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Gem Lab IGI Pledges to Become Carbon-Neutral

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Making the Case for Connecting Efficiency and Sustainability Teams

Many companies face internal barriers such as siloed departments or expertise that prevent them from reaching their energy and sustainability potential. To clear these hurdles, organizations are starting to integrate how they buy and use energy with sustainability initiatives, an approach that maximizes investments, delivers greater returns and builds more robust, viable operations.

NRG Energy Works with Sysco on 25MW Solar Farm in Texas

NRG is proud to announce a planned 25 megawatt solar project for Sysco, to power their Texas operations and advance sustainability.

NRG | Transforming the Future of Solar with a Solar Electricity Plan That’s Clean, Green, and Accessible

The driving force behind NRG's new solar energy plan for businesses was – businesses. That revolutionary idea led to the development of something equally innovative – a solar energy plan made easy, simple and instantly capable of being added to any Texas company's energy approach.

In Clean Energy Portfolios, Money Isn’t Everything – Research by Erb Institute Faculty Director, Joe Arvai

People may be more willing to pay for clean energy and strategies that dramatically reduce emissions than previous studies have suggested, according to new research by Michigan State University Professor Douglas Bessette and University of Michigan Professor Joseph Árvai, “Engaging Attribute Tradeoffs in Clean Energy Portfolio Development,” published in Energy Policy. Árvai is the Erb Institute’s faculty director.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and Restore America’s Estuaries Explore the Carbon-Capturing Power of Wetlands

Restore America’s Estuaries member groups Galveston Bay Foundation and Tampa Bay Watch run coastal wetland restoration programs funded by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation. These wetlands being restored in Texas and Florida not only filter nutrients and buffer shorelines, but also trap carbon dioxide.

Schneider Electric Named 2018 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year

We are excited to announce that Schneider Electric was recognized as a 2018 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year. This designation is largely the result of our efforts to improve clients’ energy efficiency and sustainability in commercial, manufacturing and public-sector buildings.

How Sustainability Initiatives Can #MoveTheDate of Earth Overshoot Day

On August 1, humanity will have used nature’s resource budget for the entire year, according to Global Footprint Network, an international research organization that has pioneered the Ecological Footprint resource accounting metric. The Ecological Footprint adds up all of people’s competing demands for productive areas, including food, timber, fibers, carbon sequestration, and accommodation of infrastructure. Currently, carbon emissions make up 60 percent of humanity’s Ecological Footprint.

Cypress Creek Renewables and NRG Innovate the Future of Solar Power for Texas Commercial and Industrial Customers

Cypress Creek Renewables, one of the largest integrated solar energy companies in the U.S., and NRG Energy, Inc. announced a joint project where Cypress Creek will develop and operate 25 megawatts of solar projects for NRG to support commercial and industrial customers. The environmentally friendly solar installations will be the foundation of a new type of simplified fixed-price renewable energy plan for large businesses, adding an innovative dimension to a proven product structure.

Edison International Illuminates Transition to Clean Energy Future in 2017 Sustainability Report

At Edison International, we are leading the transformation of the electric power industry toward a clean energy future by focusing on opportunities in clean energy, efficient electrification, the grid of the future, and customer choice. As we pursue this vision, sustainability remains at the core of who we are and what we do. With roots dating back 130+ years, we know that our long-term success is based on delivering value to all of our stakeholders, and we’re committed to doing well by making a positive impact and doing our part to respond to broader societal challenges, such as climate change.

Colorado Businesses Applaud Governor’s Move to Adopt Advanced Clean Car Standards

Influential businesses praised Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper’s decision this week to reduce transportation emissions and adopt a program that would put more clean and efficient cars on the road. The program, known as Advanced Clean Cars (ACC), will boost Colorado’s economy by increasing fuel cost savings, reducing health costs, and curbing greenhouse gas emissions.

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    Position Action Against Hunger as a leading advocate for policy change and investment—calling for increased public health spending, improved nutrition...
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    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
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