Episode 75: Businesses stand by Energy Star, REBA and Paris

In this week’s episode: Trump postpones Paris exit; businesses push for Energy Star and combine purchasing power through a renewable buyer’s alliance.

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Episode 75: Businesses stand by Energy Star, REBA and Paris

Essential skills for next-generation CSR leaders

CSR and sustainability practitioners must focus on building capacity in systems thinking, social innovation and external collaboration.

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Essential skills for next-generation CSR leaders

Soccer meets storage? Nissan, Eaton team up with Manchester City

A sponsorship deal will offer fans Manchester City-branded home storage devices as developers try to make energy technology mainstream.

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Soccer meets storage? Nissan, Eaton team up with Manchester City

GE phase-out marks the beginning of the end for CFL bulbs

Is this the beginning of the end for CFL bulbs? Even though it has held the title for many years, the best pick for an inexpensive and energy efficient light bulb is no longer the compact fluorescent bulb, . General Electric is following the trend of consumers opting for LED bulbs and has decided to phase out CFL bulbs completely by the end of the year. Read the rest of GE phase-out marks the beginning of the end for CFL bulbs

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Product ecolabels: To certify or not to certify?

Does it ultimately matter if your company certifies products as “Bird Friendly” or Energy Star compliant? Here are five key points to consider.

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Who’s accountable for progress on the Sustainable Development Goals?

Cities, businesses, civil society and national governments all will have roles in making progress on the Sustainable Development Goals to end poverty, as part of the U.N. climate talks.

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Who’s accountable for progress on the Sustainable Development Goals?

Solar Energy Finance Association emerges on the scene

This group aims to help streamline loans and contracts as solar costs drop, including in the “MUSH” market.

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From Energy Star to Tenant Star: The next frontier in building efficiency

Tenant Star, a tenant-focused version of EPA’s successful Energy Star building program, could have big implications for the efficiency of commercial spaces.

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From Energy Star to Tenant Star: The next frontier in building efficiency

INFOGRAPHIC: Which Electronics are Green Enough to Buy?

The Natural Resources Defense Council is helping turn Black Friday green with its annual guide to shopping for environmentally-friendly, energy-efficient electronics. In a blog post on the NRDC website, senior scientist and Center for Energy Efficiency Director Noah Horowitz points out three easy steps to green your gadget gifts: only buy models with the ENERGY STAR stamp of approval, eliminate vampire power when the device is not in use, and properly recycle old units so they don’t end up in toxic landfills. Read the rest of INFOGRAPHIC: Which Electronics are Green Enough to Buy? Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: “energy efficiency” , “energy star” , Black Friday , computer , green electronics , holidays , Natural Resources Defense Council , nrdc , Shopping , television        

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LG, Samsung see energy efficiency marketing pay off

Sales of Energy Star "Most Efficient" products are soaring. What has attributed to this success?

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