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In this first report released by GreenBiz.com, IBM lays out the need and potential for developing a large-scale, collaborative organization aimed at gathering sophisticated information about water usage and helping organizations of all types use water as efficiently as possible.
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By U.S. Conference of Mayors, Mayors Climate Protection Center
Published: October 2, 2008
This 41-page report looks at eco-friendly jobs in the U.S. today, projects growth to 4.2 million green jobs by 2038, and establishes what its authors say is the first national Green Jobs Index.
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This survey is among the first to look at the ways that large, multinational corporations are addressing their carbon footprints from within, and what strategies they're using to offset the emissions they can't avoid.
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The ninth edition of the survey of major electronics manufacturers finds that many companies are making at least some progress, but Nokia regains the lead with improved takeback programs.
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By KDPaine and Partners
Published: September 15, 2008
This research grades the Fortune 50 companies on transparency the transparency of their CSR reporting, gauging a key number of factors for each report.
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By Political Economy Research Institute
Published: September 10, 2008
This report describes a green recovery program that could lay the foundation for sustainable economic growth while boosting the country's energy security.
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By Research and Markets
Published: September 4, 2008
Business Insights examines trends related to packaging development, government regulations and retailer initiatives.
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By National Toxicology Program
Published: September 3, 2008
In it's final report on bisphenol A, a chemical used to make hard plastics and epoxy resins, the U.S. government's National Toxicology Program says current human exposure to bisphenol A is of “some concern.”
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By Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels
Published: August 22, 2008
A coalition of farmers, businesses, governments and nonprofits released the first draft of a biofuels global standard. The Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels (RSB) created the set of principles that it hopes will guide worldwide production and processing for the controversial fuel that has recently come under fire because of environmental and food price concerns.
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By Business for Social Responsibility
Published: August 20, 2008
This new report from Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) examines how mainstream financial institutions are incorporating environmental, social and governance criteria, the barriers that are preventing broader use of the criteria, and potential solutions to these challenges.
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By The Climate Group
Published: August 4, 2008
A report from the Climate Group funds that China is the world's leader in renewable energy generation, in terms of installed capacity, and second for renewable energy investment.
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Sustainability is an increasingly common theme in the business and trade press, at conferences, and in everyday conversation. This white paper encourages manufacturers to integrate sustainability into their corporate strategy to drive both profits and growth.
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By Business for Social Responsibility
Published: July 30, 2008
This report from Business for Social Responsibility is based on recently completed pilot projects that sought to break through barriers to improving factory conditions.
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By Deloitte/Charles Lockwood
Published: July 29, 2008
This study looks at why some organizations green an old structure instead of building a new one.
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By New Economics Foundation
Published: July 23, 2008
A Green New Deal offers an ambitious range of policies to solve the triple crunch of the credit crisis, climate change and high oil prices.