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Schneider Electric takes a bottoms-up approach to smart cities
By Heather Clancy, June 18, 2013
With more than 200 projects under way, the French company focuses on fixing infrastructure first.

10 tips for stakeholder engagement with activists
By Danna Pfahl, June 18, 2013
Here's how you can turn protests against your brand into positive change. For starters, don't call the police.
New York: The nation's most energy efficient city?
By Elisa Wood, June 18, 2013
Green building proponents are insisting that mayoral hopefuls build on Bloomberg's energy-efficiency wins. As a result, the clout of green buildings could grow in other cities.

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The carrying capacities of capitals
By Mark McElroy, June 18, 2013
Impacts on capitals and the role they play in human well-being determine an organization’s real performance.
Why complexity matters when measuring sustainability
By Matt Polsky, June 18, 2013
When working with metrics, there's no such thing as a simple answer. Entire systems need to be taken into account.
Why 'The 3% Solution' is 100 percent right
By Joel Makower, June 17, 2013
A landmark study by WWF and CDP aims to change the conversation in business about addressing climate change — primarily by showing how profitable it can be to do so.
Sage builds a bright outlook for smart glass
By Heather Clancy, June 17, 2013
Dynamic glass that responds to glare and heat can make buildings smarter, and Sage is ready to produce millions of square feet of it.
Ford prepares for a water-scarce future
By Brooke Barton, June 17, 2013
Ford kicked off an effort to expand its water strategy by asking execs and experts to imagine extreme uncertainties about supplies.
Mark 'Puck' Mykleby: How sustainability can power America
By Mark "Puck" Mykleby, June 17, 2013
The former military strategist has a grand vision for the nation. Do we have 'the will, the guts and the grit' to build it?
5 ways to reshape sustainable sourcing
By Tara Norton, June 17, 2013
Finding innovation and inspiration in sustainable procurement is hard, but not impossible. Here are five steps to help companies chart a new path.
How corporate reporting improved Microsoft's supply chain
By Mike Wallace, June 14, 2013
Here's a novel use of corporate reporting to gain insight into key suppliers' management systems.
Steven Borncamp: How to accelerate green building in Europe
By Elaine Hsieh, June 14, 2013
The green building movement is growing in Europe — but not without a lot of help.
Richard Branson, Puma's Zeitz kick off 'Plan B' for business
By James Murray, June 14, 2013
Famous billionaires and social leaders join forces in a call to advance sustainability in business.
Sustainable finance: 7 steps to manage reputational risk
By Nina Kruschwitz, June 14, 2013
Here's how to develop a framework to assess projects and organizations for funding.
Are consumers done with fast fashion?
By Elisa Niemtzow, June 14, 2013
When consumers enter the dressing room, will a company's social and environmental track record determine their choice of jeans?
Facebook turns on hydroelectric data center in Sweden
By BusinessGreen Staff, June 13, 2013
The social network's first data center in Europe runs on hydropower. What does Greenpeace say?
Leaf power: How a ‘hero product’ drives Nissan’s reputation
By Joel Makower, June 13, 2013
A company innovates, builds brand value, and garners the confidence to innovate some more. It happens all the time in companies, but rarely in green.
Chinese tune sustainability message for global credibility
By Chengbo Wang, June 13, 2013
The Chinese government has issued new guidelines to help Chinese companies operate responsibly, sustainably and profitably abroad.
New report calls for 'extended leadership' on sustainability
By Chris Guenther, June 13, 2013
Six paths to broadening leadership beyond your company, reshaping business and society as a whole.
Why businesses can't wash their hands of water and hygiene
By Will Sarni, June 13, 2013
The stakes are high when it comes to clean water and sanitation, especially for businesses in developing regions.
Charging up cheaper, better batteries
By Don Sadoway, June 13, 2013
Video: As batteries reach 200 years old, an MIT leader shows there's still plenty of innovation in store for them.
Why are Toyota, Ford and Honda the ‘best green global brands’?
By Joel Makower, June 12, 2013
The latest annual ranking of the global brands with the most environmental appeal is just out. Here's the inside story about who's on top, and why.
Move to the cloud? Benchmark your company's energy savings
By Heather Clancy, June 12, 2013
Plug in your company's numbers to find the potential savings of moving infrastructure and software offsite.

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Schneider Electric takes a bottoms-up approach to smart cities
By Heather Clancy, June 18, 2013
With more than 200 projects under way, the French company focuses on fixing infrastructure first.
New York: The nation's most energy efficient city?
Mark 'Puck' Mykleby: How sustainability can power America
Move to the cloud? Benchmark your company's energy savings
Why culture trumps technology in moving markets

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The State of Green Business: Corporate reporting gets integrated
By Joel Makower, March 04, 2013
Can sustainability reporting find equal footing with its financial brethren?
Patagonia founder takes aim: 'The elephant in the room is growth'
Getting behind the psychology of sustainability
The State of Green Business: Coping with Mother Nature's fury
Planning for a sustainable future: Q&A with Helen Clarkson

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