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Climate Change as an Investment Risk or Opportunity

Richard Matthews — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:37:26 +0000

Climate change is a material investment risk or opportunity and it has emerged as a strategic issue for asset owners and asset managers. The vast majority of investors now incorporate climate change into their risk assessments.

Guide: Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS)

Richard Matthews — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:25:29 +0000

This guideline on Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) was prepared by International Finance Corporation (IFC) and World Bank Group. The health and well being of a workforce is a key part of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and it is crucial to the wider issue of sustainable development.

Dirty Digital Footprints: An Exposé of “Green” Websites

Richard Matthews — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:51:38 +0000

At the end of April, the World Wide Web celebrated its 20th anniversary, and while the Internet is often considered to be more environmentally friendly than traditional communications channels, this supposition is subject to a number of caveats.

Toshiba’s Greenwash Fiasco

Richard Matthews — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:55:56 +0000

Toshiba is a great example of a company that is vulnerable to accusations of Greenwash. While they produce highly efficient LED lights and have committed to reducing their carbon footprint, there are other aspects of the company's operations that are questionable.

The Sustainable Supply Chain Imperative

Richard Matthews — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:10:40 +0000

As climate change worsens supply chain disruptions can be expected to increase. The global nature of modern day supply chains means that events in one part of the world can have far reaching impacts in far distant locations.

Top 25 Sustainable Brands on Twitter

Richard Matthews — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:49:12 +0000

Here is Triple Pundit's list of 25 for-profit businesses who are using Twitter to support their advocacy of people, planet and profits.

H&M’s Sustainability Efforts Now Include Recycling

Richard Matthews — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:57:36 +0000

On February 21, 2013, H&M launched an ambitious program designed to reduce the amount of clothing that goes into landfills. The clothing retail giant is now accepting used clothing of any brand in its 48 markets around the world.

Organizations Leading the EPA’s Annual Green Power Partnership Lists

Richard Matthews — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:08:39 +0000

The EPA’s annual Green Power Partnership lists includes dozens of organizations that are now using 100 percent green energy to power their US operations.

Consumer Awareness Driving Corporate Sustainability in 2013

Richard Matthews — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:21:47 +0000

Companies can anticipate that growing consumer awareness about the environment will continue to drive sustainability in 2013 and beyond. The American economy appears to be inching slowly in a positive direction.

Corporate Sustainability Report: 4 Ways to Transition from 2012 to 2013

Richard Matthews — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 17:55:36 +0000

A new report shows that 64 percent of US companies had a sustainability plan or were planning to draft one in 2012. This is almost twice the number of American companies who indicated that they were doing so in 2011.