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Logistics Efficiencies Show JohnsonDiversey that Less is More

GreenBiz Staff — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:04:00 -0700

JohnsonDiversey sells products in more than 175 countries but has put in place a series of projects that will cut logistics-related greenhouse gas emissions by a quarter while allowing the company to trim lead times on product deliveries and boost service levels.

Planes, Trains, Hybrid Automobiles Keep UPS Trucking Toward Efficiency

ClimateBiz Staff — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:08:00 -0700

In its 2008 corporate sustainability report, UPS sets a hard target for emissions reductions in what it says is the world's ninth-largest airline, and lays out how a steady focus on efficiency is trimming the company's footprint.

Why Biofuels Burned Up (Your) Dollars

Marc Gunther — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:19:00 -0700

Farm state politicians, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists have sold biofuels to rest of us as a way to revive rural America, attack the problem of global warming and reduce our dependence on foreign oil. In response, investors and taxpayers have poured many millions of dollars into corn ethanol. But returns have been skimpy, says a new report.

New S.F. Food Policy Boosts Local Farms

Tilde Herrera — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:09:00 -0700

San Francisco has adopted what may be the country’s first county food policy that aims to improve access to healthy food while supporting local agriculture and reducing shipping-related greenhouse gas emissions.

Alaska Airlines Begins 'Greener Skies' Testing

ClimateBiz Staff — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:25:00 -0700

With the help of guidance technology, Alaska and Horizon Airlines are using pinpoint landing technology to save fuel, cut emissions, and reduce noise for communities around airports.

Carbonetworks Unveils New Tool to Help U.K. Businesses Count Carbon

ClimateBiz Staff — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:41:00 -0700

Canadian software company Carbonetworks launched new tools today aimed at helping United Kingdom (U.K.) businesses comply with the upcoming Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC).

Second BSR Report Lays Out Impacts, Goals for a 'Reset' World

GreenBiz Staff — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:20:00 -0700

Facing an unprecedented global economic downturn, environmental issues of similar scale and a loss of trust, Business for Social Responsibility lays out its progress and goals for the future in its second annual report.

How the U.S. is Forging a National Ecosystem Marketplace

Alice Kenny — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0700

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's new Office of Ecosystem Services and Markets (OESM) is just getting off the ground, but once under way it should lead to better coordination not only among agencies charged with regulating various ecosystem service markets, but also among markets for water, biodiversity and, of course, carbon.

Climate Corps: The Benefits of Monitoring Your Building’s Performance

Lindsay McCombs — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:34:00 -0700

With falling asset values and limited access to capital, many in the real estate industry are spending their time on the next best thing to doing deals: going green. Not only do energy and water efficient buildings have relatively low operating costs, asset managers report these buildings also have high occupancy rates, quick space absorption and proud tenants.

The Climate Change Showdown: Dealmaking Begins Anew with Bill in U.S. Senate

Bill Beaver — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:35:00 -0700

If you thought automakers and banks were the only companies getting a blank check from the government -- think again. The debate over which companies will cash in and how much money will get back to consumers hit with higher energy prices are leading to a showdown this summer in Congress.

Climate Savers: Global Climate Treaty Good for Business

ClimateBiz Staff — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:58:00 -0700

Nike, Nokia, HP and 16 other multinational companies launched a campaign this week to nudge world leaders toward agreement of a global climate change treaty by late 2009. The Let the Clean Economy Begin campaign was unveiled as the G8 leaders convene in Italy to discuss climate change and the U.S. Senate begins hearings on climate change legislation.

Greening Your IT, for Newbies or Experts

Matthew Wheeland — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:02:00 -0700

In this excerpt from a longer interview with IBM data center architect John Lamb, the author walks through the steps companies should take when looking at energy efficiency projects, whether they're just starting out or have picked all the low-hanging fruit.

Climate Corps: A Little Information Goes a Long Way

Sarah Shapiro — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:01:00 -0700

It's well-known that information can make the difference in modifying behavior. Cisco is taking this concept to the operational level by installing Power Distribution Units on racks in data labs. PDUs don’t save energy themselves, but instead provide users with consumption and energy load information that can help users identify opportunities to improve efficiencies.

Technology for a Low-Carbon Future

ClimateBiz Staff — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:15:00 -0700

This report from the Climate Group finds that scaling up energy efficiency and renewable energy while avoiding deforestation can dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the short term, and are much-needed steps to achieve global climate goals.

Efficiency, Renewables and Trees Vital to Global Climate Goals

ClimateBiz Staff — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:49:00 -0700

A new Climate Group report predicts that scaling up energy efficiency, renewable energy and deforestation prevention can deliver 70 percent of the global greenhouse gas emissions cuts needed by 2020.