Over the past few weeks, there has been plenty of news regarding carbon offset strategies and practices. Have you heard about RGGI, WCI, and the new survey results released by EcoSecurities and ClimateBiz? If not then here you go…some fascinating stuff going on.
Sustainable procurement initiatives. Mention those three words to someone in business, and you’re likely to start a conversation about one of two things: either programs to meet international regulatory requirements or strategies to drive domestic sales and marketing efforts. For a few savvy companies, however, sustainable procurement initiatives are starting to mean a lot more. These companies are going beyond the CSR side of green and finding that sustainable supply chains can also mean increased profits, decreased risks, and an overall enhancement of their position in today’s ultra-competitive marketplace.
Last month, SAM, Dow Jones Indexes, and STOXX Ltd., announced the results of the 2008 annual review for the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI North America), and the pan-European Dow Jones STOXX Sustainability Index (DJSI STOXX).
The ink was still wet on my blog about sustainability initiatives among grocery retailers when I ran across the news that international food retailer,Delhaize Group has published its first-ever Corporate Responsibility Report, titled "A Healthy Approach to Life".
Years ago, companies used rather simple measures to gauge their environmental impact. But, many of those early metrics have proven too rudimentary, too incomplete, or even just plain wrong.
