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Workers all too often leave their green habits at home when they go to work, but telling employees how much water, electricity and heating they're using is a way to change behavior quickly, according to research by U.K. group Envirowise.
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The greenest office may be no office at all since facilities represent a huge expense and large source of greenhouse gas emissions as employers heat and cool rarely-used conference rooms and illuminate empty cubicles. Allowing employees to telecommute from home at least part of the week could cut costs significantly.
by Dana Sanchez
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As the issue of green collar jobs begins to take hold, so too does the issue of social equity. It's bolstered by a number of nonprofit advocacy groups and labor unions. Interestingly, green buildings are right in the middle of it all.
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Businesses are tapping a wellspring of employees who may not sit on a green team or sustainability committee at their company, but are eager to roll up their sleeves and make pointed suggestions about reducing energy consumption, improving recycling efforts, or boosting water conservation.
by Judith Nemes
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Enterprise expanded its business-to-business car sharing service nationwide in a move it says will accommodate the recent surge in public transportation ridership, the company said Tuesday.
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From incentivizing carpools and public transit to embracing a remote workforce, companies are learning how successful alternatives to driving alone can offset their carbon footprint and lead to happier, more productive employees.
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(Episode 47) Rachel Patterson of San Francisco's Hanson Bridgett law firm offers a snapshot of the year it took her company to become a certified green business.
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The corporate rush to environmental stewardship has pushed related workplace safety and health issues to the sidelines. Yet a recent report critical of Toyota highlights the danger of viewing environmental concerns without considering the human toll.
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Corporate green efforts can deliver benefits to the top and bottom lines. These results are within reach when you take a disciplined, pragmatic and committed approach to the development and implementation of a smart green strategy.
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When a company, large or small, decides to assess and improve its environmental performance, having employees on board to support and extend the project can make the difference between success and failure.
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Combat Climate Change, a new coalition of 46 major international companies including BP, Citigroup, Reuters, Alcan and GE, is pushing global governments to join together for immediate action to address climate change.
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Construction company Skanska has been rated the number one green builder in the first-ever Green Contractors Survey conducted by McGraw-Hill's Engineering News-Record. The Turner Corporation and Bovis Lend Lease round out the top three in the ranking of the top 50 contractors.
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The release of the fifth annual report from the Climate Disclosure Project selects 68 companies that are leading the charge against climate change. The group also found that 77 percent of the world's 500 largest companies are reporting greenhouse gas emissions data.
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As part of a new partnership with the Carbon Disclosure Project, Wal-Mart announced yesterday that it will measure the energy use and emissions of the entire supply chain of seven product categories, and find ways to increase their energy efficiency.
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In the ninth annual survey of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes, Norwegian aluminum company Norsk Hydro took the overall top score, while BMW topped the automotive index for the third year running.
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The House of Representatives passed a sweeping energy bill Saturday that included a provision directing millions of dollars toward training a "green" workforce.
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The office supplies company has announced that it will make Domtar's EarthChoice Paper -- certified to Forest Stewardship Council standards and endorsed by the Rainforest Alliance -- widely available in its stores for the first time in the U.S.
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With the addition of Ford and Chrysler to its membership, USCAP has expanded to 29 organizations and plans to step up its push to enact federal climate change legislation.
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For the 12th annual Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards, the EPA recognized a combination of academic and private-sector innovations in reducing or eliminating waste in manufacturing processes.
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Albuquerque and Fayetteville, Ark., received the top honors in the first annual award ceremony, which celebrates cities that adopt innovative practices to increase energy efficiency to help curb global warming.
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Google becomes the latest of the big tech companies to announce major environmental initiatives, starting with its goal of becoming carbon neutral by the end of 2007.
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The Climate Counts Scorecard ranks 56 major companies on a wide range of criteria that aims to help shoppers know which companies are serious in their commitment to fight climate change.
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While it can be hard to get the U.S. government and even individual consumers to 'go green,' private industry has the power to significantly affect the environment in the near term, according to Gwen Ruta, director of corporate partnerships at Environmental Defense.
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In response to a survey finding that the vast majority of investors see climate change as full of both risks and opportunities, SRI group Calvert has launched a new Alternative Energy Fund aimed to create investments that support the environment and generate profit at the same time.
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At the Financial Times Sustainable Banking Awards, more than 100 banks from around the world competed for recognition for their contributions to social and environmental development.