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FEATURES:

Coca-Cola Canada twists open its CRS report to students
Corporate social responsibility practices are such a sensitive issue to most companies, it's with a remarkable amount of caution that they approach the reporting process. Most employ advisers to help guide them through the process, but it's infrequent that they actively pursue critics. Yet Coca-Cola Canada did after releasing its first sustainability report — to students at The Schulich School of Business. This was just one step in a series of engagements that were important in the development of their report. more...

Ontario intros cap and trade enabling legislation
The Ontario Government introduced greenhouse gas (GHG) cap and trade enabling legislation into the Ontario Legislature this past week. The Environmental Protection Amendment Act (Greenhouse Gas Trading), 2009 is meant to clarify the Ontario Government's authority to establish a GHG cap and trade system and allow for related auctions of compliance instruments. more...

7 steps to better printer management and cost savings
Sometimes the lowest of the low-hanging fruit of energy conservation can seem insurmountable. I know, I've been through quality improvement sessions and numerous process management workshops. It often turns out that the most basic office processes are handled in the most inefficient manner. Print management is a bug-bear of so many offices, and still it's rare to see a company get it right. more...

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WHITE PAPER

Symantec study reveals green IT now essential IT practice
Symantec Corp. announced this past week the findings of its 2009 Green IT Report, a follow up to the Green Data Center report released in late 2007. According to survey data, senior-level IT executives report significant interest in green IT strategies and solutions, attributed to both cost reduction and environmental responsibility. The data points to a shift from implementing ''green'' technologies primarily for cost reduction purposes, to a more balanced awareness of also improving the organization's environmental standing.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

Hydrogen and Fuel Cells 2009, May 31-June 3, Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, B.C.

Canada China Environmental Forum, June 8, CNIB National Office, Toronto, Ontario

The Smart Grid: Building a global advantage for Ontario, Toronto Board of Trade, Toronto, Ontario

Canada Green Building Council National Summit: Every Building Can Be Green, June 9-11, Montreal, Quebec

ENEX09: Energy efficiency benefits for the bottom line, September 22-23, Stage West, Mississauga, ON

Check out the Calendar of Events on the Green Business website for more upcoming industry seminars, conferences, shows and training sessions.

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