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The world is running out of water -- now what?
By Jon Freedman, May 12, 2012
The new documentary 'Last Call at the Oasis' shines a light on growing global concerns about water scarcity -- and what companies and governments large and small are doing to keep the...
London's race for a greener Olympics
By Heather Clancy, May 04, 2012
With just weeks to go, London is hustling to deliver on its pledge to make the 2012 Summer Games the greenest ever.
Spring cleaning for your facilities? 4 smart things you should do
By Jim Sinopoli, April 30, 2012
The nature of facility management is rapidly changing with the onset of smart building technologies and greater demand for efficiency from the C-Suite. Here's what you can do now to get your......
2 big shifts taking us to more resource-efficient computing
By Christopher Mines, April 26, 2012
Two fairly disparate trends -- the integration of hardware and software systems and more modular data centers -- both are leading to significantly more efficient IT systems....
How Microsoft is using data to slash its energy bills
By Eric Louie, April 24, 2012
Good data collection can not only keep a sustainability program on track, but help companies set up an effective -- and potentially profitable -- program in the first place....
How Genzyme cut its energy bill by 13% last year
By Paul Baier, April 23, 2012
The biotech firm made major savings in its $29 million annual energy spending through a combination of facility management practices and adoption of innovative technologies to reduce energy use.......

How to defeat the massive plug-load monster
By Tolga Tutar, May 16, 2012
The plug-load threat is emerging like a monster against building energy-efficiency efforts. Here are some easy-to-implement, cost-effective ways to tame loads.

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LEED's Reach Grows Despite Grim Economy, But Slower Than Hoped

Matthew Wheeland, November 08, 2011

GreenBiz.com's fourth annual Green Buildings Market & Impact report finds continued growth in certified green buildings, especially overseas, as the business benefits of green buildings become......

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Volkswagen's green commitment: $52 billion
By BusinessGreen Staff, March 08, 2012
The automaker has announced an audacious plan to funnel two-thirds of its investments for the next five years into an 'ecological restructuring,' resulting in ever-cleaner vehicles.
Switching to natural gas won't halt climate change
Unilever calls on companies to cut food waste
Recyclebank and Waste Management on Partnering with a Competitor
CDP's Carbon Action Initiative Brings $10 Trillion to Bear on Climate
Fast Food Packaging Study Finds McD's, Starbucks are Green Leaders

Accor's PLANET 21 program brings sustainability to all of its hotels
By Glenn Hasek, April 17, 2012
The hotel giant is expanding its environmental initiatives to align its future growth with environmental and social responsibility, while also helping its guests reduce their impacts....
Campbell's, GE, HP, Nike Rank Among Top Green-Minded Firms
One Green Score to Rule Them All: The Next Phase of Green Marketing?
SunPower Turns to Gamification to Engage with Customers
McDonald's, Sodexo Clinch Deals on Sustainable Seafood
Google, Apple, Honda, Yahoo! and More Benefit from Green Halo

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How technology enables the shared economy
Zipcar's co-founder and former CEO discusses how sharing taps into excess capacity in......
5 Management Principles to Modernize Cars, Buildings & the Grid
Insights from the world's biggest companies on how to capitalize on the connected......
Building the motorcycle of the future
An Internet-enabled vehicle that combines the efficiency and freedom of a motorcycle with......
Accelerating green building market transformation
The role of information as a tool for market transformation in the buildings sector, how......

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GreenBiz Salary Survey Finds Execs Get Bigger Budgets & More Staff
Matthew Wheeland
The second annual GreenBiz Salary Survey tracks more than just how much sustainability leaders at large corporations are paid; the study finds steady growth in attention to, and resources for,...... Read more
LEED's Reach Grows Despite Grim Economy, But Slower Than Hoped

A window into Microsoft's quest to become 'carbon neutral'
By Joel Makower, May 08, 2012
Microsoft new commitment to achieve “carbon neutrality” for its energy use is a bold and somewhat unusual plan, fueled by IT and conducted for all the world to see.

State of Green Business 2012

The fifth annual edition of our State of Green Business report continues our efforts to measure the environmental impacts of the emerging green economy. In addition to documenting what progress companies are making -- if any -- in improving their environmental performance, we track larger trends that will affect corporate America in 2012.

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What's Your One Great Idea?

Intelligent. Insightful. Inspirational. The One Great Idea series brings you personal stories to help you in your sustainability journey.

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

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.

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