The world’s largest concentration of tech companies sees limited leadership in the sustainability realm. According to a new report from the Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE). Excepting certain large multinationals, companies in Silicon. Valley have a ways to go before catching up with the national average in terms of sustainable strategy and reporting. For
Read MoreLa Villa Independent School District (ISD) in Texas announced the kickoff of a comprehensive energy. Efficiency project that will improve performance of the district’s facilities, as well as air conditioning. Comfort and lighting in the learning environment Texas School District to Undergo Energy and further reduce energy costs and carbon emissions. Once completed, the district
Read MoreIn short, yes. Growing concerns over the economic and health impacts of climate change are leading to greater interest in corporate behavior on carbon reduction than ever before. Consider some recent examples. Amazon’s employees’ shareholder resolution on climate change. Although the resolution failed, it is certain to trigger a cascade of other employee actions inside
Read MoreAs the price for renewable energy falls. It becomes competitive with traditional sources of electricity. Driving the convergence of the renewable power and traditional. Fossil fuel-based power markets. In the final part of this three-part Q&A. Market experts at Schneider Electric respond to common questions about energy convergence. Focusing on addressing those still not sold
Read MoreThe Auraria Sustainable Campus Program (ASCP) in Denver. in partnership with the Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) and Namasté Solar of Boulder, is nearing the completion of a 779kW sola array installation atop the Auraria Library. The installation is the largest single-roof solar array i downtown Denver according to Xcel Energy. It will be fully
Read MoreHyatt Hotels Corporation is announcing a series of initiatives to reduce single use plastic. Waste at Hyatt hotels globally, including introducing large-format bathroom amenities and reducing single-use water. bottles by June 2021. The following initiatives will be introduced as soon as possible in properties. around the world, and no later than June 2021: Transitioning to
Read MoreMcDonald’s USA announced today that 100% of the ground and whole bean coffee for US restaurants is sustainably sourced. Achieving the company’s 2020 goal one year ahead of schedule. Coffee for McDonald’s. USA restaurants is verified sustainable through McDonald’s McCafé Sustainability. Improvement Platform (SIP), a coffee sustainability program developed in partnership with Conservation International, or
Read MoreSpecialty plastics provider Eastman has announced its collaboration with NB Coatings. A paint-on plastics manufacturer for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), to create a sustainable option for automotive plastics. The solution is for interior Class A painted surfaces and uses Treva engineering bioplastic. Treva offers an option for companies interested in creating sustainable, cost-effective products. With
Read MoreThe Clorox Company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Enel Green Power. North America recently announced the signing. Virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) for the purchase of renewable energy beginning in 2021. Representing about half of Clorox’s 100% renewable electricity goal in its operations in. Canada, this agreement is expected to help Clorox accelerate achieving
Read MoreFormula One outlined plans this week to reach carbon neutrality. For cars, on-track activity, and the rest of the sport’s operations by 2030. The motorsport racing competition’s executives say their new plan is achievable. The plan was developed through collaboration with the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). Sustainability experts, teams, promoters, and partners, according to
Read MoreAccording to a recent report, the blockchain in energy market was valued at $518.6 million in 2018 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 54.09% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2024. The report by BIS Research titled “Global Blockchain in Energy Market ? Analysis and Forecast, 2018-2024” states that the market
Read MoreVolkswagen started construction on a $800 million production facility for electric vehicles (EVs) in Chattanooga. The site is set to become the automaker’s assembly base for EV production in North America. Currently Volkswagen’s Chattanooga Volkswagen Breaks Ground on North manufacturing facility assembles the Passat. The Atlas and will produce a five-seat SUV that was announced
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