Energy & Infrastructure

Bechtel Engineers a New Sustainability Agenda

GreenBiz editor in chief Joel Makower spoke with Tam Nguyen, the global head of sustainability for Bechtel. He lets us into the engineering firm's efforts around green infrastructure in the Philippines, the SDGs and building resilient communities.

Energy & Infrastructure

Bechtel Innovation and Sustainability: Two Sides of the Same Coin

Global stressors — from water scarcity to modern-day slavery — are reinventing traditional business models across heavy industries that support a more secure, sustainable future. As one of the largest engineering, procurement and construction companies in the world, Bechtel is uniquely positioned to be part of this transformation.

Research & Reports

Making a Difference: Accenture 2016 Corporate Citizenship Report Features Progress on Skills Training, Sustainability and Closing the Gender Gap

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has published its 2016 Corporate Citizenship Report “Making a Difference,” detailing its commitment to a more inclusive and sustainable world.

Events

Edison International Introduces Edison Insights

Energy & Infrastructure

How Cities Prioritize Public Greening Initiatives

How much of an impact can one million trees make? What about approximately $3.2 billion worth? According to a recent study from The Nature Conservancy, a global conservation organization, an investment in tree planting in 245 of the world’s largest cities could improve the health of millions by helping to reduce pollution-related deaths and lowering overall city temperatures.

Environment

Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Partners with Evelyn’s Park to Establish Community Space as Sustainable Leader

Evelyn’s Park, a new five-acre community green space in Bellaire, Texas, is set to become one of the most sustainable parks in the nation with a $313,500 grant from the Green Mountain Energy Sun Club.

Environment

Top Five Circular Economy Trends for Business

Waste is a resource. That simple sentence is the driving force behind one of the fastest growing economic trends in recent history—the circular economy. But how can businesses take full advantage of the circular economy to benefit their business and the environment?

Energy & Infrastructure

Four New Solar Plants to Deliver Clean, Cost-Effective Energy for Florida

Black & Veatch has been selected to provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services on four solar energy projects for Florida Power & Light (FPL).

Energy & Infrastructure

Prepay Energy as a Gateway for Customer Engagement

The concept of prepay in the utility space has historically been viewed as utility-centric, complex and cumbersome. Today, the bar has been raised, as customers expect more options, flexibility and visibility regarding the services they receive. What was once a service focused on addressing the needs of the utility has shifted over time to offer a balanced set of benefits that address the needs of both the utility and the customer.

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