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Many Suppliers to Top Companies Acknowledge Risk of Climate Shock, But Fail to Prepare for It

Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Coca-Cola Co. and 73 other companies that together buy more than $2tr of goods and services are unprepared for climate shocks because suppliers are ignoring requests for data on their exposure to rising temperatures and climate regulation.

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World to Consume 25 Percent More Energy By 2040, Exxon Mobil Estimates

Exxon Mobil Corp. expects energy demand to climb 25 percent by 2040 as the global population increases.

Eco-friendly 'Green' Packaging Market Should See Significant Growth Through 2020, Report Says

The global market for green packaging - comprising recyclable, reusable and degradable packaging - is predicted to grow at a combined annual growth rate of more than 7 percent through 2020, according to Technavio.

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Solar PV Sales Expected to Top $1Tr by 2024

Global revenue from solar photovoltaic installations is expected to total more than $1.2tr from 2015 to 2024, according to a report from Navigant Research.

Ocean Shipping Industry Should Be Taxed on Carbon Output, IMF Urges

A report released this week by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) states that carbon taxes should be levied against the shipping industry.

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Value of Global Carbon Market Rises 9 Percent in 2015

Carbon markets are booming, according to two new reports, and business is playing a key role.

Freight Regulation and Profitability: Can We Strike a Balance?

Want to get a sense of how new federal regulations will affect transportation tomorrow? Look at California today.

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Indoor Environmental Air Quality Products Market to Top $7Bn By 2024, Report Says

The market for indoor environmental and air quality (IEAQ) technologies used in new construction and retrofit applications is expected to grow from $4.2bn in 2015 to $7.1bn by 2024, according to a Navigant Research report.

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Tech, Environment, Cybersecurity Among Major Issues Facing Boards in 2016

Organizations are faced with many critical challenges - including rapidly changing technology, environmental risks, regulatory and legal requirements, major shifts in markets, ethical breaches, and big data and cybersecurity issues - that threaten their long-term success and sustainability.

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Domtar's Paper Trail Now Available in French

Domtar Corp. has issued the latest update of The Paper Trail, its interactive site designed to help customers trace the environmental impacts of their paper purchases.

Big Ships, Small Infrastructure: A Recipe for Disaster

By the time you read this, the largest containership ever to call a U.S. port will have visited the ports of Los Angeles and Oakland. It won't be the last. But will regulation and environmental pressures prevent carriers from developing the infrastructure needed to handle these seagoing behemoths?

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Hitting Zero-Waste Goals Said to Save Money, Help Companies Grow Their Business

Companies have a major financial incentive to achieve zero waste. In fact, says Eric Lombardi, executive director of Eco-Cycle International, "Waste equals wasted cash."

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