“In addition to the more traditional ‘socially responsible investors,” we are finding that some of our mainstream investors are now looking at sustainability performance as an indicator of overall business value. They’re acting on the theory that our sustainability measures-our efficiency with resources, our employee retention, etc. –are predictors of overall business profitability.”
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How to Make Money and Save the World
Posted on Sep 9 2009 by Diana Rivenburgh
Sep 9 2009
Stonyfield FarmThis is the subtitle of Gary Hirshberg’s book “Stirring it Up". Hirshberg, the “CE-Yo” of Stonyfield Farm, believes that the company’s environmental and sustainability mission is in their “DNA”.
Don’t Just Recycle Electronics – Innovate!
Posted on Jul 15 2009 by Diana Rivenburgh
Jul 15 2009
A growing number of states are passing electronic recycling legislation that often requires manufacturers to fund recycling and collection for old personal computers, monitors and televisions. The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), a trade group representing 2,000 electronics companies is negotiating with NYC officials to change an ordinance expected to go into effect on July 31, 2009 that would require door-to-door pick up and is estimated to cost the industry $200 million per year.
