The Dow Goes Green (^DJI, DIS, HPQ, IBM, JNJ)

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2012/04/22/the-dow-goes-green.aspx

When you’re thinking of innovative companies taking steps to support the environment, the members of the venerable Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEX: ^DJI  ) may not be the first ones that come to mind. But as corporate leaders, these companies aren’t stuck in the past but rather must continually look forward to stay on the cutting edge of their industries and continue to drive positive change ahead of their competition.

For some companies, working out ways to operate more efficiently and in an environmentally friendly manner is just good business. For others, striving for new environmental advancement is their business. Let’s take a closer look at four Dow stocks that are taking strides forward in the green movement — and will probably continue to do so in the future.