ClimateBiz News :: April 17, 2008

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APRIL 17, 2008 Subscribe to ClimateBiz.com RSS Headlines The Latest News on Climate Management Ford Yields to Shareholder Pressure, Outlines Plan to Reduce GHG Emissions Bowing to pressure from a bloc of shareholders, Ford has become the first automaker to detail its strategy to reduce its fleet's greenhouse gas emissions 30 percent by 2020. Bush speech ConocoPhillips will give away $300,000 for ideas that help fight climate change, improve energy efficiency or develop new energy sources, the company said Monday. Climate Registry Develops Reporting Protocol Just a few months shy of its first birthday, the Climate Registry released the methodology that will guide how its members will report greenhouse gas emissions. Nevada Utility's Coal Pursuit a Risk for Investors, Ratepayers: Report A plan to build a new coal-fired power plant in Nevada will expose the shareholders of Sierra Pacific Resources to "significant financial and environment risks," according to a financial advisory firm. DHL to Cut Emissions by 30 Percent by 2020 By Andrew Charlesworth, BusinessGreen Program includes vehicle and aircraft fleets replacement, buildings overhaul and staff training. THIS ISSUE'S SPONSOR Want to be a ClimateBiz News sponsor? Click here. Carbon Disclosure Project, IBM Research Carbon Management Practices By interviewing companies with a history of carbon measuring and reporting, IBM and the Carbon Disclosure Project hope to provide best practices and insight into carbon management tactics. Marriott Pledges $2 Million to Protect Brazilian Rainforest Marriott International has committed funds to preserve a 1.4 million acre rainforest in Brazil and has announced new and expanded environmental goals for its hotels and supply chain. U.S. Senate Approves Extension of Renewable Energy Credits The U.S. Senate voted to extend renewable energy tax credits that, if passed into law, would pump an estimated $6 billion into renewable projects over the next decade. Free Carbon Permits for E.U. Utilities Could Yield Windfall Profits The distribution of free carbon emissions permits to European Union utilities has the potential to yield the companies windfall profits worth billions over the next five years, according to a new report. > MORE HEADLINES Features & Columns Leading Thinking on Climate Issues The Climate Tipping Point and Timeline ... Accelerated By Daniel M. Kammen Although experts are still debating at what point we're likely to see dramatic, rapid changes in global climate, the fact that the planet is able to absorb less carbon means the importance of concerted action is needed now. Tools & Resources Reports, Research and Tips You Can Use A Day In A Low-Carbon Life This report from IBM describes a day in the life of a fictional CEO preparing to face market analysts in 2012. It explores some possible challenges business leaders might face while doing business in the coming low-carbon economy. > MORE TOOLS & RESOURCES	FEATURED BOOK Common Wealth: Economics for a Crowded Planet by Jeffrey D. Sachs The author analyzes economic data, climate science and demographic trends to create a lucid, accessible and suitably grim exposition of looming problems, but his forte is elaborating concrete, pragmatic, low-cost remedies complete with benchmarks and budgets. > BUY IT! | READ MORE FEATURED EVENT Carbon Reduction Commitment 101 Host: Green Power Conferences Date: May 20, 2008 Location: CBI Conference Centre, London This annual event includes a one-day workshop on U.K.'s new carbon cap-and-trade scheme -- the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) -- and a one-day workshop on Climate Change and the Food Industry. > SUBMIT YOUR EVENT YOUR AD HERE! Become a ClimateBiz News sponsor or advertiser, reaching tens of thousands of businesses every month. Click Here to receive more information. Please e-mail content queries to the Editor.
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