Integrating Ecosystem Impact Assessment into Life Cycle Assessment

Wed, 01/24/2018 - 06:00

The world’s forests face multiple threats: climate change, agricultural conversion, urban encroachment, and intensifying wood harvesting used in construction and a variety of consumer products. Crucial to addressing this problem is understanding the causes of deforestation, and the severity of related ecosystem disturbance and threatened species losses. SCS' groundbreaking LCA study on behalf of Stella McCartney compared the environmental performance of ten different raw material sources of MMCF.

First Seriola Farms Certified to ASC Standard

Tue, 01/23/2018 - 09:00

The Standard, which establishes strict environmental and social requirements for farmed fish, is quickly gaining traction within the industry.

Schneider Electric Forms Green Partnership With Logistics Company

Fri, 02/02/2018 - 08:20

Schneider Electric has signed a new contract with Bolloré Logistics, an international logistics, and freight forwarding company. The contract will see energy management and automation company Schneider Electric assist in the upgrade of the power management systems at Bolloré Logistics Singapore headquarters.

Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure™ Platform wins “The Most Efficient Ship Solution” Award at International Green Shipping & Maritime Technology Summit

Fri, 01/26/2018 - 09:10

Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has won “The most efficient ship solution” Award at International Green Shipping & Maritime Technology Summit held November 28-29, 2017 in Athens, Greece.

Duke Energy Named One of Fortune's "World's Most Admired Companies"

Tue, 01/23/2018 - 12:15

Duke Energy has been named to Fortune magazine's 2018 list of the World's Most Admired Companies. Duke Energy was ranked 5th among gas and electric utilities, up from 9th last year.

Republic Services Teaches St. Louis Students About Recycling

Mon, 01/22/2018 - 12:10

End-of-life Car Recycling in Brazil Creates Local Employment While Protecting Environment

Mon, 01/29/2018 - 08:15

Driving Sustainability Forward: LeasePlan Joins WBCSD

Mon, 01/22/2018 - 08:15

easePlan Corporation, a global leader in fleet management and driver mobility, has today joined nearly 200 forward-thinking companies as the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Sustainability is a priority for LeasePlan and the business is taking a leadership role in the transition from internal combustion engines to alternative powertrains. LeasePlan has committed to achieving net zero emissions from its total fleet by 2030, supporting the effective implementation of the Paris Agreement and climate-related Sustainable Development Goals.

How Mars Is Revolutionizing Their Supply Chain

Mon, 01/29/2018 - 08:45

Many companies are looking at their value chain as the focus area to drive large-scale change. But many are struggling to truly develop collaborative partnerships that will address complex societal and environmental issues.

IFF Achieves Pioneering First with Zero-Waste-to-Landfill Certification

Wed, 07/05/2017 - 17:20

International Flavors & Fragrances’ facility in the New Jersey township of South Brunswick was officially certified as a GreenCircle Certified LLC, Zero Waste to Landfill facility, making it the only facility of its kind in the flavor and fragrance industry to achieve GreenCircle's zero waste status.