Lockheed Martin and Concord Blue Begin Next Phase on Bioenergy Facility in Germany

Thu, 03/17/2016 - 13:55

The Workplace as Consumer and Producer of Energy: A Global Perspective

Wed, 03/16/2016 - 12:15

This is the fourth in a continuing blog series based on insights and findings from the Sodexo 2016 Workplace Trends Report. The Report examines nine key trends affecting business outcomes and the quality of life of employees and consumers. To learn more, access the full article: Smart Energy Management: A Win for the Environment, People and Business

Watch Your Language!

Mon, 03/14/2016 - 12:00

What are the environmental “bad words” to which society has become desensitized? I think “disposable” is one. We need to replace it with “reusable.”

Caterpillar's 2015 Sustainability Report: “What We’ve Built. What We’re Solving.”

Mon, 03/14/2016 - 09:00

Caterpillar Inc. published its annual Sustainability Report today, detailing the progress made in 2015 despite challenging economic conditions. Recognizing Caterpillar’s 90-year history as a global leader of sustainable progress, the report – titled “What We’ve Built. What We’re Solving.” – highlights the company’s aggressive efforts to manage through a challenging business cycle by focusing on cost management and innovative, durable products that help solve some of the world’s toughest challenges associated with energy, water, land and climate.

Antea Group Case Study: Global Site Decommissioning

Mon, 03/21/2016 - 11:30

A global oil and gas company required final decommissioning at a former terminal and blending facility that had been idle for almost a decade. The 2.5 acre site, located in South Africa, required the removal of all above and below ground structures, underground utilities, process equipment, buildings, concrete slabs and foundations.

The Land Institute Adds $1,000 Prize to Biomimicry Global Design Challenge

Wed, 03/09/2016 - 12:30

The Land Institute is offering a $1000 prize for the best submission that addresses their specific design brief in the Biomimicry Global Design Challenge

Siemens Takes a Look into the Future of Electrical Power

Fri, 03/04/2016 - 11:10

General Motors Corporate Responsibility Newsletter - March 2016

Thu, 03/03/2016 - 13:30

GM’s Distribution and IT Centers Star in Energy Efficiency

Wed, 03/02/2016 - 12:05

Eleven General Motors facilities have earned ENERGY STAR® certification for superior energy efficiency from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These buildings, which include seven parts distribution centers, a global headquarters office and three IT innovation office centers, have optimized their buildings to leave a smaller carbon footprint.

The Poetry of a Campfire

Tue, 03/01/2016 - 09:20

Carbon is not our enemy. It is the basis of life, working in tandem with the water and oxygen with which we are abundantly blessed to fashion all of the beauty of nature.