Environment

Accelerated Sustainable Resource Leadership Championed By Nestle Waters Sustainability Chief

Pointing out that many collaboration efforts today may be well intentioned, but create limited shared value for both corporations and communities, Nelson Switzer, chief sustainability officer for Nestlé Waters North America, today called for aggressive new leadership in collective action through partnership to solve shared water challenges. He outlined this thinking at the 2016 Global Sustainability Summit (http://www.fmi.org/sustainability2016/overview) of the Food Marketing Institute and the Grocery Manufacturers Association being held in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Environment

Europe Assesses Chemicals Legislation; REACH Moves Away from Animal Testing

The European Commission is currently implementing a fitness check as part of its broader goal for better regulation – “designing policies and laws so that they achieve their objectives in the most efficient and effective way possible.” Better regulation ensures that EU policies are relevant, policy-making is informed by evidence, and that stakeholders are a part of the process.

Environment

Tech Industry Leaders Join Forces Against Illegal Wildlife Trafficking Online

On World Elephant Day, leading e-commerce and social media companies are implementing critical steps to stop the sale of illegal wildlife products online across the globe.

Environment

Driving Change in Uncertain Times: Why HPE & Shell are Working Together on the 2016 Eco-Marathon

It has now become a yearly Shell tradition to provide young people around the world with the exciting challenge of building the car of the future and to test it on the road. And it’s thrilling for all those involved, which includes us at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE).

Research & Reports

Telstra Releases Bigger Picture 2016 Sustainability Report

Telstra has released its Bigger Picture 2016 Sustainability Report, detailing the company’s progress in embedding its three strategic sustainability priorities – Everyone Connected, Environmental leadership and Employee involvement – and in responding to the issues that matter most to its operations and stakeholders.

AI & Technology

A Day of Data-Driven Inspiration at the HPE Living Progress Challenge

I had the privilege of being one of five judges for the HPE Living Progress Challenge, a program that issued a challenge – “Millions of people who can’t access the power of technology are being left behind, excluded from a world of opportunity. What software applications and digital services would you create to improve people’s lives?” This program made me proud to be an HPE employee and I expected to be impressed. I didn’t expect to cry.

Environment

Four Challenges Facing Product Managers Tackling CE100 Initiatives

Increasing after-life use of products is increasingly a priority for product and packaging managers seeking to apply the principals of the Circular Economy and concepts embodied in the New Plastics Economy in order to promote resource conservation and optimize existing resource value. Over the past two years, Antea Group has had the opportunity to work directly with a number of our clients and with the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council to explore and develop solutions to enable after-life use of products and packaging.

Environment

Climate Change-Minimizing our Impact by Shrinking our Carbon Footprint.

We depend on natural resources and a healthy environment to keep our business running smoothly. Natural resources are essential for us to fly, and tourism relies on having beautiful, natural and preserved destinations for our customers to visit. Therefore we take an active approach to shrinking our greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint, reducing pollution and waste.

Research & Reports

Diageo Reports Good First Year Progress Against 2020 Sustainability and Responsibility Targets

Diageo, a global leader in beverage alcohol, this week reported strong progress against its 2020 Sustainability and Responsibility targets with the publication of its 2016 Annual Report.

Awards & Rankings

Green Builder Magazine Celebrates Ingersoll Rand as an Eco-Leader for Second Consecutive Year

Ingersoll Rand is recognized on Green Builder Magazine’s annual list of Eco-Leaders for a second consecutive year. The honor highlights a number of key attributes that differentiate Ingersoll Rand’s approach to energy efficiency and sustainability.

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