Biofuels Propel Blue Angels Over Labor Day Weekend

Sep 06, 2011 1 Comment by

Over the weekend the Blue Angels wowed visitors with their pilots’ stunts at the Patuxent Naval Air Station in southern Maryland over the weekend-fueled by a 50-50 biofuel blend.

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Maine Pushes Energy Independence with Energy Security Act

Aug 19, 2011 No Comments by

With future energy efficiency concerns an issue, Maine’s Republican-dominated legislature passed An Act to Improve Maine’s Energy Security earlier this year.

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Utilities Have an Interest in Supporting Green Data Centers

Jul 26, 2011 No Comments by

Earlier this month PG&E awarded Brocade Communications Systems a $US2.1 million award for Brocade’s 125,000 square food data center in San Jose.

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FedEx Achieves Reductions in Vehicle Fuel Efficiency & Reduced Aircraft CO2 Emissions

Jul 25, 2011 2 Comments by

The most recent FedEx Global Citizen report is a compelling case study of how microeconomic approaches can help solve large scale, macroeconomic challenges.

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Water Stewardship = ROI: Latest on The Guardian

Jul 19, 2011 No Comments by

Water is the new carbon, as I state in my latest article on Guardian Sustainable Business. While many companies have tackled issues related to energy, I argue that water should be on companies’ radar.

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The 3 W’s of Sustainability

Jun 21, 2011 2 Comments by

Forget the semantics: sustainability, CSR, green, efficiency all share common goals of keeping organizations competitive while increasing the positive effects they have on people, markets, and the environment. Here is what I see as the three main drivers, or the 3 W’s, of sustainability.

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How Walmart Saved the US Economy and Set its Foundation Going Forward

Jun 20, 2011 2 Comments by

With all the talk over who, how, and what saved–or did not save–the economy from going over a cliff, it is critical to remember that Walmart had a role in stabilizing the American economy, and now is setting the foundation for its future.

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Target Launches Corporate Responsibility Goals

Jun 09, 2011 No Comments by

Yesterday Target announced its corporate responsibility scorecard, with a focus on the environment, education, healthy living, and community work.

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REI’s Climate Impact Slows While Sales Surge

Jun 08, 2011 No Comments by

REI recently released its 2010 CSR report, and is making progress towards solving the riddle of increasing revenues while slowing the effects of its carbon footprint.

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Union Pacific Reduces Energy Consumption, Releases 2010 CSR Report

May 31, 2011 No Comments by

Train aficionados may lament the lack of commuter rail in the United States, but freight still reigns out here. Shipping companies like Union Pacific are amongst the most successful and powerful companies in the United States and have significant impact on the environment and our society.

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