Scientists issue first "State of the Planet" declaration at the world's largest gathering of experts on global environmental and social issues in advance of the major UN Summit Rio+20 in …
Drawing on a variety of experiences in developing models to evaluate sustainability and risk modelling tools, SolAbility has developed a model to measure the level of sustainable development, "Sustainable Competitiveness" …
A spike in the cost of food staples like rice and wheat could push tens of millions more people into extreme poverty in South Asia but food subsidies targeted at …
Many companies in the Nikkei 225 are likely to be exposed to water-related financial risk through their supply chains. Understanding which suppliers are most exposed to water shortages and floods …
Water is becoming a hot topic for business, yet most companies don't know where to start in understanding and responding to water issues. This tool is designed to help companies …
Managing energy has multiple benefits - cutting costs, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting sustainability commitments, and more - but it is not as simple as it seems. Management systems can …
If the twentieth century was known for building highways, the twenty-first century may be known for tearing them down. A new report jointly produced by the Institute for Transportation and …
It is probably no surprise that perceptions of sustainability leadership have declined or stalled for nearly all institutional actors – including corporations, governments, NGOs and social entrepreneurs – in the last 12 months....
Industry and buildings account for over 70 per cent of total commercial energy consumption and 85 per cent of electricity consumption in Asia. Yet ADB support to manage energy consumption …
In 2011, the world generated an estimated 2 billion tons of municipal solid waste (MSW). Over the next decade this number will grow much higher, increasing global demand for solutions …