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September 09, 2010   » The Latest News: Climate Risks Every Exec Should Know About, Carbon Management as a Strategic Priority, and More ...   » Featured News: Making Energy Awareness Month a Boon for Green Initiatives   » Expert Insight from our Blogs   » GreenBiz Radio: Coca-Cola's New PlantBottle Sows Path to Greener Packaging Sign Up Now for our FREE Newsletters »Subscribe Here THIS ISSUE'S SPONSOR A Note from the Editor By Eric Olson -- BSR Carbon as Strategic Priority   This week’s highlights include a useful new study published by the Carbon Disclosure Project on carbon management as a strategic priority. The case studies in the report cover everything from operational cost savings to innovation and new revenue opportunities -- definitely worth a read.   Our food supply chain looms large in three of our other stories, including Burger King’s sourcing of palm oil in Indonesia, a new generation of lower carbon beverage containers, and a new certification for cattle farming from Rainforest Alliance. Did you know that 26 percent of the Earth’s terrestrial surface is used for livestock grazing?   Enjoy. Eric Olson is senior vice president of advisory services at BSR.    The Latest News Climate Risks That Every Executive Should Know About By Michael Meehan When it comes to a company’s impact on climate change, does directors and officers insurance cover executives? While companies say yes, the insurance industry is saying no. We’re talking millions -- perhaps billions -- in legal liability here, so someone will end up holding the bag.  ... Read More Teradata Commits to Cutting Carbon Intensity 45 Pct Should Carbon Management Be a Strategic Priority for Companies? Burger King Drops Controversial Palm Oil Supplier New Rainforest Alliance Standard Targets Cattle Farming EPA Unveils New Grading System for Fuel Efficient Vehicles TVA Outlines Plans for Idling Coal-Fired Units EcoPlus Drink Cartons Trim Packaging Emissions by One-Third U.N. Climate Change Panel Gets Tips to Boost Credibility Insurers Highlight Sector's Role in Climate Change Fight    Featured News Making Energy Awareness Month a Boon for Green Initiatives By Paul Baier Sustainability leaders should consider sponsoring employee activities in October for Energy Awareness Month.  An internal program this fall can complement a company's Earth Day activities in the spring, providing an organization with two major companywide opportunities for education and awareness.... Read More Sponsored Content How to Drive Business Value from Product and REACH Compliance Learn how manufacturers are developing and executing compliance strategies to help them gain competitive advantage while minimizing costs and risks. Join Marc Gunther, Senior Writer at GreenBiz.com, in a conversation with Joel Eurich, Director, Global Environmental, Health and Safety, Molex and Joe Stainbrook, Senior Product Environmental Engineer, Molex. Also hear from Kim Knickle, Practice Director, Emerging Agenda, Sustainability, IDC, and Jennifer Scholze, Senior Director, Sustainability Solution Marketing, Product Safety and Stewardship, SAP. You will learn how companies are mitigating product compliance risks and driving business benefits by deploying an integrated product compliance solution. This free event is September 14th at 1pm EDT. Click here to register and get a free download!    GreenBiz Radio Coca-Cola's New PlantBottle Sows Path to Greener Packaging By Marc Gunther Scott Vitters, the Coca-Cola Company's global head of sustainable packaging, takes the wraps off the company's new PlantBottle, a recyclable PET plastic container made partially from plants.... Listen Sponsored Content 6 Methods for Gaining LEED Compliance, while saving time & money 1. Keep it simple 2. Choose right 3. Set goals early 4. Apply common sense 5. Know the scope of state & federal incentive programs 6. Hire specialists DNV offers a wide range of assessment services related to green building strategies and energy efficiency strategies including LEED™, ASHRAE 90.1, California Title-24, Energy Star, ISO 50001. Speak to a specialist - Call 1-877-368-3530. Download the 6 Methods PDF for more    Columns and Blogs Kyle Tanger Six Keys to Smart, Profitable Carbon Management > Read more... Andy Mannle Why We're Asking the Wrong Questions on Cap-and-Trade > Read more... Andris Cukurs A Call for Serious Debate and Action on Our Energy Future > Read more...       FEATURED RESOURCES Carbon Management Center GreenBiz.com and Groom Energy have teamed up to launch the Carbon Management Center, where you'll find the latest news, resources, and opinions on the rapidly expanding universe of carbon management strategies and enterprise carbon accounting software. The Carbon Management Strategic Priority Carbon management is moving up the corporate agenda and many companies now understand the need to handle their emissions. But should carbon management be considered a strategic priority? BROWSE BY TOPIC » All News » Sectors » Strategies » Policy and Regulation » Reducing Emissions » Renewables & Offsets » Blogs » Events FEATURED JOBS Sustainability Coordinator Atlanta, GA Director, Strategic Programs and Enterprise Ipswich, MA Logistics Analyst San Francisco, CA » Browse All Jobs FEATURED EVENT How to Drive Business Value from Product and REACH Compliance Date: Tue, 14 Sep Location: Webcast Join Marc Gunther, Senior Writer at GreenBiz.com, in a conversation with Joel Eurich, Director, Global Environmental, Health and Safety; Joe Stainbrook, Senior Product Environmental Engineer from Molex; Kim Knickle, Practice Director, Emerging Agenda, Sustainability, IDC and SAP; and Jennifer Scholze, Senior Director, Sustainability Solution Marketing, Product Safety and Stewardship, SAP Global Marketing. The conversation will focus on how companies are mitigating product compliance risks and driving business benefits by deploying an integrated product compliance solution. 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