Environment

Understanding the Cost of Climate Change

We remain committed to mitigating impacts of climate change by managing our emission intensity through improvements in energy efficiency and portfolio adjustment in the short-term; and transitions to low-carbon energy sources and renewables in the longer term. Toward this effort, we developed an internal pricing mechanism in 2016 to better understand the impact of adopting low-carbon energy alternatives for our operations.

Energy

New Report: U.S. Power Sector Emissions Decline as the Generation Mix Continues to Evolve

The nation’s largest electricity producers continue to substantially reduce emissions of key air pollutants, the latest comprehensive analysis of U.S. power plant emissions shows.

Environment

We Mean Business and WBCSD to Expand the Reach of below50

Today, the We Mean Business Coalition (WMB) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) announced a new partnership to expand the reach and uptake of WBCSD’s below50 work. Through the partnership, below50 will become a key initiative for companies and investors committing to climate action through the We Mean Business Take Action Campaign.

Environment

TD Bank Group Helps in Transition to Low-Carbon Economy

TD Bank Group recently released its 2016 Corporate Responsibility Report showcasing its continued commitment to support the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

TransCanada Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Female Senior Leadership

TransCanada is again part of Corporate Knights' Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada list, announced June 6, scoring with the highest number of women in executive management in the energy sector.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Customer-Driven World Class Water Utility

Utilities need to chart an integrated path to service excellence, financial resilience and proactive customer engagement to obtain “world-class” standing. As this year’s Black & Veatch Strategic Directions: Water Industry Report indicates, challenges such as aging infrastructure, loss of talented workforce and financial constraints continue to influence business decisions and utility performance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Grid in Massachusetts Named a Most Energy Efficient Utility in U.S

National Grid, a major energy delivery company that provides service to more than 1.3 million electricity customers in Massachusetts, was today named one of the most energy efficient utilities in America by The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).

Energy

The Solar Highway of the Future

As many of America’s asphalt and concrete roads crumble, solar pavement may offer a brighter future.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Surprise! What LCA Reveals about the Built Environment and the Circular Economy

Life cycle assessment (LCA) has gained significant traction in the green building sector as a tool for evaluating the environmental performance of building materials and products, especially since USGBC LEED began recognizing LCA-based Environmental Product Declarations. As manufacturers and stakeholders have learned, LCA supports transparency by providing a holistic, systems-oriented perspective on the environmental and human health impacts associated with resource extraction, production, product use, and product disposal or recycling. Moreover, it is an invaluable tool for assessing the benefits and tradeoffs associated with various “design for environment” solutions aimed at building a more circular economy. However, LCA is full of surprises. This article explains why.

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Putting 'H' (Humanity and Health) Into ESG

Halo Awards

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The Ray

News and information about The Ray, Georgia's restorative, sustainable highway of the future.

Sustainability by Antea Group

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AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism

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