Best in Class | The True Story of a Little Building that is Transforming the Industry

December 19th, 2011, No Comments

By: Randi Kruse

December is often a time of reflection. Maybe it’s the long, dark nights or the prospect of another year passing. Perhaps our work has become less inspired or the international news has caused us to pause and wonder: is there reason for hope in the world?
I’d like to highlight a project that should [...]

Sustainability Series | Policy Development and Best Practices

December 5th, 2011, No Comments

By: Tiffany Richmond
Do you know what’s impacting your company’s energy and environmental use? Do you have a reporting regime in place today? Does your company have a policy statement? Do you know how your organization compares to competitors? The industry? Do you know what best practices to follow?
Questions like these are the type of questions [...]

Sustainability Series | Developing a Sustainability Program

November 24th, 2011, No Comments

By: Tiffany Richmond
The word sustainability is often used, but what does sustainability really mean? Is it a motto, an ideal, a way to do business, a way to live life or a call to action?
The Natural Step defines sustainability as:
In a sustainable society, nature is not subject to systematically increasing;

Concentrations of substances extracted from the [...]

Flick Off: The True Story of an Engineer Who Discovered His Soft Side and is Reaping The Benefits

November 17th, 2011, 1 Comment

By: Randi Kruse
Energy managers have it tough. They are expected to deliver significant reductions in energy use across multiple locations, often with relatively small operating budgets. Since most municipalities and leading businesses have greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, it’s critical to their public reputation that their energy managers achieve success. But with aging infrastructure and [...]

How to Implement & Manage an Energy Management Program

October 25th, 2011, No Comments

By: Tiffany Richmond
This short e-book describes the key elements in implementing and managing an energy and environmental management program
How to Implement & Manage an Energy Management Program
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Tiffany Richmond is an enthusiastic marketing professional and is responsible for online marketing strategies at Energy Advantage Inc.

Greenhouse Gas Protocol Releases New Standards for Corporate Value Chain and Products

October 12th, 2011, No Comments

By: Tiffany Richmond
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol launched two new standards that aim to give companies a comprehensive view of the life cycle impacts of their products and value chains. Developed by the World Resources Institute and World Business Council for Sustainable Development, the new standards, which is supplement to the existing Corporate Accounting and Reporting [...]

How Are Green Certifications, Standards And Labels Evolving?

August 5th, 2011, No Comments

By: Tiffany Richmond
I came across a recent article discussing the question: is the current system of certifications, standards and labels evolving in ways that improve product design, help companies and consumers make more sustainable purchasing decisions and lead to better overall policy?
Many believe that the needle is moving in a big way, but it [...]

Core Business Strategies That Drive Social And Environmental Benefits

July 23rd, 2011, No Comments

By: Tiffany Richmond
I recently came across an article about corporate growth strategies that can produce both social and environmental benefits. Below is a highlight of the key business strategies discussed in the article.
To read the full article click here.
The topics of greenhouse gases (GHG), climate change and environmentally responsible growth occupy the media and political [...]

7 Sustainability Trends Every CFO Needs to Know

June 23rd, 2011, No Comments

By: Brian Plumb
I recently read a great article from GreenBiz.com and wanted to share it’s insights with you. Below is a summary of the article 7 Sustainability Trends Every CFO Needs to Know. To read the full article click here.
7 Sustainability Trends Every CFO Needs to Know
Chief Financial Officers are already involved in many aspects [...]

Elements of an Energy & Environmental Plan

June 13th, 2011, No Comments

By: Tiffany Richmond
This short e-book describes the key elements in developing an energy and environmental management plan.
Elements of an Energy & Environmental Management Plan
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Tiffany Richmond is an enthusiastic marketing guru and is responsible for online marketing strategies at Energy Advantage Inc.