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GREENBUZZ for October 24, 2005

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	Taking Care of Business Last week was all about “top-ten” lists -- best workplaces for commuters, most fuel-efficient vehicles, top sustainable MBA programs -- well, the lists go on. Not too many surprises in this sudden rash of ratings-happy research. Teleworking? The computer industry came out ahead. Fuel efficiency? The hybrids have it. It’s the final list that really drew our attention: The biennial Beyond Grey Pinstripes report offers a consistently fascinating look at sustainable education among the next generation of business grads. Also this week: CSR experts David Crawford and Todd Scaletta examine the benefits of a Balanced Scorecard. This Issue's Sponsor: www.holcim.com Want to be a GreenBuzz sponsor? Click here. Headlines The Latest News on Business and the Environment Computer Industry Dominates EPA's 'Best Workplaces for Commuters' List Intel, Qualcomm, and Oracle lead the U.S. EPA's second annual list of Best Workplaces for Commuters from the Fortune 500 Companies. McDonald's Earns Place in Ceres Social and Environmental Network Citing the company's progress on sustainability reporting and commitment to continuous enhancement of its social and environmental performance, the Ceres board of directors has approved fast food giant McDonald's Corp. as a Ceres company. Chiquita Offers First Rainforest Alliance-Certified Fruit in Europe Chiquita Brands International, Inc. will now be filling supermarket shelves in nine European markets with bananas labeled as Rainforest Alliance-certified. Survey: Stanford Tops List of Sustainable MBA Programs The MBA program at Stanford University ranks tops for sustainable-business education, according to Beyond Grey Pinstripes 2005, a biennial survey of business schools. Hybrids Headline Fuel-Economy Top Ten List The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy have released the 2006 Fuel Economy Guide to help consumers make well-informed choices when purchasing a new vehicle. Put GreenBiz news on your site for free! Learn more... More Headlines... Resources and Tools A Wealth of Hands-On Help Green SupplyLine This informational Web site focuses on the impact of global environmental standards on company supply chains. Forest Certification Auditing: A Guide for Practitioners Everything you need to know about forest certification, including how to become a third-party auditor. Building Energy Software Tools Directory More than 275 energy-related software tools for buildings, with an emphasis on using renewable energy and achieving energy efficiency. More Tools... | More Web Sites... Columns and Features Insight and Inspiration from the Experts The Balanced Scorecard and Corporate Social Responsibility: Aligning Values for Profit CSR reporting has grown over the past few years, but the information provided by those reports isn't always used for strategic advantage. Tying values and measures to a Balanced Scorecard could be the way to make good intentions more profitable. By David Crawford and Todd Scaletta Wanna write for GreenBiz?Let us know if you'd like to write a guest column or feature reflecting your experiences or opinions in the environmental business world. Send a brief query to Editor@greenbiz.com | Read our editorial guidelines More Columns... | More Features... Ask the Experts! Your Questions Answered What financial incentives are available for green buildings and developments? Experts! Archive... Ask a Question: Your Name: (Optional) Your E-mail: (Optional) Send This Newsletter to Colleagues Spread the Word! Amaze Your Friends! Win Our Gratitude! Your Name: Your E-mail: Colleague's E-mail(s): Separate each address with a comma (,) View Our Privacy Policy
	Apply Now! GE and Dow Jones are looking for environmentally conscious entrepreneurs with big ideas for eco-businesses, and they're offering to back the best one with real green -- $50,000. “ECOnomics: The Environmental Business Plan Challenge” invites you to submit your idea for an eco-venture with profit potential. To enter, pitch your business plan through the contest Web site by Dec. 15, 2005. Featured Event Greenbuild International Conference & Expo 2005 Host: U.S. Green Building Council Date: Nov. 9-11, 2005 Location: Atlanta, Ga. The pre-eminent showcase for leading-edge green technologies in the building industry. Submit Your Event Our Sponsors Founding Sponsor: Major Sponsors: SUPPORT GREENBIZ! Become a sponsor or advertiser, reaching tens of thousands of businesses every week. Contact John Refo at 917-441-3955 for more information. Please e-mail content queries to the GreenBiz Editor.

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