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Why We Need Heretical, Holistic Green Thinking

Harvard Business Review

David Walker, for example, described PepsiCo's "ReCon" (for "resource conservation") tool, a diagnostic for understanding in-plant water and energy use and creating strategies for reducing them. Many of Dow chemical's products, such as its insulation and solar shingles , are energy intensive to make. A tall order, maybe.

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The Buzz on Green Business in China

Harvard Business Review

The theme of the big event was "Technology-led Transition and Innovation-driven Development," which sounds broad. The theme of the big event was "Technology-led Transition and Innovation-driven Development," which sounds broad. Follow him on Twitter at @GreenAdvantage. This last article is the one that really grabbed my attention.

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What Businesses Need to Know About Sustainable Development Goals

Harvard Business Review

According to estimates from McKinsey, consumers in these markets could be worth $30 trillion by 2025 — a significant step up from the 2010 value of $12 trillion. But innovating for sustainable development is actually quite close to the processes of “traditional” innovation.

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The Comprehensive Business Case for Sustainability

Harvard Business Review

For example, Bunge, an agribusiness firm, reported a $56 million quarterly loss in its sugar and bioenergy segments due to drought in 2010. billion in mining projects since 2010. Fostering innovation. Investing in sustainability is not only a risk management tool; it can also drive innovation.