Research, Reports & Publications

New Study Shows Upgrading to Latest AMD Processor Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Personal Computing Use by 50 Percent

Results of an AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) carbon footprint analysis of its 6th Generation A-Series Accelerated Processing Unit (APU), codenamed “Carrizo”, show that using the new processor can result in a 50 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to the previous generation APU. The study results are based on the widely accepted Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) established by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council for Sustainable Development(WBCSD), and were announced today during an AMD sponsored media panel on energy efficient information technology.

Environment

Optical Sorters at Republic’s Recycling Plant in St. Louis Can Process Approximately 30 Tons Per Hour

The optical sorters at Republic’s recycling plant in St. Louis can process approximately 30 tons per hour and were experienced first-hand by students of Sacred Heart in Valley Park, Missouri, who are working on the First Lego League Robotics project to improve trash and recycling processes.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Procter & Gamble Uses Cleaning Technology To Deliver 15 Billion Liters Of Clean Drinking Water By 2020

Procter and Gamble (P&G) announced today that its Children’s Safe Drinking Water Program (CSDW) has set a goal of 15 billion liters of clean drinking water to be delivered by 2020 to reduce illness caused by contaminated water and help save lives in developing countries. Since the program started more than a decade ago, P&G and its network of global partners have delivered nine billion liters of clean water to those in need.

Responsible Production & Consumption

First-Of-Its-Kind Study To Examine Recovery Of Flexible Packaging Using Existing Technology

An industry collaborative has announced new research aimed at recovering more packaging that is currently destined for landfill. The project, Materials Recovery for the Future, brings together brand owners, manufacturers, and packaging industry organizations that are committed to enhancing recovery solutions for increasingly popular flexible film and packaging options. Some common forms of flexible packaging include resealable food packages; pouches for soups; tuna; pet food bags; and snack bags.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Jason F. McLennan to Become Chair of Board, Appoints Executive Director Amanda Sturgeon as New CEO

After a decade as CEO of both the Cascadia Green Building Council and the International Living Future Institute (the Institute), Jason F. McLennan is now shifting his role from CEO to Chair of the Board of Directors. Under his leadership the organization has grown exponentionally and registered Living Building Challenge projects have grown to over 10 million square feet in 13 countries around the world.

Education

Aquisitions In Emerging Markets Also Pose As A Significant Corruption And Bribery Threat

For any sized company, stepping into an emerging market is tempting and can offer many open-ended opportunities.

Research, Reports & Publications

3rd Parties Are Still The Top Challenge For Companies When Dealing With Bribery And Corruption

When it comes to anti-corruption and anti-bribery measures, having an internal structure in place that combats corruption behavior is essential. Does this mean that your company is safe, even though you have a strong internal process?

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cigna Recognizes Samsung Electronics America for Commitment to Employee Health and Wellness

Cigna (NYSE: CI) has selected Samsung Electronics America, Inc. as a recipient of the annual Cigna Well-Being Award for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and well-being of its employees through a workplace wellness program.

Environment

Environmental Foundation Boosts its Clean Energy Mission with NetSuite

For the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF), which markets renewable energy certificates, delivers solar education in schools and manages renewable energy and watershed programs, finding a system to manage its diverse lines of business proved to be one of its biggest challenges.

Environment

Subaru Shares Zero-Landfill Knowledge with National Parks

Recently, many companies have opened their doors to competitors in an effort to solve some of the world's more pressing social and environmental issues, share advancements and collaborate towards lasting solutions as an industry. Now, one company is taking the spirit of knowledge-sharing and cooperation one step further, applying sustainability innovation techniques to a public/private partnership in an effort to preserve some of the nation's most prized natural landmarks.

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