Environment

Sentinel Awards Honor National Geographic Special 'Bill Nye's Global Meltdown' for Outstanding Efforts to Engage Viewers on Climate Change

Bill Nye's Global Meltdown, the acclaimed science educator's recent documentary for the National Geographic Channel chronicling the worldwide effects of climate change, took home top honors at the Sentinel Awards in Hollywood on September 28.

Environment

Energy Efficiency Day: 5 Tips for Businesses to Save Energy

Space travel is a popular topic in science and in film. “The Martian,” starring Matt Damon, saw the main character use his skills as a botanist to grow food and survive on the planet. Such a feat may seem like Hollywood hype, but scientists at NASA, with help from Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services, are working together to make growing food on Mars a reality.

Green Infrastructure

LG Named “Official ENERGY STAR® TV Provider for Greenbuild 2016.”

Greenbuild 2016 Platinum Sponsor LG Electronics USA is highlighting a host of energy efficient air conditioning technologies and home appliances at the trade show in Los Angeles.

Green Infrastructure

LG Electronics Demonstrates Commitment to Energy Efficiency at Greenbuild 2016

Spotlighting its commitment to energy-efficient building solutions, LG Electronics USA returns to the Greenbuild Expo, demonstrating a host of air conditioning technologies focused on creating sustainable commercial and residential buildings.

Energy

Hydropower is Making Waves as a Source of Renewable Energy

Hydropower is generally less expensive per kilowatt-hour than wind or solar energy, and the untapped potential of many dams and waterways means there’s much more electricity to be had.

Environment

Six Principles of Water Stewardship: Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable Releases a New Framework for Water Stewardship in the Beverage Industry

To demonstrate the beverage sector’s continued pursuit of advancing water stewardship, today the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) released a refreshed framework definition for World Class Water Stewardship in the Beverage Industry.

Green Infrastructure

LG Technologies Bring Unrivaled Energy Efficiency to Greenbuild ‘GreenZone’ Community Center

Energy efficient technologies from LG Electronics are at the heart of a new community learning center developed for Compton YouthBuild, which provides educational and vocational opportunities for young people who are invested in creating a sustainable future for themselves, their families and their communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

General Motors Corporate Responsibility Newsletter - October 2016

General Motors plans to generate or source all electrical power for its 350 operations in 59 countries with 100 percent renewable energy — such as wind, sun and landfill gas — by 2050.

Energy

Jet Blue - What is Renewable Jet Fuel

Since the Wright brothers, planes have been running on fossil fuel – that’s 100 years of using the same energy source. Just as the term “fossil” implies, the externalities from this form of fuel means there is need for rethinking. Investments in renewable energy are needed for a more sustainable future, especially in the aviation industry.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Carnival Shipboard and Shoreside Employees Participate in International Coastal Cleanup Day

Hundreds of Carnival Cruise Line employees, both on board and ashore, did their part to help our environment by participating in the annual International Coastal Cleanup Day, the world’s largest single day cleanup event spearheaded by the Ocean Conservancy.

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P&G | Environmental Sustainability

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AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism

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LG Energy Efficiency

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $45 billion global force and...

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

Accelerating access to healthcare technology

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KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service

KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...

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Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...