Green-technology projects flourished at organizations of all sizes in 2008, a trend that, at first blush, might seem counterintuitive. Given the economic hardships companies are facing, you might expect that projects seemingly tied to feel-good corporate social responsibility endeavors would take a backseat to initiatives aimed at bolstering the bottom line. However, as this year's crop of Green 15 award winners demonstrates, the rewards of green-technology projects are far from limited to noble goals such as cutting greenhouse gas emissions, reducing landfill buildup, preserving trees, and the like. Rather, organizations leveraging green tech are realizing gains in efficiency, productivity, and cost savings. These business benefits are key drivers behind many green IT projects -- sometimes overriding good environmental intentions. More >>
HD Supply ranked # 2 in the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Top 100 Private Companies annual list. More>>
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HD Supply, Atlanta, GA, now separated from its parent company, The Home Depot, is ready to move forward as a focused organization after the ups and downs of 2007. HD Supply’s CEO Joe DeAngelo spoke recently with MDM on the distributor’s plans to stay on the acquisition trail, the company’s strategy for integrating acquired companies, its plans for private label and green, and how he views the current economic situation. More>>