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Virgin's Branson Won't Buy "Thirsty" Planes 
Virgin Group boss Richard Branson says he will aim to avoid buying fuel-thirsty four-engined aeroplanes in future to curb fuel costs and the environmental impact of his fast-growing airlines. (Reuters) Read more...
This Week's Climate Stories Ford Powers Plant with Paint Fumes Ford's patented Fumes-to-Fuel system, newly installed at the company's Oakville Assembly Plant in Michigan, converts emissions from the plant’s paint shop into electricity to help power the plant. (Auto Spectator)) Read more... Targets Agreed for Greenhouse Emissions in Post-Kyoto Era Delegates to a U.N. climate conference from 158 nations have agreed on a range of targets for greenhouse gas emissions cuts. The target would apply after the current global framework for managing climate change, the Kyoto Protocol, expires in 2012. (Environment News Service) Read more... ______________________________________________ Participation Grows for Sustainable Brands '07 - Join us!
Volkswagen to Offset Emissions from New Cars 
Volkswagen has pledged to offset the projected first-year carbon emissions for every vehicle it sells between September 1, 2007 and January 2, 2008. (Press Release) Read more...
Qantas Plans September Takeoff for Carbon Offset Program 
Qantas says that beginning in September, consumers and businesses will be able to purchase carbon credits to offset their carbon dioxide emissions. (Environmental Leader) Read more...
Volvo Demos Carbon Dioxide-Free Trucks The Volvo Group has produced seven demonstration trucks that can all be driven without emitting any carbon dioxide. The trucks are equipped with diesel engines modified to operate on seven different types of renewable liquid and gaseous fuels. (Press Release) Read more... SC Johnson Powers Largest Plant with Cogeneration
SC Johnson is powering its largest global manufacturing plant with cogeneration turbines that run on natural gas and waste methane from a public landfill. The turbines have already prevented GHG emissions equal to that produced by a car driving 7,630 times around the Earth, according to company estimates. (Press Release) Read more...
Office Depot Slashes Emissions by 10% with Lighting Retrofits The office products giant says it has achieved a 10% absolute reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from natural gas and electricity consumed in its North American retail stores, warehouses, and offices. (Press Release) Read more... HR Execs Fail to Push Green Business Travel A whopping 70% of British HR professionals admit that their organization could do more to encourage employees to reduce the environmental impact on their travel arrangements, according to a new survey. (HR Zone) Read more... More Climate Management News... |
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Did You Know? Even if you're a bit late to the party, you can still access past issues of Climate Management Weekly by visiting our online archive. Salon Tour Update Andrew Winston's Eco-Advantage Salon Tour is coming to a city near you. Watch here for information on our next locations, dates, and participants. Find Peers and Partners If you haven’t already joined the fastest growing online sustainable business community, create a profile now and start connecting. BC Hydro's Bob Elton: A 100-Year Thinker 
The head of one of Canada's largest — and greenest — utilities discusses leadership, climate change, and other pressing business issues. (ClimateChangeCorp) Read more...
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