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Lufthansa to End Biofuel Trials, Blaming Low Supplies
Lufhansa is ending trials using biofuels to power flights, because it can't find reliable supplies, Reuters reports.
The final flight in the trial program will ...
More Firms Appointing Lead Corporate Responsibility Role
The proportion of organizations with a lead role overseeing corporate responsibility shot up to 62 percent in 2011, versus 42 percent in ...
Recyclers Arrested, Charged with Stealing Plastic
Los Angeles police made three arrests at two recycling businesses after discovering over $250,000 worth of stolen plastic containers, according to the county ...
Environmental & Energy Executive Moves: GRI, American Airlines, EPA, Ameripen, USGBC, Ecotality
Global Reporting Initiative: The organization has appointed Herman Mulder (pictured) as chairman of the board. Mulder is a former senior executive vice-president at ...
Teck American, Dow Were Top Toxics Emitters in 2010
Teck American, Dow Chemical and Incobrasa Industires were the companies that reported generating the largest quantities of toxic chemicals in production-related waste, according ...
‘Prepare for Low-Carbon Economy This Year,’ Ex-UN Climate Chief Says
Results from the Durban climate talks show that businesses should start preparing in 2012 for a low-carbon economy, according to the former executive ...
Patagonia Pioneers Sustainability Legal Status
Outdoor clothing company Patagonia has become the first company in California to elect to be a "benefit corporation." The legal status affords a company's directors ...
Google Buys First Ford Focus Electric
Google has taken delivery of the first Ford Focus Electric car, according to news reports.
The search giant received its Focus Electric just before ...
Still Time To Share What You Learned In 2011
Environmental Leader invites you to share a quote about the result of a sustainability initiative, environmental or energy management lesson or other insight you gained ...
CSR Jobs May See Salary Cut
Students studying for their Master of Business Administration degree may face lower salaries than they expected in corporate social responsibility than when they began the ...
Judge Blocks Low-Carbon Fuel Rules
A federal judge has blocked California from enforcing regulations on carbon output from vehicle fuels, according to news reports.
U.S. District Court Judge Lawrence O’Neill ...
Ford, Volkswagen Set Environmental Targets
Automaker Ford has committed to reducing its water usage per vehicle by 30 percent by 2015 against a 2009 baseline, while Volkswagen has announced that ...
What Delay? New Light Bulbs Hitting Shelves in 2012
We've been covering the impending 2012 light bulb regulations since they were first voted into law. Earlier this month, however, Congress passed a ...
ACEEE Chief Calls 2011 Energy Efficiency Progress a Mixed Bag
Efforts to improve energy efficiency progressed in many areas in 2011 while stagnating in others, according to the executive director of American Council For An Energy ...
Most Read Reporting and Finance Stories of 2011
Every day this week we'll be looking at a different aspect of environmental and sustainability management and counting down the top stories that grabbed ...
SC Johnson Details Scope 3 Emissions, Hits Renewables Goal
The greatest part of SC Johnson's Scope 3 emissions, 38 percent, comes from customer use of its products, according to the company’s ...
‘Pillow Renovation’ Helps Hilton Concord Go Green
The Hilton Concord hotel in the San Francisco Bay Area is incorporating environmentally friendly systems, including such innovations as a low temperature dishwasher and "pillow ...
Most Read Paper and Packaging Stories of 2011
Every day this week we'll be looking at a different aspect of environmental and sustainability management and counting down the top stories that grabbed ...
Apple Files Patent for Laptop Fuel Cell
Apple has filed a number of patents for fuel cells that can be inserted into portable devices, such as laptops, without adding much weight.
One patent ...
Most Read Energy Management Stories of 2011
With 2011 in the books, it's a good time to look back at the stories that struck a chord with our executive readership. Every ...
