Above & Beyond

(May 15, 2013) While clean energy progress remains slow at the national level, local chambers of commerce are taking the reins in their local communities to drive economic development around clean energy, according to a first-of-its-kind report released today by Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy. With ten in-depth case …

“Last year, at the July 18 Role of Business in Environmental Innovation Working Meeting, BCLC and Shell gave a preview of the Environmental Innovation Map. At the time, the map displayed only 25 projects, and the projects were deemed innovative based on a case-by-case evaluation. Over the past year, with the help of …

Tune in for a webinar to learn more about the 2013 Citizens Awards including new categories, tips from past winners and judges, and deadlines that you won’t want to miss. This year, BCLC is excited to present six new awards that recognize the significant impact of business. Our 2013 awards will …

Thinking about pursuing a green certification? Thinking about buying something that has one? Recently, I had the opportunity to talk with the Ithaca, NY, community about green certifications and the new forces in business that are pushing the envelope in sustainability. If you’re thinking about buying a product or doing …

Register for early bird rates  NOW!   Join Us April 16, 2013 – 9:00AM - April 17, 2013 – 5:30PM in Washington, D.C.  Building Public-Private Partnerships for Economic & Environmental Improvement Many of the challenges facing the United States today are a complex mix of environmental and economic factors. The nature of …

Register Now to hear Erin Meezan, Vice President of Sustainability at Interface on Employee Engagement & Environmental Innovation, March 12. Communicating the value of environmental innovation and stewardship can be a challenge throughout large organizations. Erin Meezan, the Vice President of Sustainability at Interface, Inc. will discuss tactics such as spreading …

Register Now to hear David Bartlett, Vice President for Smarter Physical Infrastructure at IBM  BCLC will be hosting a series of webinars in the first quarter of 2013 to share innovative best practices in environmental stewardship–an area where current strategies can make significant impact now and new opportunities within a company …

 Register Now! ’Supply chain management has emerged as one of the most important areas for companies looking to become more sustainable and environmentally conscious. Not only do supply chain improvements represent opportunities for companies to cut costs, but sustainable supply chains also allow companies to be more resilient, transparent, and respected. …

The Role of Business in Environmental Innovation takes a look at how companies create better opportunities to be a good steward of the environment. This report is the second in BCLC’s year-long report series “The Role of Business,” learn more about this series on our report series page. The report features a …

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