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Companies Tracking Electricity, But Need to Expand Use of Other Sustainability Metrics

August 12, 2010 | No Comments →

Most companies are tracking some data on their operational environmental performance, but most of that is limited to tracking electricity, according to new survey results from iReuse.

The nationwide Facility and Sustainability Data Management Survey found that: (more…)

New Collaboration Between UN Global Compact and Global Reporting Initiative

June 03, 2010 | Comment (1)

Two powerhouses in the field of corporate sustainability –the United Nations Global Compact and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) – have announced an agreement to align their work in advancing corporate responsibility and transparency.

With this new collaboration, the organizations will be able to further develop their combined strengths – the Global Compact’s strategic advancement of key sustainability issues, and GRI’s reporting framework.

Under the terms of the new agreement: (more…)

Sustainability Metrics –Are We There Yet?

October 01, 2008 | No Comments →

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.

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