Sustainable Business

Clean Tech Investment More Effective than Emissions Targets

08/20/2009 - 1:35am GMT

August 20, 2009 - Supporting clean technology industries could result in more environmental benefit than setting emissions targets for the fastest growing nations, according to the Center for Clear Air Policy.

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Is Consumer Choice Sustainable?

08/17/2009 - 8:52pm GMT

August 18, 2009 - Many consumers, particularly in the U.K., find the complicated issues surrounding food consumption too difficult to deal with at the grocery store, and desire businesses to act as a filter for their purchases.

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U.S.-based Airlines to be Taxed by E.U. Carbon Scheme

08/14/2009 - 3:39pm GMT

August 17, 2009 - Beginning in 2012, many U.S. airlines must comply with European cap and trade regulation, as new E.U. policies require all international flights landing in the region to participate in the regional carbon scheme.

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Toyota Revved-Up for New Hybrid

08/13/2009 - 8:12pm GMT

August 14, 2009 -Toyota Motor Corp., in an effort to remain on top in fuel efficient vehicles, will offer a new hybrid vehicle in the U.S., Europe and Japan that is more fuel efficient than the Prius. The Yomiuri newspaper reports that the vehicle...

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SGS Global Sustainability Services Enters U.S. Market

08/12/2009 - 7:15pm GMT

August 13, 2009 - SGS Consumer Testing Services will expand its current global sustainability services into the United States and the program will be spearheaded by former Whole Foods Environmental Coordinator, Jennifer McDonnell. McDonnell will...

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Sustainable Computer Certification Extends Global Reach

08/10/2009 - 8:27pm GMT

August 11, 2009 - The Green Electronics Council announced today that it has localized its computer ratings to over 40 countries, giving international companies a standard resource for sustainable electronics evaluation.

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Only 22% of Consumers Purchasing Sustainable Products

08/06/2009 - 7:45pm GMT

August 10, 2009 - A new study on consumer behavior from Deloitte indicates that there is an unrealized, latent consumer demand for sustainable products; almost half of consumers consider sustainability in purchasing decisions.

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No more "Kleercutting" for Kimberly Clark

08/06/2009 - 4:00pm GMT

August 7, 2009 - Kimberly Clark, the manufacturer of Kleenex, Scott and Cottenelle brand tissue papers, will purchase at least 40% of tissue fiber from recycled or FSC certified sources by 2011.

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BMW to sell Sub-Branded 100% Electric Vehicle

08/05/2009 - 6:18pm GMT

August 6, 2009 - BMW announced it will launch a new line of environmentally friendly vehicles as a sub-brand to their own brand name, signaling a strategy shift for the German automaker.

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IBM study - 60% of Companies Think CSR is Critical to Success

08/03/2009 - 7:45pm GMT

August 5, 2009 - A study released by IBM this week shows 60% of business leaders surveyed believe that Corporate Social Responsibility is more important to business success than it was just one year ago. Only 6% expressed the contrary. The second...

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