Composting at Vigilant Global: 1 Year Later

Thu, 04/28/2016 - 12:20

Since starting a composting initiative in March 2015, Vigilant Global has collected a total of 18,140L of organic matter.

Siemens' New Corporate Headquarters, Munich

Tue, 04/26/2016 - 12:45

Construction of the new Siemens headquarters building at Wittelsbacherplatz in Munich is virtually complete. When it opens its doors in 2016, the building will provide a modern, inspiring work environment for up to 1,200 employees. Environmental friendliness and energy efficiency are playing a key role: the new building will meet the world's highest sustainability standards.

Healthy Cities Need a Low Carbon Diet

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 18:05

Why might cities be the best place for social change to happen? Who better to answer this than Mark Watts, Executive Director of C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40). C40 connects more than 80 of the world’s largest cities, where change can have impact and scalability. We talked to Mark about the connection between climate change and type 2 diabetes.

HP, Inc. Congratulates US and World Leaders on Historic Paris Agreement

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 09:15

Re-Envisioning Earth Day

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 10:00

Earth Day has an image problem. This venerable holiday bears a patina of tree-hugger and righteous scout, somehow not exactly in step with the times. Part of the problem may be the notion that anything that could be done in one day is woefully inadequate in the face of daunting environmental problems that loom on every front.

Join GRI's Due Process Oversight Committee!

Tue, 04/26/2016 - 10:00

The GRI Due Process Oversight Committee (DPOC) ensures that the standard-setting activities of the GRI Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB) are conducted in accordance with its due process.

Pledges from Sustainability Leaders: Domtar's EarthChoice Ambassadors

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 15:25

We Must Be Bold on Climate: The Paris Agreement Is Signed

Tue, 04/26/2016 - 11:00

Leaders of more than 170 countries recently signed the Paris Agreement, marking a moment for businesses to reflect on the opportunities and risks that it presents to them, and to renew their commitment to climate action. Here's what businesses need to do.

Two Tons of Debris Removed from South Mississippi Waters by Employee Volunteers

Tue, 04/26/2016 - 12:00

For the 7th year in a row, employee volunteers Beau Rivage spent their Earth Day, cleaning up Deer Island.

In Honor of Earth Day, National Geographic's Ford Cochran Takes Fox Colleagues on a Virtual Tour Through America's National Parks

Tue, 04/26/2016 - 08:00

As part of 21st Century Fox's Earth Day celebrations, Fox colleagues in LA were treated to a special presentation by Ford Cochran, renowned geologist, journalist, educator and director of programming at National Geographic Expeditions. Cochran, who has dedicated his career to the exploration and protection of parks, took attendees on a visual journey through some of the United States' most iconic national parks, accompanied by the stunning photography for which National Geographic is known. National Geographic is currently running its Power of Parks campaign, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service.