Greenbiz Announces Advisory Board for Hawaii Clean Energy Conference and Expo

Tue, 10/25/2016 - 16:00

GreenBiz Group and the Hawaii State Energy Office have announced the advisory board for VERGE Hawaii 2017: Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit, returning to Honolulu, Hawaii, June 20-22, 2017.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Recognized as World Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change

Tue, 10/25/2016 - 15:25

For the third consecutive year, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has been identified as a global leader for its actions and strategies in response to climate change and has earned a position on the 2016 Climate A List by CDP, the international non-for-profit that drives sustainable economies.

Green Key Global is Pleased to Announce ARIA Resort and Casino, a Green Key Global member since 2010, has Received a 5 Key Rating with the New GSTC Recognized Green Key Eco-Rating Program

Wed, 10/26/2016 - 10:15

Green Key Global is pleased to announce ARIA Resort and Casino, a Green Key Global member since 2010, has received a 5 Key rating with the new GSTC Recognized Green Key Eco-Rating Program.

General Mills Recognized as AgWater Steward for Water Conservation in Global Supply Chain by Ceres and WWF

Tue, 10/25/2016 - 16:00

Today, General Mills was named an AgWater Steward by Ceres and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for having far-reaching, ongoing water commitments and for showing action across all five categories of the group’s AgWater Challenge -- including water risk assessments and setting reduction goals, reducing water risk in agricultural supply chains and supporting producers in addressing these issues.

Northern Trust One of 14 Companies in Ireland Achieving the Business Working Responsibly Mark

Wed, 10/26/2016 - 10:05

An Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald T.D. announced the 14 companies as Accenture in Ireland, A&L Goodbody, Arup, Bank of Ireland Group Ireland, eir, Janssen Supply Chain Ireland, Marks and Spencer Ireland, Musgrave Group, Northern Trust (Ireland) Limited, Ricoh Ireland Limited, Transdev Dublin Light Rail Limited, Ulster Bank, Veolia Ireland and Vodafone Ireland

And the Audience Roared

Tue, 10/25/2016 - 10:45

I reflected on the meaningfulness of the Ray of Hope Prize, and I praised the teams for their extraordinary efforts and dedication. And then I ushered in a moment that had been 22 months in the making: I invited the teams out on the stage.

Wells Fargo Commits $1 Million to Scholarship America for People with Disabilities

Tue, 10/25/2016 - 09:00

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) has committed $1 million over the next four years to Scholarship America to develop and implement a special scholarship program to help people with disabilities obtain the education or training necessary to succeed in the career path of their choice.

Republic Services Recognized with Virginia Recycling Association Outstanding Service Provider of the Year Award

Tue, 10/25/2016 - 14:15

Republic Services is pleased to announce the Virginia Recycling Association has named Republic’s Northern Virginia Recycling Center the winner of the Outstanding Service Provider of the Year Award. The award was presented today at the Virginia Recycling Association annual membership meeting and awards ceremony in Harrisonburg, Va.

Who You Gonna Trust?

Mon, 10/24/2016 - 11:40

JetBlue’s Sophia Mendelsohn is Named “Sustainability Leader of the Year” At Ethical Corporation’s Responsible Business Awards

Mon, 10/24/2016 - 11:15

Sophia Mendelsohn, JetBlue’s head of sustainability, has been named Sustainability Leader of the Year by Ethical Corporation during their annual Responsible Business Awards held in London in September. The Responsible Business Awards honor leading sustainability practitioners from across the globe and celebrate some of the best organizations, initiatives, and people in responsible business.