Republic Services Celebrates Earth Day in Sonoma County with Enhancements to Recycling Capabilities

Wed, 04/19/2017 - 16:20

LA Galaxy, adidas and Major League Soccer Collaborate with Parley for the Oceans to Debut First MLS Jerseys Made from Parley Ocean Plastic™

Wed, 04/19/2017 - 19:00

AEG’s LA Galaxy, adidas, Major League Soccer and Parley for the Oceans have united today to raise awareness around the harmful impact of marine plastic pollution with the unveiling of adidas MLS Parley club jerseys. The kits—each made from technical yarns containing Parley Ocean Plastic™—will be worn by both teams Sunday, April 23, in conjunction with Protect the Pitch Day, when the LA Galaxy host Seattle Sounders FC at StubHub Center.

FedEx Releases 2017 Global Citizenship Report

Thu, 04/20/2017 - 09:00

FedEx announced the online release of its 2017 Global Citizenship Report (GCR), which details how the company connects the world responsibly and resourcefully.

Delos™ Invests in Finnish Smart Green Wall Company Naava and Introduces Cutting Edge Technology to U.S. Market

Thu, 04/27/2017 - 16:25

Delos™, a wellness real estate and technology firm, today announces a strategic investment and collaboration with Naava, a Finnish health technology firm that specializes in the development of smart active green walls, further exemplifying Delos’ mission to transform indoor environments into spaces that promote human health and well-being.

Podcast: What’s Next for Green Energy?

Wed, 04/19/2017 - 14:00

Today’s infrastructure, with its aging roads, bridges and ports, is arguably the largest hurdle for alternative fuels and the energy sources of tomorrow. Efficiency, technology and scale are also major barriers to the wider adoption of green energy.

Walmart Launches Project Gigaton to Reduce Emissions in Company’s Supply Chain

Wed, 04/19/2017 - 10:00

Today, during Walmart’s annual Milestone Summit, the company launched a sustainability platform inviting suppliers to join Walmart in committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions resulting from their operations and supply chains. Dubbed Project Gigaton, this initiative will provide an emissions reduction toolkit to a broad network of suppliers seeking to eliminate one gigaton of emissions, focusing on areas such as manufacturing, materials and use of products by 2030.

Epic Investment Trends in Smart Distribution Systems

Wed, 04/19/2017 - 10:00

Historically, most utility capital investments focused on regulated generation and transmission assets that provided the basis for customer rates structures and returns. But the growing interconnectivity within utility assets and electric distribution networks now requires a more holistic approach to planning, and many regulators are requiring utilities to invest in distribution under similar reliability mandates to those governing generation and transmission markets.

Annual Ideagen Silicon Valley Tech for Good Summit 2017

Fri, 04/21/2017 - 13:45

On March 27 & 28, we held our Annual Ideagen Silicon Valley Tech for Good Summit hosted by Capgemini and the following day hosted by Vodafone Americas Foundation. World’s leading companies, start-ups, NGO’s and public sectors joined together to innovate and collaborate via cross-sector innovation.

Sustainability Advocate Jason Mathers Demonstrates Sustainability is Good for Business

Fri, 04/21/2017 - 09:00

“At first folks thought that FedEx and EDF were an odd couple. Together, we’ve demonstrated that sustainability is good for business.”

As Director of Supply Chain at the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), Jason Mathers helps companies cut pollution, greenhouse gas emissions—and

National Rebuilding Month: Older Homes

Tue, 04/18/2017 - 17:55

Old housing issues are often much more significant than drafty windows and squeaky stairs. Rebuilding Together affiliates nationwide are helping low-income homeowners eliminate these hazards and ensure they live safe and healthy in their homes.