PATH Foundation Kicks Off “Realizing the Vision” Capital Campaign

Wed, 04/06/2016 - 09:30

The PATH Foundation is celebrating its 25th anniversary with plans to add 37 new miles of trails. The organization is seeking to raise $15.8 million in private funds through a recently-launched fundraising campaign. The campaign will leverage more than $34 million in public funding for a total investment of $50 million in new trail projects. To encourage community support, the James M. Cox Foundation has committed $6 million to the effort.

Water Hero Award Presented to MGM Resorts International

Mon, 04/04/2016 - 18:00

Today, the Water Conservation Coalition presented a Water Hero Award to MGM Resorts International in recognition of the company’s ongoing commitment to water efficiency and water conservation practices. The award was presented as part of a commemorative event to open MGM Resorts’ newest outdoor attraction, The Park, which links Las Vegas Boulevard to the company’s new T-Mobile Arena.

Early Bird Registration and Call for Abstracts Open for Renewable Energy Markets 2016

Mon, 04/04/2016 - 16:00

We are pleased to announce that Early Bird Registration is open for Renewable Energy Markets 2016, taking place October 16–18 in San Francisco, CA. Act fast and save $400 (nearly 30%) off the week-of rate. You can also book your room at the special REM 2016 rate of $279 per night.

The Magic of Lake Tahoe: Sustainable Spring Skiing

Fri, 04/08/2016 - 08:30

Lake Tahoe's Ski Industry is taking climate change one run at a time.

Dealerships Share their Environmental Best Practices

Mon, 04/04/2016 - 14:35

More than 400 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealers have signed up to participate in GM’s Green Dealer program. These dealers, who come from 47 states across the U.S., are implementing energy reduction, renewable energy, water conservation, waste-to-landfill reduction and community outreach practices that deliver cost savings and help differentiate them from their competition.

General Motors Corporate Responsibility Newsletter - April 2016

Mon, 04/04/2016 - 14:05

General Motors earned its fifth U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year award for leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency. The company continues to find ways to cut energy each year and reduced energy by 5.6 percent per vehicle in 2015 at its U.S. manufacturing plants.

LG Electronics Honored By U.S. EPA as 2016 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year, Earns 2016 Climate Communicator Award

Mon, 04/04/2016 - 12:50

LG Electronics has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year–Sustained Excellence Award for continued leadership in protecting the environment through energy efficient consumer electronics and home appliance products.

What Makes Large Cities More Livable and Helps People Navigate Them Smoothly?

Tue, 04/05/2016 - 10:05

RB Introduces New Integrated Approach to Sustainability and Corporate Reporting and Raises Key Sustainability Targets Following Early Successes

Mon, 04/04/2016 - 11:45

RB, the global leader in consumer health and hygiene, today launched its 2015 Sustainability Report alongside its 2015 Annual Report and Financial Statements.

Implementing SASB - A Role for Regulators and Industry Associations

Mon, 04/04/2016 - 11:20

In order to conform to the guidance set out in SASB’s standards, the Metals & Mining (M&M) and Apparel, Accessories, & Footwear (AA&F) will need to collect large quantities of new data or reshape existing data streams.