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IBM finds sustainability pays
28 June 2011IBM's sustainability policies have achieved savings and avoided costs worth approximately $1.60 for every $1.00 spent, the company claims.
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Sustainability reporting on rise in China
14 June 2011More Chinese companies are producing sustainability reports, according to standard-setter the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), driven largely by regulation and stock exchange listing requirements.
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M&S sustainability plan saves retailer £70m
14 June 2011Marks & Spencer (M&S), a bastion of the British highstreet, saved £70 million ($115 million) through its 'Plan A' initiative this year, up on the £50 million net benefit it reported in 2009-10.
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Puma prices its environmental impact at €100m/year
16 May 2011Sportswear giant Puma says the environmental impact of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and water consumption reached nearly €100 million ($142 million) in 2010. The firm sees valuation as a key step in integrating environmental, social and economic indicators into its broader business strategy.
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Sustainability reporting: the next level
12 May 2011The Global Reporting Initiative is working on its fourth iteration. Lisa French explains the what, why and how of G4
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UK consults on mandatory reporting for carbon emissions
11 May 2011Large businesses in the UK could be required to report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, under plans set out by the country's Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
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Acquisition boosts Suez Environnement earnings nearly 30%
02 May 2011French water and waste firm Suez Environnement posted a nearly 30% rise in first quarter pre-tax earnings while revenue was up 14%, boosted by the acquisition of Spanish water and services group Agbar.
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London seeks climate glory, launches £70m green waste fund
22 March 2011London should compete to become a world leader of the low-carbon economy, the city's mayor urged yesterday, as he announced the selection of the first manager for the long-anticipated London Green Fund and an additional £35 million ($57 million) in funding.
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Libya makes case for oil, mining risks disclosure - investors
08 March 2011The crisis in Libya and its impact on the energy markets shows the importance of oil, gas and mining companies fully disclosing the political, legal and regulatory risks they face, investors said.
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Setting a supply chain standard
04 March 2011Managing supply chain emissions is attracting growing attention – but a new 'Scope 3' standard has met with a mixed reception from the corporate giants that have trailed it. Liesel van Ast reports