Sustainability Partners News Blog

Today, SEC Chairwoman Mary Schapiro said.: “It is neither surprising nor especially remarkable for us to conclude that of course a company must consider whether potential legislation — whether that legislation concerns climate change or new licensing requirements — is likely to occur,” Schapiro said.

Also, companies need to consider the effects of severe weather patterns and changing market demand related to a business’ carbon footprint. Here’s the letter: http://bit.ly/bE35mQ

Listen to Anderson Window’s Mr. J. Glassnap explain how sustainability is at the heart of Anderson’s products and business practices.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pEi_T9eCtY

Whole Foods and Staples Office – past sponsors for our sustainabiility events – stand out for their renewable energy purchases.  Check out other top retailers, colleges, printers and towns who are committed to renewable energy.  http://www.epa.gov/grnpower/toplists/top50.htm

No. 1 = Honda Civic GX (natural gas powered), No 2 = Prius, No 3 = Hondic Civic Hybrid.  http://www.greenercars.org

Here is the Executive Summary from a new study released by Environmental Leader. Survey of 350 corporate executives shows that green marketing is very effective – especially on the internet. http://reports.watershed-publishing.com/assets/uploads/GreenMarketingReport_ExecutiveSummaryEL.pdf

http://www.healtheffects.org/