New Metrics of Sustainable Business September 27-28, 2012

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The Sustainable Brands community Issues in Focus: The New Metrics of Sustainable Business conference will explore the future of smarter business metrics. Ethical Markets is a media partner with correspondent Paul Glover, a pioneer of local development and sustainable communities, attending. This two-day event, in partnership with The Wharton School, …

Companies miss out on tax incentives for sustainability

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Companies miss out on tax incentives for sustainability Companies might fail to minimise the cost of sustainability initiatives if their tax departments are not involved in the efforts, says Ernst & Young. More >>> US biofuels set to outshine geothermal, say financiers The investment future is bright for the US …

Un Urges Businesses To Join Corporate Responsibility Pact Ahead Of Rio Forum

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UN URGES BUSINESSES TO JOIN CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY PACT AHEAD OF RIO FORUM New York, Feb 28 2012 7:05PM The world’s corporations are increasingly adopting a more sustainable course of doing business, a senior United Nations official said today, but voiced concern that participation was still lagging below expectations ahead of …

EU Wind Energy Capacity Grew 11 Percent in 2011, Report Says

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EU Wind Energy Capacity Grew 11 Percent in 2011, Report Says Posted: 07 Feb 2012 03:00 AM PST Filed under: Energy News Ryue Nishiziwa?s Gorgeous Vertical Garden House Takes Root in Tokyo Posted: 06 Feb 2012 11:00 PM PST Filed under: Energy News New Record for High Concentration Phovoltaic Solar …

Five Questions about SRI – Weekly Expert Interview with Lauren Compere

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Five Questions about SRI – Weekly Expert Interview with Lauren Compere, Managing Director, Boston Common Asset Management, LLC, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America – September 30, 2011 By Geoffrey on September 30, 2011 Each week Emerging Markets ESG publishes an interview entitled, “Five Questions about SRI.” The interview features …

Hyatt Lifts the Curtain on ‘Thrive’ Global Sustainability Program

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The Latest News Hyatt Lifts the Curtain on ‘Thrive’ Global Sustainability Program By Leslie Guevarra Hyatt’s new Thrive platform pulls together the company’s sustainability initiatives, green teams and outreach programs to benefit the communities surrounding the brand’s properties — as well as the hotels themselves….Read More GM Brings Landfill-Free Strategies …

Boston Common Asset Management Names Thomas Darling, Cfa, As Senior Global Equity Analyst

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Darling Will Attend SIF Conference on June 9-10, 2011 in Washington, D.C. Tom Darling Boston Common Asset Management, LLC, an investment manager and leader in global sustainability initiatives, announced today that Thomas Darling, CFA has joined the firm as a Senior Global Equity Analyst. “We are fortunate to add someone …

7 Strategies to Achieve Competitive Advantage through Sustainability

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An article from Sustainable Life Media By Thomas Miner Share7 February 7, 2011 – Verdantix, a London-based sustainability and analysis firm, has identified seven strategies to help firms achieve competitive advantage through their sustainability initiatives based on the company’s recent research and report titled “Overcoming Barriers to Sustainability Leadership.” In …

7 Strategies to Achieve Competitive Advantage through Sustainability

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February 7, 2011 – Verdantix, a London-based sustainability and analysis firm, has identified seven strategies to help firms achieve competitive advantage through their sustainability initiatives based on the company’s recent research and report titled “Overcoming Barriers to Sustainability Leadership.” Read more…