U.S. Green Chamber Member Sets an Example in Corporate Social Responsibility

WHAT IS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY? Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to the adoption of socially and/or environmentally responsible policies into business practice. Commitment to achieving socially conscious business practice is increasingly recognized by media, consumers, employees, investors, and competitors alike.[1] CSR originally developed hand-in-hand with the philanthropic efforts of big-wig CEOs, Presidents, and sometimes even…

GREEN HOLIDAYS: Tips for an Eco-Friendly Season

With Halloween right around the corner and Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and other holidays quickly approaching, retail stores are gearing up for their busiest time of year.  Consumerism in the United States is at an all time high during the last quarter of the year, and most Americans will spend an average of 42 hours shopping,…

California adopts innovative cap-and-trade legislation

Late yesterday the Air Resources Board unanimously approved cap-and-trade regulations as part of an on-going effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions which are contributing to climate change.  This landmark set of air pollution controls is the first in the nation to be implemented at the state level.  The regulations were originally brought to the board…

Press Release by ACEEE: Massachusetts Overtakes California as #1 Energy Efficiency State

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy released its fifth annual ACEEE State Energy Efficiency Scorecard today.  California, four time top-ranked state in energy-efficiency, was beaten out by Massachusetts this year.  New York State, Oregon, and Vermont finish up the top five states in rank order. The 10 states most in need of improvement (starting with dead last)…

Fast Company

U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce Wants to Be a Networking Platform for Sustainable Businesses BY ARIEL SCHWARTZFri Feb 18, 2011 The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has revealed itself in recent years to be an opponent of climate change legislation. Enter the nonprofit U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce, a nationwide expansion of the Green Chamber of…

L.A. Times Reports: California has a quarter of solar jobs; Industry employment nationwide will grow 24% in the next year, creating 24,000 jobs

One out of every four jobs in solar energy is held by a resident of California, reports the Los Angeles Times.  The total number of jobs in the industry for California is four times greater than Colorado, the next runner-up.  Not only are there currently over 25,000 jobs but experts are predicting that the clean energy…

9/28/11- U.S. Green Chamber Participates in Clinton Global Initiative in New York

Attending the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) meetings is an exhilarating experience. This unique event, which is hosted by former President Bill Clinton and coincides with the opening of the U.N. General Assembly in New York, brings together leaders from corporations, nonprofits, and governments around the globe to address BIG social and environmental problems. While there…