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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.

The UPS Foundation Contributes an Initial $500,000 in Funding and Logistics Support for Relief Efforts in Australia, Puerto Rico and The Philippines

Jan 17, 2020 3:45 PM ET - UPS Foundation announced it is providing support to preeminent relief organizations bringing life-saving supplies and services to areas in Australia, Puerto Rico & the Philippines impacted by wildfires, earthquakes & the eruption of Taal...

What It Means When the World’s Largest Asset Manager Rings a Warning Bell About the Financial Risks of Climate Change

Jan 17, 2020 2:35 PM ET - BlackRock, with nearly $7 trillion in assets under management, said it would put sustainability at the core of its investment decision-making, stating that “climate change has become a defining factor in companies’ long-term prospects.”

Subaru of America Sponsors the Philadelphia Flower Show With an Emphasis on Sustainability

Jan 17, 2020 1:45 PM ET - Subaru of America, Inc. has announced that, for the 19th consecutive year, it will serve as the exclusive sponsor of the Philadelphia Flower Show, the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event.

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.

Waste No More

Jan 17, 2020 10:20 AM ET - Team Dow mobilized on the waste issue through the #PullingOurWeight campaign with over 5,000 employees at 50 clean-ups around the world collecting over 50,000 pounds of waste. The largest volunteer turn-out for a single cause in company history.

Rising Global Tax Scrutiny Shows the Case for Change

Jan 17, 2020 8:30 AM ET - High interest at London event in GRI’s ‘game changer’ Tax Standard

#DressForAus: Supporting Disaster Relief Efforts for the Australian Wildfires

Jan 17, 2020 8:00 AM ET - U.S. shoppers can visit the charity shop to donate directly to charities helping with the Australian wildfire disaster relief efforts through eBay for Charity’s Gifts That Gives Back program.

Nestlé Creates Market for Food-Grade Recycled Plastics, Launches Fund to Boost Packaging Innovation

Jan 17, 2020 7:35 AM ET - Nestlé announced on January 16, 2020, that it will invest up to CHF 2 billion to lead the shift from virgin plastics to food-grade recycled plastics and to accelerate the development of innovative sustainable packaging solutions.

HanesBrands Renews U.S. EPA Smartway Transport Partnership to Support Environmental Stewardship

Jan 16, 2020 2:25 PM ET - HanesBrands today announced that the company has renewed its partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Transport program.

Wendell Hadden Receives Ray C. Anderson Sustainability Award at Interface Sales Meeting

Jan 16, 2020 1:30 PM ET - Interface's Wendell Hadden Receives the Ray C. Anderson Sustainability Award...

Webcast / Managing The Hype: Don’t Let PFAS Derail Your Operation

Jan 16, 2020 10:30 AM ET - Thursday, January 23, 2020, at 11:30 am EST - Antea Group environmental remediation experts present a webinar on PFAS contamination at railyard sites and how property owners can prepare for regulatory changes.

DOZN™ 2.0: A Quantitative Green Chemistry Evaluator

Jan 16, 2020 9:40 AM ET - Green chemistry is the concept of developing chemical products and processes that reduce the use and generation of hazardous materials, minimize waste and decrease demand on diminishing resources.

Ecocentricity Blog: More Than a Drop in the Bucket

Jan 15, 2020 9:30 AM ET - As this bucket fills, it shows humanity “using up” its carbon budget. Most striking is how fast the rate of change has accelerated in the last few decades.

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.

BlackRock CEO Letter on Sustainable Investing Is a Game Changer for the Global Investor and Corporate Community

Jan 14, 2020 2:05 PM ET - CEO Larry Fink’s annual letter released today announcing that sustainability is at the center of BlackRock’s investment practices is a major turning point for the world’s largest asset manager, representing nearly $7 trillion AUM.

Sustainable Brands Elevates the Stage for a Regenerative Economy

Jan 14, 2020 9:10 AM ET - The Sustainable Brands community today launches its flagship event, SB’20 Long Beach, with a call to action for igniting more sustainable systems through regenerative business practices. June 1-4, 2020 | Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, CA.

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.

What If You Could Rescue Landscapes That Have Been Deforested...With a Tree?

Jan 13, 2020 10:00 AM ET - The Inga is a tough tree that helps restore nitrogen in soil and has a fruit that tastes like ice cream. What’s not to love?

Tsunami Evacuation Shelters: Solutions for At-Risk Communities in Developing Nations

Jan 13, 2020 9:45 AM ET - As part of Bechtel’s commitment to contribute 100 ideas to support the United Nation’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we examine the opportunity of providing shelter for developing countries susceptible to natural disasters.

On the Eve of the Earthquake’s 10th Anniversary, Timberland Reflects on a Decade of Investment in Haiti

Jan 10, 2020 2:50 PM ET - At Timberland, we are doing just that. Our investment in Haiti began in 2009 with a commitment to plant five million trees in five years. That commitment led to an ongoing journey of learning, discovery and positive impact that we couldn’t have...

Be Well. Do Well. Aramark's Plan for People, for Planet

Jan 10, 2020 2:00 PM ET - Aramark's purpose revolves around its mission to enrich and nourish lives: Aramark strives to create a better world by considering the company’s environmental, economic, social and ethical dimensions. ...

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.

Tetra Pak Collaborates With Hexagon in Smart Plant Engineering Platform

Jan 9, 2020 9:15 AM ET - Tetra Pak announces a collaboration with Hexagon’s PPM Division to enhance Tetra Pak’s Smart Solutions Platform.

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