Roughly two-thirds of the members of Ceres Company Network have in place targets to reduce GHG emissions, increase renewable energy production and procurement or both.

FORBES: For The World's Largest Companies, Clean Energy Commitments Are The New Norm

Globalize the total value chain (product planning, product development, approval, procurement, production, and sales).

FORBES: Connect

Today, energy management is a consideration throughout the procurement process and for production planning in most enterprises.

FORBES: Research Summary: Enterprise Energy & Carbon Management Solutions

Typically, companies in this industry manage complex and interrelated decisions that span the entire value chain, ranging from the procurement of feedstocks to production, marketing, logistics and distribution.

FORBES: Risk Analytics: Insights for Chemicals Companies

The White House expects a major battle with lawmakers from both parties over Defense Secretary Robert Gates's effort to overhaul defense-procurement policies and cut short production on the F-22 advanced fighter jet and the Army's Future Combat System.

WSJ: Coming Next: The Act II Blueprint

For reasons of strategic stability, sound program management, fiscal responsibility, allied relations and procurement reform, the Congress should reject the proposed suspension of Trident II production in FY1990.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center for Security Policy | Congressional Efforts To Delete Funds For The Trident II: One More Step Toward Comprehensive, Unilateral US Disarmament