All Articles About Climate Change

Blog: Waxman-Markey and the Business Case for Strong Climate Policy

Ryan Schuchard, Manager, Climate and Energy

In light of the disappointing outcomes at the recent G8 negotiations on climate, many now see the U.S. Senate’s forthcoming deliberations over America’s first-ever cap-and-trade law (the American Clean Energy and Security Act, or Waxman-Markey), as the next big step on the road to Copenhagen. Read more →

Posted: July 10, 2009 | Topics: Climate Change

Case Study: Shell Wind: Community Engagement in a New Era of Energy

Shell Wind Energy is involved in 11 wind-generating facilities across the United States and Europe, with 550 megawatts of owned generating capacity—saving around 1 million tons of carbon dioxide per year compared to conventional energy sources. Shell recognizes that wind projects can have a range of impacts that require community engagement, and that community engagement is central to positive outcomes. For example, while wind developments in rural areas can support the regional economy, important public services also need to be readied for managing revenues, safety, and communications regarding planned construction and operating activities. Shell asked BSR to support community engagement with wind projects in several locations, including New Mexico and Texas. Learn more →

Posted: June 1, 2009 Topics: Climate Change, Community Engagement & Development, Energy, Stakeholder Relations

Report: Value Chain Approaches to a Low-Carbon Economy: Business and Policy Partnerships

This paper is prepared in support of a workshop at the World Business Summit on Climate Change Summit on leveraging value chains to reduce climate impacts and build a low-carbon economy. Read more →

Posted: May 28, 2009 | Topics: Climate Change, Environment, Food, Beverage & Agriculture, Information & Communications Technology, Supply Chain, Transportation | Download (PDF)

Blog: Finding Ourselves at a Crossroad

Diane Osgood, Ph.D.

Where are we? Are we out of the recession? Are we into a depression? Read more →

Posted: May 27, 2009 | Topics: Climate Change

Blog: The G20: Building Low-Carbon Economic Prosperity

Aron Cramer, President and CEO

Following on my post earlier this week, I want to draw your attention to an open letter (PDF) BSR joined in sending to UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown, which outlines several steps to the creation of “low-carbon economic prosperity.” This letter is organized by the climate program of the World Economic Forum and is signed by 52 companies—including many BSR members—and other organizations and individuals actively working to combat climate change.  Read more →

Posted: April 1, 2009 | Topics: Climate Change