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The World’s Most Sustainable Retailer? Marks & Spencer’s 2013 Plan A Report
The annual “Plan A” update from Marks & Spencer outlines what the company has done to mitigate its impact on society and on the environment.
Waste Heat Recovery: Getting Something Back
Waste heat recovery systems have emerged as an effective way for increasing energy efficiency at factories where refrigeration is crucial.
Shell 2012 Sustainability Report Promises Trust & Action on Environment
This week Royal Dutch Shell released its 2012 Sustainability Report, which focuses on the environment and social issues around the world.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Unveils $1 Billion Greenbank for New York
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his goal to accelerate the state’s clean tech economy, including $1B for a "Greenbank."
Marks & Spencer Sales of Socially Responsible Items Reaches 1 Billion
Over 30 percent of M&S products sold stores worldwide have a minimum of one Plan A quality, and meanwhile sales at the global retailer continue upward.
Housing at Doha’s Education City Goes Solar & Sustainable
Student living will become more sustainable in Doha's Education City due to a new LEED-certified student housing complex that will open next year.
Rail Transport in Macedonia Soon to Be Greener, More Efficient
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will loan up to $64 million to Macedonia so that the country can invest in more modern trains.
Global Shipping Takes Massive Step Towards Energy Efficiency
Today three large multinationals have agreed to charter only vessels in the shipping industry that have the highest rates of energy efficiency.
Ryder Markets Progress on Fuel Efficiency in Latest Sustainability Report
Ryder, the Fortune 500 transportation services giant that generated over $6 billion in revenues last year, recently issued its third sustainability report.
LED Lights, The Best Investment In a Remodeled Home
Simple math makes the financial case for ditching incandescent light bulbs for LED lighting easy.
State Street Sustainability Report Tackles Water, Waste and Carbon
Yesterday Street Corporation, based in Boston, released its 2011 corporate social responsibility report.
A Call for a More Environmentally Friendly Office Temperature Standard
With the backdrop of rising energy prices, the availability of energy management systems and a sleuth of green building initiatives, office buildings could be far more efficient than they generally are now.