GM Looks to Cars and Infrastructure to Mainstream EVs

Wed, 08/03/2016 - 17:10

Chevrolet recently sold its 100,000th Volt – America’s first plug-in to reach the milestone. Owners have driven almost 1.5 billion miles in EV mode out of a total 2.5 billion cumulative miles, saving nearly 58 million gallons of fuel. That is enough gasoline to fill more than 87 competition-size swimming pools.

Siemens Makes Skyscrapers Greener

Wed, 08/03/2016 - 11:35

Siemens is making the world's second tallest office building even greener. Representatives of Taipei 101 and Siemens recently signed a memorandum of understanding that paves the way for the installation of Siemens Navigator, a cloud-based energy and sustainability management platform for buildings.

The Point of Impact: Empowering Champions for a Better World

Fri, 08/05/2016 - 10:55

Philanthropy isn't changing--it already has. The shift from traditional giving to social impact investing is upon us. Learn how to be at the forefront of results-focused giving.

Substance Regulations RoHS and REACH Continue to Expand Globally and Undergo Restriction Updates

Mon, 08/01/2016 - 15:50

RoHS and REACH are two of the most commonly addressed and highest profile substance regulations worldwide. The EU has set an example that many other countries worldwide have followed by adopting their own similar versions of RoHS and REACH.

Talk with Green Guy Show - Interview with Mayor Jim Brainard, Co-Chair, U.S. Conference of Mayors - Energy and Environment

Tue, 08/02/2016 - 10:30

Mayor Jim Brainard of U.S. Conference of Mayors talks energy and the environment on Talk With Green Guy Show.

Environmental Protection Agency Aligns EPCRA Chemical Compliance Rules with UN Globally Harmonized System on Hazardous Materials

Fri, 07/29/2016 - 16:35

Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made an amendment to their Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) final ruling. The EPCRA was established in 1986 with the purpose of helping communities plan for and prevent chemical emergencies.

Sands ECO360 Report | Resource conservation

Thu, 08/11/2016 - 09:30

7 Key Takeaways from the RY2015 Conflict Minerals SEC Filings

Wed, 07/27/2016 - 15:00

Companies can utilize Conflict Minerals Reporting as an opportunity to thoroughly investigate their supply chains, create value-sharing and mitigate risk by getting to know their suppliers throughout the supply chain.

Free Webinar: New Frontiers in Financial Capability

Tue, 07/26/2016 - 15:30

Restaurant Corridor at The Park Earns LEED® Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council

Mon, 07/25/2016 - 15:30

The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded LEED® Gold certification to the restaurant corridor at The Park, MGM Resorts International’s newly-opened outdoor dining and entertainment district.