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Makeover of Top Business Blog Looks Like a NextBillion Bucks

March 26, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

NextBillion.net - one of the Web’s top business blogs - today announced a new look intended to make it the go-to online resource for discussions about business-model development aimed at helping poor people.

Energy Efficiency Opportunities in India

By Saurabh Lall on March 23, 2009

Forthcoming WRI research hopes to help overcome barriers in India’s burgeoning ESCO market.

Filling the Investment Information Deficit

By Dana Krechowicz on March 20, 2009

As the recession deepens, investment firms are cutting back on ESG research. That’s a mistake.

Bloomberg President, Zipcar Founder Named Directors at World Resources Institute

March 11, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) has elected Robin Chase, an entrepreneur in cost-effective transportati

From Financial Crisis to Sustainable Global Economy

By Jonathan Lash on January 29, 2009

Today we have an unprecedented opportunity to align economic, social and environmental goals.

Chinese Prime Minister Assists a New Ventures Entrepreneur

By Aram Kang on January 17, 2009
Location: China

Prime Minister Wen Jiabao came to the aid of a Chinese socially responsible green enterprise that is struggling for survival during the current global financial crisis.

The Green Investment Challenge in China

By Ray Cheung on December 22, 2008

Despite the global economic downturn, China’s environmental and renewable energy sectors are poised for another year of strong growth.

MEDIA ADVISORY: WRI’s Jonathan Lash to Gauge Environmental "Stories to Watch" for 2009

December 11, 2008
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

WHAT: For the sixth straight year, World Resources Institute President Jonathan Lash will hold a briefing to preview which key environmental issues to watch in the year ahead.

'Ecoflation' Set to Rattle Supply Chains

By Amanda Sauer on December 2, 2008

Increasing pressure on natural resources will mean higher costs along corporate supply chains.

Consumer Goods Companies Face Major Earning Hit Without Smart Environmental Sourcing

December 2, 2008
Location: CHICAGO and WASHINGTON, D.C.

Companies in certain consumer goods sectors that do not implement sustainable environmental strategies could face a potential reduction of 13 percent to 31 percent in earnings by 2013 and 19 percent to 47 percent in earnings in 2018.

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