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Mining for Truth

Companies show willingness to police suppliers on conflict minerals
By Sasha Radovich

Sixty upstream companies (those from mine to smelter) have reported increased awareness of and less skepticism about implementing supply chain due diligence.

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SEC sets vote on conflict minerals rule
By Alison Moodie

Whose job is it to ensure purchases of tungsten, gold and other minerals don't fuel atrocities in the war-torn DRC? It could be public companies' responsibility, if federal regulators appro...Read More

Top Considerations When Evaluating, Choosing and Deploying EHS, Carbon and Water Tracking Software


Choosing a software package means evaluating it against complex regulations, financial risks, and issues related to your company’s reputation and valuation. In this hour-long webcast you’ll get best practices and lessons learned from experienced EHS and compliance professionals from ArcelorMittal and FujiFilm on managing successful software projects involving EHS and water and carbon tracking. Click here for more information.


In Other News

Dow, BP, Rio Tinto must jump reputation hurdles at Olympics

Activists are staging protests against what they say is an attempt by the corporate giants to use sponsorship deals at the Olympics to "greenwash" their reputations.

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YKK AP windows open new possibilities.


YKK AP systems can achieve incredibly low U-factors by minimizing energy convection. YKK AP fixed and operable windows can incorporate standard 1-inch insulating glass and advanced glazing technologies. Entrances up to 1 1/2-inch thickness, including suspended film insulating glass. Curtain wall up to 2-inch triple glazing. Click here for more information.


GreenBiz Focus on Buildings

A peek inside Google's healthy materials program
By Nadav Malin

How the tech giant methodically adheres to stringent building product selection criteria for all of its North American projects....Read More



Slideshow: Inside a green casino
By Josh Simmons

Take a look inside the Chumash Casino's operations designed to reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency....Read More



Policy for energy-efficient buildings promises big economic boost
By Philip Henderson

Note to Congress: Aid to building owners will go a long way towards propelling our economy forward....Read More



Sustainable buildings get sexy
By Bruce Kennedy

Green construction and architecture has gone mainstream; here are some notable examples from around the world....Read More

 

Cree THE EDGE exterior lighting: Efficient, durable, reliable


Get versatile, reliable and energy efficient outdoor LED lighting with Cree THE EDGE exterior lighting. With a portfolio that blends design, reliability and performance, THE EDGE exterior lighting is ideal for area, flood, street, parking, pathway and canopy lighting applications. See how Cree is revolutionizing outdoor lighting applications at Lightfair booth 3008. Click here for more information.


One Great Idea

Can we feed the world without destroying the planet?
By Jon Foley

Can we feed the 9-billion-plus people anticipated to live on this planet in 2050 without destroying Earth’s life support systems? We can if we successfully pursue sustainable food production on five key fronts....Read More

July 05, 2012
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