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Why Family Businesses Have a Sustainability Head Start - 0 views

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Family-owned firms are helping to drive sustainability forward in Asia, experts say, in part because family ownership allows younger generations to influence a company's values and to drive change. "In the face of mounting resource and climate-related business challenges, there is a real opportunity right now to groom a pool of environmentally aware next-generation leaders," says Jie Hui Kia, a Singapore futures adviser.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Family-owned firms are helping to drive sustainability forward in Asia, experts say, in part because family ownership allows younger generations to influence a company's values and to drive change. "In the face of mounting resource and climate-related business challenges, there is a real opportunity right now to groom a pool of environmentally aware next-generation leaders," says Jie Hui Kia, a Singapore futures adviser. </div>

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Ikea Suspended by Forest Stewardship Council · Environmental Management & Ene... - 0 views

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Ikea has reportedly had its certificate suspended by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) after the discovery that the furniture chain has been cutting 600-year-old trees in Russia.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Ikea has reportedly had its certificate suspended by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) after the discovery that the furniture chain has been cutting 600-year-old trees in Russia. </div>

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Better data helps WisErg solve the food waste problem | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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The Harvester system doesn't just help grocers collect scraps and compostables, it helps them understand where waste occurs.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"> The Harvester system doesn't just help grocers collect scraps and compostables, it helps them understand where waste occurs.</div>

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Global Forest Watch uses Google's mapping power to fight deforestation | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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A major initiative has been launched this week under the banner Global Forest Watch, promising to use advanced satellite and analytics technology to lead a new crackdown on illegal deforestation.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A major initiative has been launched this week under the banner Global Forest Watch, promising to use advanced satellite and analytics technology to lead a new crackdown on illegal deforestation.</div>

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Natural capital takes center stage at GreenBiz Forum 2014 | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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More businesses accept that they should account for water, fertile soil, forests, air and more. Far fewer are naming a price for these resources.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">More businesses accept that they should account for water, fertile soil, forests, air and more. Far fewer are naming a price for these resources.</div>

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Novo Nordisk Starts P&L Account · Environmental Management & Energy News · En... - 0 views

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Novo Nordisk became the world's first pharmaceutical company to publish an environmental profit and loss account, which places a financial value on the company's environmental impacts. The analysis revealed that Novo Nordisk caused over $305 million in environmental damage during 2011, with the company's supply chain accounting for 75% its impact.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Novo Nordisk became the world's first pharmaceutical company to publish an environmental profit and loss account, which places a financial value on the company's environmental impacts. The analysis revealed that Novo Nordisk caused over $305 million in environmental damage during 2011, with the company's supply chain accounting for 75% its impact.</div>

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Levi Strauss tests 100% recycled water in parts of its jeans production | Guardian Sust... - 0 views

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Levi Strauss has created a process for using 100% recycled water in parts of its garment production, Michael Kobori, vice president of sustainability at the company, has told the Guardian.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Levi Strauss has created a process for using 100% recycled water in parts of its garment production, Michael Kobori, vice president of sustainability at the company, has told the Guardian. </div>

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New tech uses microbes to cut water waste from beer | Guardian Sustainable Business | t... - 0 views

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Boston-based startup Cambrian Innovation has come up with water-cleaning technology that uses microbes to turn dirty water into clean energy. Cambrian has federal and private equity funding, including $365,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency. "It's where we will go in the future, where waste is a resource and we don't just want to get rid of it, we want to get energy out of it," said April Richards of the EPA's small-business innovation-research program

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Boston-based startup Cambrian Innovation has come up with water-cleaning technology that uses microbes to turn dirty water into clean energy. Cambrian has federal and private equity funding, including $365,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency. "It's where we will go in the future, where waste is a resource and we don't just want to get rid of it, we want to get energy out of it," said April Richards of the EPA's small-business innovation-research program</div>

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Construction Principles Document Released · Environmental Management & Energy... - 0 views

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The Green Building Initiative (GBI) launched its Guiding Principles Compliance for New Construction (GPC NC) of federal buildings.

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Methane leaks from palm oil wastewater are a climate concern, CU-Boulder study says | S... - 0 views

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An analysis published Feb. 26 in the journal Nature Climate Change shows that the wastewater produced during the processing of palm oil is a significant source of heat-trapping methane in the atmosphere. But the researchers also present a possible solution: capturing the methane and using it as a renewable energy source.
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An analysis published Feb. 26 in the journal Nature Climate Change shows that the wastewater produced during the processing of palm oil is a significant source of heat-trapping methane in the atmosphere. But the researchers also present a possible solution: capturing the methane and using it as a renewable energy source.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">An analysis published Feb. 26 in the journal Nature Climate Change shows that the wastewater produced during the processing of palm oil is a significant source of heat-trapping methane in the atmosphere. But the researchers also present a possible solution: capturing the methane and using it as a renewable energy source.</div>

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Greenpeace Hangs Banners At Procter & Gamble Headquarters To Protest Deforestation - 0 views

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The environmental organization says the 60-foot banners on P&G's two towers were in protest of the consumer products company's use of palm oil from a supplier that Greenpeace says is linked to tropical forest destruction in Indonesia.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The environmental organization says the 60-foot banners on P&G's two towers were in protest of the consumer products company's use of palm oil from a supplier that Greenpeace says is linked to tropical forest destruction in Indonesia.</div>

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FSC Suspends IKEA's Certification After Discovering Use of Old-Growth Forests in Russia... - 0 views

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IKEA recently got a slap on the wrist from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), which suspended IKEA's certification after discovering that the Swedish furniture giant's subsidiary, Swedwood, has been cutting 600-year-old trees in Karelia, Russia, near the border of Finland

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">IKEA recently got a slap on the wrist from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), which suspended IKEA's certification after discovering that the Swedish furniture giant's subsidiary, Swedwood, has been cutting 600-year-old trees in Karelia, Russia, near the border of Finland</div>

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Greenpeace to P&G: Enough with the 'Dirty' Palm Oil | Sustainable Brands - 0 views

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Greenpeace has launched another massive campaign, this time demanding Procter & Gamble end its role in rainforest destruction through its careless sourcing of palm oil. A yearlong investigation into "P&G's Dirty Secret" shows the maker of dozens of everyday household and personal care products is sourcing palm oil from companies connected to substantial clearance of endangered orangutan habitat in Indonesia

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Greenpeace has launched another massive campaign, this time demanding Procter & Gamble end its role in rainforest destruction through its careless sourcing of palm oil. A yearlong investigation into "P&G's Dirty Secret" shows the maker of dozens of everyday household and personal care products is sourcing palm oil from companies connected to substantial clearance of endangered orangutan habitat in Indonesia</div>

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Walmart puts product suppliers on notice about chemicals | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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Walmart sent a letter to its suppliers outlining its new sustainable chemistry policy, which seeks to curtail the use of substances that are hazardous to human health and the environment. The policy was developed over several years in consultation with the Environmental Defense Fund and other stakeholders.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Walmart sent a letter to its suppliers outlining its new sustainable chemistry policy, which seeks to curtail the use of substances that are hazardous to human health and the environment. The policy was developed over several years in consultation with the Environmental Defense Fund and other stakeholders.</div>

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4 top sustainability reporting trends for 2014 | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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From materiality to conflict minerals disclosure, here are the top trends in corporate reporting, plus tips on how to refine your approach.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">From materiality to conflict minerals disclosure, here are the top trends in corporate reporting, plus tips on how to refine your approach.</div>

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11 innovations to fight food and water scarcity | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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Data from the International Food Policy Research Institute validates the role of new farming technologies in the face of climate change.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Data from the International Food Policy Research Institute validates the role of new farming technologies in the face of climate change.</div>

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Is digital really greener than paper? | Guardian Sustainable Business | theguardian.com - 0 views

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The paper industry is pushing back against the "paperless" workplace and trying to persuade corporate decision-makers that paper can be greener than you'd think. Sustainably produced paper doesn't harm the planet and is arguably better than technologies that produce electronic waste, industry reps say. "We have to be careful when we pin one product against the other and say it's better. It's a tricky thing to do if you don't have all the data to back it up," says Phil Riebel, president of industry group Two Sides U.S

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The paper industry is pushing back against the "paperless" workplace and trying to persuade corporate decision-makers that paper can be greener than you'd think. Sustainably produced paper doesn't harm the planet and is arguably better than technologies that produce electronic waste, industry reps say. "We have to be careful when we pin one product against the other and say it's better. It's a tricky thing to do if you don't have all the data to back it up," says Phil Riebel, president of industry group Two Sides U.S</div>

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Panera Bread Chases Chipotle Mexican Grill in the Sustainable Race (CMG, PNRA) - 0 views

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Panera Bread has been using antibiotic-free meat for a decade, but unlike rival Chipotle, it's struggled to effectively communicate its green credentials to consumers. writes Andrew Marder. The company is introducing a communications strategy touting its produce, donations and community cafes for low-income families. "[T]here's a lot of value in the work that Panera is doing, and it just takes a few good ad campaigns to bring that value to bear on the bottom line," Marder writes.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Panera Bread has been using antibiotic-free meat for a decade, but unlike rival Chipotle, it's struggled to effectively communicate its green credentials to consumers. writes Andrew Marder. The company is introducing a communications strategy touting its produce, donations and community cafes for low-income families. "[T]here's a lot of value in the work that Panera is doing, and it just takes a few good ad campaigns to bring that value to bear on the bottom line," Marder writes. </div>

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Natural capital takes center stage at GreenBiz Forum 2014 | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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More businesses accept that they should account for water, fertile soil, forests, air and more. Far fewer are naming a price for these resources.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">More businesses accept that they should account for water, fertile soil, forests, air and more. Far fewer are naming a price for these resources.</div>

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El Nino's Return Ominous for Food Production · Environmental Management & Ene... - 0 views

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The El Nino weather pattern appears to be returning with the potential threat to global food production.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The El Nino weather pattern appears to be returning with the potential threat to global food production.</div>

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