US Sustainable Business Spending to Double to $60 Billion By 2014

US Sustainable Business Spending to Double to $60 Billion By 2014

Using financial data from 1,833 firms with US revenues of more than $1 billion in 2008/09, independent analyst firm Verdantix finds that spending on 29 sustainability initiatives will grow from $28 billion in 2010 to $60 billion in 2014. Over the 2009 to 2014 period the US sustainable business market will experience a 19% compound annual growth rate. The sustainable business market forecast finds that growth of 11% in 2010 will increase to 16% in 2011 and 24% in 2012. Growth in spending is driven by improved economic growth, risk drivers, competitive dynamics, innovation diffusion, higher oil prices, state-level GHG regulations and renewable energy policies. The study covers all industries and all sustainability initiatives from energy efficiency to spending on strategy, risk and brand.

Celebrating Women in Sustainability: 10 Women Making Strides in Sustainability – Updated January 26, 2011

Celebrating Women in Sustainability: 10 Women Making Strides in Sustainability – Updated January 26, 2011

There is an increasing number of women who are in leadership roles in sustainability. As part of Women’s History Month, let’s take a look at ten women who are making strides in sustainability and shaping ethical consumerism. Add women in sustainability that you admire to the list in the comments section.

What Do Successful Corporate Sustainability Programs Have in Common?

What Do Successful Corporate Sustainability Programs Have in Common?

According to the white paper, “Developing a Sustainability Strategy”, published by Pike Research, successful corporate sustainability programs share a common foundation and are supported by three key pillars: executive buy-in from the start, creation of an effective sustainability committee, and the establishment of clear and measurable sustainability goals.

Sustainability Efforts to Increase Despite Economy

According to a new study conducted by the American Marketing Association and Fleishman-Hillard, Inc., nearly one in six (58%) corporate marketers and communicators think their organizations will increase involvement in environmental sustainability initiatives over the next two to three years, and half believe the economy will actually encourage the adoption of sustainable practices.