GreenBiz.com's GreenBuzz - Published Weekly May 24, 2004
Taking Care of Business
This week's feature, "What Matters Most: Shell Oil's CSR Crisis in the North Sea," takes in-depth look at how Shell handled the protests and boycotts resulting from its decision to dispose of an oil storage tanker in the North Sea back in 1991. The feature is an excerpt from the excellent book "What Matters Most: How a Small Group of Pioneers Is Teaching Social Responsibility to Big Business, and Why Big Business Is Listening," by Jeffrey Hollender and Stephen Fenichell.
Also: Experts Steve Rice and Richard MacLean weigh in on the best Ph.D. programs in environmental management. For more on academic programs focusing on sustainable business, visit our Education Directory.
------------------------------------------------
Headlines
The Latest News on Business and the Environment
Report: Growing Political Support Powers Renewable Energy into the Mainstream
With oil and gas prices soaring amid deepening instability in the Middle East, renewable energy is emerging as a bright spot in the global energy economy -- and is poised for a worldwide takeoff, according to a new study.
Toxics Coalition Ranks Top PC Makers
The Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition sees some bright spots but a long journey ahead for electronics companies on environmental and public health concerns.
Investors Rate 500 Largest Companies on Climate
A new survey of the world's largest companies reveals that companies are paying increasing attention to climate change.
Johnson & Johnson Recognizes Environmental Excellence Around the World
As part of the company's commitment to environmental excellence, Johnson & Johnson recognized 14 of its companies, facilities, teams and individuals that have demonstrated significant progress toward achieving the corporation's Environmental Strategic Vision.
Shareholder Coalition Makes a Dent in Mountain of E-Waste
A coalition of investors has announced a key milestone in their electronic waste initiative as Dell Inc. became the first U.S. computer company to publicly release a global recycling goal.
Put GreenBiz news on your site for free! Learn more...
More Headlines...
------------------------------------
Resources and Tools
A Wealth of Hands-On Help
Convention Industry Council Green Meetings Report
A series of guidelines for event organizers and event suppliers on running environmentally friendly events.
Sustainable Markets Intelligence Center
Informative, easily navigable site tracks market trends for sustainable products, arranged by sector and product category.
Alternative Energy Tools
Calculators, models, and databases for gauging your company's energy use.
More Tools... | More Web Sites...
A personal quest to promote the use of wind energy and hydrogen technology in the Great Lakes area of the United States. The Great Lakes area is in a unique position to become an energy exporting region through these and other renewable energy technologies. *Update 2014: Just do it everywhere - Dan*
No comments:
Post a Comment
Please do not promote businesses that are not about keeping the environment clean or renewable energy via comments on this blog. All such posts will be reported as spam and removed.