Energy

Ride-and-Drives Accelerate Switch to Electric Vehicles

National Drive Electric Week aims to spread the word about the benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles — the lower overall costs of ownership compared to fossil-fueled vehicles, helping the environment and reducing the country’s dependence on foreign oil.

Energy

Your Top 5 Questions to Going Solar, Answered

In 1998, Southern California Edison started connecting its first home solar customers to the electric grid. And, as the cost of solar panels goes down, more people are making the move to solar. Naturally, many of them have questions. Below are answers to five of the most commonly asked questions about going solar.

Environment

VMware Joins 21 Companies in Step Up Declaration at Global Climate Action Summit

VMware is one of twenty-one innovative, progressive companies committing @GCAS2018 to harnessing the fourth industrial revolution and the power of digital transformation to accelerate climate solutions for everyone.

Environment

JetBlue and Airbus Take to the Sky Using Renewable Jet Fuel

JetBlue today received its latest A321 aircraft from Airbus’ U.S. A320 Family production facility in Mobile, Ala. The acceptance flight followed by JetBlue’s scheduled ferry flight, taking place on September 20, marks JetBlue’s first-ever flights fueled with renewable jet fuel blend. The fuel for these flights, provided by Airbus and certified by Air BP, consists of 15.5 percent renewable jet fuel blended with traditional jet fuel.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Wells Fargo No. 2 Corporate Cash Giver in Chronicle of Philanthropy Rankings

According to a new survey on corporate giving from the Chronicle of Philanthropy, the Wells Fargo Foundation is the No. 2 corporate cash giver in the U.S. and the top financial institution in overall giving. The rankings, based on 2017 data, reflect more than $286.5 million in cash contributions distributed by Wells Fargo to over 14,500 nonprofits.

Research, Reports & Publications

MSD Publishes 2017/2018 Corporate Responsibility Report

MSD (tradename of Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA (NYSE: MRK)) has issued its 2017/2018 Global Corporate Responsibility Report. The report reflects the company’s performance and progress in its four corporate responsibility priority areas of Access to Health, Employees, Environmental Sustainability and Ethics & Transparency.

Environment

Global Climate Action Series: Cisco Supply Chain Driving Positive Climate Action

Cisco has a long track record of working to address issues that impact our planet. We firmly believe that doing the right thing for the environment is also the right thing for our business.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Creating Value From Waste: Together We Can

This week I had the pleasure of attending our first liner recycling event at the New Gallery of Art, in the Xuhui district of Shanghai. At the event, we recognised and celebrated By-Health Co. Ltd., a China health supplements company, as the first brand owner to partner in the Avery Dennison Liner Recycling Program in China.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Arrow Electronics Named to Forbes Best Regarded Companies List

Forbes has named Arrow Electronics, Inc. to its list of the top 250 Best Regarded Companies from its Global 2000.

Research, Reports & Publications

AMD Reinforces Its Commitment to Corporate Citizenship With Its 23rd Annual Corporate Responsibility Update

AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) today released its 23rd annual corporate responsibility update, highlighting the company’s continued commitment to achieving its environmental and social goals. The update features details on the company’s sustainability programs, community impact of employee volunteers, supply chain practices and new case studies showcasing how consumers are using AMD technology to improve lives.

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