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The Truth About Cap-and-Trade in Europe

By Jill Duggan on November 19, 2009

Has cap-and-trade in Europe worked? WRI’s Senior Fellow Jill Duggan, who helped implement the EU trading scheme, sorts the myths from reality.

Small Companies, Big Impacts

By Maggie Barron on October 19, 2009

The New Ventures directors answer questions about what small, sustainable companies can do to boost local economies and protect the environment.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Southeast Companies to Highlight Business Case for Congressional Clean Energy and Climate Action

October 5, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

 

WHAT:

The World Resources Institute (WRI), the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and clean technology companies will host a Senate briefing for lawmakers, staff, and journalists Tuesday, October 6, 2009. Companies representing the emerging clean energy industry in the Southeast United States will share their perspectives on jobs and economic growth in clean energy. They will also express how energy and climate legislation affects small and medium-sized businesses and how such policy action can support a competitive Southeast economy.

WRI Advances Green Supply Chain Initiative

October 1, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) is stepping up its work on greening the supply chains of companies both big and small, thanks to a grant from Walmart.

Closing the Bankers' Loophole in Emissions Reporting

By Shally Venugopal on September 28, 2009

Financial institutions are learning to protect investors–and themselves–from investments exposed to risk from climate change.

Corporate "Next Practices"

To compete in a low-carbon economy, businesses need to move beyond best practices and pioneer “next practices.”

The Next Big Climate Questions for Corporations

By Samantha Putt del Pino and Eliot Metzger on September 25, 2009

The strength of tomorrow’s low-carbon economy depends on the innovation of business today.

Ecosystem Services

By Kaleigh Robinson on August 4, 2009

Note: this post is a translation of the original article in Portuguese by Ana Carolina Addario, which appeared on Ideia Socioambiental. It is posted here with permission.

Sustainable Procurement of Wood and Paper-Based Products: Version 1.1

Ruth Nogueron, Lars Laestadius, A joint collaboration between WRI and the World Business Council on Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
June, 2009

This WRI/WBCSD publication is an information and decision-making tool to help customers develop their own sustainable procurement policies for wood and paper-based products. It also has information on existing approaches to procurement from legal and sustainable sources.

Expanded Guide Links Business Payoffs and Sustainable Forest Management

By Ruth Nogueron and James Griffiths on June 2, 2009

WRI and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development today released an updated online guide to help corporate buyers ensure the sustainability of their wood- and paper-based products.

Seizing India's Sustainable Investment Opportunities

By Chandan Singh on June 2, 2009

The New Ventures India community recently convened its annual Investor Summit to discuss small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the opportunities and obstacles investors face.

Darwin's Lessons for the Extractive Industry

By Kirk Herbertson and Janet Ranganathan on May 26, 2009

Environmental and social performance is shaping a new breed of oil, gas, and mining companies.

Global Environmental Crisis Changes How Banks Do Business

By Suzanne Ozment on February 3, 2009

Amidst the financial crisis, banks are continuing their push for improved corporate environmental performance.

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.

New Ventures India Forum a Boon for Sustainable Enterprise

By Chandan Singh on November 11, 2008
Location: Mumbai, India

At the third annual New Ventures India Investor Forum in Mumbai, sustainable entrepreneurs connected with investors to network, build partnerships and find opportunities for growth.

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