Environmental Data
Major Gaffes and Gaps Plague CSR Reports, Study Finds
Incorrect and irrelevant data, unsubstantiated figures and major gaps abound in company CSR reports, according to a forthcoming study from the U.K.’s University ...
Efficiency Could Cut Electricity Use 15%, Report Says
Energy efficiency is likely to bring down U.S. electricity consumption by five to 15 percent by 2020, relative to forecast trends, according to a ...
Utilities’ Energy Efficiency Spend Varies Wildly, Study Finds
U.S. utilities each spent anywhere from $0.02 to $4.80 per MWh of retail sales on energy efficiency programs in 2009, according to a ...
Global Action Needed by 2017 to Prevent Dangerous Temperatures, IEA Says
The world needs to take internationally co-ordinated action by 2017 to keep temperatures from rising to dangerous levels, the International Energy Agency said ...
HP Knocks Nokia from Lead in Greenpeace Electronics Guide
HP has taken the lead in Greenpeace's Guide to Greener Electronics, while the scores of former front runners Nokia and Sony Ericsson have dropped.
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40% of Firms Failing to Tackle Energy Efficiency, UK Says
More than 40 percent of companies ranked on their energy efficiency actions by the U.K. government failed to score a single point, it emerged ...
US Firms Put CSR Communication Before Performance, KPMG Says
U.S. companies are "scratching the surface" of corporate responsibility, as a whole concentrating on communication more than performance, according to a global survey ...
Greenhouse Emissions Jumped 6% in 2010
Greenhouse gas emissions saw a 6 percent jump in 2010, their largest one-year rise, according to new data from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge ...
The Three Stages of Staff Sustainability Engagement
Programs to involve staff in sustainability programs break down into three key stages, according to a report by brand consulting firm BBMG.
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Walmart, Coke Lead as Firms Buy Over 250 Fuel Cell Systems
Walmart, Coca-Cola, Sysco and Whole Foods are leading the charge of companies deploying fuel cells for stationary power, back-up power and forklifts, according ...
Report: Energy Management for Industry to Reach $5bn in 2020
Energy management solutions for industrial and manufacturing companies are a billion-dollar opportunity for energy management software and services vendors, according to a new report from Pike ...
BASF, Baxter Lead Inaugural Carbon Rankings
BASF has topped carbon rankings of the world’s largest 1,270 companies, as the only one to disclose complete scope 3 emissions data, ...
Environmental Consulting Falls for 2nd Year in UK
The U.K. environmental consulting market contracted by 8.4 percent in 2010, and prospects for 2011 are relatively flat, market research firm Environment Analyst ...
Energy Efficiency Financing ‘Has $150bn Potential’; Report Compares Commercial Opt-Out Programs
Energy efficiency financing has the potential to jump from $20 billion to $150 billion over the next ten years, according to a report ...
Energy Storage Market Dynamic, But Still Immature, Pike Finds
Almost 600 energy storage projects have been announced or deployed worldwide, and such installations are gaining momentum, according to Pike Research.
Pike said energy ...
Under 14% Satisfied With US Approach to Energy
Less than 14 percent of Americans think the country is headed in the right direction on energy according to a poll released by The University of ...
Corporate Sustainability More Well-Rounded, but Still Ad-Hoc, Survey Finds
Most companies are making sustainability integral to their strategy, but still struggle to integrate it into their supply chain and budget, according to ...
Calif. Dethroned in Rankings, As States Increase Efficiency Spend
Massachusetts has bumped California from its spot as the most energy-efficient state, in a scorecard from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
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Nestle, Nike, GSK ‘Deserve Place’ in Sustainability Rankings
Campbell's, Danone, General Electric, Glaxosmithkline, HP, Intel, Nestlé,
Nike, Panasonic, Siemens, and Unilever are the companies most deserving of their top places within sustainability rankings, ...
ASMC: Manufacturers Jump on Board with Sustainability
The importance of sustainability to manufacturers has rocketed over the last two years, according to a study released by the American Small Manufacturers Coalition.
The 2011 Next ...
Renewables Briefing: World’s Biggest Offshore Wind Farm, 1.3 MW Solar Installation at Navy's SPAWAR
