Brightening Our Corner Newsletter- August 2024

August 31, 2024 will mark the 30th Anniversary of Ray Anderson's "Spear in the Chest" Speech. His life's journey moved him from the football field and classrooms of Georgia Tech to performing on the world stage as a leading voice in industrial sustainability.

Where Sponge Cities and Backyards Meet - with ScottsMiracle-Gro

There are endless possibilities to what a lawn can be, and we believe that caring for it responsibly is essential. Expanding beyond the backyard, the definition of what a modern city can be is also changing.

Alternative Lawn Love for Clover - with ScottsMiracle-Gro

As heat and drought are becoming more prevalent throughout the country, many are considering alternatives to traditional turfgrass. One promising option is clover, which offers natural resilience and requires less maintenance compared to conventional turfgrasses.

BIER Member Spotlight: Nick Enfield

Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations.

At Paris 2024, Athletes, Sports Federations and National Olympic Committees Stand Up for Nature

Seventeen new sports organisations have recently joined the Sports for Nature Framework, committing to protecting and enhancing the natural world.

Environment and Sustainability Consulting of the Future: Environment Analyst Sustainability Delivery Summit

Environment Analyst held an annual Sustainability Delivery Summit in June 2024, where some of our global team members attended along with the Sustainability Awards Ceremony. We have gathered a few key insights from our team in attendance.

Toward a Green Economy: Enabling Small Businesses To Become More Sustainable and Resilient Through Digital Solutions and Mastercard Strive

Recognizing the critical role of small businesses in achieving net-zero emissions, Mastercard Strive has partnered with organizations worldwide to support innovative technologies that enable small businesses to contribute to positive environmental impact.

PODCAST: Biodiversity, Natural Wealth, and Resilient Ecosystems

The latest episode of the Inogen Alliance podcast, Rethinking EHS, covers biodiversity efforts and challenges from around the globe.

Quest Diagnostics Advances Environmental Stewardship With Renewable Energy Initiatives, Waste Reduction, and ISO 14001 Certifications in 2023

Our work to minimize our environmental impact starts within our walls. We have taken and continue to take steps to lower our carbon footprint by improving the energy efficiency of operations in our facilities as well as our logistics and transportation footprint.

How CARE Triangulated Global Climate Data, Research With Partners, and Program Data To Work Towards Climate Justice

New research shows how integrating gender transformative approaches, climate adaptation, and resilience building helps achieve livelihood growth. CARE triangulated climate, program quality, and impact data to examine how well we do this in areas most vulnerable to climate change.

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