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http://www.londonlovesbusiness.com Jeremy Knight, MD of Green Cup, explains how coffee shop owner can make money out of coffee waste.

Enbridge Wins Sustainable Business Awards: CVS Caremark Remakes Pharmacy Service; Blommer Chocolate Invests in Sustainable Cocoa - CSR Minute for May 17, 2012Powered by NewsLook.com Producer : 3BL Media

Hilton Worldwide Teams Up with Business for Social Responsibility; International Paper Sets New Sustainability Goals; Hyundai Sponsors Mothers Against Drunk Driving Event - CSR Minute for May 25, 2012Powered by NewsLook.com Producer : Three Bl Media

BNET talks to Aaron Pope about the sustainability of the renovation of California Academy of Sciences.

Frog's Leap Winery is nestled in the Bay Area's scenic Napa Valley. The vineyard is known for its crisp sauvignon blancs, and earthy zinfandels, but now they're getting attention as one of first wineries in the U.S to be sustainable. In this video, we meet the winery's general manager, Jonah Beer. According to Beer, the winery's motivation to be green, is as much about the bottom line as it is about the environment. Financial benefits include: a solar installation.

Enbridge has reported results of its community engagement and environmental stewardship efforts. More than 11,000 cyclists raised $44 million dollars in Enbridge’s Ride to Conquer Cancer in 2011. Earlier this year, Enbridge was named one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations and ranked Number Two in Canada, and for the third consecutive year, has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2012. CVS Caremark has released its 2011 CSR Report. The report presents the company’s strategy for reinventing pharmacy service for better health. It also outlines the company’s focus on diversity, both within its own workforce and in active engagement with the communities it serves. In addition, CVS describes progress in reducing its carbon intensity by 15 percent by 2018, and, for the first time, includes an accounting of the company’s political contributions and activities. Blommer Chocolate will invest $45 million dollars to support cocoa sustainability efforts t

Toy maker Mattel (MAT) said today it is launching sustainable sourcing principles for its packaging products. The company said it will take three fundamental steps to advance sustainability, including maximizing post-consumer recycled content, avoiding virgin fiber from controversial sources, and seeking to increase the percentage of fiber that is certified by a credible third party.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao says Beijing will speed up reforms to cushion risks; 2012 growth target lowered to ease external pressures, aid reforms.

Corporate Social Responsibility News: Burt's Bees is Shortlisted for The Guardian Sustainable Business Award; Sprint Nextel Announces New Environmental Policy.Watch this and other CSR Minute podcasts: http://3blmedia.com/3bltv

Paul Frankel on the Businesses of Sustainable FoodCommonwealth Club - The Commonwealth Club of CaliforniaCentralization of capital has an impact on every level of our food system, from the limited number of the crops we rely on to the limited number of corporations that process our food.Critics say that centralization hinders the creation of small alternative food businesses and for neighborhood- or city-based solutions to be developed by communities.The panel will explore how the American food system is shaped by centralization in production, consumption and economic cycles - The Commonwealth Club of California

Green Mountain Energy, an Austin-based company, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of open competition in the electricity market in Texas this month. Beginning in 2002, Green Mountain was the first retail electric provider in the state to offer renewable energy, and is now the longest serving green power provider in the U.S. The company has delivered over ten billion kilowatt hours of clean energy to Texas customers, and encouraged development of 32 new solar energy facilities. Poyry a consulting and engineering company, has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. Poyry practice focuses on the issues of energy, industry, urban mobility, and water and the environment. The WBCSD is a global association with a network of 60 national and regional business councils and partner organizations that provides a forum for its 200 members to advocate for sustainability in business. For more information on these and other stories, go to thecsrminute.com

Terry Yosie on China's Sustainable BusinessesWoodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars - Woodrow Wilson International Center for ScholarsTerry Yosie, President and CEO of World Environment Center and Ye Weijia, head of New Ventures China, discuss green businesses in China.They discuss the work their companies have already done, while anticipating new challenges.

June 3 (Bloomberg) -- Jeff Clavier, founder and president of SoftTech VC, discusses Groupon Inc.'s, plans for an initial public offering and the prospects of another Internet investment "bubble." Clavier talks on Bloomberg Television's "InBusiness With Margaret Brennan." Tobias Levkovich, chief U.S. equity strategist at Citigroup Inc., also speaks. (Source: Bloomberg)

Dominique Doucet and Samuel Sellam, Manager and Co-manager of the Strategic Business Unit, Mobility Solution, tell us more about the Mov'eo business, their vision of transports in the future, and the contribution of ICT in sustainable mobility.

Karl-Henrik Robert draws upon his sustainable business experience and describes how corporations can embrace sustainability while also improving bottom-line performance. He explains business strategies for improved sustainability and corporate social responsibility.