Paths to Food Security

Wed, 04/24/2019 - 14:00

Global population growth, increased water scarcity, stressed food systems, competition over resources—the consequences of inefficient land and water use are already manifesting, and we must act now to correct our course. As a global community, resource efficiency can satisfy the demand for water and food for years to come, even with the projected growth of our population, but this is only possible if we coordinate effectively.

Lockheed Martin Employees Embrace Earth Day All Year Long

Mon, 04/22/2019 - 20:00

This week, Lockheed Martin employees around the world will come together for informational events and volunteer activities focused on Earth Day. Their commitment to the environment is on display throughout the year, however.

Changing the Game on Climate Advocacy: BICEP 10 Years Strong

Mon, 04/22/2019 - 17:30

Ceres BICEP Network members have weighed in on a range of state and federal policies from renewable energy issues to fuel efficiency standards, to various Clean Air Act measures to the Paris Climate Agreement. These forward-thinking companies are respected leaders in their sectors who recognize that the low-carbon economy will continue stimulating growth and create new jobs, while stabilizing our climate.

Marketing EHS: How to Create Compelling Employee Messaging

Wed, 05/22/2019 - 11:50

Take steps to successfully sell EHS to your own employees and convince them of the importance of your EHS initiatives.

The Movement Toward Socially Responsible Workplaces

Tue, 04/23/2019 - 08:30

Since celebrating 10 years of CSR initiatives in 2018, Legg Mason has embarked on a series of new initiatives to drastically reduce the volume of waste being sent to landfills and reduce consumption of single-use plastics.

‘The Bobs’ Are Back: 4 Motivational Employee Engagement Lessons for EHS Leaders

Mon, 05/20/2019 - 11:45

Get your employees interested in EHS with the help of our blog on four lessons in employee EHS engagement.

Partners in Purpose: Bacardi & Mercy Corps Restore Coral Reefs in Puerto Rico

Mon, 04/22/2019 - 17:00

One year following Hurricanes Maria and Irma, Puerto Rico is still rebuilding. In 2018, Bacardi provided a $1 million grant to Mercy Corps, a global humanitarian organization, to aid in long term recovery, providing support to small business owners and tourism restoration in the Caribbean.

AEG Adopts New Greenhouse Gas Goal in Accordance with UN IPCC’S 1.5˚ Celsius Target

Mon, 04/22/2019 - 15:10

AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, announced today on Earth Day 2019, that the company has adopted a new greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, based on the 2018 Global Warming of 1.5˚ C report from the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

35 Strong Moody's Employees Braved Wet Weather to Pick Up Litter

Mon, 04/22/2019 - 14:55

Earth Day 2019: Our Long Term Plan to Address Rising Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Mon, 04/22/2019 - 15:45

Two weeks ago, I joined the CEO of Walmart’s international business to discuss how PepsiCo can help them reach their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions goals under Project Gigaton. For our part, we are striving to reduce absolute GHG emissions across our value chain by 20% by 2030—avoiding roughly 35 million metric tons of GHG emissions overall. That’s the equivalent of more than 73 billion miles driven by the average car—or taking more than half the cars in PepsiCo’s home state of New York off the road for a year. This is a science-based target, and it represents PepsiCo’s contribution to meeting the initial goal of the 2016 Paris Agreement: limiting global warming to within two degrees Celsius of pre-industrial levels.