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Janine Benyus, Suzlon and RecycleBank Execs Honored as U.N. 'Champions'

GreenBiz Staff — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:03:00 -0700

As part of its Earth Day celebrations, the United Nations Environment Programme awarded six individuals and one NGO as 'Champions of the Earth' for their environmental endeavors.

Boxer Unveils Climate 'Principles' for Future Legislation

ClimateBiz Staff — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:00:00 -0800

California Senator Barbara Boxer predicted on Tuesday Congress will draft greenhouse gas cap-and-trade legislation before the international climate change negotiation in Copenhagen in December.

Sun, Caterpillar, Mack Trucks and Pfizer Honored for Cutting GHGs

ClimateBiz Staff — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0700

Nearly two dozen companies surpassed or set greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals as part of the EPA's Climate Leaders program. 3M, Pfizer, Hasbro, Caterpillar, FPL Group, Sun Microsystems and Mack Trucks received top honors.

New Guide Helps Companies Make the Most of Climate Partnerships

ClimateBiz Staff — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:00:00 -0700

Developed by Business for Social Responsibility and the U.S. EPA, the guide aims to be a one-stop resource for helping navigate and choose the most appropriate of the EPA's 35 climate-related partnership programs.

A Business Guide to U.S. EPA Climate Partnership Programs

Matthew Wheeland — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:00:00 -0700

This resource from Business for Social Responsibility and the U.S. EPA aims to rigorously evaluate -- from a corporate managers' perspective -- the environmental and business benefits of participating in voluntary government climate programs.

Reframing Global Warming Across the Political Spectrum

David Wigder — Sun, 04 May 2008 17:00:00 -0700

These days, green marketers are challenged to efficiently reach consumers and effectively impact their attitudes and behaviors. There are many reasons for this of course: consumer attitudes are still evolving, familiarity with green products is just emerging and purchase behavior is inconsistent within and across categories. As such, marketers tend to look for targetable demographic groups or behaviors that have a higher propensity for green.

Action by Governors Highlights Shifting Sentiment on Green

David Wigder — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:00:00 -0700

Last week, I had the opportunity to witness a milestone being reached in the effort to fight global warming: officials from 18 states - representing a majority of the US population - signed an agreement at Yale University that committed their states to action on global warming.

BP Taps ASU for Biofuel Research

GreenBiz Staff — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 16:00:00 -0800

BP is tapping yet another university to help it on its quest of developing cost-effective ways of transforming low-carbon feedstocks into biofuel.

Cement Industry Takes Stock of its Impact at Summit

ClimateBiz Staff — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 17:00:00 -0700

The cement industry, which is responsible for 5 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, discussed the ways -- limited though they may be -- to improve its environmental performance at a meeting in Brussels, Belgium, last week.

Donlen and Sierra Club to Give Environmental Leadership Award

GreenBiz Staff — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 17:00:00 -0700

Donlen Corp. will join the Sierra Club to honor a company that boosts industry standards for reducing carbon emissions in the fleet industry.

Add REI to List of Retailers Embracing Green Building

GreenerBuildings Staff — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 17:00:00 -0700

Recreational Equipment Inc. will open a new store today that will serve as a green building prototype for future retail construction.

Businesses Cut Carbon on the Scale of Two Cities, Carbon Trust Reports

ClimateBiz Staff — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:00:00 -0700

U.K. businesses have cut more than 10 million tons of C02 emissions since 2001 because of work with the Carbon Trust, according to the government-funded organization.

Trucost Report Ranks Top Investments by Carbon Emissions

ClimateBiz Staff — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:00:00 -0700

The latest research from the environmental research organization looks at the carbon footprint of 185 investment funds in the United Kingdom. Three SRI funds take the top spots, and three-quarters of all SRI funds have smaller than average carbon footprints.

Business Roundtable CEOs Take Stand on Climate Change

ClimateBiz Staff — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 17:00:00 -0700

A broad-based group of CEOs acknowledged the reality of climate change Tuesday with the release of a policy statement urging collective action.

Mayors Conference Honors Top Climate Protectors

ClimateBiz Staff — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 17:00:00 -0700

Albuquerque and Fayetteville, Ark., received the top honors in the first annual award ceremony, which celebrates cities that adopt innovative practices to increase energy efficiency to help curb global warming.