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Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability: What’s the Difference?

Green Business Bureau

Corporate Sustainability versus CSR. As businesses continue taking steps to be more purpose-driven, conscientious and responsible, the terms “corporate sustainability” and “corporate social responsibility” (CSR) are thrown around a lot, often without clarity and without knowing what these terms mean.

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Where are they now? Catch up with 30 Under 30 alumni

GreenBiz

June 22 marked the publication of the fifth annual GreenBiz 30 Under 30 , our report celebrating rising young professionals in the field of corporate sustainability. . Do you think the COVID-19 crisis marks a turning point for the sustainability movement? . Sustainability must be a must have and not a nice to have.

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Will economics drive a paradigm shift in ballast water management?

Envirotec Magazine

This entails annual port state control examinations of around 10,000 foreign-flagged vessels, including reviews of vessel documentation and visual monitoring of the BWTS condition and operation enforced by the US Coast Guard (USCG).

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Biophilia and Biophilic Design: Incorporating Sustainability Into The Built Environment

Green Business Bureau

The value of biophilic design has been well documented by studies showing the physiological and psychological benefits of reconnecting humans with nature. Credit: Ginkgo Sustainability. Credit: Ginkgo Sustainability. Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics, 26(5), 999–1014. Ginkgo Sustainability Inc.

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Sustainable Real Estate: Trends and Trajectories

Green Business Bureau

What Is Sustainable Real Estate? Sustainable real estate includes commercial and residential real estate property that is designed, built and operated in a way that minimizes environmental impact. The Benefits of Sustainable Real Estate. solar photovoltaic, wind, microhydropower and hybrid systems). more than unrated homes.

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Sustainability Guide for Healthcare Facilities: 5 Ways to Get Started

Green Business Bureau

Sustainable Healthcare. With public health and climate change both at the forefront of global issues, right now is an opportune time for hospitals and healthcare facilities to shift towards a more sustainable way of operation. Sustainable waste management. Elevated brand and positive image. Patient and community trust.

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How to Select a Sustainability Certification for Your Business

Green Business Bureau

Selecting the right sustainability certification for your business can be a tedious process requiring thorough research and understanding which program will best suit your needs and budget. OVERVIEW OF SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATIONS. General business sustainability certifications. Green building certifications.