The rewards and risks for sustainability teams are significant.

The latest crop of reports for sustainability professionals.

Consider it a potent combination for reducing emissions, in the most cost-effective manner possible.

The good news is that the bad news could be worse.

Activist shareholders, it turns out, are only human.

Restoration recovers natural areas to healthy condition and function. It’s also a good business opportunity that needs government backing.

Industry experts remain hopeful and excited about the green jobs market — yes, despite what you hear from Washington.

Rapid urbanization and population growth in China could increase building energy use by as much as 40 percent over the next 15 years. “Half of all cranes in cities are in China and will continue to be,” said Clay Nesler, vice president of global sustainability and industry initiatives at Johnson Controls. About 25 percent of the country’s energy consumption in 2011 was attributable to buildings. “If we follow business as usual, that will increase by 40 percent over the next 50 years,” he said.

Hint: Start small, show momentum and make sure to pack an effective punch.

If governments follow companies such as Campbell Soup, Kellogg, Nestlé, and others with active food loss and waste reduction programs.