Global Initiative Aims for Standardized Sustainability Ratings

SustainableBusiness.com – News For more than a decade, sustainability ratings have measured the social equity and environmental stewardship of companies and their major investors. But the proliferation of sustainability ratings providers has also spawned inconsistent and often opaque approaches. As a result, Ceres and Tellus Institute have launched an initiative to create and bring to…

Produce That Uses the Most, Loses the Most

With summer on the way fresh produce is already pouring into our local markets, tantalizing the taste buds with the idea of expertly crafted  fresh fruit salads, veggies being grilled on the BBQ, and an array of salad makings are ready for the picking. Wether it be the first bite of a fresh peach, fresh bright red apples waiting…

Green Days at the San Diego County Fair

The skies are clearing, the water is warming, and it’s almost officially summertime. It’s my favorite time of year…time to head to Del Mar! The San Diego County Fair will run from Friday, June 10th through Monday, July 4th. The theme is Race to the Fair, and it’s all about cool cars. For the eco-warriors…

Study: Sustainability a Priority for CEOs

Consumers are a big factor why CEOs are putting more emphasis on sustainability, according to a new study from Accenture and the UN By Georg Kell and Peter Lacy This week, the UN Global Compact and Accenture Sustainability Services are releasing the largest-ever chief executive study on corporate sustainability. Through an online survey and in-depth one-to-one…

Developing Countries Pledge Deeper Emissions Cuts Than Rich Nations

SustainableBusiness.com – News Developing countries are pledging to cut their emissions of greenhouse gases by more than developed countries, according to a new study conducted for Oxfam. The international nonprofit organization estimates that over 60% of emissions cuts by 2020 are likely to be made by developing countries. Monday delegates from 195 countriesresumed negotiations in…

Celebrate World Oceans Day!

Established at the Rio Earth Summit in 1992, countries unite with the common goal of ocean preservation and protection for our stunning oceans in celebration of World Oceans Day. Home to the worlds richest habitats, the vast beauty that covers 2/3 of our earth and contains 94% of all living organisms is continuously threatened by…