Here’s one more reason to dig into some Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia: they provided critical funding for a greenhouse gas emissions reduction project on a picturesque Vermont dairy farm. With separation equipment, waste is processed into sanitary bedding for cows—reducing the production of methane, a greenhouse gas more than 20 times more potent than […]

Most of the news about climate change is about how it affects the atmosphere and land creatures. But we shouldn’t forget the source of life that covers nearly three-quarters of Earth’s surface: the ocean. About a quarter to a third of all carbon dioxide emissions from our cars and factories are absorbed by the Earth’s […]

They lurk in corners… they look like everyday objects… and they’re gouging your bank account needlessly. Your appliances may seem idle when you turn them off, but they are still raising your energy bill. This phenomenon, called “phantom load,” is common with modern household electronics. Many are designed to have continuous displays and a standby resting state, […]

First Environment—the third party organization that validated the Greensburg Wind Farm for NativeEnergy and is currently validating our Laurelbrook Farm Compost Project—has just been named “Best Verification Company in Voluntary Carbon Markets” by Environmental Finance. The magazine asked companies for nominations via an online form, and over 500 responses were received. First Environment was selected for its “…innovation; quality of […]

NativeEnergy and MS&L recently hosted Sustainability Leaders Roundtable in Chicago. Tom Rawls, our VP of Sales & Marketing, was a panelist at the event. Here are his thoughts about the difference between compliance and true corporate social responsibility: What differentiates companies that follow compliance requirements from companies that value true corporate responsibility? Don’t we expect […]

BURLINGTON, Vt. – March 22, 2012 – Carbon offset developer NativeEnergy and a group of corporate leaders in sustainability are collaborating to help build two wind turbines in Iowa, a landfill gas-to-energy project in Oklahoma, and a farm methane reduction project in Pennsylvania. By working together, these brands will provide an economic boost to local […]

Do you know how much carbon your business emits? Whether you’re thinking about cutting your emissions, becoming carbon neutral, or investing in carbon offsets, you first need to measure your carbon footprint. The starting point for a great sustainability strategy is understanding your impact; however, some things are easier to measure than others. So how […]

Improving your corporate sustainability and setting goals can be difficult if you’re starting with a blank page. Using a framework or template is a great way to structure your sustainability plan and identify meaningful targets for your business. How can you use the Sustainable Development Goals to put sustainability at the forefront of your business […]