Leading companies are cutting emissions profitably by reducing, for example, energy and fuel consumption. They are being proactive and constantly looking for opportunities to save. These are the companies that are in effect, defining what it means to be sustainable and low-carbon. And they are being rewarded by setting the standards that other companies will have to follow going forward.

A new report from the Carbon Disclosure Project examines the business case for putting carbon management near the top of the agendas for 10 large companies. For these firms, carbon management has helped reduce a range of long-term business risks that may one day threaten their bottom lines.

Carbon management is moving up the corporate agenda and many companies now understand the need to handle their emissions. But should carbon management be considered a strategic priority?

The Rainforest Alliance has launched a new certification aimed at helping cattle farms improve their environmental and social performance.

 A maker of carton packaging for drinks and liquid foods has developed a new carton format that reduces the carbon footprint of packages by almost a third.