Triple Pundit: People, Planet, Profit

Solar Cogeneration Start-up Adds Cooling Capability to its Heat and Electricity Portfolio

2012-05-24T17:25:22Z

The Silicon Valley start-up is now on the path to commercializing its solar CPV-thermal co-generation system that provides cooling as well as electricity and heating. Along the way, it's further improved the economics and efficiency of its technology and realizing the goal of offering customers a firm, consistent source of clean, renewable energy that without any subsidies can compete with any conventional or other alternative energy.

How to Change Consumer Behavior: Sweeten the Sustainability Pill

2012-05-24T15:00:53Z

Corporate efforts to encourage more sustainable consumer behaviour should concentrate on making it easy for their customers to change

SAP: ‘It’s about business’

2012-05-24T03:01:51Z

ERP software giant SAP has shown a spectacular recovery since the recession. At the SAPPHIRE NOW conference in Orlando, the company displays its successes, as well as its shortcomings.

How a Cookstove Becomes a Carbon Credit

2012-05-24T17:29:27Z

How do you make a cookstove into a carbon credit? Take a region where charcoal is the cooking fuel of choice, switch it out for a cleaner burning fuel that doesn't contribute to global warming quite so dramatically, then, somehow, track the whole thing accurately enough that it's possible to measure the tons of emissions the switch represents.

NASCAR Takes a Green Lap with the U.S. EPA

2012-05-24T16:34:38Z

NASCAR and EPA agree to promote environmentally safe products and support supply chain sustainability.

Americans Save $4.6 Billion Every Year Just By Biking

2012-05-24T04:04:38Z

The Sierra Club has declared May as National Biking Month and has released a report to highlight the economic benefits of cycling.

White House Presidential Innovation Fellows Program

2012-05-24T04:14:59Z

Todd Park, White House Chief Technology Officer, announced today at NYC's TechCrunch Disrupt Conference, the creation of the Presidential Innovation Fellows program. A cutting edge endeavor to attract the sharpest and tech-savviest minds to serve in an advisory capacity to the United States Government on science and technology policy issues from a high growth technology entrepreneurial perspective.

Liquid Gold: The Economics of Water Trading Markets

2012-05-24T04:30:59Z

Water scarcity is a global reality— nearly half of the world’s population will suffer from severe water shortages by the year 2050 and over $335 billion in investment over the next twenty years is needed to maintain our current drinking water infrastructure.

Can Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Hope to Achieve Food Policy Change?

2012-05-24T04:35:59Z

Jamie Oliver declared May 19th Food Revolution Day calling on “an international community of foodies, chefs, parents, educators, companies, activists and celebrities to arm people with the knowledge and tools to make healthier food choices.” But can he really make a difference?

Lots of Dinero Still on the Table: SBA’s $1B Impact Investment Fund

2012-05-24T04:48:58Z

By G. Nagesh Rao How many of you knew about the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) “Impact Investment Initiative”? Are any of you aware of the announcement that Administrator Karen Mills made over a year and a half ago at the unveiling of the White House’s Startup America program? Most likely, not many of you, [...]

10 Outstanding CSR Reports

2012-05-24T18:03:59Z

In an earlier post, Christian Hicks, Creative Director of Corporate Responsibility at AHA! listed seven signs he uses to determine if a company has a great CSR report including simplicity, engagement, trustworthiness, and a positive forecast. In this post, we list 10 CSR reports that impressed our writers in industries ranging from automotive to fashion to technology to sports apparel to cosmetics.

Heartland Institute Works Hard to Keep the War on Climate Alive at Chicago Conference

2012-05-23T14:45:44Z

The Heartland Institute’s 7th International Conference on Climate Change is taking place this week at the Hilton Chicago Hotel. To be fair, it’s not that easy for an event with “some 300 people who share an interest in debating the causes and consequences of climate change” to compete with a gathering of the world leaders. Nevertheless, the Heartland Institute is doing its best to make sure its conference won’t stay unnoticed – from its Unabomber billboard ad to alerting the media that the conference (just like the NATO summit) is targeted by radical groups trying to “stifle academic freedom and free speech”.

CSR Reporting Leaders In The Pacific Northwest

2012-05-24T17:09:11Z

Several of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic companies are leaders in disclosing information related to environmental, social and governance performance. Learn more at a GRI certification course on June 11-12 in Seattle.

What Makes A Building “Green?”

2012-05-24T17:10:35Z

What makes a commercial building "Green" by today's standards? What are the main things a commercial building can do right now to save on energy costs and reduce their carbon footprint by a great deal? Read more about how commercial led lighting is leading the way to a greener workplace...