Environment

News Brief: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Renews TXR050000

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is in the process of renewing the TPDES Multi-Sector General Permit for storm water discharges from industrial facilities, TXR050000. The current permits are schedule to expire on August 14, 2016. Renewal will require the submission of a new Notice of Intent (NOI) and permit fee. Based upon the draft permit issued by the TCEQ, significant changes to the current storm water discharge regulations/requirements are not anticipated.

Energy & Infrastructure

RPI and ESG on the Up-and-Up

Responsible Property Investment (RPI) is an approach to property investing that incorporates environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors alongside conventional financial goals. RPI strategies generally seek long term sustainable returns whilst also addressing environmental and social performance.

Awards & Rankings

Domtar's Sustainability Forestry Principles Featured in Corporate Responsibility Magazine

Pulp & Paper Division President Mike Garcia met with CR Magazine at GreenBiz 2016 after his session on “A Collaborative Approach to Sustainable Forestry Management.”

Energy & Infrastructure

Black & Veatch Partners with FirstElement Fuel as EPC Contractor for the First Hydrogen Fueling Station Network in U.S. History

Black & Veatch and FirstElement Fuel Inc. are working to rapidly bring hydrogen fueling stations to consumers in California who want a zero emission option for their cars. FirstElement Fuel selected Black & Veatch to engineer, permit and construct 19 hydrogen refueling stations across California.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

EU Conflict Minerals - What Have We Learned?

While the three parties continued to negotiate over mandatory vs. voluntary reporting, the Dutch presidency highlighted their proposed system for a dynamic reporting scheme as a resolution to this disagreement.

Research & Reports

Snapshot of the Emerging Trends in Corporate Sustainability Management

NAEM’s 2016 Planning for a Sustainable Future benchmarks progress on the new initiatives that are on the minds of, if not yet in the budgets of those directing sustainability at leadership companies.

Environment

A Step-By-Step Guide to Making Your Company Landfill-Free

Follow these nine suggestions to transform your business into a zero waste facility. They’ll help the environment – and make your employees happier.

Volunteering & Community

#GoingToBat Community Spotlight: David Robertson

When David Robertson isn’t on the mound for the White Sox, he spends his time working with his foundation – High Socks for Hope.

Environment

Kashi Brings “Certified Transitional” Organic Products to Consumers

Cereal brand Kashi has long been in the organic food space. In fact, it was the first to launch an organic cereal back in 2002, according to Take Part. Now, in an effort to keep up with demand, Kashi is offering a new way to encourage farms to transition to organic. This week the brand announced it will be introducing a "Certified Transitional" label on certain cereals.

Environment

Atlas Copco and TigerPress: Partners in Sustainability

Atlas Copco’s mission is to deliver sustainable growth. We do everything we can to ensure reliable, enduring results through responsible use of our resources; human, natural and capital. Sustainability lies at the heart of our innovative products and is driven by our committed employees, but it goes even farther than that. We view sustainability as an opportunity. We use it to drive product innovation, reduce costs, reduce risks and create business opportunities. Therefore, it’s important to us we choose business partners that share similar values.

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People

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SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights

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

2025 Performance Report

Entergy’s 2025 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2025 achievements, future plans and strategies...

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License to Operate

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LATAM Growth

DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...

Growth Through Sustainability

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