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June 5, 2007 Sustainable Business News
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COVER STORY: The Economist on "Cleaning Up"

Carbon emissions, that is. The Economist's June 2 issue on corporate response to global warming leads off with a cover editorial outlining the ways business has taken the much-needed lead in tackling climate change — and how governments can (ok, must) help. Inside the magazine, find stories on how U.S. companies got the green religion, the disappointments of the carbon market, and the worldwide, ahem, "drive" for lower vehicle emissions.

Top Stories in Eco-Strategy

TD Bank Publishes New Environmental Management Framework
Bank outlines how it will manage and minimize the impact of environmental risks and issues arising from its business operations. (Investment Executive) Read more...

Hotel Trade Group Launches Green Guidelines
The new Going Green initiative offers guidelines (PDF) for hotels to set minimum standards to improve sustainability and achieve goals for better environmental management. (Environmental Leader) Read more...

Dell Extends Energy Efficiency Commitment
The computer manufacturer aims to beat EPA's July deadline to comply with Energy Star 4.0 product guidelines, even offering commercial desktops, notebooks, and workstations that exceed the program's requirements. (IndustryWeek) Read more...

Going Green at Work
As Americans grow more savvy about helping the environment, organizations and services are popping up to help workers bridge that gap. (Newsweek via MSNBC) Read more...

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