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Agroenergy: myths and impacts in Latin America
Focus on the Global South, 2007Biofuels (or agrofuels) production has increased dramatically in Latin America over recent years, as global concern over climate change grows and oil prices continue to rise. But are biofuels really a sustainable energy solution, and what are the costs?DocumentThe state of responsible business: global corporate response to environmental, social and governance (ESG) challenges
Ethical Investment Research and Information Service, 2007This report provides an overview on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) impacts of corporations. Data is presented by country/region and contextual analysis is provided. Issues covered include corporate governance, equal opportunities, human rights, supply chain labour standards, environmental responsibility and community involvement.DocumentGetting carbon offsets right: a business brief on engaging offset providers
Business for Social Responsibility, 2007This report is a retail guide for businesses interested in exploring partnerships in the rapidly growing carbon offset market. The guide includes an overview of the key business benefits and costs, criteria for assessing providers, a profile of the 50 top players, and suggestions for partnerships.DocumentThe state of responsible competetiveness 2007: making sustainable development count in global markets
AccountAbility, 2007This paper reports on global responsible competitiveness indicators as well as discusses key issues related to the corporate social responsibility (CSR) agenda. The report includes a variety of chapters on key issues which include:Document100 to 1: EFIC’s gamble with climate
AID/WATCH, 2007This report explores the ways in which Australia’s Export Finance Insurance Corporation (EFIC) may be undermining efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It argues that, through its export credit agency (ECA), the Australian Government facilitates and encourages the development of many highly polluting projects in developing countries.OrganisationClimate Counts
Climate Counts is a nonprofit organisation funded by Stonyfield Farm, Inc., an organic yogurt company.DocumentThe impact of companies and consumers on global climate change
Climate Counts, 2007This report details company ratings on climate protection which are based on a scoring process which screens publicly available information against 22 criteria drawn from scientific climate and corporate performance tools.DocumentA change in the climate: is business going green? A report from the Economist Intelligence Unit
Economist Intelligence Unit, 2007This report investigates how the corporate sector is preparing for the coming carbon controlled world. It particularly focuses on research from an online survey and in depth interviews with senior executives in order to establish the state of corporate efforts in dealing with the threat of climate change.DocumentMaking voluntary carbon markets work better for the poor: the case of forestry offsets
Overseas Development Institute, 2006This paper discusses concerns about forest-based mitigation projects and their benefit to the small producer and the host country. It assesses the two different kinds of carbon market mechanisms: the clean development mechanism (CDM) developed under the Kyoto Protocol; and the ‘voluntary’ mechanisms, developed separately and not bound by the CDM regulations.DocumentCriteria for sustainable biomass production
Energy Transition Task Force, 2006This report describes the results of work that has been done by the “Sustainable production of biomass” project group on formulating sustainability criteria for the production and processing of biomass for energy, fuels and chemistry.Pages