{"id":519181,"date":"2010-04-01T13:13:23","date_gmt":"2010-04-01T17:13:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/innovation\/?p=1601"},"modified":"2010-04-01T13:13:23","modified_gmt":"2010-04-01T17:13:23","slug":"best-of-the-quarter-insights-from-edfs-green-innovation-for-business-experts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/519181","title":{"rendered":"Best of the Quarter: Insights from EDF&#8217;s Green Innovation for Business Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\"  href=\"http:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/innovation\/files\/2010\/03\/GHG-Roadmap-Cover.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1613\" title=\"GHG Roadmap Cover\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/innovation\/files\/2010\/03\/GHG-Roadmap-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"233\" height=\"226\"\/><\/a><\/strong>Welcome to the first of a series of quarterly roundups of tools and insights from our work at the intersection of business and the environment. Please let us know what you think and what else you&#039;d like to see!<\/p>\n<p><strong>New tool takes the guesswork out of choosing an emissions reduction program<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\"  href=\"http:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/innovation\/2010\/03\/08\/ceos-get-it-no-matter-how-you-view-the-science-now-is-the-time-to-act\/#more-1400\">Leading CEOs aren&#039;t waiting<\/a> for climate legislation to implement sustainability initiatives. If you are feeling lost in the buzz around greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions check out<strong> <\/strong>this quarter&#039;s featured tool: <a rel=\"nofollow\"  href=\"http:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/innovation\/2010\/03\/31\/roadmap-to-corporate-ghg-programs\">A Roadmap to Corporate GHG Programs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Walmart matters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In February, Walmart leaders announced an innovative approach to reducing carbon pollution from its supply chain, a project <a rel=\"nofollow\"  href=\"http:\/\/edf.org\/walmart\">we&#039;ve been working<\/a> on for many years. Read <a rel=\"nofollow\"  href=\"http:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/innovation\/2010\/02\/25\/why-walmarts-carbon-commitment-can-make-such-a-difference\/\">why Walmart&#039;s carbon commitment can make such a difference<\/a> and Dominique Browning\u2019s take on <a rel=\"nofollow\"  href=\"http:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/innovation\/2010\/03\/26\/walmart-redux-citizens-and-consumers\/\">EDF\u2019s work with Walmart and our roles as citizens and consumers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Climate Corps efficiently sharing energy efficiency lessons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interested in energy efficiency but don\u2019t know where to start? Know a lot about energy efficiency and want to share what you know? We created an energy efficiency wiki to share knowledge and best practices. Read more about <a rel=\"nofollow\"  href=\"http:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/innovation\/2010\/02\/22\/sharing-is-caring-an-energy-efficiency-wiki-to-share-knowledge-and-best-practices\/\">what it is and how you can use it<\/a>.\u00a0There will be lots of new content coming this summer as 50(!) <a rel=\"nofollow\"  href=\"http:\/\/edf.org\/climatecorps\">Climate Corps<\/a> fellows share their experiences finding energy efficiency opportunities at 46 host companies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Improve operational performance using a green lens<\/strong><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\"  href=\"http:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/innovation\/files\/2010\/03\/small.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1611 alignleft\" style=\"margin-left:10px;margin-right:10px;\" title=\"small\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/innovation\/files\/2010\/03\/small-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"111\"\/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for ways to improve operational performance or make more informed investment decisions, look no further than this <a rel=\"nofollow\"  href=\"http:\/\/edf.org\/greenreturns\">suite of new tools<\/a>. Developed as part of our initiative to make environmental management and innovation a standard best practice across the private equity sector, these tools can help a wide range of companies find environmental innovations that lead to bottom line benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a rel=\"nofollow\"  href=\"http:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/innovation\/2010\/02\/08\/environmental-management-can-help-the-pe-sector-create-%E2%80%9Cgreen-returns%E2%80%9D\/\">operational performance tools<\/a> developed in partnership with KKR helped three companies \u2013 U.S. Foodservice, Sealy and PRIMEDIA \u2013 capture $16 million in cost savings and avoid 25,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions in the first year<\/li>\n<li>EcoValuScreen takes <a rel=\"nofollow\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.edf.org\/page.cfm?tagID=53067&amp;redirect=duediligence\">a new approach to conducting due diligence<\/a> to discover new opportunities to improve operations and create value through environmental innovation prior to investment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tools for fleet managers, CFOs and more<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Vehicle fleets aren\u2019t sexy, but they can have significant bottom line and environmental impacts. This <a rel=\"nofollow\"  href=\"http:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/innovation\/2010\/02\/01\/fleet-efficiency-the-movie\/\">new video<\/a> illustrates how small things make a big difference when it comes to fleet efficiency. The video is just one of <a rel=\"nofollow\"  href=\"http:\/\/edf.org\/greenfleet\">several tools<\/a> available to fleet managers, including a new whitepaper designed to help <a rel=\"nofollow\"  href=\"http:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/innovation\/2010\/03\/09\/a-new-tool-for-the-fleet-manager%E2%80%99s-arsenal-reduce-costs-and-emissions-from-medium-duty-trucks\/\">reduce costs and emissions from medium-duty trucks.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>We want to work with you<\/strong><em> <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Check out <a rel=\"nofollow\"  href=\"http:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/innovation\/2010\/03\/10\/lets-stay-in-touch\/\">ways to connect with EDF<\/a> staff in-person and online to accelerate green innovation in business.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Subscribe to receive quarterly updates from EDF&#039;s Innovation Exchange<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is the first in a series of summaries we intend to produce once per quarter. If you&#039;re a regular subscriber to the blog, you&#039;ll get this summary automatically. 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