strategy+business: SUSTAINABILITY

A Renewable Oasis

by Melissa Master Cavanaugh — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Why oil-rich Abu Dhabi is building the world's first zero-carbon city.

Green Is a Strategy

by Rich Kauffeld, Abhishek Malhotra, and Susan Higgins — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Five steps to "differentiated" sustainability for a full embrace of environmentalism.

After Copenhagen: Impact, Change, and Implementation

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600

A conversation with Nick Pennell and Rob Fowler

Overcoming Nuclear Power's Biggest Hurdle

by Noam Neusner — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 06:00:00 -0500

A cap and trade system for storing radioactive waste may be the best means to wake up a critical but moribund industry.

Energy Policy by the Numbers

by Russ Mitchell — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0500

A Cambridge scientist says it will take better arithmetic and less passion to replace fossil fuels by 2050.

Can the U.S. Learn to Love Renewables?

by William J. Holstein — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0500

The CEO of Applied Materials offers a road map for the adoption of solar energy technologies in the United States.

The Best Years of the Auto Industry Are Still to Come

by Ronald Haddock and John Jullens — Tue, 26 May 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Even as they struggle through the economic meltdown, vehicle makers can look ahead to a high-growth, flexible, global future.

Pollution, Prices, and Perception

by Daniel Gabaldon — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:00:00 -0600

Carbon regulation will be unexpectedly complex -- and business leaders will need to plan their approach accordingly.

Sustainable Goes Strategic

by Joe Flower — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:00:00 -0600

Learning from the literature of corporate environmentalism.

Handicapping the Energy Shift

by Eric Spiegel and Neil McArthur — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600

Six myths that affect the move away from the carbon-intensive fuels and technologies of the past.

The Eco IT Solution

by Hugo Trepant, Gavin Chow, and Edward H. Baker — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600

IT departments can generate understanding of the impact of products on the environment.

The Coming Boom in Hybrid Cars

by Christopher Giliberti — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0500

Evidence from innovation theory and auto-industry history suggests that the market share for hybrids is about to accelerate sharply.

What's So Smart about the Smart Grid?

by Rolf Adam and Walter Wintersteller — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0500

Changes in the ways consumers use electricity have spurred the need for a more intelligent way to distribute energy.

The New Chinese Environment

by Brendan Vaughan — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:00:00 -0500

To do business in China, companies can no longer ignore their effect on the country's water and air.

Building the Sustainable City

by Nick Beglinger and Tariq Hussain — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

How governments and private business can foster environmentally sensitive urban planning.

The Making of a Market-Minded Environmentalist

by Fred Krupp — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

How I stopped looking at industry as the enemy and enlisted it as an ally in fighting climate change.

The Critical Enabler

by Gary M. Rahl — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

As businesses improve their environmental performance, government should be a powerful partner.

Start with Sourcing

by Martha Turner and Pat Houston — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Procurement lies at the heart of a successful green strategy.

The Next Industrial Imperative

by Peter Senge, Bryan Smith, and Nina Kruschwitz — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Facing up to climate change requires a revolution in business thinking.

Taking a Chance on Oil

by Georges Chehade and Eduard Gracia — Tue, 13 May 2008 05:00:00 -0500

Geopolitical and financial uncertainty contribute more than an imbalance between supply and demand to sky-high oil prices.

A Clear Look at Biofuels

by Bill Jackson, Eric Spiegel, and Leslie Moeller — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:00:00 -0500

Myths abound regarding the pros and cons of biofuels. Here is a scorecard to separate truth from fiction.

Competing on the Eco Front

by Jürgen Ringbeck and Stephan Gross — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:00:00 -0500

Environmentally friendly countries have a leg up in the competition for international travelers, but sustaining that advantage takes work.

A Sustainable Position

by William J. Holstein — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600

The role of the newest member of the C-suite: the chief sustainability officer.

How Green Is My Value Chain?

by Hardin Tibbs — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Transforming the value chain into a value loop can save natural resources and enhance a business's long-term prospects.

The Energy-Efficient Supply Chain

by Peter Parry, Joseph Martha, and Georgina Grenon — Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500

How to reduce energy consumption and carbon output in procurement, production, and distribution.

When Addressing Climate Change Is Good Business

by Suzanne Charlé — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600

Smart companies are working to reduce their role in global warming now to get ahead of regulators and gain a competitive edge.

Toward a Flexible Energy Future

by Lord Andrew Turnbull — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600

When the price of fuel reflects all the costs, government and industry will know where to invest.

Unprecedented and Unseen: The Next Great Energy Challenge

by Herve Wilczynski, Matthew McKenna, and David VanderSchee — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600

While oil and gas industries ramp up "megaprojects" to meet demand, few companies really know how to manage them effectively.

Unrecognized Assets

by Molly Finn, Gary M. Rahl, and William Rowe Jr. — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Environmental liabilities -- even abandoned oil platforms and polluted wetlands -- are hidden sources of value.

Engines of Change

by John Wormald — Tue, 30 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Sources for making sense of fossil fuel scarcity, the oil endgame, and the automotive future.