Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

When addressing the company's aspirational goal of using 100% renewable energy, Bedore said two noteworthy things. First, 75 percent of Walmart's California stores now have "some kind of renewable energy system." And the commitment to green energy has helped Walmart take third place on the U.S.

ROI 13

ROI IRR Power Payback Period 13

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

At the same time, the cost of renewable energy has dropped very far, very fast. One exciting offshoot of We Mean Business, called RE100 launched as well, with Swiss Re, Mars, IKEA, and others making the bold commitment to use 100% renewable energy.

IRR 8

IRR Energy Tips Commitment 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 24, 2017

As a result of capital superabundancy, global quantitative easing and relatively low demand for investments in R&D and capital projects, the after-tax cost of borrowing for many companies is at or near inflation, making the real cost of borrowing close to zero. Energy, too, is difficult to come by. Monitor it.

Human Capital 15

Human Capital Management Company ROCE 15