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Today's Top Five CSR - Sustainability Stories- 9/5/08
The JustMeans staff hand picks today's five most interesting and important stories in the world of sustainable thinking.
Premium Presse, CSR, Munich - BMW once again tops the Dow Jones Sustainability Index as the world's most sustainable automaker. BMW has long been known for its significant research and development efforts, which have recently yielded a hydrogen powered engine as well as a concept car made of cloth. The German auto manufacturer has been listed in the Dow Jones sustainability index for the past four years.
Sydney Morning Herald, CSR, Sydney - Australia is lagging other nations when it comes to CSR. A recent survey conducted by consulting firm Grant Thornton found that only 52 percent of the country's top 300 companies published CSR reports, and only 28 percent provided any information on plans to reduce greenhouse gas output. Many in Australia are voicing concern that "companies that don't get this right will get left behind," according to Grant Thornton director of business risk services Peter Moloney.
GreenBiz, clean technology, Tokyo - Japan is exploring a unique possibility to power the nation. A solution to nonrenewable resources is coming from the sea as Japanese scientists experiment with floating "eco-rigs" to generate power. The rigs would be loaded with solar panels and turbines, and each would be able to generate about 300 megawatts of electricity.
New York Times, development, Round Rock - The day of the affordable computer for the developing world is fast approaching. Dell unveiled the new "Mini" today, a $349 computer designed primarily for web-based work. Many in the development community have been waiting for technology cheap enough to spread information worldwide, and this might be it.
Business Green, clean technology, Moscow - Blimps are back, baby. The mode of transportation saw a precipitous decline in popularity post-Hindenburg, but some companies now see blimps as a viable method of cargo transportation in an era of high fuel prices. Russian airship manufacturer Worldwide Aeros Corp is developing an aircraft that will sell for $30 million.
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