Many of today’s environmental problems are ones that are most influenced by the behavior of everyday people. Our individual actions—mowing the lawn, cleaning the house, driving the car—produce small amounts of pollution that when added… Continued
Corporate Social Responsibility
How Cause Marketing Can Help Generate Publicity
December 15th, 2008 by Iris DorbianOne sure-fire way to generate buzz for both your company or product/campaign is to align it with a cause. Following are some short tips for your review and edification: Pick your favorite non-profit organization and… Continued
Time Names Top Ten Green Stories for 2008
December 10th, 2008 by Iris DorbianTime Magazine has just named its top ten green stories for 2008. The choices range from completely unsurprising (i.e. Barack Obama, offshore drilling) to eyebrow-raising. Check it out and see if you agree with Time:… Continued
The Ten Commandments of Cause-Related Marketing
December 9th, 2008 by Iris DorbianCause-related marketing is a partnership between a for-profit and a nonprofit where each has something to offer the other, and both realize a benefit. When you select a potential partner that has a natural affinity… Continued
Starting from Scratch—Five Steps Toward a Greener Business
December 8th, 2008 by Iris DorbianPerhaps it’s not time to appoint a chief sustainability officer just yet, but you might be closer than you think. More than ever, companies are realizing that “going green” is not only cool and good… Continued
80% of Americans Influenced by Green Concerns
December 2nd, 2008 by Iris DorbianLooks like more and more people are "going green." According to a recent survvey by the National Marketing Institute, 80% of American adults say they are motivated to some extent by green considerations. In the recent… Continued
Six Reasons to Give
December 1st, 2008 by Iris DorbianIf you run a business, you undoubtedly feel many pressures on your time and money. Why would you want to add "giving to the community" to your "to do" list? Here are six reasons …..… Continued
Four CSR Program Basics
December 1st, 2008 by Iris DorbianFollowing are four tips on how to benchmark your new or existing green and/or CSR efforts: 1. Identify issues related to the environment, employment, the community, policy, and governance that are important to the company and… Continued
What Do We Mean by "Sustainable Globalization?"
November 24th, 2008 by PRNEWSGlobalization is defined as “the rapid expansion and integration of business activities across borders in response to dramatic technology and government policy changes in the latter part of the 20th century." Globalization has integrated national… Continued
How to Prevent Greenwashing Charges
November 24th, 2008 by Iris DorbianWikipedia uses the sophisticated French-based portmanteau—a blend of two or more words—to classify greenwashing as a mixture of “green” and “whitewash,” describing the effect of company misleading consumers about its environmental practices or its products’… Continued