September 24, 2012
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	Gender Diversity on Corporate Boards: The Thirty Percent Coalition and the Critical Mass Effect The notion of "critical mass" has been applied to groups of people since the late 1970s. Achieving gender diversity on corporate boards is a common theme in a 2006 groundbreaking report on critical mass on corporate boards and a new national coalition working to almost double the percentage of women on US public company boards. Read More...

ALSO THIS WEEK Hilton Hits 20% Waste Reduction Two Years Ahead of Schedule Hospitality company Hilton Worldwide has saved $147 million through efficiency projects, and achieved its five-year goal to reduce total waste by 20 percent, two years ahead of schedule. Hilton said is on track to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions by 20 percent, and water consumption by 10 percent. Read More... SC Johnson Installs Windpower, Receives EPA Clean Air Award SC Johnson has begun construction of two wind turbines at its largest global manufacturing plant. The 415-feet-high wind turbines are expected to be operational by the end of the year and will produce approximately 15% of the electricity used at Waxdale, putting wind power behind brands such as Windex, Glade and Pledge. Read More... Making the Grade: Why Apple and Google Should Sharpen Their Focus on Sustainability Apple and Google are two of the most recognizable brands on the planet. But, in a report we at EIRIS recently published, both firms garnered relatively weak ratings on sustainability criteria. How can such financially successful firms rank so poorly on EIRIS' assessment of their sustainability performance? Read More... Marriott Applies Sustainability Index to FF&E Purchasing Marriott International plans to spend 75 percent of its 2013 furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) budget with suppliers who are part of the MindClick Hospitality Sustainability Performance Index (HSP Index). The HSP Index measures suppliers' corporate social responsibility, environmental operations, and product sustainability efforts. Read More... Do you want to share your insights, observations and points of view regularly with the readers of SB Business Weekly? To be considered as a contributor, please email our editorial department with your relevant credentials, several column ideas and 1 writing sample. Please review our editorial guidelines before submitting.       Solution Providers:                       Sustainable Life Media is home for business professionals looking to build new value and competitive advantage by innovating more sustainable processes, practices and products. We bring you top stories related to the what, who and how of environmental and social innovation, and help you connect with thought leaders, peers, partners and solutions providers that can help you quickly reach your goals.                       Terms of Use      Privacy      Unsubscribe     Contact     This work is licensed under a CreativeCommons License. Copyright Sustainable Life Media Inc. 2012