Better Buildings Conserve Water and Cash

Wed, 08/16/2017 - 15:15

Capturing Solar Energy

Wed, 08/16/2017 - 14:55

At Republic Services’ Hickory Ridge Landfill near Atlanta, GA, solar panels were installed to generate clean electricity and provide a reuse of the landfill. This award-winning project, which sits on 48-acres and is the largest solar energy generating facility in the state of Georgia, is now converting sunlight into clean, renewable energy resources for the local community, including landfill gas and solar electric power.

CSRHub Releases Third e-Book in How to Improve Your CSR Score Series

Wed, 08/16/2017 - 11:05

CSRHub is pleased to release the third e-Book in the new series, How to Improve Your CSR Score, sponsored by Triple Pundit. “Telling Your Story... Is more disclosure better disclosure?"

VIDEO | Making Cargill More Efficient & Sustainable

Wed, 08/16/2017 - 10:50

In 2015, Cargill set five-year goals to improve our use of energy and natural resources. By 2020, we're committed to sourcing 18 percent of our energy portfolio for renewable sources, up from 14.4 percent today. We are also committed to improving energy efficiency, freshwater efficiency and greenhouse gas intensity by 2020. See the video for a look at our progress so far.

Water Supply Diversification Continues Rising to Reach Resiliency, Reliability Goals

Wed, 08/16/2017 - 13:45

Objectives for developing alternative water supplies to increase availability and improve water system resilience continue as top priorities for resource stakeholders. This year more than 50 percent of Strategic Directions: Water Industry Report respondents cited resiliency as an increasingly important driver for ensuring reliable water system delivery.

Grid Modernization: How a Smart Grid Offers Customers More Control, Reliability and Clean Energy

Wed, 08/16/2017 - 13:00

The energy grid is the backbone of the new digital economy. That’s why Duke Energy is investing $25 billion to modernize it.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Publishes Its 2017 Corporate Responsibility Report

Thu, 08/17/2017 - 05:00

This week Commonwealth Bank of Australia released its 2017 Corporate Responsibility Report, which shows continuing progress across a range of initiatives focused on delivering the Group’s vision to excel at securing and enhancing the financial wellbeing of people, businesses and communities.

Safeway Partners With Truckee Donner Public Utility District to Reduce Energy Consumption

Mon, 01/22/2018 - 07:55

Safeway is committed to minimizing its impact on the environment, preserving vital resources, and contributing positively to its valued community. These ideals were revealed clearly in a recent project at the Safeway store in Truckee, California. Eager to conserve electricity, Safeway accepted a partnership proposal from Ecology Action, a non-profit environment consultancy organization committed to helping people and businesses act now to create a thriving economy and healthier planet.

More Corporate Sustainability Fluff

Tue, 08/15/2017 - 10:15

While some jaded readers may view claims about sustaining communities as a bunch of corporate fluff, in Domtar’s case it is. Literally.

Carnival Corporation Launches Sustainability Website, Releases 2016 Sustainability Report

Tue, 08/15/2017 - 09:30

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest leisure travel company, today released its 2016 sustainability report as part of the launch of its new dedicated sustainability website.