Leaner, faster, greener: Nike's new supply chain goals
A top Nike official says the signals for greater sustainability are getting "louder and louder" across the company's supply chain and the industry as a whole.   ... [Read More]
 
Nike innovates its way to zero toxic discharges
Nike’s new sustainability report highlights how the sporting goods giant is pushing innovation in both its products and supply chain. ... [Read More]
 
Nike innovates its way to zero toxic discharges
Nike’s new sustainability report highlights how the sporting goods giant is pushing innovation in both its products and supply chain ... [Read More]
 
The business case for composting from Whole Foods, MGM & BofA
At the Sustainable Operations Summit this week in New York City, leaders from companies in widely different industries shared their secrets of successful composting, and how to cut costs while not was... [Read More]
 
How much of a difference can Walmart really make?
With the release of its 2012 sustainability report, it's clear that the company has become greener and more responsible than it used to be -- but it's still got a long way to go. How much can ... [Read More]
 
Ikea's Steve Howard on Bringing Sustainability to the Masses
One year into his term as chief sustainability officer at Ikea, Howard talks about his move from The Climate Group to the global retailer, Ikea's push for certified cotton and timber, and how to m... [Read More]
 
Europe-US Partnership Creates Huge New Market for Organic Foods
A deal brokered this week between the world's two largest markets for organic foods provides mutual recognition to each region's organic certification, lowering barriers to expanding a $50 bil... [Read More]
 
Tesco Considers Dropping Carbon Footprinting Labels from Products
The supermarket is 'reviewing options' about its use of Carbon Trust carbon labeling following a disappointing take-up of carbon labelling by other retailers.... [Read More]
 
Kohl's Joins Growing List of Retailers to Embrace EV Charging
Kohl's Department Stores is latest retailer to launch a pilot program that will provide charging stations for customers' electric cars.... [Read More]
 
Climate Change and the Consumption Trap
After more than two decades of talking about sustainable consumption -- and in spite of advances in resource efficiencies and renewable energy -- we are not all that much closer to consuming sustainab... [Read More]
 
Best Buy Unleashes Geek Squad, Blue Shirts on Home Energy Use
Best Buy aims to bring home energy efficiency to life with three dedicated departments being tested at stores in San Carlos, Calif., Houston and Chicago.... [Read More]