Global Environment & Technology Foundation (GETF)
Global Environment & Technology Foundation (GETF)
Will the World's Next Wars be Fought Over Water?
California’s ongoing drought is one sign that we have entered some uncharted and uncomfortable territory. Of the fears that have risen alongside a warming planet, perhaps none have attracted more attention than the "water wars" hypothesis.
Environment
Global Environment & Technology Foundation (GETF)
Global Environment & Technology Foundation (GETF)
The Only Alternative to Water Is Water: Blue Peace for the 21st Century
Until a year ago, serious tensions were mounting in northeastern Africa. Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia were confronted over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the border of Ethiopia and Sudan. Ethiopia had started building the dam, claiming its rights to use waters of the Nile River within its territory. Egypt, “the gift of the Nile” objected, fearing that the dam would obstruct the flow of the river to its fields.
Environment
Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar Inc.
CEO Doug Oberhelman's Message in the 2015 Sustainability Report
Sustainability doesn’t ever go out of style or focus at Caterpillar, even when we face difficult business conditions. We know it’s essential for economic growth – and growth is essential to our business. Whether we are in an up or a down cycle, we seize the opportunity to develop even more efficient solutions for our customers and within our operations.
Research & Reports
Ingersoll Rand
Ingersoll Rand
Ingersoll Rand Expert Weighs in on Carbon Pricing, Findings From Research With GreenBiz
Owen Smith, director of global energy policy and strategy at Ingersoll Rand, recently discussed the findings of a newly published whitepaper titled “Accountability for Climate Action: How Corporations are Tackling Climate Change.” The whitepaper is a result of collaboration between Ingersoll Rand, a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, and GreenBiz Media.
Energy & Infrastructure
Alerts
Alerts
Verizon (NYSE:VZ) Publishes 2015 Annual Report and Corporate Responsibility Report
With publication of its 2015 Annual Report and Corporate Responsibility Report, Verizon today demonstrates how the company is leveraging the power of its technology and network to solve critical needs and drive social change in key areas, including education, health care, domestic violence and sustainability.
Research & Reports
MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts International
World Water Day: We All Play a Role in Conserving Earth’s Most Precious Resource
If a business wanted to cut its energy use in a significant and impactful way, it easily could by tapping into a vast array of energy-efficient technologies currently available in the market. But reduce its water use? That might prove a bit more challenging.

Environment
Major League Baseball Players Trust
Major League Baseball Players Trust
Action Team Captains From H-B Woodlawn Hold Fundraiser to Benefit Local Charitable Groups
Action Team Captains from H-B Woodlawn High School took advantage of “Pi-day” to hold a quick fundraiser that raised $150 in 45 minutes for local Virginia and DC area non-profits and rewarded donations with delicious pies.
Volunteering & Community
Taproot Foundation
Taproot Foundation
Firms Learn From Pro Bono Event
Companies here recently had the opportunity to learn about best practices in pro bono work - from people across some 25 countries in six continents.

The Global Pro Bono Summit, organised annually since 2013, was held for the first time in Asia last week, at different venues across Singapore.
Volunteering & Community
H&M
H&M
WWF and H&M Lead the Way for More Sustainable Fashion
Today on World Water Day, conservation organization WWF and fashion retailer H&M are proud to announce a five year global partnership. The new agreement expands the successful partnership from 2013, focusing on water stewardship, to also include climate action and a strategic dialogue related to H&M’s and the fashion industry’s broader sustainability challenges. This marks one more step towards a truly sustainable fashion industry.
Environment
Arrow Electronics
Arrow Electronics
Arrow Electronics CSR Report: Arrow in the Supply Chain
In the circular economy, closing the loop means reclaiming the materials from used products so they can be used again in new product manufacturing.
Environment

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