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Bayer Expands Industry-leading Digital Farming Platform in Argentina

Is Your Business Prepared for the Evolving Energy Market?

Jul 18, 2019 5:20 PM ET - Market evolution is driving change in how companies strategically manage their energy. This changing landscape opens opportunities for businesses to modify their energy consumption mix, with potential cost savings as a result.

Requiring Disclosure of Climate Change Risks Makes Sense for Investors, Companies, and the U.S. Economy

Jul 17, 2019 6:45 PM ET - U.S. House lawmakers took an important step forward on Tuesday in protecting the American economy from the impacts of climate change.

Duke Energy to Build Solar Power Plant at Discovery Park District Near Purdue University

Jul 17, 2019 4:00 PM ET - Duke Energy is building a 1.6-megawatt solar power plant in the Discovery Park District near Purdue University. “We’ll use the clean, renewable energy from this solar plant for our Indiana customers,” said Stan Pinegar, Duke Energy state president...

America’s Housing Crisis Is a Chance to Change the Narrative and Fix the Future

Jul 17, 2019 9:50 AM ET - Our shared mythologies tell us home is sweet and home is where the heart is. But access to good housing is increasingly difficult for many. The US housing crisis is tied to our economy and our environment. Solutions lay in both our perception of...

New Advances in Zero Emissions Vehicles Offer Promise for Work Fleets

Jul 17, 2019 9:00 AM ET - With start-up electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and even old guard automakers announcing ambitious plans to develop zero-emissions medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, the transportation industry is on the brink of a major transformation.

Amy Harder: Investments in Nuclear Power + Plastics

Jul 16, 2019 7:05 PM ET - If you had a million dollars what would you do with it? OK, now what if it were $100 billion?

EV Veterans Honor SCE’s ‘Dean’ of Electric Vehicles

Jul 16, 2019 10:00 AM ET - One of the very first employees of Southern California Edison’s electric transportation program, Taylor wasn’t giving up. He was part of a small band of EV die-hards that continued to toil against all odds, doing their level best to keep their...

Asia Aligns Power Infrastructure Investments to Meet Dynamic Energy Transition Needs

Jul 16, 2019 8:00 AM ET - Black & Veatch’s new regional leader brings focus to integrated conventional, renewable, distributed generation and the power grid

The Sustainability Edge in Real Estate Investing

Jul 15, 2019 10:50 AM ET - Improvements in building efficiency provide cost savings to landlords and tenants. Impactful initiatives include installation of more efficient LED lighting; upgrades to HVAC; smart metering; reductions in water consumption; and waste management...

What Presidential Hopefuls Can Learn From the Original “Climate Corps”

Jul 15, 2019 10:15 AM ET - As candidates and public officials look to develop their policy ideas, they might look to lessons learned from the original Climate Corps – Environmental Defense Fund’s fellowship program that empowers the next generation of sustainability leaders...

AIDA Cruises Presents Latest Sustainability Report: World's First LNGoperated Cruise Ship, AIDAnova, Commissioned in 2018

Jul 12, 2019 11:30 AM ET - In the latest edition of “AIDA cares” the company documents further progress on its way to emission-neutral cruising. As early as 2023, 94 percent of all AIDA guests will be sailing on ships that can be fully operated with low-emission liquefied...

Kimberly-Clark Doubles Down on Climate and Energy Goal, Aiming for 40% GHG Reduction by 2022

Jul 11, 2019 3:05 PM ET - Kimberly-Clark published its 2018 Global Sustainability Report this week and marked the occasion with an aggressive new goal on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction, 40% absolute greenhouse gas emission reduction globally against its 2005 baseline. That’s...

Bridgestone to Attend the Program Presentation of 2019 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge

Jul 10, 2019 2:30 PM ET - A total of 53 teams from 24 countries will take part in the 2019 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge from 13-20 October. Bridgestone has been the title sponsor of the event since 2013 and has continuously supplied teams with specially-developed solar...

The Alliance to Save Energy Names Four Innovators as 2019 Stars of Energy Efficiency

Jul 10, 2019 11:30 AM ET - The Alliance to Save Energy on Wednesday announced it would be awarding Alabama Power, Ingersoll Rand, OhmConnect, and Pepco Holdings its 2019 Stars of Energy Efficiency, celebrating their accomplishments in pioneering new ways to use energy more...

eBay Utah Office Announces 100% Renewable Energy

Jul 10, 2019 11:30 AM ET - At eBay, we believe it is our responsibility to encourage the development of renewable energy, which has the potential to benefit economies around the world. This is why we’ve made it our goal to reach 100% renewable energy by 2025.

The Olympic Cauldron of the Youth Olympic Games Lausanne 2020 to Be Powered By Eco-Responsible Fuel

Jul 10, 2019 10:30 AM ET - Following the lighting ceremony in Athens, Greece, the Olympic flame will make its journey across Switzerland to light the Lausanne 2020 Olympic cauldron on 9 January 2020 during the Opening Ceremony of the 3rd Winter Youth Olympic Games in Lausanne.

Commercial, Industrial Manufacturers Press for Sustainability, Rethink Energy Options

Jul 10, 2019 9:00 AM ET - The changing energy landscape is prodding businesses to rethink how they use and manage electricity, and 3M Co.’s aggressive shift to renewable energy illustrates that thirst for sustainability.

Dell Technologies Publishes Its FY19 Corporate Social Responsibility Report & Demonstrates Early Completion of Much of Its 2020 Plan

Jul 10, 2019 9:00 AM ET - Today Dell Technologies released its final progress report against our 2020 Legacy of Good Plan. You’ll recall we established this plan back in 2013 to put our technology and talents to work where they can do the most good for people and the planet.

SVP NRG Stresses the Need to Build a Framework That Incentivizes Innovation

Jul 10, 2019 8:40 AM ET - Every retail energy executive aspires to be in tune with the most innovative trends permeating the industry. Understanding that, Robert Gaudette, Senior Vice President with NRG Energy, offered a perspective on ‘the next big thing.’ Gaudette...

Introducing Our 2030 Social Impact Vision: Progress Made Real

Jul 9, 2019 12:30 PM ET - Today Dell Technologies released its final progress report against our 2020 Legacy of Good Plan. You’ll recall we established this plan back in 2013 to put our technology and talents to work where they can do the most good for people and the planet.

Schneider Electric Answers Common Questions About Energy Market Convergence

Jul 8, 2019 5:25 PM ET - By strategically sourcing electricity in an integrated way that includes both renewable and conventional power, companies can simultaneously save money, stabilize and better forecast costs and budgets, plan for volatility and meet their...

Ecolab Ahead of Pace to Save Enough Water for 1 Billion People

Jul 8, 2019 1:30 PM ET - Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies, has released its 2018 corporate sustainability report, Accelerating Meaningful Change, which highlights its work with leading companies throughout the world to reduce...

Duke Energy Passes Major Renewable Milestone: 1 Gigawatt of Owned Solar Energy Capacity

Jul 8, 2019 11:00 AM ET - With the North Rosamond Solar Facility coming online last month in California, Duke Energy has passed the 1-gigawatt (GW) threshold of utility-scale owned and operated solar facilities nationwide. Throughout the decade, Duke Energy has been building...

Sustainability and Automation: Two Megatrends Reshaping the Commercial & Industrial Space

Jul 5, 2019 9:00 AM ET - While “going green” has been viewed as a reasonably sound business practice for years, since the January 1, 2016 release of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it’s become clear that the focus on corporate sustainability has...

Assessing the Value of Rebates and Incentives for Your Sustainability Plan

Jul 3, 2019 11:50 AM ET - As rebates and incentive programs continue to grow, we are seeing new developments in companies’ energy efficiency efforts. Some organizations are adding resources to manage and further develop their programs.

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