Building Smart Cities Will Require Creative Funding Approaches

Tue, 05/31/2016 - 15:00

Arcadis Publishes Sustainability Report 2015

Mon, 06/06/2016 - 05:00

Arcadis (Euronext: arcad), the leading global Design & Consultancy firm for natural and built assets, has published its first Sustainability Report. The report highlights a selection of the many projects through which Arcadis delivers on its passion to improve quality of life.

Half of Employees Won't Work for Companies That Don't Have Strong Corporate Responsibility Commitments, According to New Cone Research

Wed, 06/01/2016 - 11:15

Two-thirds of American employees feel their work and personal life are becoming increasingly blended and nearly all (93%) want to work for a company that cares about them as an individual, according to the 2016 Cone Communications Employee Engagement Study. The study reveals an increased expectation for companies to provide not only basic benefits but also ones that allow employees to bring their passions for social and environmental issues to the workplace.

Ingersoll Rand EcoWise Products Feature Next Generation, Low-global Warming Potential Refrigerants

Tue, 05/31/2016 - 15:30

Marking a milestone in achieving its Climate Commitment, in 2015 Ingersoll Rand launched the EcoWise™ portfolio of products; the EcoWise endorsement is given to products with next-generation, low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants and high-efficiency operation.

Pernod Ricard Commits One Step Further to Sustainable Agricultural Raw Materials by Joining Bonsucro

Tue, 02/02/2016 - 17:50

Xylem Launches World’s First Wastewater Pumping System with Integrated Intelligence

Tue, 05/31/2016 - 14:00

Xylem, (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most complex water issues, has developed another breakthrough technology, launching the world’s first wastewater pumping system with integrated intelligence at the IFAT 2016 trade show (30 May-3 June).

Cox and The Trust for Public Land Launch Louisiana’s 2016 Cox Conserves Heroes Awards Program

Wed, 06/01/2016 - 10:00

National Geographic Brings Samburu Warrior to California Elementary School to Talk Wildlife Conservation in Africa

Wed, 06/01/2016 - 09:00

Jeneria and Yesalai, two warriors from Kenya's Samburu tribe, visited more than 800 students at Alta Vista Elementary School in Redondo Beach, California, on May 19 as part of the National Geographic Big Cats Initiative Sister School Program (BCISSP). The program pairs American schools with African schools to help educators teach their students about the worldwide decline of lion, tiger, cheetah, and leopard populations, a trend that Jeneria and Yesalai are working with National Geographic to reverse. Alta Vista Elementary has participated in BCISSP for three consecutive years, and the students raised more than $4,500 for their African sister school, Remot Primary, this year alone.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: The Future of Sustainability

Tue, 05/31/2016 - 11:00

There has been a lot in the news lately about the rise of electric vehicles on the road today, and in the near future.

But only approximately 400 hotels in Canada have charging stations. All meeting facilities (with our without bedrooms) should jump on the bandwagon now, and stay ahead of the curve. Why, you ask?

TSCA Reform Pending Senate Approval

Fri, 05/27/2016 - 19:50

Potentially Toxic Substances May Soon be Subject to More Stringent Oversight and Review - TSCA Reform Pending Senate Approval