Tag: Carbon Footprint

I just had a long and interesting conversation with a woman in Columbia who will be doing a bit of volunteer writing for us here; I’m certainly looking forward to reading her stuff. We talked about what it takes to …

Corporate Sustainability Initiatives and Their Complex Motives Read More »

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There were some very thought-provoking presentations at the quarterly “Sustainability Partners Conference” at UCLA yesterday.  At issue is a central question: does sustainability pay for itself?  I.e., do companies that have vigorously and sincerely woven sustainability in their corporate DNA …

Sustainability Conferences at UCLA — Always Fascinating Read More »

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Have you ever honked at that guy who seems to just inch idly towards a red light, or who takes their time to accelerate once the light turns green? What about that jerk who seems to drive on the side …

From Guest Blogger WiseEnergy: Save With Hypermiling – How Does it Work? Read More »

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When entrepreneurs set out to create businesses, we are for the most part aiming to make a difference. Whether that’s a difference in a small community, an industry, or a market segment, to entrepreneurs it’s all about making that impact. …

From Guest Blogger Lance Trebesch: 3 Conservation Steps Any Small Business Can Take Read More »

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Congratulations.  You have finally made it from the mailroom, to that position at the top of the business tree. If you want to spend your hard-earned wages on a brand new car then feel free. Sites such as Carsales always …

From Guest Blogger R. Hoyal: Should Corporate Company Cars Be Electric? Read More »

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At the conclusion of the terrific conference I attended on Friday produced by “Climate One” at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco, the host asked the panel, “Where are you personally trying to make a difference in your carbon footprint?” …

Eco-conscious People Should Explore Housing, Transportation, Food Read More »

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I just had one of those “small world” encounters I thought I’d relay. An old friend from college with whom I just reconnected at our 35th reunion asked me if I knew the start-up company GridMobility and its founder Jim …

How Green Is Your Energy? Read More »

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Here’s this month’s webinar, in which I interviewed my friend and colleague Andy Lower, Executive Director of The Eleos Foundation. I called the webinar “Eco-Capitalism,” as Eleos makes significant, carefully placed investments, focused on enabling entrepreneurs in developing countries to …

Eco-Capitalism Aims at Sustainability in Developing Countries Read More »

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Just a quick reminder about tomorrow’s webinar at 10:30 AM PDT (1 PM EDT). Our September webinar, featuring my friend and colleague Andy Lower, Executive Director of The Eleos Foundation. Eleos is a dynamic non-profit, that, through its for-profit subsidiaries, …

Webinar Reminder – Eco-Capitalism Read More »

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I’d like to invite you to our September webinar, featuring my friend and colleague Andy Lower, Executive Director of The Eleos Foundation.  Eleos is a dynamic non-profit, that, through its for-profit subsidiaries, invests in and partners with social entrepreneurs who …

September's Webinar – Eco-Capitalism Read More »

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