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Jeffrey Hollender: Why I'm Doing Business with Walmart
By Jeffrey Hollender, July 29, 2010
Seventh Generation's Chief Inspired Protagonist, Executive Chairperson and Co-Founder Jeffrey Hollender examines the evolution of Walmart -- and why he believes that putting put his company's products on Walmart shelves can help the world be a...

How Some Investors Avoided the BP 'Landmine'
By Thomas Van Dyck, July 29, 2010
With the temporary oil spill cap seeming to last long enough for permanent fixes to come on line, the BP crisis is likely to shift out of disaster response mode and accountants will ramp up the...
It's Time to Give Up Spreadsheets for Tracking Carbon Emissions Climate
By Paul Baier, July 29, 2010
CFOs, CIOs and sustainability teams at large companies have used spreadsheets for years to track corporate carbon emissions. We are now, however, at a tipping point where the benefits of...

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Why the Glass is Half-Full on Climate Change Legislation
By Christopher Mines, July 29, 2010
Congress's failure to pass meaningful climate legislation won't actually affect the behavior of most businesses all that much: They have other, more persuasive reasons for pursuing energy...
Climate Corps 2010: Understanding the Value of Building 'Tune-Ups' Climate
By Sarah Will, July 29, 2010
Just as engine tune-ups help cars run more efficiently, retrocommissioning helps property owners tune up the energy efficiency of their buildings so they perform as designed -- or better. The...
Climate Corps 2010: Grappling with the Summer Heat Wave Climate
By Stuart DeCew, July 28, 2010
The heat wave that is sweeping the East Coast this summer shows how costly it can be when increasing energy demands deluge an already crowded grid....
Making the Business Case for Sustainable Consumption
By Linda Hwang, July 28, 2010
The newest frontier in sustainability -- sustainable consumption -- advocates a system that allows individuals to meet their needs without disrupting the planet's healthy ecosystems. Once framed...
Will the Rise of IT Help or Hurt the Planet? Computing
By Pierre Delforge, July 28, 2010
Although technology has already done wonders in making the world more efficient, IT still claims an outsized share of the world's energy and emissions. We need to focus on growing IT's reach...
UPS Digs Deep into Footprint, Sets High Goals for Fuel Efficiency
By GreenBiz Staff, July 27, 2010
United Parcel Service decreased energy and water use as well as its greenhouse gas emissions last year in the U.S., prompting the company to set a new goal of 20 percent improvement in automotive...
Climate Corps 2010: Making the Bloomberg Experience More Efficient
By Brian Hartmann, July 27, 2010
What is the best way to drive energy efficiency without sacrificing functionality or aesthetics? These three rules can help navigate this dilemma and formulate structured plans to get the most out...
Lessons for the CSR Industry from the Deepwater Horizon Spill
By Todd Cort, July 27, 2010
Before the Deepwater Horizon crisis, the now-shamed oil giant had been repeatedly held up as a shining example of successful sustainability reporting -- how can the business world rebuild trust in...
Are Your Cheeseburgers Causing Deforestation? Climate
By Marc Gunther, July 27, 2010
Although illegal logging in the Amazon rainforest -- largely to clear space for cattle ranches and soybean farms -- has slowed in recent years, it's still a huge problem in the fight against...
Seventh Generation's Greener Cleaners Come to Walmart
By GreenBiz Staff, July 26, 2010
Seventh Generation, which used to refuse to sell its products through Walmart, has partnered with the retail giant to make environmentally friendly cleaning products available nationwide and...
What Color is the Triple Bottom Line?
By Joel Makower, July 26, 2010
What do you call someone committed to sustainability?...
View from the C-Suite: MillerCoors' Tom Long
By Heather King, July 26, 2010
The president of the second largest beer company in the United States talks traditions of sustainability, water management practices, and the challenges of greening micro- and macrobrews alike....
10 Things I've Learned About the Smart Grid
By Anto Budiardjo, July 26, 2010
The inordinately complex processes of developing a truly connected grid means that progress is happening slowly even as the technologies behind it are coming up to speed. These 10 lessons...
Brands Matter for Green Products
By Suzanne Shelton, July 23, 2010
In discussions and theories about why consumers choose green products, there's little talk of brand. There is, in fact, a big correlation. And new research is showing a triumph of brand over...
Climate Corps 2010: Reaching Beyond the 'Low-Hanging Fruit' Climate
By Megan Rast, July 23, 2010
What do you do when it seems that nearly all the low-hanging fruit of energy savings has been harvested? You stretch and look for more. That's what the EDF Climate Corps fellow at eBay has done...
'Frugal Innovation' and Planting the Seeds of Sustainability
By Mitch Jackson, July 23, 2010
Creating new technologies, particularly with the developing world in mind, requires a focus on cost, operational simplicity and lifecycle issues as much as on resource scarcity....
Climate Corps 2010: Surfing Yahoo! Worldwide for Energy Savings Climate
By Jim Wilson, July 22, 2010
Looking for new opportunities for energy efficiency at a deeply green company is like trying to find a gift for a person who seems to have everything. For the EDF Climate Corps fellow at Yahoo! it...
The Amazon's Real-World Laboratory for Sustainable Livelihoods
By Marc Gunther, July 22, 2010
A thriving cooperative in Brazil's Amazon rainforest showcases how people can live a truly sustainable, low-impact lifestyle....
Getting Up to Speed on Triple Bottom Line Reporting
By Debbie Van Der Hyde, July 22, 2010
A two-day workshop on the ins and outs of sustainability reporting offered tips for companies small and large that are just starting to measure and manage their environmental impacts....
Climate Corps 2010: How a Natural Disaster Can Breed Efficiency
By Rob Powell, July 21, 2010
The devastating flooding in Tennessee last spring wreaked havoc on the energy infrastructure of Opryland, Gaylord Entertainment's flagship resort and convention center. The neccessity of...

State of Green Business Report 2010

Green Business and Cleantech Find Common Purpose: The State of Green Business 2010
By Joel Makower, February 16, 2010
After many years of operating in separate worlds, sustainable business practices and green technology are finding common cause for the greater good....
Packaging Companies Rethink the Box: The State of Green Business 2010
Food Companies Put Their Supply Chains on the Menu: The State of Green Business 2010
Toxics Become a Strategic Issue: The State of Green Business 2010
Carbon Management After Copenhagen: State of Green Business Forum - Chicago

State of Green Business Forum 2010

Can IT Solve World's Problems?: Chicago
By GreenBiz Staff, March 11, 2010
This panel discussion from the State of Green Business Forum in Chicago looks at how new IT products and services are enabling companies of all sizes to better measure and manage their...
State of Green Business 2010: Chicago
State of the Great Lakes Green Economy
Forum Spotlight: Dave Myers of Johnson Controls
Green Marketing in the Age of Transparency: Chicago

Carbon Management Center

Get the latest news, opinion, and research on the rapidly evolving carbon management sector, including the latest innovations in carbon management software.

GreenBiz Innovation Forum 2010

GreenBiz.com is pleased to announce a landmark event, the GreenBiz Innovation Forum, the first event aimed at global companies seeking to understand and harness the opportunities that exist at the intersection of “green” and “innovation.”

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Green & Sustainability Job Board

Find the green job that's right for you. GreenBiz.com's green & sustainability job board has jobs in energy efficiency, protecting ecosystems, research and development, green building, administrative, and more. Employers can post jobs and internships for free. » Find jobs

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Featured Resources

Sustainability in Business Today: A Cross-Industry View
This report from Deloitte Consulting explores how sustainability professionals at 48...
Business and Development: Challenges and Opportunities in a Rapidly Changing World
This report explores the criticial role business must play as an engine of economic...
Green Scissors 2010
This report from Friends of the Earth identifies more than $200 billion in wasteful...
The Green Grid's PUE 2.0 White Paper
This report lays out the details of a new, more detailed version of the Green Grid's...
Guidelines for Selecting Cool Roofs
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Carbon Management Center
GreenBiz.com and Groom Energy have teamed up to launch the Carbon Management Center,...

10 Years of GreenBiz.com

A lot has changed since GreenBiz.com first went online in June 2000. Join us as we look back at some of our best, and at what's to come. We'll showcase some of the best resources available to business professionals, and share insights from industry leaders at companies large and small.

Professional Services Directory

Find great professional service providers who specialize in green business. GreenBiz.com's Professional Services Directory lists great resources in sustainability strategies, energy efficiency, marketing, supply chain, recruiting and HR, and many more.

State of Green Business Report 2010

In the 2010 State of Green Business report, we take an extensive look at the data behind the move toward making mainstream businesses greener. Click here for in-depth coverage, and to download the report.

Green Confidence Index™

A monthly metric on responsibility, information, and purchasing in the green economy. The Green Confidence Index is the first ongoing consumer study of its kind. Learn More.

State of Green Business Forum Highlights

In 2010, we're bringing our acclaimed State of Green Business Forum to San Francisco and Chicago, digging in to the research in the annual State of Green Business report to discover recent trends in green business and hear from industry experts about what the future will hold. Read all our coverage of the events here.

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Sustainable Agricultural Partnerships 2010
San Francisco, CA
August 10, 2010 - August 11, 2010
This two-day event brings together food and beverage manufacturers, suppliers and farmers to work together in the development of practical...
CAPCOA Climate Change Forum
San Francisco, CA
August 30, 2010 - August 31, 2010
The CAPCOA Climate Change Forum will discuss how to optimally integrate and harmonize California climate policy with Federal programs to allow...

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Green Team Resource Center

In this special section, find out how green teams can be a powerful tool for helping to identify and implement opportunities to integrate environmental thinking into company operations. More...

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Pouring Out a New Look for Milk
By Jonathan Bardelline, February 25, 2010
Julie Corbett, founder of Ecologic Brands, the company that developed a new paper-plastic hybrid milk packaging, speaks about the inspiration behind the package and the tests they've done with...
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