NIKE Adopts The Natural Step
The Nike Environmental Action Team (N.E.A.T.), formed in 1993, is in charge of Nike’s worldwide environmental efforts, and introduced the company to The …
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Portland, Oregon Program Recognizes Sustainable Business Practices
Looking for outstanding examples of sustainable business practices? This is the seventh year that Portland, Oregon’s Energy Office has awarded its BEST …
Standard & Poor Develops Social Stock Index
In the next few months, S&P plans to release a socially screened stock index developed for a “major index mutual fund company.” The index will …
Vermont Coalition Releases Tax Shifting Report
The Vermont Fair Tax Coalition, a coalition of business, consumer and environmental organizations, has released the report, Tax Reform that Agrees with …
Solar System Purchases Jump From Y2K Concerns
Nationwide, solar electric companies are experiencing a spike in sales attributed partly to Y2K jitters. Solar Electric Systems of Kansas City notes that Y2K …
Chevron Shareholders Vote To Track Emissions
In a breakthrough shareholder action, 28 percent of Chevron shareholders voted in favor of requiring the company to track its greenhouse gas emissions and …
Get Help For Your Business From Social Venture Institute
Join business and social entrepreneurs for intensive, interactive inquiries into how to face the day-to-day challenges of growing a business with socially …
Suriname Protects Its Forests
The Global Environmental Facility (GEF) approved over $18 million to support Suriname in its creation of one of the worlds largest tropical forest wilderness …
Sweden Creates Sweeping Environmental Goals
The Swedish parliament approved 15 environmental goals to achieve sustainable development within one generation – as promised by prime minister Gran …