Sept. 30, 2008 - A head-scratcher: While CEOs are frequently the main drivers behind corporate sustainability efforts, their vice presidents and department heads are more likely to view green as an opportunity for growth, according to a new executive survey.

Sept. 26, 2008 - Tackling climate change could boost company value in six sectors worth a total of $7 trillion, according to a new report by the Carbon Trust.

Sept. 26, 2008 - A team of MBA students at the University of Michigan have created a green business model that could help UPS save more than $7 million in less than six years by using landfill gas as a sustainable energy source.

Sept. 22, 2008 - So says Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2008 report, which finds companies from Honda to GE to BP earning a bump in their ratings thanks to significant investments in sustainable products and business practice.

Sept. 18, 2008 - Google and General Electric have joined forces to lobby Washington on policies that support alternative energy technologies. Both companies have sunk a considerable amount of money into developing such technologies for commercial use.

Sept. 17, 2008 - Eighty-seven percent of investor relations professionals say they believe companies can improve long-term shareholder value through better carbon management, a new survey finds.

Sept. 15, 2008 - Environmentally responsible supply chains don't just ensure regulatory compliance - they're also just as likely to boost brand image and customer loyalty, according to a new survey from the Supply Chain Consortium, an industry trade group.

Sept. 12, 2008 - Cleaning products giant JohnsonDiversey has joined the U.S. EPA's Climate Savers program, pledging $19 million toward emissions reduction efforts that the company expects will save $31 million over the next five years.

Aug. 29, 2008 - Equity Office Properties Trust, owner of 20 office towers throughout the Boston area, has announced a multimillion dollar effort to certify its properties under the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED program, Boston Globe reports.

Aug. 25, 2008 - Jetro Cash and Carry, a restaurant supply firm, has completed an energy efficiency upgrade at its Jersey City, N.J., retail outlet that the company says will save more than $40,000 a year - a return on investment of just 13 months.

Aug. 22, 2008 - Green retail initiatives are a win-win for retailers, helping to reduce operating costs and earn customer loyalty, according to a new survey of 100 industry executives.

Aug. 13, 2008 - Seventy-one percent of supply chain executives believe the cost of greening manufacturing is getting lower as profit potential soars, according to a new survey.

Aug. 12, 2008 - Forget green beer; bar regulars say they'll pay up to 30% more for pub grub that's organic, fairtrade, or locally sourced, according to a new American Express survey (via The Publican).

Thanks to economies of scale, green business innovations can pay unexpectedly large dividends for the environment and the bottom line. Here's the inside story on the simple ideas that helped three major corporations save big. By Pamela Mareghni

July 25, 2008 - KLD's Global Climate 100 Index (GC100), comprised of companies on the forefront of clean tech, renewable energy, and energy efficiency, has consistently outperformed the S&P/Citigroup BMI World Index since its launch three years ago.