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Four Key Sustainability Trends in Retail

The Retail Industry Leaders Association’s first sustainability report on the industry’s environmental, social, and community impacts features company case studies and identifies four key trends: Read more 

Posted: January 31, 2012 | Topics: Community Engagement & Development, Consumer Products, Environment, Reporting & Communications, Stakeholder Relations, Strategy & Integration, Supply Chain

GreenBiz: Decline in Environmental Business Performance

GreenBiz’s “State of Green Business 2012” report explores the top 10 sustainable business trends of 2012, including sustainability’s increased visibility among CFOs, more buy-in for sustainable consumption, and a rise in green “gamification.” Read more 

Posted: January 24, 2012 | Topics: Environment

Sustainability Predictions for 2012

Elissa Goldenberg, Associate, Advisory Services

The beginning of a new year is the time to look forward at the possible trends, influencers, and opportunities that will affect business. Here is a selection of sustainability-related predictions for 2012. Share your predictions with us at bsrinsight@bsr.org. Read more 

Posted: January 10, 2012 | Topics: Environment, Human Rights, Stakeholder Relations, Strategy & Integration

When Policy Fails on Climate, What Can Business Do? BSR’s 2012 Climate Initiatives

Ryan Schuchard, Manager, Climate and Energy

As 2011 draws to a close, we have registered a record year for weather disasters following the largest-ever jump in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and the carbon intensity of the world’s fastest-growing economies is only rising. Following the inconclusive end of the UN climate talks in Durban, there is also little reason left to believe that our outmoded international treaty system is going to lead the world away from the ever-worsening state of climate change. Read more 

Posted: December 20, 2011 | Topics: Climate Change, Environment, Strategy & Integration

Black Carbon Provides Climate Change Mitigation Opportunities

Raj Sapru, Former Director, Advisory Services

Black carbon—which includes particles emitted from cars, trucks, stoves, industrial facilities, and some forest fires—is the second-largest contributor to climate change after carbon-dioxide emissions. This happens because when black carbon is suspended in the air, particles absorb sunlight and warm the atmosphere. Also, when black carbon is deposited on ice and snow, it decreases reflectivity and accelerates melting. In addition to accelerating global warming, black carbon has significant impacts on human health and crop yields. Read more 

Posted: December 20, 2011 | Topics: Climate Change, Environment, Strategy & Integration

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