In a world where production is increasing and resources are scarce, many companies are working to become more resource and environmentally conscientious. Companies focus on sustainability has become increasingly popular and common among large corporations around the world. Here are some resources that provide background information on the concept of sustainability and also information on what several large companies are doing to meet their own needs without compromising the needs of the future.

http://www.epa.gov/sustainability/basicinfo.htm

http://yosemite.epa.gov/r10/oi.nsf/sustainability/sustainability/

http://www.sustainablemeasures.com/

http://www.conference-board.org/knowledge/citizenship.cfm

http://www.sustainability.com/consultingservices/services_article.asp?id=548

http://css.snre.umich.edu/makeframe.php?content=4_1_NewPubs

http://www.sustainability-in-packaging.com/index.htm

ConAgra’s Sustainability Program:

http://company.conagrafoods.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=202310&p=corp_resp

Nestle’s Sustainability Program:

www.nestle.com/Resource.axd?Id=3510946B-2D94-4348-8AB1-BBF5E1D89583

General Mills Sustainability Efforts:

http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/commitment/hse.aspx

Kraft Foods Sustainability Efforts:

http://www.kraftfoodscompany.com/About/sustainability/

Del Monte Sustainability Policy:

http://www.delmonte.com/company/default.aspx?page=oc_sustainabilitypolicy