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September 07, 2010   » The Latest News: UL and EcoLogo Combine Green Forces, Mountaintop Removal on the Skids, and More...   » Featured News: 10 Things William McDonough Has Learned from Leaders in Sustainability   » GreenBiz Blogs: The Case Against the Case Against CSR, 10 Big Corporate Water Commitments, and More...   » GreenBiz Radio: The State of the Art for Water Management Sign Up Now for our FREE Newsletters »Subscribe Here THIS ISSUE'S SPONSOR Taking Care of Business By Joel Makower Of all of the conferences that my GreenBiz team has produced in the past few years, I couldn't be more excited about our upcoming GreenBiz Innovation Forum, October 19-20 in San Francisco. And now that Labor Day is behind us and the forum draws near, you'll be hearing a lot more from me about what will take place during those two days. This will not your usual conference, for several reasons. First and foremost is the topic: The intersection of sustainability and innovation. Both terms are bandied about indiscriminately these days by companies and consultants. And both are broad, vague terms whose meaning lies, as much as anything, in the eye of the beholder. Yet both are increasingly essential to business success. At the Forum, we'll dive deep into this topic, exploring how innovation happens inside mainstream companies, and how companies are aligning their innovation and sustainability strategies and goals. We'll look at the barriers and enablers to sustainability innovation and hear from those who are leading the way. What else makes this event different? There's the format, which is not your usual "sage on stage" endless parade of speakers and panelists. There'll be some, of course, but there will also be many inspirational and fun hands-on experiences that demonstrate firsthand the secrets to innovation. ("Marshmallow Challenge," anyone?) And there will be ample opportunities to learn from your peers -- not merely during networking breaks, but in interactive peer-to-peer sessions at which you will brainstorm and problem-solve with others. We've also made this event invitation-only, to assure the highest quality audience of corporate practitioners. (We promise you won't be overrun by consultants.) We've just updated the agenda to reflect the latest additions to the sessions and speakers -- experts and practitioners from the worlds of both sustainability and innovation. Please check it out. If you'd like to attend, I encourage you to request an invitation now, as this event is certain to sell out. Follow the Leaders: Our friend Bill McDonough weighs in this week with a top-10 list, part of our 10-year anniversary. Bill offers "10 Things I've Learned from Leaders in Sustainability." His insights are always worth a read. Meanwhile, our own Matthew Wheeland dives into "10 Companies Setting Big Goals for Water Efficiency." "How to Drive Business Value from Product and REACH Compliance": That's the title of an upcoming webcast, September 14, moderated by GreenBiz.com senior writer Marc Gunther. It focuses on how companies can work with their supply chains to collect, track and analyze the vast amount of data needed to comply with rapidly expanding regulations, including Europe's REACH and RoHS laws. You can register for this free event here. Last Call for Comments: The 45-day period for commenting on ULE 880 -- Sustainability for Manufacturing Organizations is coming to a close -- September 14 is the final day. If you've already registered (nearly 700 organizations have done so), please submit your comments by the deadline. Commenting is open to all; learn more and register here.    The Latest News UL Acquires TerraChoice in Green Standard Consolidation By Matthew Wheeland ULC Standards, part of the Underwriters Laboratories family of companies, has acquired the managers of Canada's EcoLogo program in a move that will expand both group's reach in the universe of green certifications.... Read More New Rainforest Alliance Standard Targets Cattle Farming ComEd Creates 'Smart Grid Innovation' Corridor Near Chicago eBay Gives Away 100K Reusable Green Shipping Boxes to Sellers Banks Back Away from Financing Mountain Top Removal Ford Opts for Liquid Cooling to Maximize Battery Life Burger King Drops Controversial Palm Oil Supplier Nescafé Targets Coffee Sustainability with $350M Investment France Injects $1.7B Into Renewables, Green Chemistry, Carbon Capture    Featured News 10 Things I've Learned from Leaders in Sustainability By William McDonough  Designer and Cradle to Cradle methodology co-creator William McDonough shares insights and learnings from the past decade.... 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 The State of the Art for Water Management By Matthew Wheeland Chuck Gordon, the CEO of Siemens Water Technologies, explains why water is the next frontier for companies looking to reduce their footprint, and explores some of the challenges they face on their way to success.... Listen Sponsored Content Corporate Responsibility – What Does it Mean for Dell? Sustaining the environment, acting with integrity and understanding our responsibility to contribute our time, technology and know-how to create a more promising tomorrow for communities everywhere are fundamental ideals for Dell. Learn more about our commitment to being a responsible global citizen and read our corporate responsibility report.    Columns and Blogs Tim Mohin The Case Against the Case Against CSR > Read more... Matthew Wheeland 10 Companies Setting Big Goals for Water Efficiency > Read more... Perry Goldschein How the FTC Will Tame the 'Wild West' of Green Marketing > Read more... Jamie Henn Kicking Off a Global Work Party to Tackle Climate Change > Read more...       FEATURED RESOURCES How to Build Successful Green Teams This study, "Generating Sustainable Value: Moving Beyond Green Teams to Transformation Collaboratives," offers five key factors for successful green teams and shares insights culled from examinations of 14 leading firms. Sustainability in Business Today: A Cross-Industry View This report from Deloitte Consulting explores how sustainability professionals at 48 companies in the U.S. address green and triple-bottom-line issues. BROWSE BY TOPIC » All News » Energy and Climate » Business Operations » Design and Innovation » Resource Efficiency » Marketing » Small Business » Events & Tools FEATURED JOBS Director, Mainstreaming Ecosystem Services Initiative Washington, D.C. Director, Strategic Programs and Enterprise Ipswich, Mass. Director, Green Construction/Green Projects Somerville, Mass. » 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. Become a GreenBiz.com® Sponsor Reach tens of thousands of businesses every month by placing your ad here. Contact us to receive more information. 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