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Special Report on Energy
Forbes
Recent spikes in energy prices reminded everyone that oil is a finite resource. China's usage is sure to grow, as will the needs of the less-developed world. But rather than fear what's coming, it is time to recognize the opportunity to develop more energy efficient fuels and technologies.
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GreenBiz
Sun Microsystems has introduced the first computer processor designed for eco-responsibility, claiming innovations in power, cooling, and performance. The new product was unveiled at the company's Summit on 21st Century Eco-Responsibility held November 14th.
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World Business Council for Sustainable Development
More than 1 million people still lack access to clean water and an estimated 2.2 million children die each year because of preventable diarrheal diseases. With its new water purifying product, PUR, Procter & Gamble is helping turn dirty contaminated water into safe drinking water at the point of use, where water treatment facilities are not available, thereby providing immediate relief to disaster-stricken areas and vulnerable populations. See the case study on P&G starting on page 24 in the the Business for Development Report published by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.
Leveraging the Development Impact of Business in the Fight against Global Poverty
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Brookings Institution
This paper is written by Jane Nelson, Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, and International Business Leaders Forum. She illustrates some emerging business models, investment strategies, and new types of partnership. It suggests a conceptual framework for thinking about the contribution of business to development, and it provides a set of strategies that any company can apply to manage its development contribution in a manner that protects or builds both social value and market value.
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