Jeremy Lent: Human History and the Climate

Wed, 01/10/2018 - 13:15

VIDEO: TD Helps Advance Prosperous Low-Carbon Economy With New Set of Environmental Initiatives

Thu, 01/11/2018 - 08:00

TD recently announced a set of initiatives to advance the low-carbon economy of the future. As we look to target CDN$100 billion by 2030, through low-carbon lending, financing, asset management and other programs, TD is demonstrating the crucial role that financial institutions can and should play in supporting economic prosperity and transformational technology.

When Does It Pay for Companies to Signal That They Are “Green?” – Research by Tom Lyon, Erb Institute Faculty

Thu, 01/11/2018 - 10:05

The prevailing wisdom says that it pays to be green. However, some research has demonstrated negative market consequences to companies’ voluntary emissions reductions. Why is this? One answer may lie in “regulator discretion.”

The Solvable Problem Challenge: Submit Your Idea by February 28

Thu, 01/11/2018 - 13:00

Do you know of a solvable problem within the United Nations' Global Goals that could be solved with the right resources, network, and collaboration?

IFF Listed on Euronext Vigeo US 50 Index

Wed, 01/24/2018 - 09:30

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) is pleased to announce that the company was again included on the Euronext Vigeo US 50 index, recognizing IFF as a leader in corporate responsibility. The index is composed of the top 50 listed companies in the United States as evaluated by Vigeo Eiris for their performance in six categories: Human Rights, Human Resources, Corporate Governance, Business Behaviour, Environment and Community Involvement. The indices are updated biannually, with selection based upon data from the Vigeo-developed Equitics® methodology.

Expert Interview With Bob Daylor, Land Development Expert

Wed, 01/10/2018 - 08:00

Bob Daylor is a civil engineer and senior consultant for land development and land tenure issues at Tetra Tech. He has 50 years’ experience in facility planning, design, and construction and specializes in master planning and permitting projects at the water’s edge and in or near ecologically-sensitive landscapes. He holds professional registrations in civil engineering and land surveying and has held several elected and appointed city and regional planning positions.

Ecolab to Receive World Environment Center’s 2018 Gold Medal Award for Corporate Sustainability

Wed, 01/10/2018 - 10:00

The World Environment Center (WEC) is pleased to announce that its 34th annual Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development will be awarded to Ecolab. The Chief Executive Officer of Ecolab will accept the Gold Medal Award on Thursday, May 17, 2018, during the Gold Medal Presentation Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Natural Gas Storage Operators Bracing for Regulatory Impact

Wed, 01/10/2018 - 09:00

Results from the 2017 Strategic Directions: Natural Gas Industry Report survey signal that in order to realize natural gas storage potential, industry organizations will first need to manage the array of associated federal and state regulations.

It's Not Your Imagination, Dallas Is Getting Hotter — And Here's Why

Tue, 01/09/2018 - 09:25

Traditionally, economic growth and environmental sustainability have been at odds. In Texas, we tend to adopt a "growth first" attitude, and then worry about environmental and lifestyle impacts later. But the 2017 Dallas Urban Heat Island Management Study from the Texas Trees Foundation provides reasons why we need to rethink how we handle the region's growth, building a better balance between the gray and green infrastructures.

Nikki Reed and Dell Turn E-Waste into New Treasures with Recycled Gold Jewelry Collection

Tue, 01/09/2018 - 13:35

Dell’s collaboration with Reed’s business, Bayou with Love, marks latest in the company’s efforts to put recycled materials back to work