Sustainable Business Practices News

Apple data center to run entirely on clean energy

Fri, May 25 2012 at 1:30 PM EST

The company's new data center in North Carolina will generate 60% of its power needs onsite.

Goldman Sachs to plow $40 billion into green energy

Thu, May 24 2012 at 7:42 PM EST

Goldman financed $4.8 billion and co-invested more than $500 million in the sector last year.

Watch: Tim Cook's Apple challenges

Thu, May 24 2012 at 5:33 PM EST

One of Tim Cook's biggest challenges is the need to produce magical new products.

Facebook IPO lawsuits mount

Wed, May 23 2012 at 10:37 PM EST

More than a half-dozen law firms specializing in investor complaints said they were launching class action suits against Facebook and its underwriters.

Australian tycoon 'is world's richest woman'

Wed, May 23 2012 at 6:38 AM EST

Gina Hinehart's personal fortunes totals $28.48 billion thanks to high commodity prices and two money-making deals in iron core and coal.

Happy National Small Business Week

Mon, May 21 2012 at 8:00 AM EST

The Small Business Administration is celebrating the nation's small businesses.

Weekend reads: Facebook

Fri, May 18 2012 at 2:00 PM EST

The Facebook IPO dominated the financial news cycle this week.

Voting begins for Toyota’s '100 Cars for Good' giveaway

Tue, May 15 2012 at 1:55 PM EST

With help from the public, Toyota will be giving away 100 cars in 100 days.

Ground broken for new Whole Foods in Detroit

Tue, May 15 2012 at 9:40 AM EST

Video: A city infamous for its unemployment, decay, crime and population loss would seem an odd place for an upscale natural and organic grocery chain to plant roots, but yuppie favorite Whole Foods is taking a gamble on the Motor City.

How Sizzler got its groove back

Mon, May 14 2012 at 12:31 PM EST

Salad bars and sizzling steaks have gone from Chapter 11 to a successful comeback, thanks to some strategic rebranding.

Want a piece of Facebook? Get in line

Mon, May 14 2012 at 3:15 AM EST

Facebook will be putting out on the market in its IPO a huge 337 million shares, with the price expected to be between $28 and $35 a share.

Scott Thompson steps down from Yahoo!

Mon, May 14 2012 at 2:50 AM EST

He stepped down in the face of controversy about his allegedly inflated resume, leaving the struggling Internet pioneer seeking its sixth CEO in 5 years.

Eduardo Saverin gives up U.S. citizenship

Fri, May 11 2012 at 2:00 PM EST

The move by Saverin, who lives in Singapore, could save the Brazilian native a bundle in U.S. taxes.

Weekend reads: Green business news

Fri, May 11 2012 at 2:00 PM EST

Onion power, a bonus to switch to paperless billing and skeptical consumers.

Watch: The company behind the Tupac hologram

Fri, May 11 2012 at 12:23 PM EST

Digital Domain brought Tupac back to life for the 2012 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

Southwest Airlines named Eco-Pioneer of the Year

Thu, May 10 2012 at 1:28 PM EST

Air Transport World Magazine has announced the winners of its first Eco-Aviation Awards.

Cox Conserves celebrates 5th anniversary

Wed, May 09 2012 at 12:38 PM EST

Cox Enterprises has focused on expanding alternative energy use, building a green fleet, improving building energy efficiency, conserving water, reducing waste and working with communities on sustainability programs.

Microsoft vows to go carbon neutral

Tue, May 08 2012 at 2:51 PM EST

The plan to zero-out the overall amount of climate-changing gas spewed included charging departments a fee for carbon produced.

Amtrak conductors prepare for iPhone ticketing system

Tue, May 08 2012 at 12:20 PM EST

Later this summer, Amtrak will roll out a new iPhone-based ticket scanning system to more than 1,700 conductors.

AT&T announces home security and automation services

Mon, May 07 2012 at 10:28 AM EST

Trials of AT&T Digital Life will begin this summer in Atlanta and Dallas.