long awaited Sustainability Index which currently encompasses suppliers in 18 categories. Ultimately, within the coming year,... [more]
Walmart’s Sustainability Index, Scoring at a Glance
by Tanner Hayes on 08/29/2012
Tags: corporate sustainability, supply chain sustainability, sustainability initiatives
Walmart is making a splash in corporate supply chains this month with its new Sustainability Index, a system that aims to develop a sustainable standard for over 100 product categories.... [more]
Seeking Carbon Offset Solutions?
by Aran Rice on 09/05/2012
Tags: carbon offsets
A survey conducted by Ernst and Young found that 66% of executives had seen an increase in inquiries from shareholders about sustainability-related issues in the past 12 months. ... [more]
Walmart Ups the Sustainability Ante for Suppliers
by Tom Holcomb on 08/24/2012
Tags: supply chain sustainability, sustainability initiatives
Did you notice? Not many have. Last week, Walmart quietly launched its long awaited Sustainability Index, requesting that suppliers in 18 categories provide their input on... [more]
How to Measure Your Business Carbon Footprint
by Tanner Hayes on 08/21/2012
Tags: carbon accounting, ghg inventory
Business carbon footprint: a method of measuring and documenting the greenhouse gas emissions resulting from your company’s operations. Synonymous with a greenhouse gas... [more]
AIAG Environmental Sustainability Update
by Tom Drzewiecki on 08/14/2012
Tags: carbon accounting, events, supply chain sustainability
On August 1, 2012, the Automobile Industry Action Group (AIAG), headquartered in Southfield, MI, hosted a Call to Action meeting for members to come to a consensus on environmental... [more]
