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Green Spot: Best Practices in Sustainable Manufacturing

Welcome to IW Green Spot, a page dedicated to spotlighting best practices in sustainable manufacturing. The companies profiled here have demonstrated leadership in improved environmental operations and reduced emissions and waste -- as well as demonstrating the improved competitive profile that results from these initiatives with shareholders, stakeholders, customers and consumers alike.

To participate in IW's Green Spot leadership in manufacturing program, email IW Making Green Editor Brad Kenney to obtain a quick questionnaire and start the application process.



Green Spot: Best Practices in Sustainable Manufacturing

First Solar to Open Second U.S. Plant
New solar module facility will be located in Mesa, Ariz.

Exxon Expects Natural Gas to Overtake Coal by 2030
Alternative energy sources will still account for small percentage of overall production.

Bayer Explores Ethylene Possibilities in Shale Gas Field
Company may seek investors for ethylene production site in W. Va.

Toyota Unveils Hybrid Car Push
Plans launch of all-electric vehicle based on its current iQ minicar.

First Solar to Build New U.S. Plant
Additional plant will be located in Vietnam.

Schneider Sees Link Between IT and Facilities Management
Newest products and expansions focus on bringing efficiency to building and data center management.

Schneider Electric Sees Green in Energy Efficiency
Company grows solutions business.

Gates, Immelt Call for Tripling of Energy Research
Group of industry leaders warns that lack of research and development in clean energy hurting U.S. economy and threatens national security.

Ford Uses Modeling Software to Cut Emissions
Automaker will survey 35 of top worldwide suppliers to improve sustainability practices.

Former Energy Secretary Warns of 'Serious Challenges'
At Eaton energy conference, Abraham says U.S. energy policy will require collaboration of public and private sectors.

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