http://www.environmentalleader.com The Executive's Daily Green Briefing Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:16:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/20/european-paper-industry-cuts-co2-emissions-by-42-since-1990/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/20/european-paper-industry-cuts-co2-emissions-by-42-since-1990/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:23:31 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27692 The European paper industry has reduced CO2 emissions per ton of paper produced by 42 percent since 1990, according to the Confederation of European Paper Industries’ (CEPI) fourth Sustainability Report (PDF). The paper industry was the only industrial sector to reduce emissions under the EU Emissions Trading System in 2008 compared to 2007, according to CEPI. [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/20/european-paper-industry-cuts-co2-emissions-by-42-since-1990/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/20/whirlpool-cuts-water-use-by-nearly-22-from-2004-to-2008/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/20/whirlpool-cuts-water-use-by-nearly-22-from-2004-to-2008/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:34:36 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27683 Whirlpool Corp. is on track to cut its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 6.6 percent by 2012, according to the company’s first global sustainability report. The company also cut water use by 21.5 percent and overall waste generated per unit decreased by nearly 4 percent from 2004 to 2008. The appliance maker also recycled 90 [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/20/whirlpool-cuts-water-use-by-nearly-22-from-2004-to-2008/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/19/subaru-touts-energy-environmental-initiatives/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/19/subaru-touts-energy-environmental-initiatives/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:01:43 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27549 Video from Subaru contains some interesting data and information on the automaker’s sustainability programs. ]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/19/subaru-touts-energy-environmental-initiatives/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/18/green-buildings-do-double-duty-reduce-energy-use-lower-financial-risk/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/18/green-buildings-do-double-duty-reduce-energy-use-lower-financial-risk/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:43:51 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27500 The potential for energy use reductions in old and new buildings is significant, according to a report from KPMG. The study finds that energy consumption in buildings can be cut by 30 to 50 percent and still produce a positive return on investments. Plus, real estate groups can get a business boost from green buildings [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/18/green-buildings-do-double-duty-reduce-energy-use-lower-financial-risk/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/18/usps-energy-use-down-9-from-2005-to-2008/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/18/usps-energy-use-down-9-from-2005-to-2008/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:19:20 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27443 In its first-ever sustainability report, the U.S. Postal Service showed a decrease in total energy use of 9 percent from 2005 to 2008. In 2008 the agency used 123 million gigajoules, compared to 131 million GJ in 2007, 134 million GJ in 2006 and 136 million GJ in 2005. The USPS reduced energy use at its [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/18/usps-energy-use-down-9-from-2005-to-2008/feed/ 5 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/18/mit-energy-initiative-sustainable-energy-and-terawatt-scale-photovoltaics/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/18/mit-energy-initiative-sustainable-energy-and-terawatt-scale-photovoltaics/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:01:37 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27457 This MIT Energy Initiative “on the road” event took place at Google earlier this month. Speakers include Daniel Enderton, Executive Director of MITEI’s Sustainable Energy Revolution Program, and Professor Tonio Buonassisi of Mechanical Engineering. The event discusses MIT’s Sustainable Energy Revolution Program and the extensive depth and breadth MIT’s research, education, campus energy and outreach activities [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/18/mit-energy-initiative-sustainable-energy-and-terawatt-scale-photovoltaics/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/17/ford-adds-two-wind-turbines-to-power-belgium-plant/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/17/ford-adds-two-wind-turbines-to-power-belgium-plant/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:57:07 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27412 Expanding its on-site wind power portfolio sprinkled throughout the UK and Germany, Ford of Europe has added two wind turbines, each with a height of 150 meters, to supply a significant amount of electricity for its Genk plant in Belgium. Five years ago, Ford’s Dagenham Diesel Centre in the UK became the first automotive plant to [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/17/ford-adds-two-wind-turbines-to-power-belgium-plant/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/17/txu-marriott-identify-250k-in-energy-savings-at-40-texas-hotels/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/17/txu-marriott-identify-250k-in-energy-savings-at-40-texas-hotels/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:26:54 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27423 TXU Energy recently conducted energy audits at Texas Marriott locations, identifying energy saving opportunities. If fully implemented across Marriott’s 40 properties in Texas, the savings could amount to 2 million kilowatt hours a year, or about $250,000 in costs, according to a press release. Recomendations include the upgrading of control systems and swapping out traditional bulbs for [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/17/txu-marriott-identify-250k-in-energy-savings-at-40-texas-hotels/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/13/sams-club-testing-solar-radiant-flooring/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/13/sams-club-testing-solar-radiant-flooring/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:19:47 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27247 Among other environmental initiatives, Sam’s Club is testing solar at five locations. The wholesale club store also is looking into radiant flooring and energy efficient refrigeration measures. Another three solar test sites are planned by the end of the year, said Tim Yatsko, Senior Vice President, Replenishment and Planning for Wal-Mart, reports Supermarket News. Additionally, Sam’s Club [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/13/sams-club-testing-solar-radiant-flooring/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/12/al-gore-gives-greenbuild-keynote/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/12/al-gore-gives-greenbuild-keynote/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:00:21 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27220 Here’s part of Al Gore’s keynote address at the U.S. Green Building Council’s annual convention. ]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/12/al-gore-gives-greenbuild-keynote/feed/ 0