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BiographyTilde Herrera
Tilde Herrera is an associate editor at GreenBiz.com
Blogs
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States, cities and the business community moved to fill the void created by a perceived lack at federal leadership in battling climate change in 2008. We saw big promises and goals as companies sought to make their operations leaner, take advantage of the opportunities created by climate change, and begin moving to reduce associated risks. Meanwhile, nongovernmental organizations stepped up to help businesses find their footing while reminding us how far we have to go.
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The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity claims the industry has more than 80 carbon capture and storage projects in the pipeline. An environmental think tank called the industry's investment paltry.
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New York-based First Global Xpress promises its customers shipments than are cheaper, faster and with up to 30 percent less CO2 emissions
Features
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From incentivizing carpools and public transit to embracing a remote workforce, companies are learning how successful alternatives to driving alone can offset their carbon footprint and lead to happier, more productive employees.
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Climate change laws are producing a small but growing wave of lawsuits and legal threats to force counties, developers and companies to count and mitigate emissions as part of their plans for large projects.
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Getting your business certified green has many benefits, but as companies are discovering, the simple act of choosing which program opens up a world of complications.
Articles
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In the latest GreenBiz Report, Terry Yosie of the World Environment Center shares best practices for successful green supply chain initiatives in developing countries.
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President-Elect Barack Obama stands a better chance of advancing a green agenda in his first 100 days in office if he can mobilize the country around environmental issues and tie green initiatives to economic recovery, according to a panel discussion at the GreenBiz-Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) Leadership Dinner Thursday.
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Businesses must also address societal problems by incorporating sustainability into economic policies and focusing on long-term solutions, according to a panel of experts gathered on the opening day of the Business for Social Responsibility conference.
Podcast
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In a podcast about the latest in our series of GreenBiz Reports, Terry Yosie of the World Environment Center analyzes the work his nonprofit has done with big-name multinationals over the years to find the tricks and tips needed for successful green supply chain initiatives.
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GreenBiz.com Executive Editor Joel Makower discusses his new book, "Strategies for the Green Economy: Opportunities and Challenges in the New World of Business." He offers three keys to help companies assess how well they are doing and answer the question: How good is good enough?
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Glenn Croston, author of "75 Green Businesses You Can Start to Make Money and Make a Difference," joins GreenBiz Radio to talk about the opportunities and pitfalls posed by eco-entrepreneurship.
