Archive for April 2010

Earth Day 2010: The Business of Green

April 26, 2010 1 Comment Edit

The first Earth Day was in 1970, it was a grass roots movement by people seeking to protect our environment. Now many leading environmental advocacy organizations accept sponsorships from corporations and these partnerships are helping to change social behavior.On Earth Day, businesses large and small...

Reigning in Irresponsible Oil Giants Chevron and Exxon Mobil

April 20, 2010 Add Comment Edit

Big Oil is increasingly under scrutiny as the world is seeking cleaner sources of energy. The Obama administration is working on several fronts to reduce emissions and provide much needed oversight and regulation. Important financial and chemical reforms are being sought by US lawmakers and the EPA...

April 18, 2010 Add Comment Edit

The world's oil supply is finite and many credible sources are counting down to the moment when demand exceeds supply.As indicated in the CNA report "Powering America's Defense," there is a strong relationship between climate change, energy dependence, and national security. The report clearly states...

Climate Counts: Businesses Combating Climate Change

April 16, 2010 Add Comment Edit

Climate Counts is a non-profit group that was launched over three years ago to help business leaders combat the climate crisis. Despite an abundance of irresponsible enterprises, some businesses are distinguishing themselves through laudable efforts to engage the serious problem of climate change.Climate...

April 12, 2010 Add Comment Edit

The Koch companies have a notorious environmental record. According to Greenpeace, in the last 15 years they have amassed an impressive rap sheet that includes everything from environmental violations to negligence causing death.In 2009, the US Justice Department and the EPA announced that Koch Industries'...

Koch Industries Destroys the Environment and Funds Climate Denial

April 12, 2010 Add Comment Edit

Koch Industries is the second largest privately held company in America and as revealed by Greenpeace they are guilty of crimes against the environment as well as being a leading supporter of climate denial groups.Koch industries has a dismal environmental record and to add insult to injury, they are...

The Overwhelming Logic of Sustainable Business

April 09, 2010 Add Comment Edit

Steady consumer demand and the rapid growth of green industries, makes sustainable business very appealing. Sustainable strategies and best practice are an increasingly important part of basic business planning.Those businesses that showed leadership in the early years are reaping the benefits. The...

Social Action Driving Businesses to Adopt Sustainable Practices

April 01, 2010 Add Comment Edit

Some businesses have seen the wisdom of going green ahead of public pressure, others are being cajoled out of their complacency by an increasingly concerned public. The following account is a cautionary tale for businesses that ignore responsible practices.Greenpeace is one of the prominent groups...