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- USGBC Greenbuild 2011 Conference Takeaways (10/13/2011)
- Renewable Choice & Greenbuild 2011- Taking LEED® to the Next Level (09/23/2011)
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- Electricians Evolving in an Age of LEED Certification (03/29/2010)
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A Sustainability Leader Emerges
by Amy Haddon on 02/01/2012
Tags: Carbon Accounting, CDP, Renewable Choice
Renewable Choice customer, OCTAL, achieves business benefits from proactive carbon footprint disclosure. Read more about it in this blog and by downloading our case study.
In our case study, OCTAL Leads the Way in Environmental Sustainability and Disclosure, we explore the sustainability journey of an unlikely leader (OCTAL Petrochemicals) in an even more unlikely... [more]
Three Simple Steps to Scorecard Compliance
by Amy Haddon on 01/27/2012
Tags: cdp supply chain, sustainability scorecards, walmart ssa
In this blog, we'll share with you 3 Simple Steps to Scorecard Compliance, and provide a link to download our new white paper on the subject.
A few weeks ago, we released our white paper on supply chain sustainability scorecards. This paper was the result of significant research into who is using scorecards and why. As we... [more]
Environmentally Responsible Company Joins Growing B Corp Movement
by Amy Haddon on 01/18/2012
Tags: b corp, benefit corporation, renewable choice
We recently announced our certification as a Benefits, or B Corporation, an accomplishment that we here at Renewable Choice are really proud of!
Earning the coveted B Corp certification was intensive, which speaks to the integrity and thoroughness of the process. First and foremost, we had to have a baseline of socially and... [more]
Top Sustainability Trends
by Amy Haddon on 01/20/2012
Tags: Sustainability Trends
Valuable corporate sustainability trends are emerging in 2012. Will your business embrace them?
In my last blog, I shared some suggestions for your sustainability goals in 2012. This week, I’d like to share some of the sustainability trends that you may also want to take... [more]
This Year's GPP Awards Announced During REM Conference
by Ryan Meeks on 12/08/2011
Tags: EPA GPP, Green Power Partner, REM
Renewable Choice recently attended the 2011 REM Conference at which this year's Green Power Partnership Awards were announced.
On November 16th, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy and the non-profit Center for Resource Solutions (CRS), presented the... [more]
Walking Our Talk @ Renewable Choice
by Amy Haddon on 12/02/2011
Tags: CSR, Renewable Choice
Read a blog about the social and environmental practices which Renewable Choice embraces.
At Renewable Choice, we believe strongly in socially and environmentally responsible business practices and, as a result, make every effort to “walk our talk.” This... [more]
3 Reasons Why Corporate Social Responsibility Matters
by Amy Haddon on 11/18/2011
Tags: Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR, Sustainable Business
Global citizenship is an important part of being a company. Here are 3 reasons why CSR matters. Part one of a two part series.
I recently returned to the office after the birth of my second child. While I was away, the Occupy Wall Street movement began and I had the luxury of hearing a lot about it... [more]
The Greening of Supply Chains
by Ryan Meeks on 11/10/2011
Tags: CDP, Voluntary Market
Companies who report GHG emissions and reduction activities is on the rise as indicated by a recent CDP report. Importance to supply chains evident.
With over 50% of the average corporation’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions being typically sourced from their supply chain, measuring and managing these emissions has been... [more]
Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) Conference Takeaways
by Aran Rice on 10/25/2011
Tags: Conference, Retail Sustainability, RILA
Retail leaders met in Orlando to discuss environmental sustainability, compliance and how to integrate green practices into their companies.
One of North America’s largest corporate sustainability events, the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) Conference took place in Orlando, Florida this October 12-14.... [more]
FAQs About Our Enterprise Carbon Accounting Software; Mosaic
by Brian Sloss on 10/17/2011
Tags: ECA, FAQs, GHG Software, Mosaic
Read a blog covering FAQs about Mosaic Enterprise Carbon Accounting Software. A simple, scalable and automated way to measure GHG emissions for organizations of any size.
Earlier this year, Renewable Choice Energy launched a new software called MosaicTM, which enables organizations to collect, manage and report on their carbon emissions. It... [more]
Congratulations Lila Makuta - Commuter Challenge Winner
by Guest Blogger on 09/22/2011
Tags: alternative transportation, commuter challenge, employee engagement, Renewable Choice
Ever think you'd be rewarded for water tubing to work? At Renewable Choice, any type of alternative transportation is encouraged and celebrated.
Beyond helping clients with their sustainability initiatives, Renewable Choice strives to manage and reduce our own carbon footprint. One area where we feel that our... [more]
The 4Ps of Sustainability
by Megan Brown on 09/15/2011
Tags: Gold'n Plump, green power, Just Bare Chicken, renewable energy, sustainability commitments
You are probably wondering what the 4Ps of sustainability are.
I’ll get to this inquiry; but first I want to introduce you to a quirky and progressive company, Gold’n Plump. One of the many perks about working in the... [more]
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