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While Joe Santana does not presume to understand all of the latest climate science, he has his own opinions about global warming. But as head of operations at Mi Rancho, a family-owned tortilla producer in San Leandro, Calif., he understands the importance of saving money. After attending a series of workshops on …

Sustainability Plan for Luxury Hotel Wins National CPA Group’s Competition – Jan. 27, 2011 Four UT Dallas undergraduates showcased their talents in accounting and environmental sustainability when they placed first in a business challenge aimed at making improvements for a real-world client. The School of Management students earned $10,000 and finished …

The Institute for Sustainable Development has announced its finalists for the 2011 Green Plus North American Sustainable Enterprise Awards. The Green Plus Awards recognize organizations not only for their environmental efforts, but for their success in balancing strong business, community and environmental practices. Paying attention to business performance and community involvement …

“Looking to tap into the billions of dollars that municipal governments spend annually on goods and services, from break-room coffee to janitorial help? Being a local, sustainable small business may give you an edge over the competition, especially if you’re in Ohio. The city of Cleveland this fall enacted what’s …

The Institute for Sustainable Development is proud to announce four new organizations achieved full Green Plus TM Certification in the third quarter of 2010: The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce (IN); Global Electric Electronic Processing’s (GEEP) branch in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina; High Construction and Greenfield Architects (Lancaster, PA),: …

In “The Search for Credible Information in Social and Environmental Global Governance: The Kosher Label,” Duke University’s Shana Starobin and Erika Weinthal examine why some third party certifiers are more credible than others. An Abstract in The Berkeley Electronic Press sums up their analysis: “Hundreds of ‘eco-labels’ and ‘social labels’ …

(By John Funk for the Plain Dealer) “The Council of Smaller Enterprises is offering grants to companies that want to qualify for more favorable treatment when bidding to supply the city of Cleveland. The city since March has given a discount of up to 4 percent to local companies in …

AICPA LAUNCHES COLLEGE-LEVEL COMPETITION ON ACCOUNTING FOR SUSTAINABILITY Institute for Sustainable Development-based case Features Certified Green Plus™ Umstead Hotel and Spa   Introduction Coincides with Launch of ThisWaytoCPA.com a Website for Students and CPA Exam Candidates     NEW YORK (Sept. 13, 2010) - The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) today …

(Carrboro, NC) – Chapel Hill Tire co-owner Marc Pons says auto repair, once considered a “dirty” industry, is today among the nation’s most eco-friendly. Not only do most auto shops recycle automotive fluids and used parts, but they also keep cars running at peak efficiency, causing less damage to the …

By Christopher Gergen and Stephen Martin for the News & Observer: “Today, there are sophisticated assessments to help entrepreneurs, consumers and investors alike measure how socially responsible a company really is. One tool is the Institute for Sustainable Development’s Green Plus program. Born out of UNC, Duke and local chambers …