Trane Educates EE Global Attendees on How Connected Building Technology is Evolving Conventional Energy Management Techniques

Mon, 05/08/2017 - 17:00

Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, will participate in a panel discussion at the 2017 EE Global Forum in Washington D.C., on May 8 at 1:15pm ET.

Titled “No More Status Quo: Are Technologies Disrupting Conventional Models,” Brad Trevillian, director of energy services at Trane, will discuss how connected building technology drives efficiency of commercial buildings and how the transition to an integrated systems and services model is transforming the industry.

Over 200 Global Investors Urge G7 to Stand by Paris Agreement and Drive its Swift Implementation

Sun, 05/07/2017 - 20:30

Long-term institutional investors representing more than USD 15 Trillion in assets have written to G7 heads of state urging governments to stand by their commitments to the Paris Agreement at their upcoming Summit in Taormina, Italy on May 26-27.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Named to Top Corporate Citizen List for Ninth Consecutive Year

Mon, 05/08/2017 - 09:00

For the ninth consecutive year, Bristol-Myers Squibb ranks in the top 20 of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens, a leading benchmark for socially responsible investors and other stakeholders published by Corporate Responsibility magazine.

Shrinking Emissions Through Virtualization

Fri, 05/05/2017 - 18:00

The collective impact of customers using VMware’s server virtualization products is estimated to have avoided 340 million MT CO2e over the last 13 years*. Having pioneered the development of server virtualization technologies, we’ve significantly increased the operational efficiency of IT resources and reduced the number of servers needed. In fact, every server virtualized is estimated to avoid the output of 4 tons of CO2 per year.

Replenishing California’s Underground Savings Account for Future Droughts

Fri, 05/05/2017 - 09:05

Sustainable Conservation and a diverse group of private- and public-sector leaders, including General Mills, joined forces to promote a creative way to boost water supplies in California that benefits farmers, local communities and the environment.

RBSEU Makes 16 Year History – Paul Polman and Lise Kingo Join Summit

Fri, 05/05/2017 - 10:55

Ethical Corporation has now surpassed the largest number of C-Suite speakers and attendees ever in its 16-year history at The Responsible Business Summit Europe.

Maven Gig Accelerates the Freelance Mobility Economy

Wed, 05/03/2017 - 13:00

Maven is expanding its flexible mobility platform to accelerate the gig economy. Maven Gig drivers are provided access to vehicles they can use for independent gigs that they choose, such as package delivery, food or grocery delivery, and ridesharing. The program is live in San Diego and will launch in San Francisco and Los Angeles later this year. Initial partners include GrubHub, Instacart, Roadie and ridesharing services.

Cox Enterprises Releases 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Thu, 05/04/2017 - 14:30

Ecocentricity Blog: Buzzwords

Wed, 05/03/2017 - 10:30

When it comes down to it, I fear that for many people “sustainable” has become synonymous with “less bad.” That’s not enough, friends.

FedEx Helps Save Lives Through Strategic Collaborations

Wed, 05/03/2017 - 09:00

Find out how FedEx and the World Resources Institute promote global safety by sharing expertise.