Archive for March 2012

What Organizations are Doing for Earth Hour 2012

March 31, 2012 Add Comment Edit

In 2012, Earth Hour is issuing a simple promise and a challenge - I Will If You Will. Here are a few examples of some of the Earth Hour challenges in 2012:Sharan Burrow ITUC General Secretary inspires action The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) General Secretary, Sharan Burrow, has challenged...

March 31, 2012 Add Comment Edit

I Will If You Will - Dare the World to Save the Planet. Earth Hour 2012: 8.30pm, Saturday 31 March -- switch off the lights and celebrate your action for the planet with the world.Related PostsOfficial Earth Hour Video 2012 Canadian Businesses Supporting Earth Hour Earth Hour for Business The Business...

March 31, 2012 Add Comment Edit

This Earth Hour 2012: 8.30pm, Saturday 31 March, celebrate your action for the planet with the people of world by switching off your lights for an hour, then go beyond the hour. From its inception as a single-city initiative -- Sydney, Australia - in 2007, Earth Hour has grown into a global symbol...

March 30, 2012 Add Comment Edit

Republicans have rejected a bill that would have killed tax breaks for big oil companies. Despite the President's plea to end oil subsidies, on Thursday March 29 the Senate voted 51-47 against a Democratic bill that would remove billions of dollars in oil company tax breaks. President Obama has been...

March 30, 2012 Add Comment Edit

Lean, Green Supply Chain is Key to Lower Costs, Improved ProfitabilityLEAN Sustainable Supply Chain Strategies Detailed in a new book by Robert Palevich. Efficiency applied to the supply chain is just the beginning for enterprises looking to maximize profit and minimize environmental impact.“The Lean...

Sustainable Investing with Green Alpha® Advisors

March 29, 2012 Add Comment Edit

You won't hear traditional investment managers say this: The Earth is warming, some formerly abundant resources are becoming scarce, populations are increasing, and the global economy is beginning to change to reflect these realities.Green Alpha® Advisors seeks to identify, and purchase shares in companies...

March 29, 2012 Add Comment Edit

A free guide helps companies to measuring their carbon footprints. The guide provides practical suggestions to help you measure the carbon footprint of your organisation. Learn how to define what your measure, where to find the relevant data, hints and tips to make the process easier, and pros and...

New Tool Helps Companies with Water Risks

March 29, 2012 Add Comment Edit

A global online tool launched by WWF and German development finance institution DEG (Deutsche Investitions-und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH) enables companies and investors to address their water-related risks. WWF and DEG have created a practical online questionnaire that not only identifies water...

The War Between the Earth's Carrying Capacity and Rising Demand

March 29, 2012 Add Comment Edit

Worldwatch Institute's Vital Signs 2012 showcases the planet's growing demand for food and energy, its shrinking resources, and the implications of this dilemma. The global economy continued to grow last year, world population surpassed 7 billion, and the use of energy and other natural resources generally...

March 28, 2012 Add Comment Edit

In a move that could effectively end construction of any new conventional coal-fired power generation in the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today has proposed the first limits on greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants.“Today we’re taking a common sense step to reduce...

March 28, 2012 Add Comment Edit

Knowing what drives your company's approach to responsible procurement is a key success factor. In any change process it is important to explain why, how and when. Implementing a responsible procurement program is a change process and understanding value drivers are the key to success.A new book helps...

March 28, 2012 1 Comment Edit

The Canadian province of Ontario announced cuts to Feed-in Tariff (FiT) for wind and solar on Thursday March 22. Enacted in 2009, the tariffs have driven the province's exponential renewable energy growth. Wind power in Ontario now has more than 1,750 MW of installed capacity and they plan to have...

March 27, 2012 Add Comment Edit

Around the world urban air pollution is expected to become one of the biggest environmental causes of premature death in the coming decades. According to an OECD report by 2050, there could be 3.6 million premature deaths a year from exposure to particulate matter. Most of those deaths are expected...

Implications of US Duties on Chinese Solar

March 27, 2012 Add Comment Edit

The US Department of Commerce is imposing duties on Chinese solar manufacturers who are unfairly benefiting from China's export subsidies. The countervailing duties (CVD) is 3 to almost 5 percent. These modest duties were arrived at by the math done by the Department of Commerce in their ruling. Based...

March 27, 2012 Add Comment Edit

FEBRUARYFebruary 2 : World Wetlands Day February 20 : World Day of Social Justice MARCHMarch 14 : International Day of Action Against Dams and For Rivers, Water and Life March 21 : World Forestry Day March 22 : World Water Day March 23 : World Meteorological Day March 26 : Earth HourAPRILApril 7 :...

March 26, 2012 Add Comment Edit

Learn how to market to your key demographic by attending the EcoTuesday event on March 27th in San Francisco. This month's event will include Carolyn Parrs, she is co-founder of Mind Over Markets, a dedicated green marketing communications company who works one-on-one with entrepreneurs and executives...

March 26, 2012 Add Comment Edit

The recently released book “The New Sustainability Advantage,” proves that the quantified business case for sustainability is more compelling than ever before. This is a revised version of the 2002 book “The Sustainability Advantage.” The new book makes an even more compelling business case for sustainability...

March 26, 2012 Add Comment Edit

A leading marketer of automotive appearance products is conducting a contest designed to call attention to Earth Day, April 22. Environmental causes receive funds from states that are derived from vanity license plate fees. In 2012, the personalized license plate celebrates its 75th anniversary. In...

Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility

March 25, 2012 Add Comment Edit

Applications are now being accepted for an October, 2012 certificate program in Corporate Social Responsibility at the University of Toronto. The Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility is presented by the University of St. Michael's College, Continuing Education Division in the University of...

March 25, 2012 Add Comment Edit

On April 22 to 25, 2012 the event known as the Sustainable Meetings Conference will take place Hilton Bonaventure in Montreal Quebec. The annual Sustainable Meetings Conference is the premier event for meeting organizers and hosts to address sustainability issues that are redefining the events industry.The...

March 25, 2012 Add Comment Edit

The 2012 Sustainable Operations Summit will take place in New York City on April 17-19 2012. While the summit program will be hosted at the Hilton New York there will also be networking activities and tours of some of New York's greenest locations. Speakers will include BILL CLINTON Founder, The William...

March 25, 2012 Add Comment Edit

Water in the west is both a challenge and an opportunity. A Water Resources Investor Event is being held in Santa Barbara California on April 12 and 13. Water rights trading and water resource development are emerging markets that are creating abundant business opportunities. However, these new markets...

Video: Native Americans Caged at Obama Keystone XL Protest

March 24, 2012 Add Comment Edit

This video reviews President Obama's reversal on the Keystone XL pipeline. It focuses specifically on Native Americans whose protests against the Keystone XL were relegated to a "free speech zone" cage in Memorial park.© 2012, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.Related PostsObama to Expedite the...

Video: Bill McKibben on Obama's Decision to Fast-Track the Keystone XL

March 24, 2012 Add Comment Edit

This video from democracynow.org addresses President Obama's announcement that he is seeking to expedite the building of the southern portion of the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Oklahoma to Texas. This video includes an interview with 350.org's Bill McKibben. The pipeline approval comes two months...