Our first DestinationGreen of 2007 is filled with a number of outstanding articles that you won’t want to miss. We continue our series of “Green Selling Tips” with the 3rd installment on Green equipment and another great article from Larry Galler on selling. And take a look at this month’s “Expert Insights” and Greg Kats article (Green Buildings Make Kids Smarter & Healthier) as I think you’ll find them very interesting along with the rest of this month’s articles. But the one thing I personally want to suggest to you is that you consider making a New Year’s resolution for your own success.
The man responsible for Mansfield, CT town government buildings recently shared his experiences of the past year—including some unexpected results—switching more than two-dozen buildings from traditional cleaning methods to a Green Cleaning program.
Patrick Cescau is distinguished for his commitment to corporate responsibility which he summarizes as sustainable development, building reputation, growing markets, and fuelling innovation. During a recent speech at the "Business as an Agent of World Benefit" forum in Cleveland, OH, Cescau explained how values-led brands are helping to drive business strategy. We are pleased to present a complete transcript of his speech.
New research shows that green school buildings are not only better for the environment, they also improve student health and test scores.
Rising energy costs and increased public demand for environmental safety is adding even greater momentum to the green building movement that is sweeping the nation.
Products that make our everyday lives convenient, comfortable and safe often contain potentially harmful chemicals that can remain in the body for decades.
Studies show that surprisingly low concentrations of wastewater treatment plant effluent can change male fish into females.
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As the employer of some 206,000 people around the globe and annual sales of some $52 billion, Unilever's committment to environmental protection and social progress for a sustainable future is hugely significant.
“It isn’t philanthropy, it’s business. For us, social responsibility is about creating social benefits through our brands and through our interactions as a business with society. It’s the business of doing business responsibly.”
- Patrick Cescau, Group CEO of Unilever
