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Tesco Opens World’s First Zero Carbon Supermarket, Pledges $156 M to UK Green Economy (Triple Pundit) - 07:56 ET Feb 09, 2010

Last week, Tesco , the UK's largest retailer, opened the world's first zero carbon supermarket. The store has no net carbon footprint and exports any extra electricity generated back to the national grid Located in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, this new supermarket boasts several eco friendly features, including: A combined heat and power plant which runs on bio fuels from renewable sources 
 
Recent Research on Tesco plc (TSCO)
2010 European Consumer and Retail Outlook (Fitch Research)- Dec 15, 2009
Tesco PLC (Fitch Research)- Dec 08, 2009
Summary: Tesco PLC (S&P Credit Research)- Nov 12, 2009
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Share:  Last week, <span class="company">Tesco</span> , the UK's largest retailer, opened the world's first zero carbon supermarket. The store has no net carbon footprint and exports any extra electricity generated back to the national grid Tweet this 

Ford Unveils Electric Transit Connect, Focused on Fleet Owners (Triple Pundit) - 04:01 ET Feb 09, 2010

Ford announced today that an all electric version of its Transit Connect small cargo van will roll off production lines and into vehicle fleets later this year. The Transit Connect has been, so far, a hit for Ford, selling well in Europe, where it debuted before coming state side last year in a 20 liter, four cylinder gas powered engine that gets 19 miles to the gallon in the city and 24 mpg highway Will fleet owners embrace this EV version? 
Mary Catherine O'Connor
Mary Catherine O'Connor
Quotability Index: the stars indicate how frequently this analyst is quoted in the Street Pulse sources. Five stars represent the top quintile, four stars the next and so forth.  
Recent Research on Ford Motor Company (F)
Ford Motor Company (Moody's Global Credit Research)- Jan 28, 2010
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Share:  <span class="company">Ford</span> announced today that an all electric version of its Transit Connect small cargo van will roll off production lines and into vehicle fleets later this year. Tweet this 

Heinz Redesigns Ketchup Package. Landfills Groan. (Triple Pundit) - Feb 05, 2010

In case you've been under a rock, the big news on the street is the incredible new Heinz Ketchup Packet which will apparently revolutionize french fry enjoyment for the 21st century. The packet contains a larger amount of ketchup than the traditional sachet and opens in two ways – the traditional "squeeze" and the newfangled "dip" Blogs and other media are aflutter with excitement, and Heinz's corporate communications department is no doubt popping the champagne at a veritable coup d'etat of publicity 
 
Recent Research on H. J. Heinz Company (HNZ)
Summary: Heinz (H.J.) Co. (S&P Credit Research)- Dec 02, 2009
Q2 2010 H.J. Heinz Company Earnings Conference Call (Thomson Street Events)- Nov 24, 2009
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Share:  In case you've been under a rock, the big news on the street is the incredible new <span class="company">Heinz</span> Ketchup Packet which will apparently revolutionize french fry enjoyment for the 21st century. Tweet this 

Best Buy, Electronics Giant, Moving Forward on Alternative Transportation and Other “Clean” Electronics (Triple Pundit) - Feb 04, 2010

Rick Rommel, Senior VP of Emerging Business at Best Buy , was a guest speaker at the State of Green Business Conference. Best Buy recently started selling alternative transportation solutions such as electric bikes and electric motorcycles made by Brammo The question is why 
Scott Cooney
Scott Cooney
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Recent Research on Best Buy Company, Inc. (BBY)
Q3 2010 Best Buy Co., Inc. Earnings Conference Call (Thomson Street Events)- Dec 15, 2009
Summary: Best Buy Co. Inc. (S&P Credit Research)- Nov 25, 2009
Best Buy Co. Inc. (S&P Credit Research)- Nov 25, 2009
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Share:  Rick Rommel, Senior VP of Emerging Business at <span class="company">Best Buy</span> , was a guest speaker at the State of Green Business Conference. <span class="company">Best Buy</span> recently started selling alternative transportation solutions such as electric bikes and electric motorcycles made by Brammo Tweet this 

The Skinny On Whole Foods’ Anti-Fat Policy (Triple Pundit) - Feb 02, 2010

This is what John Mackey, CEO of Whole Foods and notorious health care blow hard, doesn't seem to get In an attempt to reduce the cost of health care for its employees, Whole Foods created a new policy to offer deeper discounts on food to employees that can squeeze into the company's [narrow] definition of health The "Team Member Healthy Discount Incentive" is a voluntary program that evaluates the health of employees based on Body Mass Index (BMI), blood pressure, cholesterol, and nicotine use 
 
Recent Research on Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFMI)
Summary: Whole Foods Market Inc. (S&P Credit Research)- Dec 01, 2009
Whole Foods Market Inc. (S&P Credit Research)- Dec 01, 2009
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Share:  This is what John Mackey, CEO of <span class="company">Whole Foods</span> and notorious health care blow hard, doesn't seem to get In an attempt to reduce the cost of health care for its employees, <span class="company">Whole Foods</span> created a new policy to offer deeper discounts on food to employees that can squeeze into the company's [narrow] definition of health Tweet this 

Deloitte: Best Practices for Going Green (Triple Pundit) - Feb 01, 2010

What do you think of when you hear Deloitte?  You might think of a professional services firm or Big Four auditor Today, the company has also put a big green stake in the ground, both looking internally to green their operations and as an offering in its consulting practice 
Deborah Fleischer
Deborah Fleischer
Quotability Index: the stars indicate how frequently this analyst is quoted in the Street Pulse sources. Five stars represent the top quintile, four stars the next and so forth.  
Share:  What do you think of when you hear <span class="company">Deloitte</span>?  You might think of a professional services firm or Big Four auditor Tweet this 

A Greener Apple: iPad Includes Eco-Friendly Features (Triple Pundit) - Jan 29, 2010

Apple Inc CEO Steve Jobs, unveiled the new tablet computer earlier this week in San Francisco Weighing less than two pounds, the iPad is less than 10 inches tall and is only half an inch thick But besides its super sleek design and advanced technologies, the iPad also includes several eco friendly features as well iPad Green Features: The iPad includes arsenic free display glass, mercury free LCD display and is free of brominated flame retardants (BFRs) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) 
 
Recent Research on Apple Inc (AAPL)
Q4 2009 Apple Inc. Earnings Conference Call (Thomson Street Events)- Oct 19, 2009
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Share:  <span class="company">Apple</span> Inc CEO Steve Jobs, unveiled the new tablet computer earlier this week in San Francisco Weighing less than two pounds, the iPad is less than 10 inches tall and is only half an inch thick Tweet this 

Audi’s Green Police Ads. Hilarious, But What About Audi? (Triple Pundit) - Jan 28, 2010

I have to hand it to Audi. Their upcoming "green police" advertisements (destined for the super bowl) are absolutely hilarious This could be the first big environmental meme of 2010 – the perfect mix of "Reno 911? 
 
Share:  I have to hand it to <span class="company">Audi</span>. Their upcoming "green police" advertisements (destined for the super bowl) are absolutely hilarious Tweet this 

I have to hand it to Audi. Their upcoming "green police" advertisements (destined for the super bowl) are absolutely hilarious This could be the first big environmental meme of 2010 – the perfect mix of "Reno 911? 
 
Recent Research on Volkswagen AG (VOW)
Q3 2009 Volkswagen AG Earnings Conference Call (Thomson Street Events)- Oct 29, 2009
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Share:  I have to hand it to <span class="company">Audi</span>. Their upcoming "green police" advertisements (destined for the super bowl) are absolutely hilarious Tweet this 

How Can Trash Help Us to See More Sustainably? (Triple Pundit) - Jan 28, 2010

Recology , San Francisco's recently rebranded waste and recycling management service (formerly NorCal Waste Systems), is providing a lens for seeing things differently through its Artist In Residence Program In this program, artists work to show us the inherent beauty in objects that had previously been deemed worthless—and in the process inspire us to recycle more and conserve natural resources, thereby reducing the amount of waste we generate "I am visually narrating a beautiful dream battled by an undercurrent of destruction," says Erik Otto, a current Artist in Residence 
 
Share:  <span class="company">Recology</span> , San Francisco's recently rebranded waste and recycling management service (formerly NorCal Waste Systems), is providing a lens for seeing things differently through its Artist In Residence Program Tweet this 

UPS Adds 245 CNG Trucks to Its Green Fleet (Triple Pundit) - Jan 27, 2010

Last week, UPS announced it has deployed 245 new delivery trucks powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to cities in Colorado and California. The vehicles are part of UPS's continued effort to: • reduce its emissions from the use of fossil fuels, such as gasoline and diesel, • lower its carbon footprint, and • offer an immediate competitive advantage to small and medium sized businesses looking to green their supply chains In fact, UPS now operates one of the largest private fleets of alternative fuel vehicles in its industry–more than 1,900 in total with these additions 
 
Recent Research on United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)
United Parcel Service, Inc. (Moody's Global Credit Research)- Dec 21, 2009
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Share:  Last week, <span class="company">UPS</span> announced it has deployed 245 new delivery trucks powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to cities in Colorado and California. Tweet this 

And The Top Ten Most “Sustainable” CEOs Are… (Triple Pundit) - Jan 26, 2010

Mick Bremans, Ecover (20%, 271 Votes) Recognized by Time Magazine as one of 2008's heroes of the planet , Mick Bremans has been running Belgium's Ecover company since 1993 3p's Jen Boynton and I had the privilege of visiting Ecover's headquarters last summer and can vouch for an impressively sustainable operation as well as a refreshing and open philosophy on work and life 
 
Share:  Mick Bremans, <span class="company">Ecover</span> (20%, 271 Votes) Recognized by Time Magazine as one of 2008's heroes of the planet , Mick Bremans has been running Belgium's <span class="company">Ecover</span> company since 1993 Tweet this 

Why Monsanto Might Be a Health Risk (Triple Pundit) - Jan 26, 2010

Monsanto claims genetically modified (GMO) food is safe for consumption. Of course, a company that controls 90 percent of the US seed market for soybeans and 80 percent for corn and cotton is going to defend GMO food Monsanto is developing soybeans with extra amounts of omega 3 oils with the Solae Company, according to its website 
 
Recent Research on Monsanto Company (MON)
Monsanto Company R&D Pipeline Review - Boston (Thomson Street Events)- Jan 13, 2010
Monsanto Company R&D Pipeline Review - New York Breakfast (Thomson Street Events)- Jan 12, 2010
Monsanto Company R&D Pipeline Review - New York Lunch (Thomson Street Events)- Jan 12, 2010
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Share:  <span class="company">Monsanto</span> claims genetically modified (GMO) food is safe for consumption. Of course, a company that controls 90 percent of the US seed market for soybeans and 80 percent for corn and cotton is going to defend GMO food Tweet this 

PG&E Invests $60 Million In SolarCity (Triple Pundit) - Jan 25, 2010

Last week, California utility company Pacific, Gas, & Electric (PG&E) subsidiary, Pacific Venture Capital LLC, and the solar energy provider, SolarCity announced $60 million in tax equity financing for solar installations. The investment is funded by PG&E Corporation shareholders, and is expected to allow SolarCity to install over 1,000 more solar systems for homes and businesses The tax equity financing investment is the first of its kind by a utility holding company, and the first collaboration between a utility holding company and a solar power provider 
 
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Summary: Pacific Gas&Electric Co. (S&P Credit Research)- Nov 25, 2009
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Share:  Last week, California utility company <span class="company">Pacific</span>, Gas, & Electric (PG&E) subsidiary, <span class="company">Pacific</span> Venture Capital LLC, and the solar energy provider, SolarCity announced $60 million in tax equity financing for solar installations. Tweet this 

Last week, California utility company Pacific, Gas, & Electric (PG&E) subsidiary, Pacific Venture Capital LLC, and the solar energy provider, SolarCity announced $60 million in tax equity financing for solar installations. The investment is funded by PG&E Corporation shareholders, and is expected to allow SolarCity to install over 1,000 more solar systems for homes and businesses The tax equity financing investment is the first of its kind by a utility holding company, and the first collaboration between a utility holding company and a solar power provider 
 
Share:  Last week, California utility company Pacific, Gas, & Electric (PG&E) subsidiary, Pacific Venture Capital LLC, and the solar energy provider, <span class="company">SolarCity</span> announced $60 million in tax equity financing for solar installations. Tweet this 

Last week, California utility company Pacific, Gas, & Electric (PG&E) subsidiary, Pacific Venture Capital LLC, and the solar energy provider, SolarCity announced $60 million in tax equity financing for solar installations. The investment is funded by PG&E Corporation shareholders, and is expected to allow SolarCity to install over 1,000 more solar systems for homes and businesses The tax equity financing investment is the first of its kind by a utility holding company, and the first collaboration between a utility holding company and a solar power provider 
 
Recent Research on PG&E Corporation (PCG)
Summary: PG&E Corp. (S&P Credit Research)- Nov 25, 2009
Q3 2009 PG&E Corporation Earnings Conference Call (Thomson Street Events)- Oct 29, 2009
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Share:  Last week, California utility company Pacific, Gas, & Electric (<span class="company">PG&E</span>) subsidiary, Pacific Venture Capital LLC, and the solar energy provider, SolarCity announced $60 million in tax equity financing for solar installations. Tweet this 

Swiss Bank UBS Introduces Code of Ethics and Conduct (Triple Pundit) - Jan 22, 2010

Recently Swiss bank UBS , the world's largest private bank, announced it had introduced a new employee code of ethics and conduct. All of its 69,000 employees are required to read the code, pass a test, and sign it "There are no exceptions," explained the bank's CEO, Oswald Gruebel, and Chairman Kaspar Villiger, in the preface to the code 
 
Recent Research on UBS AG (UBSN)
Swiss Government Trapped in its Own Bank Secrecy Rules (Moody's Global Credit Research)- Feb 01, 2010
UBS AG (S&P Credit Research)- Dec 16, 2009
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Share:  Recently Swiss bank <span class="company">UBS</span> , the world's largest private bank, announced it had introduced a new employee code of ethics and conduct. Tweet this 

The Carbon Credit Deal Between South Africa’s Nedbank and Wildlife Works (Triple Pundit) - Jan 21, 2010

Nedbank Group, one of South Africa's largest banks, and the U.S. based Wildlife Works Inc (WWI), an apparel company that assists conservation efforts in Kenya, signed a multi million dollar agreement on a Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) project in Kenya. Nedbank will acquire Voluntary Emission Reductions (VERs) through WWI to offset its carbon footprint The goal of WWI's REDD project in Kenya is to avoid deforestation of the Kasigau Corridor in the Rukinga Wildlife Sanctuary 
 
Share:  <span class="company">Nedbank Group</span>, one of South Africa's largest banks, and the U.S. based Wildlife Works Inc (WWI), an apparel company that assists conservation efforts in Kenya, signed a multi million dollar agreement on a Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) project in Kenya. Tweet this 

Adobe Installs Windspire Turbines in Downtown San Jose (Triple Pundit) - Jan 19, 2010

Adobe Systems is yet another company that has jumped on the alternative power energy bandwagon. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Adobe Systems has installed 20 Windspire vertical axis turbines atop the parking garage of its LEED certified office complex While the feasibility of placing wind turbines in urban areas was once problematic, new integrated systems have made it possible for wind energy to be used in cities and residential areas 
 
Recent Research on Adobe Systems, Inc. (ADBE)
Q4 2009 Adobe Systems Earnings Conference Call (Thomson Street Events)- Dec 15, 2009
Adobe is Keynote at Piper Jaffray Global Internet Summit (Thomson Street Events)- Nov 10, 2009
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Share:  <span class="company">Adobe Systems</span> is yet another company that has jumped on the alternative power energy bandwagon. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, <span class="company">Adobe Systems</span> has installed 20 Windspire vertical axis turbines atop the parking garage of its LEED certified office complex Tweet this 

GM Halting Hummer Production Until China Sale Finalized (Triple Pundit) - Jan 19, 2010

In October, GM reached an agreement with the Chinese company to buy the Hummer brand GM Chairman and CEO Ed Whitacre "indicated that the Hummer deal faces a Jan 31 deadline to close," according to the Detroit Free Press CNBC reported that GM China Group President Kevin Wale said Chinese officials are "debating whether to grant approval to the deal, which will add another player to the country's already overcrowded auto sector" 
 
Share:  In October, <span class="company">GM</span> reached an agreement with the Chinese company to buy the Hummer brand <span class="company">GM</span> Chairman and CEO Ed Whitacre "indicated that the Hummer deal faces a Jan 31 deadline to close," according to the Detroit Free Press Tweet this 

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