This toolkit, produced by the U.S. EPA, offers practical techniques and strategies for leaner, cleaner manufacturing. The toolkit is written for "lean operational managers, environmental practitioners, and lean practitioners who work towards organizational efforts to identify and eliminate environmental wastes." Read more...

This map forecasts the external factors that will impact business sustainability over the period the next ten years (through 2017). Discover the future forces that are likely to affect your business sustainability - environmental, health, and safety issues in particular. (Global Environmental Management Initiative) Download now (PDF)...

This framework, created by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), aims to help companies measure and assess the impact of their business activities on economic and broader development goals wherever they operate. Includes section on the business case for measuring impacts, a four-step method for assessing impacts, and an Excel-based user guide. Read more...

With business practices under increasing scrutiny by regulators, analysts, media, and stakeholders, corporate responsibility and sustainability (CR&S) is fast becoming a critical issue for companies. This whitepaper, the eleventh in Deloitte's Risk Intelligence series, offers insight into why a strategically driven CR&S program is vital to a company's survival and outlines a "risk intelligent" CR&S approach. Download now (PDF)...

Leading semiconductor manufacturer Intel displays trademark relentless and innovative spirit towards all of its green business initiatives - and the list keeps growing. (IndustryWeek) Read more...

"Integrity + Innovation = Sustainable Performance." The "I + I" formula for corporate sustainability has been a key success factor for retail giant Marks & Spencer, telecommunications behemoth BT, and global banking leader HSBC. This report shows how leading businesses including GE, Dow, and Novo Nordisk are also delivering sustainable performance by focusing on integrity and innovation. (Arthur D. Little) Download now...

Today's leaders see sustainability as a positive opportunity. This report is full of best practices from big brands such as Nike and Vodafone to smaller ethical enterprises such as Innocent and Cafedirect; from major retailers and banks to specialist companies in the media, manufacturing, and travel sectors. (Forum for the Future) Download now (PDF)...

Introducing 20 innovations that showcase the new business as usual. This first-annual report from the Environmental Defense Fund highlights game-changing best practices that can influence nearly every functional area within a company, from real estate, operations, and manufacturing to fleet management, human resources, and finance. Case studies include green-product design at Nike, energy-efficiency upgrades at Johnson & Johnson, and fleet optimization at UPS. Download now (PDF)...

This website is dedicated to helping restaurateurs move toward more sustainable operations. Find tips and resources, as well as case studies from several restaurants that have successfully implemented greener practices. Initially focused on energy, water and construction, the site will grow over time to include other aspects of sustainability, including recycling, packaging, cleaning supplies, and food and beverages. (National Restaurant Association) Visit now...

The National Resources Defense Council has packed this online guide with tips and advice to help companies green their operations and cut costs, including articles on how to produce less waste, consume less paper and energy, and use resources more efficiently. (NRDC) Visit now...

The U.S. government maintains this website to help small business owners green their operations. Includes articles on starting a green business, complying with environmental regulations, and getting loans and incentives for energy efficiency programs, among other topics. (Business.gov) Visit now...

This report identifies a new breed of corporate leader - "social intrapreneurs" who are determined to channel their business strengths and market skills to tackle global sustainability challenges. Includes profiles prominent social intrapreneurs from multinational corporations including Unilever, Nike, BP, Cemex, Coca-Cola, Dow, and Shell, among others. (SustainAbility) Download now (PDF)...

Inefficient paper, ink, and energy consumption is not just bad for the planet, it’s bad for business, too. This guide is designed to give some ideas to help improve the efficiency of your printing, save money and reduce the environmental impact of your business. (Hewlett-Packard) Download now (PDF)...

Ryerson Inc., a North American distributor and processor of metals, implemented a series of lighting upgrades at its plant in Milwaukee, Wis., reduce operating costs by more than $20,000 annually. (Reliable Plant) Read more...

This case study reviews the drivers for Coca-Cola's commitment to water resources management, examines the complexities of integrating water initiatives throughout global systems, and outlines implications and key lessons to guide other companies that wish to gauge their water footprints and evaluate potential risks. Scroll to the end for a list of seven action items for greening your own company's water policy. (Business for Social Responsibility) Download now (PDF)...