Environment

Ceres Commends EPA for First Ever National Rule Today on Methane Pollution

As the clean energy transition continues to pick up steam globally in the wake of the Paris Climate Agreement, the nonprofit sustainability Ceres and major investors welcomed today’s commitment from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to significantly cut methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.

Environment

Timberland Aims to Use 100 Percent Sustainable Cotton by 2020

Timberland has pledged to transition to 100 percent organic, U.S.-grown, or Better Cotton Initiative-certified cotton by 2020, according to a fresh slate of sustainability commitments unveiled by the outdoor-lifestyle brand on Wednesday.

Research & Reports

SABIC Launches its Fifth Sustainability Report, Enabling Tomorrow’s Solutions.

SABIC announced its fifth Sustainability Report, Enabling Tomorrow’s Solutions.

The report is a summary of the successes SABIC achieved in many areas of its business in 2015 on the journey to a more sustainable future.

Environment

Geophysicist Ole Kaven on Man-Made Earthquakes

Apparently things are moving and shaking in Oklahoma, literally. In the past 8 years earthquakes in the “Sooner State” have increased from 2 a year to 2 a day. Is the expansion of gas and oil exploration during that same period of time a mere coincidence?

Environment

Antea Group Case Study: Seeking Guidance on TSCA Section 8C

A manufacturer of wood treatment chemicals became concerned with potential adverse chemical reactions to pressure treated wood. Although no formal letters or reports of such reactions had been reported to the EPA, the client became worried about how such reactions could impact business.

Environment

Antea Group Case Study: Reviewing Regulations: TSCA Section 13

A manufacturer of wood treatment chemicals solicited Antea Group’s assistance in reviewing reporting requirements related to the importation of chemicals from Central America and Asia.

Awards & Rankings

Newmont Named Leading Mining Company by CR Magazine

Corporate Responsibility Magazine (CR Magazine) recently listed Newmont in its 17th Annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens List for the fifth time. Coming in at number 69, Newmont is the highest ranking mining company on the list.

Research & Reports

Sustainability Report Outlines GM’s Efforts to Strengthen Business, Communities through Mobility

The 2015 Sustainability Report, Accelerating Ahead, uncovers how GM is sustainably moving the world through connectivity, car-sharing, alternative propulsion and autonomous vehicles.

Environment

4 Tech Companies are Making a Difference with Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Programs

Across the nation, companies large and small are realizing both the environmental and operational benefits of sustainability and energy efficiency programs. We’d like to take some time to recognize inspiring technology companies that are successfully using these programs to reduce their environmental impact and make the world a better place.

Environment

3 Steps on the Path to More Sustainable Palm Oil

Palm oil is a versatile ingredient, found in many household and food products, including from General Mills.

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