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In the News

5 lessons from Walmart on making supplier scorecards work for you
By Paul Baier

The scale of Walmart's supply-chain sustainability program is massive, but the lessons learned by the world's largest retailer can be applied at companies of all sizes.

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Businesses scramble to keep up with green product demand

A new survey from Accenture reveals that many companies are struggling to satisfy consumer demand for sustainable goods and services, especially in emerging economies.

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Massachusetts planning food waste ban for businesses
By Glenn Hasek

Massachusetts businesses, including hotels, will likely face new regulations in mid-2014 banning food waste as the state grapples with limited disposal capacity.

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Virginia Tech's Executive Master of Natural Resources (XMNR) in Leadership for Sustainability.


Graduate education and career development for working professionals in business, government and civil society. Focus on communication, teamwork, partnering, innovation, personal and cultural transformation. 15 weekends in Washington, DC. 10-day International Residency. Learn more: cnre.vt.edu/XMNR.


In Other News

GreenBiz Executive Editor Joel Makower wins ASQ Hutchens Medal

The same week as the American Society for Quality meets in Anaheim, Calif., for its annual conference, it awards the Hutchens Medal to GreenBiz Executive Editor Joel Makower.

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Why businesses shouldn't ignore Rio+20
By Lindsay Clinton

It's not in business' best interest to ignore the upcoming Rio+20 Earth Summit, especially since the scales of power are tipping to the point where nation states have less and companies have more....Read More

Apply now for Columbia's M.S. Sustainability Management


The Columbia University Sustainability Management graduate program utilizes environmental and sustainable development research to provide practical training to a new generation of professionals who will address sustainability and conservation issues critical to any organization. For more info, visit: ce.columbia.edu/suma4


Employee Power

Turning employees into sustainable assets
By Mary MacDonald

EarthShare describes how companies can leverage volunteer programs into a win for impacted communities, their employees and their own balance sheets....Read More



Swag, cash or kudos: The best rewards of employee engagement
By Susan Hunt Stevens

A survey of the different types of rewards and best practices that inspire employees to support company sustainability programs....Read More



Why the chief learning officer is a CSO's new best friend
By Ellen Weinreb

The chief learning officer (CLO) is a position that reflects a seismic shift in the way many corporations now approach their environmental futures....Read More

 

UL Environment: Your Partner in Sustainability


UL Environment helps the world make, market, find, and trust healthier, more sustainable, environmentally-preferable products and services. We help companies achieve their sustainability goals-and help purchasers, specifiers, retailers, governments, and consumers find greener products they can trust. Visit www.ul.com/environment for details.


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