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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.

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.

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.

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.

MetLife Becomes First Life Insurance Company to Earn Fitwel Building Certifications

Jan 10, 2020 9:00 AM ET - MetLife, Inc. today announced that it has become the first life insurance company to earn Fitwel certifications for its commitment to healthy workplaces. ...

JetBlue Pledges To Offset All Carbon Emissions for U.S. Flights

Jan 8, 2020 11:30 AM ET - In a statement, the company said yesterday’s announcements underscore its "long-term strategy to ensure a more sustainable business for crew members, customers, shareholders and communities served by JetBlue.”...

Partnering Early Helps Transportation Agencies Deliver More Value for Travelers

Jan 8, 2020 10:15 AM ET - Public sector agencies are starting to see the value of optimizing on a solution with the ultimate deliverers of the project as a way to ensure project viability and success. As this trend continues, the ultimate winners will be the traveling public.

A Decade In Design

Jan 8, 2020 9:30 AM ET - As we approach a new decade in design, themes of renewal underscore a resurgence of enthusiasm for responsible design practices.

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.

The Future of Preservation is Sustainable Tourism

Jan 2, 2020 5:40 PM ET - Lately, there have been several news items about cultural heritage sites that are either under siege by tourists or the environment. Venice is under water. The Louvre is overrun by visitors seeking a selfie with the Mona Lisa. Pompeii needs...

RFCI Launches ASSURE CERTIFIED™

Jan 2, 2020 9:05 AM ET - The Resilient Floor Covering Institute and SCS Global Services announce a new program to ensure the continued growth and popularity of Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) marketed and sold in North America. The program is called ASSURE CERTIFIED™.

Trees for Generations to Come

Dec 26, 2019 10:00 AM ET - As we continue to order more online, get more delivered to our homes in boxes, and swap polluting materials for renewable fiber-based alternatives, what effect does this have on the future of our world’s forests?

IWBI Welcomes New Organizations to Its Growing Membership Program

Dec 23, 2019 11:55 AM ET - The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is pleased to announce the continued growth of its membership program. The most recent members to join the growing global network of product manufacturers, research institutes...

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...

BSR Conference 2019: Sam Liccardo, Mayor of San Jose

Dec 19, 2019 4:00 PM ET - As Mayor of San Jose, Sam Liccardo has big plans for the city, from upgrading its energy technology to ensuring better access to education. He shared the importance of achieving these goals during his speech at the BSR Conference 2019.

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.

Alliance for Community Trees Groups are United in an Effort to Plant Trees for a Better Tomorrow

Dec 18, 2019 8:00 AM ET - Local impact happens when community-based tree planting organizations create projects that involve citizens, schools, churches, and government. This is the work of the more than 150 members of the Alliance for Community Trees program.

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,...

IVECO BUS Is Helping Electrify the French City of Limoges With Zero-Emission Public Transit

Dec 16, 2019 2:00 PM ET - The city of Limoges has introduced three 18-metre IVECO BUS Crealis In-Motion-Charging trolleybuses on its busiest network line, contributing to the development of clean and silent urban transport.

How Mohawk is Doing More With Floors

Dec 16, 2019 11:05 AM ET - Discovering new Living Products with Mohawk, who continues to pioneer in the world of sustainable flooring.

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