Walmart Deploys Affordable Green Energy on an Industrial Scale

Fri, 12/11/2015 - 08:00

Retail giant Walmart uses a massive amount of energy to power its operations globally. According to a Forbes estimate, the company’s worldwide power demand is about 29,000 GWH per year.

Sustainability: The View From Berlin

Thu, 12/10/2015 - 16:00

“Poor but sexy”. The famous slogan created by former mayor Klaus Wowereit in 2004 has somehow come to define the German capital, even though gentrification over the last few years is quickly changing the cityscape, especially across swaths of East Berlin.

As Simple, or Perhaps Complicated, as Flicking a Switch

Tue, 12/08/2015 - 10:00

Breakthrough Energy Coalition has pledged investment dollars to bring to market and scale clean and affordable energy technologies.

Changing the Game with the World’s Largest Cellulosic Ethanol Plant

Mon, 12/07/2015 - 12:15

For this generation, and indeed for future generations, we are uniquely positioned to deliver low carbon solutions to fuel the planet.

Novo Nordisk Joins RE100 with 100% Renewable Ambition

Mon, 12/07/2015 - 09:00

Global diabetes company, Novo Nordisk, produces nearly half of the world’s insulin at its production sites across the world. A new commitment to renewable electricity ensures meeting the needs for the company’s products is done in a sustainable way.

Playing a Role in Reducing Ontario’s Carbon Footprint

Fri, 12/04/2015 - 19:40

In a week dominated by news coverage of the Paris Climate Summit, TransCanada has increased its stake, participation and investment in Ontario’s ongoing efforts to reduce the province’s carbon footprint.

21st Century Fox Signs on to White House Climate Pledge, Commits to Action on Climate Change

Thu, 12/03/2015 - 19:00

On December 1, 21st Century Fox announced that it has joined the American Business Act on Climate Pledge, a new initiative from the Obama Administration in which a total of 154 companies from across the American economy have committed to demonstrate their support for action on climate change and to voice support for a strong outcome to the COP21 Paris climate negotiations. The company has committed to reduce its carbon emissions, invest in renewable energy, and disclose its annual energy use.

National Geographic's 'Breakthrough' Explores Alternative Energy and Water Conservation in Episodes Airing Dec. 6 and 13

Wed, 12/02/2015 - 19:00

The acclaimed documentary series BREAKTHROUGH, airing on 21st Century Fox's National Geographic Channel, continues to bring to life the most exciting stories from the cutting edge of science. As the series approaches the end of its first season, its final episodes explore two of the most pressing issues in the fields of environmental science and sustainability: clean, renewable energy and increasing water scarcity. The episodes, directed by Academy Award winning writer Akiva Goldsman and Academy Award nominated actor Angela Bassett, air at 9/8c on National Geographic Channel on Sunday, Dec. 6, and Sunday, Dec. 13, respectively.

Brightening Our Corner - Fall 2015

Mon, 12/07/2015 - 10:00

Accenture Recognized by CDP as Global Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change

Tue, 12/01/2015 - 09:00

For the second consecutive year, Accenture (NYSE:ACN) is recognized as a global leader for its actions and strategies in response to climate change and is named to the “Climate A List” by CDP, an international not-for-profit that drives sustainable economies. The “Climate A List” is produced at the request of 822 investors who represent more than a third of the world’s invested capital.