The Environment

The decisions and activities of organizations invariably have an impact on the natural environment.  These impacts may be associated with the organization’s use of energy and natural resources, the generation of polution and wast, and the implications of its activities, products and services on natural habitats.

A list of sustainable resources in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area of the U.S.

http://www.asq.org/data/subscriptions/qp/2006/0406/qp0406bowers.html (Quality Progress article on ISO by Dorothy Bowers, 4/2006)

Carbon Accounting Challenges: Are You Ready? A Deloitte & Touche November 2009 white paper that addresses some common accounting questions companies will need to consider in response to carbon emissions legislation.

GreenBiz.com – daily news on green business, climate change and sustainable business practices

Green America — consumer and business organization dedicated to environmentalism

Green at Work magazine’s articles related to corporate social responsibility

Green Winners –  This A.T. Kearney analysis finds that companies committed to corporate sustainability practices are achieving above-average performance in the financial markets during this slowdown.

Harvard Business Review Green -- discussions on leadership and the environment

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