How & Why Businesses Are Offering Products That Can Be Differentiated By Carbon Footprint or Impact on Emissions Reduction

Thu, 04/21/2016 - 16:30

Many companies offer products that can be differentiated by carbon footprint or impact on emissions reduction. Industries leading the way include utilities, industrial goods manufacturers and those supplying basic materials.

Internal Operations Key to Reducing Emissions for Large Companies

Thu, 04/21/2016 - 10:30

While it's not uncommon for companies look to their own operations to improve energy efficiency, over 70 percent of the largest businesses target internal processes as the most common way to help mitigate #ClimateChange. See the variety of actions business leaders are taking and considering for the future. http://bit.ly/263pLl6

Ingersoll Rand Releases Study Revealing How Corporations are Taking Action on Climate Change

Mon, 04/18/2016 - 10:30

Ingersoll Rand revealed findings from a new survey conducted in partnership with GreenBiz Group that details the current landscape of corporate action on climate change. Findings include that more than 90 percent of companies are working to reduce their carbon footprint.

Bechtel Among Experts Speaking on Investing in Sustainable Infrastructure

Mon, 04/11/2016 - 17:35

Dealerships Share their Environmental Best Practices

Mon, 04/04/2016 - 14:35

More than 400 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealers have signed up to participate in GM’s Green Dealer program. These dealers, who come from 47 states across the U.S., are implementing energy reduction, renewable energy, water conservation, waste-to-landfill reduction and community outreach practices that deliver cost savings and help differentiate them from their competition.

General Motors Corporate Responsibility Newsletter - April 2016

Mon, 04/04/2016 - 14:05

General Motors earned its fifth U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year award for leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency. The company continues to find ways to cut energy each year and reduced energy by 5.6 percent per vehicle in 2015 at its U.S. manufacturing plants.

Talk with Green Guy Show - Mayors Climate Summit Series. Interview with Mayor Esther Manheimer of Asheville, NC

Fri, 04/01/2016 - 11:00

Listen to Talk with Green Guy's interview with Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer talking about sustainability initiatives

Ray C. Anderson Foundation Names Michael Molitor as Senior Fellow

Thu, 03/31/2016 - 17:45

Ray C. Anderson Foundation Names Michael Molitor as Senior Fellow. Researcher and Writer is an Expert on Resource Productivity and the Circular Economy

Video: All-Electric 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Pre-Production

Tue, 03/29/2016 - 12:00

Watch the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV coming together on the Orion Assembly line. Pre-production is underway for the all-electric vehicle that will make affordable efficiency an everyday reality. The Bolt EV will be available in late 2016.

That's A Lot of Water! Emory University Recycles 400,000 Gallons Per Day

Tue, 03/29/2016 - 11:30

Emory University’s WaterHub is able to treat wastewater on-site and meet nearly 40% of the University’s water needs, which should save it millions of dollars over the next 20 years.