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/cdp-launches-water-disclosure-project/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/20/cdp-launches-water-disclosure-project/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:41:20 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27678 The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has launched a global water disclosure project to help businesses and institutional investors understand the risks and opportunities associated with water scarcity and other water-related issues, including greater demand for water, shrinking glaciers and changing precipitation patterns that are likely to result in drought and flooding. The organization also released [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/20/cdp-launches-water-disclosure-project/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/19/fossil-fuel-emissions-rose-29-since-2000/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/19/fossil-fuel-emissions-rose-29-since-2000/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:42:07 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27625 A report (PDF) by scientists shows that emissions are outpacing the ability of ocean and land carbon sinks to soak up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). They are concerned that if natural sinks can’t keep pace with the increased CO2 emission then the impacts of global [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/19/fossil-fuel-emissions-rose-29-since-2000/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/13/offshore-wind-power-capacity-estimates-rise-yet-support-seems-weak/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/13/offshore-wind-power-capacity-estimates-rise-yet-support-seems-weak/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:59:42 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27263 Offshore wind power development is starting to gain a foothold in the renewable energy industry thanks to several new reports that cite big potential capacity. But first wind proponents need to capture not only the hearts and minds of the U.S. people, but also government agencies, businesses and researchers. A new report from the U.S. Offshore [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/13/offshore-wind-power-capacity-estimates-rise-yet-support-seems-weak/feed/ 2 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/12/best-in-class-manufacturers-cut-energy-use-by-24-study-shows/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/12/best-in-class-manufacturers-cut-energy-use-by-24-study-shows/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:33:32 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27203 Best-in-class manufacturers typically reduce their energy consumption by 24 percent compared to laggard companies that increase their energy use by 6 percent, according to new benchmarking research from Aberdeen Group. Other findings reveal that best-in-class companies also reduce their emissions by 30 percent, outperform goals for operating margin by 19 percent, and achieve 89 percent overall [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/12/best-in-class-manufacturers-cut-energy-use-by-24-study-shows/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/10/nations-argue-over-co2-emissions-cuts-audits/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/10/nations-argue-over-co2-emissions-cuts-audits/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:45:14 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=26995 The measurement, reporting and auditing of greenhouse gas emissions by each country is a key focus of U.N. climate negotiations leading up to climate talks in Copenhagen in December, reports Reuters. Rich nations are under pressure to cut their emissions 25-40 percent below 1990 levels by 2020 and spend billions in aid and green technology for [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/10/nations-argue-over-co2-emissions-cuts-audits/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/03/canada-can-meet-ghg-emissions-targets-while-growing-jobs-economy/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/03/canada-can-meet-ghg-emissions-targets-while-growing-jobs-economy/#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:49:23 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=26607 Canada can meet targets to reduce global warming pollution, while growing jobs and its economy, according to an economic modeling study commissioned by the Pembina Institute and the David Suzuki Foundation. However, not all provinces agree with the study’s findings. The report, Climate Leadership, Economic Prosperity (PDF), shows how Canada can achieve both the federal government’s [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/03/canada-can-meet-ghg-emissions-targets-while-growing-jobs-economy/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/02/global-climate-talks-set-carbon-offsets-in-motion-market-may-quadruple-by-2015/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/02/global-climate-talks-set-carbon-offsets-in-motion-market-may-quadruple-by-2015/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:24:46 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=26495 The success of the emerging global carbon market rests on the outcome of the Copenhagen Climate Conference in December, according to a report from market researcher Frost & Sullivan. In the meantime, European Union leaders have agreed on a climate deal to present at the global climate talks. But analysts say the biggest polluters, such [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/02/global-climate-talks-set-carbon-offsets-in-motion-market-may-quadruple-by-2015/feed/ 1 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/10/29/sec-traded-firms-may-have-to-disclose-climate-change-risks/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/10/29/sec-traded-firms-may-have-to-disclose-climate-change-risks/#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:34:29 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=26368 U.S.-traded companies may have to disclose their exposure to financial risks relating to climate change and emerging policies under a new U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) staff guidance, reports Nasdaq (via Dow Jones Newswires). The Staff Legal Guidance said it’s changing how it analyzes companies’ “no-action” requests on shareholder proposals relating to environmental, financial or health [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/10/29/sec-traded-firms-may-have-to-disclose-climate-change-risks/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/10/29/carbon-capture-projects-may-need-to-be-fast-tracked/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/10/29/carbon-capture-projects-may-need-to-be-fast-tracked/#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:06:58 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=26347 Carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects face a high risk of failure due to their high costs and should be applied across many sectors to ensure success, according to an audit of the world’s CCS projects aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions, reports Reuters. The audit, conducted by Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute, found (PDF) [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/10/29/carbon-capture-projects-may-need-to-be-fast-tracked/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/10/28/environmental-reporting-requirements-6-things-to-ask-yourself/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/10/28/environmental-reporting-requirements-6-things-to-ask-yourself/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:53:55 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=26307 A new question-and-answer guide provides businesses with best practices on reporting environmental issues in annual financial statements. The guide — aimed at those preparing, auditing and using annual financial statements published by businesses — covers reporting requirements, implications for companies and report users, and guidance for auditors. The guide released by the Institute of Chartered Accountants [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/10/28/environmental-reporting-requirements-6-things-to-ask-yourself/feed/ 0