|
September 17, 2007 
|  | |
|
Inspiring Headlines from Today's Business News
| ||
| Home | Climate News & Ideas | Connections | Events | About | ||
|
Cover Story
Kiplinger's Green Issue: Companies Investors Can Bet On 
The October issue of Kiplinger's Personal Finance offers a wealth of information for the savvy investor who sees green in companies' sustainability efforts. From its headline article "Green Investing Is the Next Big Thing" to the top 25 greentech stocks to profiles of green pioneers...well, you get the idea. Also included: a Consumer Reports-style article rating the best values in green cars, plus an eco-friendly products shopping guide.
Top Stories in Eco-Strategy Report: North American Companies Lag "Significantly" Behind EU in Responsible Business European companies have well-developed responsible business practices across a broad range of issues, while North American companies lag behind, according to a new report (PDF) from global research firm EIRIS. Read more... GridPoint Tops List of 100 Innovative Greentech Companies 
AlwaysOn has released a list of private greentech companies that it feels are transforming the global energy, water, agriculture, transportation, construction, manufacturing, and resource recovery establishments. (Environmental Leader) Read more...
"Progressive Investor" Rates Top 20 Sustainable Businesses The annual award recognizes companies that pursue environmentally sensitive goals while simultaneously improving their financial performance. Click here for a slide show of this year's winners, which include Canon, Nike, and Royal Philips. (BusinessWeek) Read more... Eyeing Profitability, Execs to Bump Up Investment in Environmental Programs 
A new survey finds that despite corporate confidence reaching an all-time low at the beginning of the summer, 77% of executives say their companies plant to increase investment in corporate responsibility. Respondents felt that tax incentives, customer support, and innovative technologies were most likely to prompt companies to invest more heavily in environmental initiatives. (Press Release) Read more...
______________________________________________ Two Weeks to Go Till Sustainable Brands '07 — There's Still a Seat for You!
Waste Reduction Is Top Environmental Concern for Manufacturers Eight out of ten managers and professionals in the U.S., Brazil, Italy, and Germany rank reducing waste as a higher priority than other environmental factors including increasing energy efficiency or developing green products, according to an international study on sustainability and environmental trends. (Press Release) Read more... Toyota, BMW Gain Market Share While Trimming Emissions A new report on the world's six largest automakers finds that since 1990 only Toyota and BMW achieved a significant drop in fleetwide carbon emissions — and both companies saw increases in sales. (Press Release) Read more... Green Start-Ups Sprout in Wal-Mart's Back Yard In the two years since CEO Lee Scott promised to transform Wal-Mart into an eco-friendly company, a wave of green start-ups has swept into Bentonville hoping to do business with the retail giant. (Washington Post) Read more... Coca-Cola to Recycle or Reuse All Its U.S. Plastic Bottles Coca-Cola is planning to invest more than $60 million to build the world's largest plastic-bottle-to-bottle recycling plant in an effort meet the company's goal to recycle or reuse 100% of its PET plastic bottles in the United States. The announcement comes a day after Coke pledged to reduce the total amount of plastic used in its bottles. (Environment News Service) Read more... Citigroup Banks on Green Real Estate The banking giant is at the forefront of one of the hottest trends in commercial real estate: retrofitting buildings so they use energy more efficiently. (Wall Street Journal) Read more... More Smart Eco-Strategy News... |
Forward to a Friend!
Learn from the Leaders! We're pleased to introduce the latest confirmed speakers for Sustainable Brands '07... * David Rifken, Head of Sustainability, Time, Inc. * Steve Bradfield, VP, Environmental Development, Shaw Carpets (View the full list of speakers, including pictures and bios, here.) The Story of "Sustainable Brands": An Interview with SLM's KoAnn 
We thought our upcoming Sustainable Brands '07 conference was generating some serious buzz, but even we were surprised to receive a call from Italian magazine L'Espresso asking for an interview. Our own KoAnn Skrzyniarz, company founder, president, and all-around conference doyenne, sat down with reporter Carlotta Magnanini to discuss the event and its goals, and explain why sustainability marketing and branding has such international reach. (For those of you whose Italian is a bit rusty, we've provided this handy translation.) Read more...
Did You Know? Even if you're a bit late to the party, you can still access past issues of Sustainable Business News by visiting our online archive. Find Peers and Partners... If you haven’t already joined the fastest growing online sustainable business community, create a profile now and start connecting. A Tribute to Anita Roddick 
John Morrison, a former colleague and friend of the Body Shop founder, offers his thoughts on her life and legacy. (Ethical Corporation) Read more...
Kim Jeffrey, CEO Nestlé Waters North America: "Bottle Up and Sell It" 
Nestlé Waters’ Kim Jeffrey explains why bottling a natural resource is good for the planet. And why critics’ accusations are like water off a duck’s back. (Ethical Corporation) Read more...
Get Inspired! A New Course for Sustainability Education Our Mediacasts sponsor, Arnold Creek Productions, has just rolled out a new web page on sustainability in higher education. Illustrated by video footage and photos, the site offers a snapshot of the sustainability programs and activities at a range of public and private institutions across the U.S. 
Solution Providers | |
Sustainable Life Media is home for business professionals looking to build new value and competitive advantage by innovating more sustainable processes, practices and products. We bring you top stories related to the what, who and how of environmental and social innovation, and help you connect with thought leaders, peers, partners and solutions providers that can help you quickly reach your goals.
| This work is licensed under a CreativeCommons License. Copyright Sustainable Life Media Inc. 2007 |
|
