Climate Tools, Guidelines & Frameworks

The time for a sustainable meeting solution is now, according to this whitepaper (PDF) from Meeting Strategies Worldwide. The report makes a strong business case for greener meetings given the dual challenges of economic viability and corporate responsibility. READ MORE

Take your carbon management strategy beyond carbon offsets with this guide from Clownfish, a sustainable communications firm. The booklet offers strategies to help organizations enhance their corporate reputation, protect themselves from future legislation, and demonstrate their commitment to responsible business practices. Download now (PDF)... READ MORE

This guide offers strategies on how to tackle energy improvements, make smart investments in cleantech, and identify high-quality carbon offset projects. Free registration required. (Sustainable Industries Journal) Download now... READ MORE

This issue brief examines the potential impacts of climate changes on business, risks and opportunities, the business case for adaptation planning, and highlights areas in which business could have a role in promoting adaption, both at community and global levels. (World Business Council for Sustainable Development) Download now (PDF)... READ MORE

This best practice guide, the result of a joint research project undertaken by IBM and the Carbon Disclosure Project, reads like a "who's who" of carbon-management leaders in the U.K. Find case studies from Aviva, Centrica, Scottish and Southern Energy, Tesco, Thomson Reuters TNT, and Unilever, among others. Download now (PDF)... READ MORE

While there are risks for the forest products industry, it largely stands to gain from efforts to address global warming due to new opportunities for sustainable forestry, according to this report from the World Resources Institute. Download now (PDF)... READ MORE