Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

General Motors Corporate Responsibility Newsletter - March 2016

Awards & Rankings

Lifestory Research Ranks Trane the Nation’s Most Trusted™ Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System

For the second consecutive year, Trane has been named America’s Most TrustedTM Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) System by Lifestory Research.

Environment

Green Roofs are on the Rise

With benefits that include better runoff management and energy efficiency, green roofs are catching on across the globe.

In 2015, the French government passed a law mandating that all new commercial buildings must feature green roofs partially covered with either plants or solar panels.

Energy & Infrastructure

GE Announces “Farewell” to CFL Bulbs by Year’s End

Compact fluorescent lights (CFL) were the first major energy-saving alternative to incandescent bulbs.

Environment

Natural Infrastructure: What is it and Why Does it Matter?

In November 2015, Caterpillar hosted a diverse set of thought leaders for the Restoring Natural Infrastructure Summit. From the presentations and discussions that took place at the event, Caterpillar has published a white paper, titled Restoring Natural Infrastructure: Strategies for Thriving Communities, Businesses and Ecosystems, detailing the participant observations and recommendations on the topic of natural infrastructure restoration.

Environment

Methane Disdain

Along with the Affordable Care Act, the Clean Power Plan may end up being one of President Obama’s signature accomplishments. We learned recently, though, about the US Supreme Court’s potential role in determining the fate of the plan.

Energy & Infrastructure

GM’s CCA Headquarters Shines with Another ENERGY STAR

General Motors’ Customer Care and Aftersales World Headquarters in Grand Blanc, Michigan is practicing environmental stewardship that recently earned it another star.

Environment

Post-Paris: There is no Denying Clean Energy Future

On February 9, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling to pause implementation of the Clean Power Plan while the lower court reviews the legality of the regulations. The “stay” of the rule means that the EPA may not enforce the Clean Power Plan pending the resolution of the case on the merits. While the ultimate legal outcome is unclear at this point, what is very clear is that the pace and scale of the transition to a thriving, clean economy is now undeniable, irresistible, and inevitable.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

International Living Future Institute Adds $10K Prize Incentive to 2016 Biomimicry Global Design Challenge

Can we design products that function as elegantly as anything found in the natural world? And can those products mimic nature’s design principles?

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