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5 Corporate Social Responsibility Trends to Follow in 2020

Jan 13, 2020 11:00 AM ET - 2019 was a pivotal year in Corporate Social Responsibility as the concepts of corporate responsibility and sustainability received significant media attention, and the trends that I identified last year at this time remained timely and relevant.

Test Your Circular Economy Knowledge with a Quiz from Schneider Electric

Jan 10, 2020 1:00 PM ET - With the adoption of #CircularEconomy practices, $1 trillion could be saved globally each year by 2025. Take our quiz to see what does all this and more.

Xylem Expands Regional Headquarters in Singapore With New Technology Hub

Jan 10, 2020 12:30 PM ET - Work at the center will be supported by Xylem’s ongoing partnership with PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, to address challenges brought about by climate change and increasing water demand.

VMware CTO Named To Top 20 C-Suite Sustainability Champions for 2020

Jan 9, 2020 12:35 PM ET - The chief technology office at VMware is unique for including sustainability as part of its research and innovation mission. Greg Lavender recently stepped up to lead the charge as CTO, succeeding Ray O’Farrell, who has moved over to the company...

CSRHub Becomes an Official ESG Data Provider on Open: FactSet Marketplace

Jan 9, 2020 10:20 AM ET - CSRHub, one of the world’s broadest and most consistent sets of Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings, is pleased to offer ESG Business Intelligence data via the Open:FactSet Marketplace as an official provider.

The Rise of Corporate Carbon Neutrality: What it Means for Your Business

Jan 9, 2020 12:15 AM ET - It’s Climate Week and today from the UN Climate Action Summit, Secretary-General António Guterres is calling on leaders to present their concrete, realistic plans to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and move toward a zero-carbon future.

Smithfield Foods Generates Renewable Natural Gas from Wastewater to Power North Carolina Communities

Jan 8, 2020 4:25 PM ET - SMITHFIELD, Va., January 8, 2020 /3BL Media/ — Smithfield Foods, Inc., in partnership with Duke Energy and OptimaBio, LLC, is now producing renewable natural gas (RNG) from the wastewater treatment system at its Tar Heel, N.C....

Whirlpool Corporation Impacted Communities Across the Globe in 2019

Jan 7, 2020 1:00 PM ET - The Whirlpool Foundation has awarded more than $200 million in grants since its founding, and employees volunteer an average of 268,000 hours each year, supporting more than 1,000 organizations, while benefiting more than 1.6 million people around...

Newsweek Names Tetra Tech One of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2020

Jan 3, 2020 8:00 AM ET - Newsweek recognized Tetra Tech as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2020.

BSR's Top Sustainability Insights of 2019

Dec 30, 2019 8:00 AM ET - As 2019 comes to an end, we are taking a moment to look back at the news and initiatives that shaped the year. Our six most popular blog posts and reports exemplify the diversity of topics BSR works on, from gender equality to stakeholder engagement.

The New Climate for Ever-Evolving Technology

Dec 26, 2019 10:35 AM ET - Artificial intelligence. Autonomous vehicles. Sustainable fuel technologies. New and disruptive technologies are being adopted across all industries, making nearly every company—from agriculture to logistics—a tech company.

Clean Energy Act Will Ensure Virginia is a Leader in the Net-Zero Emissions Future

Dec 24, 2019 10:40 AM ET - Ceres welcomes new clean energy legislation unveiled this week by Virginia lawmakers to transform the electricity grid and ensure Virginia leads the way in the transition to a net-zero emissions future.

BSR Conference 2019: Simone Niven, Group Executive, Corporate Relations, Rio Tinto

Dec 23, 2019 4:00 PM ET - Simone Niven, Rio Tinto's Group Executive in CR, discussed the company's 3 strategic priorities, the importance of transparency, & the need to collaborate with communities and governments during her plenary speech at the BSR Conference...

BSR Conference 2019: Roald Lapperre, Vice Minister for the Environment, Netherlands

Dec 20, 2019 4:00 PM ET - Roald Lapperre shared the latest sustainability and circular economy goals in the Netherlands, emphasizing the importance of international collaboration with businesses, on the plenary stage at the BSR Conference 2019.

First U.S. Solar Road Gets a Technical Upgrade - More Energy Production Expected

Dec 20, 2019 9:30 AM ET - The Ray, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT), and international infrastructure innovator Colas have unveiled an upgraded version of the Wattway solar road at the Visitor Information Center located at Exit 1 on Interstate 85 in...

Dignity Health Sports Park Partners With Volta to Provide Free Electric Vehicle Charging

Dec 18, 2019 4:30 PM ET - In conjunction with the Protect the Pitch program, which continues to lead the industry in stadium sustainability and clean energy efforts, Dignity Health Sports Park has installed 12 new Volta electric vehicle charging stations that will be...

COP25: National Governments Fail to Seize the Day, but Business Climate Action Continues

Dec 18, 2019 10:00 AM ET - As we enter the decisive decade of the 2020s—when significant steps towards decarbonization have to happen if we are to stave off the worst impacts of climate change—the 2019 UN climate conference in Madrid, COP25, was a poor jumping-off point.

What Mainstream Means for Sustainable Investing

Dec 18, 2019 8:10 AM ET - Responsible Investing has grown from a cottage industry, born from values-based investing, to one that truly is becoming mainstreamed based on material ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) factors that impact value, risk, and return.

CLP Announces New Decarbonisation Actions Under Climate Vision 2050

Dec 17, 2019 9:25 AM ET - CLP Holdings Limited (CLP) today announced its latest decarbonisation actions under the updated Climate Vision 2050, pledging not to invest in any additional coal-fired generation capacity and to progressively phase out all remaining coal assets by...

Sustainability, Data Management and Renewable Energy Drive 2020 ‘Megatrends’ Report From Black & Veatch

Dec 17, 2019 9:00 AM ET - Their customers are varied and their business models distinct. But leaders in seemingly separate markets have more in common than they think, in a time when customers are demanding clean resources, cost-efficient delivery and, above all else,...

Alliant Energy Releases Powering What’s Next Plan, Accelerates Renewable Energy in Wisconsin

Dec 17, 2019 9:00 AM ET - Alliant Energy announced that its Powering What’s Next plan to accelerate the transition to cleaner energy for customers.

Clean Energy on Long Island: Looking Ahead to Tomorrow

Dec 16, 2019 11:30 AM ET - We were already on track to meet New York State’s goals through 2025, and we look forward to playing a strong role in meeting the new standards set by the newly signed Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

Schneider Electric Creates Loops of Ambition at COP25

Dec 16, 2019 10:55 AM ET - At COP25, Schneider Electric will join the conversation as a leading contributor to the fight against climate change. For the past 15 years, Schneider Electric has been implementing its own energy management and industrial automation offers...

How Positive "Impact Bonds" Build on Strong Foundations

Dec 16, 2019 10:10 AM ET - Over the last decade, issuance of green, social and sustainability bonds have exploded. Over $190 billion in "green bonds" issued globally this year and another $49 billion in "sustainability bonds and social bonds". ...

Bridgestone Aims to Recycle Two Million Used Tires to Make New Ones

Dec 16, 2019 9:35 AM ET - Carbon black, the sooty by-product of incompletely oxidized petroleum that is used to reinforce the rubber in tires, is such a sought-after commodity that Bridgestone Americas, Inc. expects demand to outstrip supply.

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