PepsiCo’s New Conservation Projects Help Mitigate Water Risk in Southwest

Tue, 03/27/2018 - 10:00

PepsiCo has taken a major step toward its water conservation goal with new projects in the Southwestern US, the company announced today. The projects, in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy, bring together farmers and other key stakeholders to address and manage watersheds in high-risk areas. With such projects, the company is actively facing risks related to climate change.

Modern Landfills Convert Waste to Energy

Fri, 03/23/2018 - 14:35

Responsible landfill management involves the proper handling of landfill gas and liquids, which are byproducts of the decomposition of waste. It requires considerable science, engineering and technology to manage an evolving waste stream in a manner that is protective of the air, land and water for generations to come. It also involves a relentless commitment to innovation.

CLP Publishes Its 16th Sustainability Report: Making Lives Brighter

Mon, 03/26/2018 - 09:00

CLP, one of the largest investor-operators of power assets in the Asia-Pacific region, has published its 2017 Sustainability Report showing how its business creates value from and in the different capitals for its stakeholders over the long term.

Caterpillar Foundation Launches Value of Water Campaign Video for World Water Day

Thu, 03/22/2018 - 16:55

The Caterpillar Foundation, together with its global partners, launched the Value of Water campaign to raise awareness of the value of water and the impact of the global water crisis on community health, education and economics.

Barclays Analysis: Rising to the Water Challenge

Thu, 03/22/2018 - 15:50

Duke Energy's New Climate Report Details the Company's Ability to Adapt to a Low-carbon Future

Thu, 03/22/2018 - 13:00

Scientists Say California Can Aim Higher on Clean Fuels

Wed, 03/21/2018 - 17:40

California can reduce carbon emissions by more than 70 million metric tons by 2030, akin to taking 15 million gasoline-powered cars off the road in one year, by adopting a higher target for its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), according to “California's Clean Fuel Future: Assessing Achievable Fuel Carbon Intensity Reductions Through 2030,” an analysis released today by the UK-based research firm Cerulogy.

Companies Can Help Solve Water Scarcity. Here’s How.

Mon, 03/26/2018 - 11:25

Water is a human right and essential to life. Access to water is also closely linked to economic vitality, educational opportunity, and the health and safety of the world’s population. Yet water scarcity impacts about 4 billion people worldwideand about 500 million people live in areas where water consumption is more than double the locally renewable water resources.

Autonomous Vehicles at a Crossroads

Wed, 03/21/2018 - 12:10

The transportation sector is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. There are vast resources currently being spent to transform it into something more efficient, greener, and safer. Many think that the technology behind autonomous, self-driving vehicles, will be a key piece to how we get around in the not-so-distant future.

Avery Dennison Employees Step Up for Puerto Rico Relief

Tue, 03/20/2018 - 16:15

When Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico in September 2017, it launched a devastating, ongoing humanitarian crisis. Government agencies stepped in, supported by the Red Cross, NGOs and community organizations, to meet the needs of thousands of people left without food, shelter, clean water, or basic supplies. A team of Avery Dennison employees also stepped up, collecting 176 boxes of water, canned food and medicine to be sent to people in need.