Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Here's a surprising new fact about energy in the United States: the percentage of our electricity coming from the greenest sources — that is, the non-hydroelectric renewables such as solar, wind, geothermal and biomass — has doubled in just four years to nearly 6 percent. The renewable energy industry is growing very fast.

Energy 8

Energy Apparel Cost Entrepreneur 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 5, 2011

The large UK retailer, owned by Wal-mart, lowered its 2010 expenses by over £70 million ($110 million) through energy and waste reduction throughout its retail footprint of 500 stores. The maverick retailer has also launched a new website for owners of Patagonia apparel to sell their used clothes to other consumers.

Retail 15

Retail Apparel Supply Chain Agility 15

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 25, 2013

So in 2010, I started this foundation and coined the "circular economy" term to help frame the concept. So we went to McKinsey in 2010 to ask them to help us and write a report , focused on the European Union, that answered three questions. We looked at the three biggest segments — packaging, food waste, and apparel.

Company 10

Company Apparel Engineering Welch 10

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 20, 2016

I’m talking about the superconsumers who are inside your organization, working at every level: the fashionista who works in the mail room at the headquarters of an apparel company, or the finance manager who works for a pork brand and who eats three pounds of bacon in any given week. Unlocking Energy.

Airlines 8

Airlines Energy Self-aware Learning Curve 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Ok, this one is cheating a bit, but on a fundamental level, the top themes in green business haven't actually changed too much ( see the 2010 list ). The military continues to lead the way on energy and climate. While the overall carbon emissions news is not good , the renewable energy market is growing very fast.

Supply Chain 15

Supply Chain Apparel P&L Long-term 15

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 21, 2017

Some sectors and companies bear more of the up-front expense of tackling carbon emissions, with the energy sector being the most obvious one. It’s 50 times Walmart’s 2010 supply chain goal , and it sets a high bar for others to aspire to. In apparel, this is more than aggressive. will follow his lead.

Supply Chain 11

Supply Chain Health Care Apparel Leadership 11