Data Analytics is Key to Developing a Long-Term Smart City Roadmap

Communities that were “first movers” in the smart city arena are ending their test phases and expanding to a second phase, yet it is clear that communications technologies and data analytics should be adopted to help lay the groundwork for a broader roadmap.

Leading Corporations Gained Competitive Advantage through Societal Engagement Programs

In the most complete annual analysis of corporate societal engagement, CECP, in association with The Conference Board, found in their annual Giving in Numbers survey that companies actively changed the structure of their business to capitalize on the clear-cut competitive advantage of societal investment. Companies in the survey expanded six business-boosting strategies.

Utilities Discover a New Era of Engagement as the Focus Shifts to the ‘Customer of One’

Utilities are entering a new era of customer engagement, spawned by the growing connected device market. To be successful and sustainable, utilities should focus on creating a simple and personalized dialogue with each customer – a concept that could be described as the “Customer of One.”

Sustainability is Most Commonly Managed by a Cross-Functional Team

NAEM's 2016 EHS & Sustainability Staffing, Structure and Budgets report will allow you to benchmark your company's function based on industry, revenue, head count and risk profile. It will also provide detailed information on the scope of EHS responsibilities, including the areas where the function is most often collaboratin and the relationship between EHS and sustainability within companies today.

Snapshot of the Emerging Trends in Corporate Sustainability Management

NAEM’s 2016 Planning for a Sustainable Future benchmarks progress on the new initiatives that are on the minds of, if not yet in the budgets of those directing sustainability at leadership companies.

How Prepared are Businesses for a Sustainable Future? Ingersoll Rand Leader Discusses Findings from New Survey

The urgency to address climate change and other environmental challenges has never been greater. And encouragingly, there seems to be a constant and increasing beat of corporate commitments that range from pledging to use more renewable energy to making products that are more environmentally responsible.

Mandatory Carbon Pricing Acceptable to Most Business Leaders

Most business leaders say a mandatory price on carbon is no problem! In fact, it could bring opportunities. See how they’re acting on #ClimateChange and preparing for the future. http://bit.ly/263pLl6

Companies Address Energy Efficiency in Operations, Supply Chains & Product Offerings

A new whitepaper, Accountability for Climate Action: How Corporations Are Tackling Climate Change, shows that businesses are a powerful force in addressing climate change, with a large majority making commitments to increase energy efficiency, reduce CO2 emissions or increase the use of renewables.

How & Why Businesses Are Offering Products That Can Be Differentiated By Carbon Footprint or Impact on Emissions Reduction

Many companies offer products that can be differentiated by carbon footprint or impact on emissions reduction. Industries leading the way include utilities, industrial goods manufacturers and those supplying basic materials.

Internal Operations Key to Reducing Emissions for Large Companies

While it's not uncommon for companies look to their own operations to improve energy efficiency, over 70 percent of the largest businesses target internal processes as the most common way to help mitigate #ClimateChange. See the variety of actions business leaders are taking and considering for the future. http://bit.ly/263pLl6

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