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Black & Veatch: Reliability, Efficiency and Resiliency Drive Utilities’ Grid Modernization Efforts

Jan 21, 2020 9:00 AM ET - Data is poised to tell the story of #utility systems, but are we ready to listen? Black & Veatch's 2020 Strategic Directions: Smart Utilities Report explores challenges & opportunities facing utilities as they build the promised grid of...

Thriving, Sustainably - Q&A With GM's Mary Barra and Dane Parker

Jan 21, 2020 8:00 AM ET - Our vision at General Motors is to create a world with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion. We know it won’t happen overnight, but given the upside of that future, we are pursuing our vision as aggressively as we can.

The Evolving Structure of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)

Jan 20, 2020 11:35 AM ET - Interest in renewable energy has skyrocketed over the past couple of years. Organizations worldwide are making commitments to transform their operations and achieve anywhere from 50% to 100% of energy procurement from renewable sources.

UPS Reduces Emissions and Congestion in Denmark and Sweden With New Zero Emission eBikes

Jan 17, 2020 6:00 PM ET - UPS announced today that it has deployed five eBikes in Copenhagen, one in Stockholm and one in Aarhus as part of its global effort to improve the sustainability of its deliveries.

General Motors Appoints Dane Parker as Chief Sustainability Officer

Jan 17, 2020 1:00 PM ET - General Motors announced it has appointed Dane Parker as the company’s chief sustainability officer, effective Feb. 1, 2020.

Kimberly-Clark Guatemala Benefitting from Solar Power Switch

Jan 17, 2020 12:50 PM ET - Kimberly-Clark Guatemala’s solar panel installation is invisible from the street, but the 461 rooftop solar panels are producing benefits for the company and the environment.

Schneider Electric Asks: What Does it Mean to be a Climate Leader in 2020?

Jan 17, 2020 11:45 AM ET - To get a better understanding of what it takes to be considered a climate leader in 2020 and the long-term planning companies can do to remain ahead of the pack, we spoke with Elin Olson, Senior Sustainability Specialist at Schneider Electric.

As The World Burns: Talking Oil With Daniel Dicker

Jan 15, 2020 12:35 PM ET - On the heels of being impeached by the House of Representatives, Donald Trump unsurprisingly created a diversion, having a key Iranian General assassinated by US drones.

T-Mobile Takes a Portfolio Approach to Renewables: Q&A with Chad Wilkerson

Jan 15, 2020 11:00 AM ET - T-Mobile moved early on renewables. The company became the only major telecom to receive high marks on Green America’s scorecard last April for committing to 100% renewable energy by 2021, signing agreements for wind power, and joining the RE100.

PepsiCo to Achieve 100% Renewable Electricity in the U.S.

Jan 15, 2020 7:00 AM ET - PepsiCo’s efforts in the U.S. build upon its global progress in switching to renewable electricity around the world.

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...

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