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Corporate Social Responsibility – tech companies reviewed!

by Tom Raftery on January 27, 2009 · 4 comments

in Uncategorized, sustainability

Original photo by ATIS547
According to its Wikipedia definition, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
is a concept whereby organizations consider the interests of society by taking responsibility for the impact of their activities on customers, suppliers, employees, shareholders, communities and other stakeholders, as well as the environment. This obligation is seen to extend beyond the statutory obligation [...]

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LEED certified buildings on the rise!

by Tom Raftery on January 14, 2009 · 10 comments

in Green building

Photo credit kqedquest
According to the US Green Building Council (USGBC) buildings account for 38% of CO2 emissions in the United States, buildings consume 70% of the electricity load in the U.S and CO2 emissions from buildings are projected to grow faster than any other sector over the next 25 years.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental [...]

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