Any action or interaction that is focused on meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., Oct. 06 /CSRwire/ - Today Kohl's Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) was awarded U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) 2009 SmartWay Excellence Award. This is the second consecutive year the company has been recognized for its significant efforts to protect the environment...
ATLANTA, Oct. 06 /CSRwire/ - UPS (NYSE:UPS) today became the first small package carrier to offer its customers the ability to offset the carbon dioxide emissions generated by the transport of their packages within the United States. Under the UPS carbon neutral program,...
HERNDON, Va. , Oct. 05 /CSRwire/ - As more and more organizations are striving to integrate sustainability into their operations, there has been a growing necessity for consistent, reliable Green Audit methodology and trained certified auditors. Due to this market need, Strategic Sustainability...
Redundant and unnecessary paper use leads to paper comprising the vast majority of waste generated in the typical office. In addition, paper based systems in the office can often be in-efficient, time consuming and require large amounts of storage space. The concept of...
Information technology is an essential component of every organization’s infrastructure, but also an area with significant environmental impacts. E-waste in landfills, toxic chemicals from computers and peripherals, rising energy costs and climate change emissions—these are all problems you can’t afford to ignore. Fortunately,...
Awareness of both the financial and environmental costs associated with wastage is becoming increasingly important as the scarcity and demand for the world's resources rise. Eliminating unnecessary and harmful waste is vital for any company to effectively control costs, reduce environmental impact and...
Are you interested in using your skills to make the world a better place? Are you passionate about the environment, social justice, and accountability—but not currently in a job where those values are promoted? Whether you're a recent graduate in search of that...
An energy audit is the first step to assess how much energy your company consumes and to evaluate what measures you can take to make your company's operations, factories and/or offices more energy efficient. An audit will show you problems that may, when...
Want to help organizations figure out how to “go green”? Have a passion for sustainability but no formal audit training? Join us for a 3-day training event and become a certified SSC Green Auditor! We’ll provide you with everything you need to successfully...
CREVE COEUR, Mo., and CHICAGO, Oct. 03 /CSRwire/ - Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation today announced cost-saving opportunities and sustainability benefits for produce growers and grocers at the 2009 Produce Marketing Association's (PMA) Fresh Summit International Convention and Exposition in Anaheim, CA. Dwight Morris, western...