Manager Surveys

International Firms Heart Green Building

Oct. 1, 2008 - More than half of companies surveyed in 45 countries say they expect the majority of their properties to be green by 2013, according to a new report.

Top Execs Equate Green with Growth

Sept. 30, 2008 - A head-scratcher: While CEOs are frequently the main drivers behind corporate sustainability efforts, their vice presidents and department heads are more likely to view green as an opportunity for growth, according to a new executive survey.

Report: Sustainability Begins in the Purchasing Department

Sept. 29, 2008 - Procurement professionals are fast becoming a "critical, core element" of corporate sustainability efforts, a new survey finds.

Wisconsin Execs Cool on Climate Issues?

Sept. 19, 2008 - Most Wisconsin business leaders say they're skeptical about climate change - but that won't stop them from looking for ways to profit from low-carbon technologies, according to a new survey.

Competitive Advantage Driving Green Retail Efforts, Survey Says

Aug. 22, 2008 - Green retail initiatives are a win-win for retailers, helping to reduce operating costs and earn customer loyalty, according to a new survey of 100 industry executives.

71% of Supply Chain Execs See Higher Profits in Green Manufacturing

Aug. 13, 2008 - Seventy-one percent of supply chain executives believe the cost of greening manufacturing is getting lower as profit potential soars, according to a new survey.

Cost Called Biggest Barrier to Green IT

July 30, 2008 - Despite overwhelming support for green IT initiatives, more than half of IT managers say the costs of implementation are still too high, according to a new report.

Companies Passing the Buck on Green Logistics

July 25, 2008 - The majority of companies seeking to green their supply chains are more than happy to pass the costs upstream, according to a new report.

60% of Supply Chain Managers Measure Transportation Emissions

July 24, 2008 - Six out of ten supply chain executives are now tracking their climate emissions from transportation and logistics activities, according to a new survey of 500 North American companies.

94% of CFOs "Concerned" About Company's Negative Eco-Impact

July 15, 2008 - The vast majority of senior finance professionals agree that their company has much to lose from failing to adequately address environmental issues - but only half say their firm is doing a good job of mitigating that risk, according to a new survey.

Can You Trust Your Climate Change Consultant?

July 15, 2008 - Not necessarily, according to a new study from Verdantix, a business-research firm. Let the buyer beware of untested offerings and gaps in consulting firmsÂ’ expertise in this still-emerging field.

Best-Intentioned Firms Don't Follow Through on Green IT Policy

July 14, 2008 - More than three-quarters of U.K. firms don't have a green IT strategy in place, but those that do deserve kudos - don't they? Not so fast: Barely a tenth of the 21% that have adopted a formal environmental policy are actually following through on their own green recommendations, according to a new survey.

73% of Execs Would Take Pay Cut to Support Green Programs

July 9, 2008 - Three out of four executives are willing to sacrifice at least 1% of their salaries to fund their companies’ green initiatives, according to a survey from Korn/Ferry International, a leading staffing firm.

Banking Execs Keen on Building Greener Branches

May 19, 2008 - Three out of four banks are planning to build new green branches or undertake major eco-renovations of existing locations within the next two years, according to new survey.

Report: CIOs Being Frozen Out of Firms' Climate Strategies

April 21, 2008 - Bold climate commitments aside, companies continue to overlook the role of IT in minimizing carbon footprint - and CIOs seem reluctant to act as changemakers, according to a new report from the Economist Intelligence Unit. The survey of senior executives finds that despite the availability of climate-friendly technologies such as teleworking, video conferencing, and supply-chain optimization, just 36% of companies specifically mention IT activities in their emissions-reduction plans.

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