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New Eco-label Disclosure Project To Examine “Green” Claims

By Jeff Rodgers on December 3, 2009

What goes on behind the scenes of the different eco-labels? A new survey from WRI and Ecolabelling.org will find out.

Small Companies, Big Impacts

By Maggie Barron on October 19, 2009

The New Ventures directors answer questions about what small, sustainable companies can do to boost local economies and protect the environment.

WRI Advances Green Supply Chain Initiative

October 1, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) is stepping up its work on greening the supply chains of companies both big and small, thanks to a grant from Walmart.

Closing the Bankers' Loophole in Emissions Reporting

By Shally Venugopal on September 28, 2009

Financial institutions are learning to protect investors–and themselves–from investments exposed to risk from climate change.

Caterpillar President, Experts in Clean Tech & Energy Markets Named Directors at WRI

September 25, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) has elected three new members to its board of directors:  Kathleen A. McGinty, a specialist in clean technologies and operating partner at Element LLC, Douglas R. Oberhelm, group president of sustainable development at Caterpillar, and Dr. Susan Tierney, an expert in energy policy and economics and a consultant at the Analysis Group, Inc.

Environmental Challenges for the Food and Beverage Industry

By Dana Krechowicz on August 27, 2009

Climate change and water scarcity will have a big impact on the food and beverage industry in Asia

Accreditation to Increase the Credibility of Energy Service Companies in India

By Ella Delio on August 19, 2009

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in India initiated an accreditation process to encourage the adoption of more energy efficiency projects through Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).

Living Up to Potential: India's Energy Savings Companies

By Ella Delio and Kathy Doucette on June 30, 2009

The market potential for energy savings companies (ESCOs) in India is great, yet barriers still stand in the way of the industry’s growth.

Reports Highlight Urgent Environmental Risks Facing Investors, Companies in Emerging Asia

June 25, 2009

Environmental risks and opportunities that are overlooked by investors and companies will impact the financial performance of companies in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Seizing India's Sustainable Investment Opportunities

By Chandan Singh on June 2, 2009

The New Ventures India community recently convened its annual Investor Summit to discuss small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the opportunities and obstacles investors face.

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