Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Sustainability Edge in Real Estate Investing

Improvements in building efficiency provide cost savings to landlords and tenants. Impactful initiatives include installation of more efficient LED lighting; upgrades to HVAC; smart metering; reductions in water consumption; and waste management. Also sustainably-managed structures typically command higher rents, and experience lower vacancy and higher tenant satisfaction.

Energy & Infrastructure

America’s Housing Crisis Is a Chance to Change the Narrative and Fix the Future

Our shared mythologies tell us home is sweet and home is where the heart is. But access to good housing is increasingly difficult for many. The US housing crisis is tied to our economy and our environment. Solutions lay in both our perception of equity around shelter and in where and how we choose to build.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Interview With Diane MacMillan, Chemical Engineer

Diane MacMillan is a chemical engineer who specializes in remediation, focusing on Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) programs to manage the cleanup of sites contaminated with hazardous substances and pollutants.

Environment

Schneider Electric: Ending Earth Overshoot Day Starts with Sustainable Action

Earth Overshoot Day: It’s the day of the year when we’ve used more natural resources than our planet can renew in 365 days. This year in the United States , Earth Overshoot Day falls on July 29 — the earliest it has ever been. Thirty years ago, it fell on October 15 and despite the progress made in recent years, it has been steadily moving up since.

Research & Reports

Towards More and Better Reporting

GRI’s 2018 Annual Report demonstrates how to navigate the challenge of analyzing and accessing data by presenting it online in an accessible and compelling way.

Environment

EHS Global Moments: Working Hours In Sweden

Antea Group discusses Sweden’s Working Hours Act, which stipulates the number of hours employees may work per week, and the rules regarding overtime.

Health & Healthcare

The Arbor Day Foundation Launches New Tree Campus Healthcare Recognition Program

The Arbor Day Foundation announced today the launch of its new Tree Campus Healthcare program.

Corporate Responsibility

Kimberly-Clark Doubles Down on Climate and Energy Goal, Aiming for 40% GHG Reduction by 2022

Kimberly-Clark published its 2018 Global Sustainability Report this week and marked the occasion with an aggressive new goal on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction, 40% absolute greenhouse gas emission reduction globally against its 2005 baseline. That’s twice its initial goal of 20% reduction by 2022 set out in late 2015.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

'With a Better Environment, We’ll Have a Better Crop': How Fargreen Is Closing the Loop in Vietnam’s Rice Production

Vietnam’s landscape is layered with green and golden rice fields. One of the largest exporters of rice in the world, the country produces more than 20m tonnes each year.

Philanthropy

Robert Ruano Appointed to Serve on Arbor Day Foundation Board of Trustees

The Arbor Day Foundation Board of Trustees has appointed Ecostrata Services Founder and President Robert Ruano to serve for a three-year term.

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IWBI | WELL Building Standard

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Cascale Events

Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...

Aflac Stories

Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.

Integrated Tools

Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...

Innovation at Truist

Designed at the intersection of technology and human touch, Truist creates innovative client experiences that build trusted relationships and help...

Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship

The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.

Rethinking EHS Podcast

Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

Accelerating access to healthcare technology

We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...