http://open-sustainability.org/bookmarks/ Recent bookmarks posted to Bookmarks 60 http://blogs.bcccc.net/2010/01/getting-to-the-root-of-corporate-citizenship-competencies-for-the-21st-century/ In 2 companion reports “Leadership Competencies for Corporate Citizenship” & “Leadership Competencies for Community Involvement”, BC have explored the changing roles in this field & created unique competency models for practitioners. angelam Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:41:34 +0000 corporate social responsibility sustainability governance sustainability standards tools and technique papers http://www.sourcemap.org/ Sourcemap is a tool for producers, business owners, and consumers that allows them to understand the impact of supply chains. Our site is a social network where anyone can contribute to a shared understanding of the “story” that underlies a product. angelam Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:56:48 +0000 open source supply chain tools and technique papers http://www.information-management.com/newsletters/sustainability-10016783-1.html?ET=informationmgmt:e1273:2189596a:&st=email Information Management Editorial Staff, Energy conservation and alternative energy strategies are expected to grow in importance in the coming year. Sean.mcclowry Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:51:12 +0000 agriculture climate change energy sustainability subject areas http://www.greenbiz.com/blog/2009/08/14/how-build-framework-sustainability-20 For companies to succeed during these times of change, they'll need to define and embrace a rigorous framework for sustainability. angelam Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:43:12 +0000 open methodology framework sustainability governance web 2.0 http://www.pitchengine.com/free-release.php?id=30726 Sustainable Minds has released a comprehensive software as a service (SaaS) solution for product design, allowing customers to utilize the company's Life Cycle assessment (LCA) tools to measure the environmental and human impact of their products. angelam Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:53:08 +0000 life cycle assessment metrics sustainability subject areas web 2.0 http://www.businessgreen.com/business-green/news/2221545/green-building-council-promises The UK's Green Building Council (GBC) announced plans to help address the confusion arising from the myriad of different green building standards through a new Code for Sustainable Buildings, designed to underpin various consultancies and standa Sean.mcclowry Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:51:40 +0000 green cities open source sustainability standards http://www.environmentalleader.com/2010/02/02/clorox-comes-clean-with-chemical-content-on-web-site/ To improve transparency about the environmental impact about its products, Clorox has launched a new Web site that details ingredients for more than 230 cleaning, disinfecting and auto care products. angelam Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:41:54 +0000 corporate social responsibility open source reporting stakeholder engagement http://www.csrwire.com/press/press_release/28739-Organizations-call-for-greater-open-innovation-to-advance-sustainability-GreenXchange-supported-by-Best-Buy-Creative-Commons-IDEO-Mountain-Equipment-Co-op-Nike-nGenera-Outdoor-Industry-Association-salesforce-com-2degrees-and-Yahoo- 10 leading organizations announced the launch of the GreenXchange (GX), a Web-based marketplace where companies can collaborate and share intellectual property (IP) which can lead to new sustainability business models and innovation. angelam Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:57:48 +0000 information development sustainability strategy http://www.information-management.com/news/environment_compliance_supply_chain_sustainable-10016893-1.html?pg=1 Companies in many industries are trying to answer questions about water, energy and natural resource usage, related to the full lifecycle of products and services across their entire supply chain. Their efforts often lead to surprising findings. angelam Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:28:59 +0000 environment information management supply chain http://www.foodproductdesign.com/news/2010/01/free-guide-to-foodservice-sustainability.aspx The guide is the third in the Sustainability “How-to” Guide Series by the IFMA Foundation and provides practical, real-world guidance on how to introduce and advance sustainable practices within the foodservice environment. angelam Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:36:26 +0000 food service health sustainability standards sustainability subject areas tools and technique papers http://www.environmentalleader.com/2010/01/06/you%E2%80%99ve-heard-of-the-smart-grid-get-ready-for-the-smart-tank/ As companies with significant Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions exposure get more sophisticated in their management of environmental resources, they are now exposed to the quadruple optimization function of cost, production, environmental impact and safety. angelam Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:13:47 +0000 climate change information development information management metrics reporting smart grid http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/12/14/10-steps-to-reducing-emissions-at-the-office/ The Association for Chartered Certified Accountants, a UK-based group, has developed 10 tips for making a workplace more sustainable and accountable for its carbon emissions. angelam Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:57:49 +0000 carbon footprint climate change stakeholder engagement sustainable workplace http://www.greenbiz.com/blog/2009/12/07/10-best-practices-building-green-teams Green teams are self-organized, grassroots and cross-functional groups of employees who voluntarily come together to educate, inspire and empower employees around sustainability. They identify and implement specific solutions to help their organization. angelam Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:54:59 +0000 business case for sustainability sustainability governance sustainability strategy tools and technique papers http://escolapau.uab.es/img/programas/derecho/guia/guiai.pdf Business is facing the challenge of trying to manage their impact in the area of human rights as part of their CSR program. This guide is to help them achieve their goals along with the Millennium Development Goals. angelam Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:44:19 +0000 corporate social responsibility human rights sustainability standards sustainable development http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/16/sustainable-tips-to-save-small-business-owners-money/ Small businesses in America can make an enormous impact on the environment through sustainable initiatives. But how do you accomplish your desire to do good without sacrificing the bottom line? And what tools are available to help you in your job? angelam Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:47:03 +0000 business case for sustainability energy efficiency supply chain tools and technique papers