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2010 Global Ecolabel Monitor

July, 2010

This report summarizes the findings of the Global Ecolabel Monitor, a comprehensive survey on the performance and organisational structure of ecolabels around the world.

Full results are available at Ecolabelindex.com.

Otarian Restaurant in New York City Uses WRI’s Greenhouse Gas Protocol

By Laura Pocknell on April 20, 2010

Update from the star-studded launch of a new chain of sustainable restaurants.

Adding Environmental Risk to the Financial Equation

By Dana Krechowicz on February 1, 2010

Despite projections, many financial analysts ignore the risks and opportunities associated with environmental trends. ENVEST seeks to change this.

Sixty Corporations Begin Measuring Emissions from Products and Supply Chains

January 20, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Sixty corporations today begin measuring the greenhouse gas emissions of their products and supply chains by road testing a new global framework that is part of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Initiative.

WRI’s Jonathan Lash to Brief Journalists on Environmental “Stories to Watch” for 2010

January 4, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

WHAT: For the seventh straight year, Jonathan Lash, president of the World Resources Institute, will hold a briefing for journalists to preview key environmental issues to watch this year.

Is Your Company Prepared for the Lacey Act?

By Adam Grant on December 22, 2009

A recent U.S. government raid on illegally sourced wood is a wake-up call to businesses.

Fact Sheet: Are You Ready for the Lacey Act?

December 22, 2009

What is the Lacey Act and how can companies comply? This fact sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions.

Cap-and-Trade Comes Of Age in Europe

By Jill Duggan on December 15, 2009

How industry has learned to live with (and perhaps even love) cap-and-trade in Europe.

New Eco-label Disclosure Project To Examine “Green” Claims

By Jeff Rodgers on December 3, 2009

What goes on behind the scenes of the different eco-labels? A new survey from WRI and Ecolabelling.org will find out.

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"

September 25, 2009

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

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