Changing How We Grow Rice Today, Can Save Us Water Tomorrow

Thu, 08/29/2019 - 05:00

Rice farming uses 40% of the world’s irrigation water & accounts for half of Mars’ unsustainable water use. That’s why we’re promoting water stewardship with rice farmers - with programs in India & Pakistan seeing a 30% reduction in water use so far.

The Change the World Sustainability All Stars

Tue, 08/20/2019 - 09:00

Semiconductor manufacturing is extremely water-intensive, and Intel—which is headquartered in drought-prone California—has made water conservation a central pillar of its corporate citizenship.

Plant-Based Beyond Meat Products Help Aramark Drive Climate-Healthy Culinary Innovation

Mon, 08/12/2019 - 15:00

With more and more consumers looking for plant-based meal options, Aramark chefs are using products, like Beyond Meat’s delicious burgers, sausage, crumbles and more, to expand menu selections and provide the choices that meet individual lifestyles.

Adoption of Zero Emission Vehicle Program Will Drive Colorado’s Transition to a Clean Transportation Future

Fri, 08/16/2019 - 15:10

Influential investors and companies commend the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission today on their decision to adopt the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program and increase the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on Colorado’s roads.

Companies Must “Zoom Out” for a Sustainable Planet

Fri, 08/09/2019 - 08:45

As I said in my previous article, “Climate Change: Incrementalism is no Longer a Viable Option”, the pace of climate change is accelerating and small steps won’t be enough.

Jessica McCarty on Arctic Wildfires

Wed, 08/07/2019 - 13:45

Georgia’s Leaders Learn About Environmental Challenges in Southwest Georgia

Thu, 08/01/2019 - 14:15

Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership (IGEL) is an experiential program dedicated to building and sustaining a network of environmentally educated leaders in the state.

We Don’t Live on 1.75 Earths—but We Act Like We Do

Thu, 08/01/2019 - 12:55

We live on 1.75 Earths, yet we just have one. More precisely, humanity’s current demand on Earth is 1.75 times what our planet’s ecosystems regenerate each year. We are depleting our natural capital at a frantic pace.

Call to Action for Event Industry to Collaborate in Initiative As Part of United Nations Sustainable Goal Summit

Thu, 08/01/2019 - 12:15

Event industry professionals across the globe are being urged to take part in a vital initiative this month “Engaging the global event industry with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.”

BIER Further Evolves Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Sector Guidance

Thu, 08/01/2019 - 13:00

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) has made further enhancements to the Beverage Industry Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Sector Guidance.