Cementos Progreso Joins the CSI to Scale Up Its Sustainability Commitments

Tue, 09/12/2017 - 09:55

We Are Still In: How Businesses Reshape Political Advocacy in Washington

Mon, 09/11/2017 - 15:40

In June, after months of debate and tense speculation, President Donald Trump did something that would have unprecedented impact in the U.S. business community: He announced he would be pulling the United States’ support for the Paris Accord.

Years of negotiations with international counterparts to bring about consensus on how global warming could be slowed across the planet received what many thought at the time was a fatal blow. Without US support of a protocol to restrict environmental temperature, many feared, businesses would be reluctant to follow the recommendations of the UN, which included limiting carbon emissions.

But they were wrong.

Black & Veatch and Renewable Energy Test Center Launch New Energy Storage Bankability Service

Tue, 09/12/2017 - 11:00

Black & Veatch, a leading engineering, construction and consulting company, and Renewable Energy Test Center (RETC), an engineering services, and certification testing provider for photovoltaic and renewable energy products, today announced the launch of a new energy storage bankability service. The bankability service reflects the growing need for advanced testing and assessments of products, processes and technologies supporting the fast-growing photovoltaics (PV) and energy storage markets.

LG Residential and Commercial Solar Panels Combine Performance, Convenience

Mon, 09/11/2017 - 14:00

LG Electronics USA is bringing a diverse range of solar products to Solar Power International 2017 to showcase its lineup of high-power and advanced integrated technologies catering to both the residential and commercial markets.

American Wind Industry Companies Pledge $1 Million As Keystone Partners of Habitat for Humanity’s Post-Harvey Recovery Work

Sun, 09/10/2017 - 11:55

Companies in the American wind energy industry today announced they will donate $1 million to Hurricane Harvey repair and rebuilding as keystone partners of Habitat for Humanity’s Habitat Hammers Back initiative.

INFOGRAPHIC | How Schneider Electric Supports Its Customers to #MovetheDate

Fri, 09/08/2017 - 10:35

Schneider Electric is part of Global Footprint Network partners worldwide committed to encourage individuals to help #movethedate by making pledges. This includes learning more about sustainability levers and trying out new habits to lower one’s personal Ecological Footprint. The pledges focus on four solution areas: energy, cities, food, and population. Many of them, related to Schneider Electric’s values and capabilities related to energy and city solutions in particular.

Duke Energy Named to Top Sustainability Index for 12th Straight Year

Thu, 09/07/2017 - 17:15

Continuing to build on a smarter and more sustainable energy future, Duke Energy today was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America for the 12th consecutive year.

Ingersoll Rand Selected for the 2017 Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indices for Seventh Consecutive Year

Thu, 09/07/2017 - 12:05

For the seventh consecutive year, Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indices. Continued placement on this index series showcases the company’s position as an economic, environmental and social leader among peer companies.

CITGO Announces Donation to Assist Hurricane Harvey’s Relief Efforts in Corpus Christi and Surrounding Areas

Thu, 09/07/2017 - 11:00

CITGO Petroleum Corporation announced today that it has made a donation of $500,000 to the Coastal Bend Community Foundation to assist local authorities in providing services to those afflicted by the Hurricane’s devastating path. The donation is in addition to potable water and fuel the company has already donated to local residents and first responders.

Weatherford Families Celebrate Fun Day of STEM Activities in Ukraine

Fri, 09/29/2017 - 09:00

This year, Weatherford marks 10 years serving the Ukrainian market. In celebration, the company hosted its employees and their families for a day of fun and learning. Weatherford is committed to enriching the communities in which it operates. This commitment to sustainability includes not only safeguarding the well-being of employees, but also inspiring the next generation to explore science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) so that they might one day follow in their parents’ footsteps with a career in energy.