Resources for retail suppliers: energy

Reducing energy-related emissions

Energy powers our economy — and it’s often produced through the burning of fossil fuels, a leading cause of global emissions. The business case for renewable, more efficient energy use is clearer than ever. What’s stopping your company from taking the next step toward a low-carbon, resilient energy system?

We’ve assembled a collection of resources, tools, case studies and initiatives — related to four key topics — to help get you started reducing energy-related emissions:

Entry-level basics

Sustainable energy 101: introduction

Guide

Sustainable energy 101: problem & opportunities

Guide

Sustainable energy 101: get informed - strategies

Guide

Sustainable energy 101: understand the landscape

Guide

Energy Efficiency

3M's energy management journey

Case Study

Tracking clean energy progress in industry

Article

DOE's Energy Footprint Tool

Tool

Better Buildings Solution Center

Tool

RETScreen: clean energy management software

Tool

ENERGY STAR resources for buildings and plants

Tool

DOE's 50001 Ready Navigator

Tool

Renewable Energy

BSR

Initiative

Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)

Initiative

Corporate Renewable Energy Buyers' Principles

Initiative

Future of Internet Power initiative

Initiative

Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance (REBA)

Initiative

Transport Sustainability

BSR

Initiative

Future of Fuels initiative

Initiative

North American Council for Freight Efficiency

Initiative

The Green Freight Handbook

Handbook

Webinar: starting your green freight journey

Webinar

Take our Green Freight Journey Assessment Survey

Tool

Green Freight Case Studies

Case Study

EPA SmartWay: improving freight efficiency

Initiative

Report: Accelerating zero-emissions delivery

Report