Energy, News, Sustainable Business Management
Texas Instruments Saves Big with Efficiency Projects
In 2008, Texas Instruments (TI) saved $5.1 million through reducing energy use by 5% and water consumption by over 7%. As a result, TI reduced its worldwide carbon footprint to 2.07 million metric tons of CO2, which represents a 2.8% reduction in the company’s worldwide carbon footprint. The company’s 2008 Corporate Social Responsibility Report outlines [...]
A Pocket Guide to Natural Capitalism
Perhaps, “Natural Capitalism” should have been titled, “Natural Capitalism: The Sustainability Revolution.” Here’s why: Although some businesses already employ the principles of natural capitalism, this concept for the most part is an entirely new way of thinking about commerce and industry. What natural capitalism calls for is a remarkable shift in the dominant paradigm. Natural [...]
Review of, "The Sustainability Revolution: Portrait of a Paradigm Shift ."
Summary The field of sustainability and the on-going adoption of sustainable business practices among global markets is a complicated web of interactions and relationships. There lies a deep history in how this way of thinking has evolved and there is much to do in terms of making sustainability a principle of how our world operates. [...]
Why is it important for companies to voluntarily evaluate their energy footprints?
Identifying cost savings opportunities, ensuring long-term competitiveness, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions are all benefits of evaluating a company’s energy usage. In order to identify the cost savings opportunities that investing in energy efficiencies provide, a company must first analyze the energy flows and consumption patterns of electricity and gas. Efficiency strategies are typically low-risk, [...]
