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Gartner Predicts Mandatory Green Audits for IT Suppliers Within Three Years IT vendors will soon find themselves subject to green audits by the global companies they supply, according to Gartner's annual list of events and developments expected to affect the IT industry. The predictions highlight areas where executives and IT professionals need to take action in 2008. Read more... Also This Week... Nokia Pledges More Energy-Efficient Chargers, Greener Operations Nokia has joined the WWF Climate Savers program, committing to improving the energy efficiency of its business operations and its products. The company is targeting a series of climate-conscious initiatives, including halving the stand-by energy used by its mobile phone chargers and using green electricity to power 50% of its facilities. Read more... Intel Announces Green Power Buying Spree Intel is set to overtake PepsiCo as the largest purchaser of green power in the U.S. The tech giant will purchase more than 1.3 billion kilowatt hours a year in renewable energy certificates (RECs), a record-setting purchase that the company hopes will help stimulate the market for green power. Read more... AVC Brings Sustainable Packaging to China Packaging manufacturer AVC Corporation has opened its first plant in China. The facility, in Guangdong province, will create sustainable packaging solutions for the growing number of suppliers that must meet new green guidelines for their products. Read more... More Sustainable Sourcing News & Tools... We want to hear from you! Post your comments or questions below any SLM news story and we'll feature the best of them here. Forward to a Friend! REI's Tips for a Greener Distribution Center Chris Joyce, manager of REI's new LEED-certified distribution center in Pennsylvania, gives advice for going green. (Modern Materials Handling) Read more... Save the Date for SB08! Mark your calendar and plan now to join your peers at Sustainable Brands '08, where we'll explore together the latest in innovation for sustainable brands. The event will be held in California at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort from June 2-5, 2008. Find Peers and Partners If you haven't already joined the fastest growing online sustainable business community, create a profile now and start connecting. Advertise on SLM! Become a Sustainable Life Media advertiser or sponsor and reach thousands of business leaders looking for product or service solutions to help them build their sustainability story. Click here to learn more. Have a story you want told? Send it to us! Solution Providers

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