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This Week's Top Stories Climate Change Fears Reach Even Formula One Racing Green winds of change are blowing through one of the world's most popular sports, and a growing number of team bosses say they want to make Formula One a high-tech pioneer and leader in fighting climate change rather than a whipping post. (Reuters via ENN) Read more... U.K. Businesses Failing Employees on Climate Change, Survey Finds Britain's businesses are failing to give their employees the information they need to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions in the workplace, according to a new survey from npower business. (Building Services & Environmental Engineer) Read more... Report: World Voluntary Carbon Market Tripled in 2006 Trade in murky voluntary carbon markets tripled last year as companies sought to polish their green credentials, but remained overshadowed by the regulated climate market, according to a new report. (Reuters via Planet Ark) Read more... ______________________________________________ Registration Now Open for Sustainable Brands ‘07 Build a more environmentally and socially sound brand story. Learn how from the experience of top brand building experts. Network with peers from around the country, with New Orleans as a backdrop. Discounts apply through August 31! Learn more here!. ______________________________________________ Green Computers Save 1 Million Tons of GHGs in Six Months, Study Finds The Green Electronics Council has released a new report measuring the environmental benefits from the sales of EPEAT-registered green computers. (Press Release) Read more... U.S. Business Group Urges Action on Climate, But Avoids Specifics The Business Roundtable, representing 160 of the largest U.S. companies with $4.5 trillion in combined revenue, has urged Washington to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but stopped short of advocating a specific policy. (Reuters via Scientific American) Read more... Stop & Shop Powers New Store with 100% Renewable Energy Stop & Shop purchased Green-e certified renewable energy to match 100% of its electricity use at its new store in Kennebunk, Maine. (Press Release) Read more... Want More Newsletters? SLM produces a suite of e-newsletters on targeted sustainable business topics such as Sustainable Branding, Green Design, Climate Change & Business, among others. Click here for a complete list of offerings, plus a complete archive of past issues. Forward to a Friend! Find Peers and Partners If you haven’t already joined the fastest growing online sustainable business community, create a profile now and start connecting. Climate Leader: HSBC To help attain and then maintain the bank's self-imposed carbon management standards, Tony Pilcher, HSBC's head of global business travel and expense management, and the company's travel sourcing and management teams enacted and renewed a slew of policies and procurement practices ranging from pre-trip authorization and viable videoconferencing facilities to aggressive supplier management and thorough data collection. (Travel Procurement) Read more ... Solution Providers

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