By Melissa J. Anderson
- The Shocking Statistics Behind World CO2 Emissions
The Urban Times published a great infographic on carbon emissions that will make you think.
- Alternative Jobs Report: Want a Raise? Fire Someone
Bnet reports on the Institute for Policy Studies 17th annual Executive Excess report which analyzed the 50 companies that account for three quarters of layoffs since November 2008. According to the study – execs at these companies were paid 42% more than execs at the average company.
- The Nature Conservancy and IBM Launch Program for Sustaining Watersheds
The Nature Conservancy and IBM are launching a free website this fall that enables watershed managers to “map, analyze and share detailed information about the health of local freshwater river basins to inform clean up programs.”
- Does Apple Value Secrecy More Than The Environment?
Mobile phone companies aren’t required to disclose the materials used in manufacturing their products, which many have environmental and health impacts. O2 EcoRatings is seeking to find out. Despite most of the big companies disclosing this info, Apple is refusing. TechCrunch asks, “Is the company choosing brand secrecy over the health of the public and the planet?”
- IKEA Digs Deep for Energy Efficiency
Ecosalon discusses IKEA’s geothermal energy use for its Denver store.
- Innovation, Diversity and Sustainable Leadership: Must-Have Skill Sets For Today’s Job Candidates
Vault’s Aman Singh Das outlines the recent Asian MBA conference, covering, in particular, diversity and CSR.
