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Does Fair Trade USA's expansion plan threaten its purpose?
Posted by ErkSat 6 days ago in Energy
In a move to grow the market for Fair Trade products, the longtime head of Fair Trade USA proposes to allow much bigger coffee growers into the certification -- a move that some say runs contrary to t... [Read More]
 
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More sustainability-consulting consolidation: DNV buys Two Tomorrows
Posted by ErkSat 13 days ago in Energy
DNV's acquisition of Two Tomorrows is the latest in a trend of consolidation in the sustainability consulting world -- and a sign that carbon companies may be diversifying. ... [Read More]
 
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London's race for a greener Olympics
Posted by ErkSat 17 days ago in Energy
With just weeks to go, London is hustling to deliver on its pledge to make the 2012 Summer Games the greenest ever. ... [Read More]
 
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3 rules of thumb to create smart marketing for the smart grid
Posted by ErkSat 19 days ago in Energy
Although the utility industry has little consensus on best practices for speaking clearly and persuasively about the benefits of the smart grid, it's more important than ever for energy companies ... [Read More]
 
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Plug-ins, diesels and high MPG have staying power at NY Auto Show
Posted by ErkSat 32 days ago in Energy
The just-closed auto expo show how the cleaner car market is rapidly maturing, with more automakers building more innovative, more efficient vehicles -- and demand for those cars soaring. ... [Read More]
 
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Cloud computing raises new ethics, sustainability questions
Posted by ErkSat 40 days ago in Energy
Cloud computing could redefine the way we think about business ethics and sustainability. Here's how the cloud could affect two of our biggest sustainability challenges: climate change and human r... [Read More]
 
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Government study says U.S. green jobs are growing strong
Posted by ErkSat 56 days ago in Energy
With 3.1 million jobs in the U.S. a new study from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that any reports on the death of clean energy and green jobs were premature. ... [Read More]
 
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How energy companies do (and don't) manage their water footprints
Posted by ErkSat 60 days ago in Energy
NGOs and companies in a wide range of industries have taken increasingly ambitious steps to manage their water footprints. Most oil and gas firms, however, have remained silent on the matter. ... [Read More]
 
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Geneva Motor Show: Smaller -- and greener -- is better
Posted by ErkSat 70 days ago in Energy
Green is growing deep roots in the auto industry, as this year's Geneva event waves fewer eco flags but shows big improvements in fuel efficiency and auto innovation. Even Porsche showcased a fuel... [Read More]
 
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The skills sustainability consultants need to succeed
Posted by ErkSat 73 days ago in Energy
There's been an evolution in sustainability consulting in the past decade as major players moved in to help major clients embrace sustainability. But will demand for those services continue? Is su... [Read More]
 
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How to keep sustainability perceptions in line with performance
Posted by ErkSat 77 days ago in Energy
Surveys conducted around the globe suggest that the public is largely unimpressed by corporations' sustainability efforts. Here are three reasons why, and what companies can do to change the conve... [Read More]