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Energy

Boost Sustainability and Community at Your HQ: A Case Study in Permaculture

At the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, permaculture gardens have become an important part campus life—and they could offer companies ideas on new ways to engage employees and the local community.

Sierra Sumner

March 26, 2019

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From Farm to Fork: Sustainability in the Food and Agriculture Business

From California to Central India: Implementing Water Stewardship at the Local Level

General Mills pledged to champion stewardship plans in eight priority watersheds across its global value chain. We spoke to the company's sustainability lead to learn more.

Megan Amrich

March 22, 2019

Energy

7 Companies Leading Their Industries in Water Stewardship

This World Water Day, we’re tipping our hats to seven companies that got into the water stewardship game early–and kept at it.

Mary Mazzoni

March 22, 2019

Energy

EDF Teams Up with Cities and Companies to Preserve Water

EDF has been working with both governments and the private sector to help reduce water usage by finding new ways to boost water efficiency.

Ashley Paskill

March 21, 2019

Energy

Sounding the Alarm: Companies Can Do More to Support Humanitarian Relief

On World Water Day, the CEO of Action Against Hunger USA is calling on international companies to take action on hunger and water as part of their sustainability, philanthropy and advocacy portfolios.

Andrea Tamburini

March 21, 2019

Energy

Accountability for Plastic Production Is on the Horizon

For the first time ever, major manufacturers have published data on their total volume of plastic packaging - offering rare insight on the breadth and depth of the global plastic problem, as well as a tool to keep companies accountable.<br /> <br />

Patrick Grubbs

March 21, 2019

Energy

Arts and Entertainment Venues Begin to Turn the Page on Plastic

Watch for the backlash against single-use plastics to continue, as large entertainment and cultural venues begin to align their values with the youthful audiences they seek to attract.

Tina Casey

March 20, 2019

Energy

AEG’s Staples Center: How One Venue Can Make A Global Sustainability Impact

AEG has tapped the Staples Center in Los Angeles to become a global showpiece for new technology that tackles carbon emissions through the energy-water nexus.

Tina Casey

March 20, 2019

Technology

Can Standardized Emissions Reporting Prevent Another Dieselgate?

Volkswagen's so-called "dieselgate" emissions scandal highlights the need for standardized reporting on avoided emissions. 

Jenna Ammann

March 18, 2019

Energy

New Ecolab Tool Helps Companies Improve Water Management

We're on track for a 40 percent fresh water shortfall by 2030. Ecolab's new online tool can help companies play their part in addressing this looming water crisis and mitigate water risk before it's too late.

Mary Mazzoni

March 15, 2019

Energy

Investors Rank Airline Leaders, Laggards on Climate Change

The aviation sector has long grappled with rising emissions and their effects on climate change; this investor group recently identified leaders and laggards in the industry.

Amy Brown

March 15, 2019

Energy

Big Isn’t Beautiful: Why Oil and Gas Investors Should Challenge Executive Pay

New analysis by Carbon Tracker shows that the more oil and gas executives were incentivized for growth, the worse the returns for their investors in the years following.

Andrew Grant

March 15, 2019

Energy

3 Ways East Africa is Paving the Way for A New Generation of Energy

In East Africa, where energy infrastructure is lacking, a decentralized network of energy has taken its place: a micro-revolution of practical solutions that start with the individual.

Hayley Samuelson

March 13, 2019

Energy

The Business Case for Pushing Bipartisan Climate Action in Congress

Could recent Senate hearings on climate change be the spark that pushes bipartisan action in Congress, which in turn could motivate more companies to take bolder steps as well?

Tina Casey

March 13, 2019

Energy

U.S. Keeps Investing in Renewable Hydrogen Economy

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $31 million round of funding for research projects aimed at accelerating the role of renewable hydrogen fuel across all sectors of the American economy.

Tina Casey

March 12, 2019

Technology

Younger Consumers Warn Facebook: Win Back Our Trust

Facebook has actually lost users the past couple years, notably among younger Americans; partly because the company has lost younger consumers' trust.

Sierra Sumner

March 11, 2019

Energy

Businesses Must Speed Up the Race to Take on Climate Change

For the first time in six years, the Republican-held Senate held a committee hearing on climate change; one senator in particular offered lessons for why businesses need to speed up the race to take on such risks.

Tina Casey

March 11, 2019

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From Farm to Fork: Sustainability in the Food and Agriculture Business

General Mills Brands Join to Improve Farming From the Ground Up

Inspired by its natural and organic brands—such as Cascadian Farm, Epic and Annie’s — General Mills is working to advance the adoption of regenerative farming, literally starting from the ground up.

Megan Amrich

March 7, 2019

Energy

Coal Ash Report Another Reason to Shy Away from Fossil Fuels

The impact that coal ash disposal has on groundwater supplies provides the businesses community with yet another reason to demand safer, more sustainable sources of electricity from their local utilities.

Tina Casey

March 6, 2019

Energy

ConocoPhillips Seeks Natural Gas Lifeline for ‘Energy Transition’

This global energy giant earned itself a unique distinction when it released a new report on climate risk management, but a closer reading suggests that despite all the mentions of "climate," it's just business as usual.

Tina Casey

March 4, 2019

Energy

The Sustainability Solution for the Travel Industry: Self-Cleaning Hotel Rooms!

The global travel industry, notably the hotel and hospitality sector, has long struggled with sustainability. A Dutch company says its coating technology could help reduce hotels' consumption of water and cleaners.

Leon Kaye

March 1, 2019

Energy

If Rivian Becomes the Tesla of Pickup Trucks, then Adios to ICE Engines

Tesla has long dominated the electric vehicles conversation, but that’s about to change with the emergence of Rivian and its all-electric pickup trucks.

Tina Casey

February 27, 2019

Energy

ExxonMobil’s Climate Change Pivot Speaks Volumes about Shareholder Activism

Pension funds and other big-dollar investors have long been challenging fossil fuel companies on climate change. ExxonMobil has been able to fight back against such shareholder resolutions, but cracks in the energy giant's armor are finally beginning to show.<br /> <br />

Tina Casey

February 26, 2019

Technology

When Boycotts Work: YouTube Relives 2017 Nightmare Yet Again

The age of social media is far from over, but recent troubles at Google’s YouTube could signal the beginning of the end, as now the company is again struggling with highly offensive content.

Tina Casey

February 26, 2019

Energy

Conservatives Embrace Renewables, But It’s Complicated

A new organization in Wisconsin demonstrates why more conservatives are hopping on board the renewables train and driving it, too.

Tina Casey

February 25, 2019

Energy

Cut-Rate Financing Crucial for Renewables in Emerging Markets

Concessional finance, a funding mechanism that allows infrastructure project developers to secure loans at below-market interest rates, is critical if renewable energy will become more cost-competitive in developing countries, according to a recent BNEF survey.

Amy Brown

February 22, 2019

Energy

Novozymes’ CEO Talks Sustainability for Agricultural Efficiency

Novozymes' CEO Peder Holk Nielsen took some time recently to chat with TriplePundit about some of the company's latest developments in its quest to make agriculture and food production more efficient and sustainable. 

RP Siegel

February 22, 2019

Technology

California Mulls Data Dividend to Address Income Inequality

California's leaders are considering a proposal that will mandate large tech companies earning revenue from users’ personal information would have to pay a "data dividend" back to the Golden State's residents.

Jenna Ammann

February 21, 2019

Energy

The Green New Deal Could Rise Again, Despite Current Politics

Public opinion researchers are already beginning to find evidence of support for the basic tenets of this Green New Deal. Businesses may find it smart in the long run to align themselves with this movement, despite the current political climate in the U.S. Congress.

Tina Casey

February 20, 2019

Energy

Why the Green New Deal Doesn’t Have A Chance – Yet

Bipartisan support for clean power is growing within the American public. Clean power also crosses party lines across the nation’s […]

Tina Casey

February 19, 2019

Energy

How Brands Can Help Take a Bite Out of Plastic Pollution

The massive scale of global ocean plastic pollution is daunting, but collective action can make a difference in more ways […]

Tina Casey

February 19, 2019

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From Farm to Fork: Sustainability in the Food and Agriculture Business

Technology Advancements Boost Traceability in the Food Sector

Technology-driven approaches are emerging to improve traceability and promote better transparency within the global food sector. 

Jim Witkin

February 19, 2019

Energy

PG&E Shakes Up Governance: Can It Restore Investor Confidence?

After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January, PG&E faces a major crisis of confidence with the investment community as well as with its customers. Can changes in corporate governance offer a way forward?

Jenna Ammann

February 19, 2019

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Explore the SDGs with Saipem

How Saipem Contributes to SDG 13: Action Against Climate Change

This article series is sponsored by Saipem and produced by the TriplePundit editorial team. There is now international consensus that […]

Saipem

February 15, 2019

Energy

Green New Deal Kicks Climate Change Debate into High Gear

Everyone has an opinion about the controversial Green New Deal introduced last week by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Senator […]

Amy Brown

February 14, 2019

Energy

Cities Are Now Much More Aggressive About Renewables

It has become commonplace to observe that cities are in a unique position to drive the ongoing renewables trend, and […]

Tina Casey

February 13, 2019

Energy

New Plastic Pollution Solution May Produce Sustainable Fuel

The ultimate solution to plastic pollution is to generate less of it. In the meantime, researchers are working on new […]

Tina Casey

February 12, 2019

Energy

Power Companies Now Sourcing Energy From Female Executives

Power generation companies have historically been led by male boards and CEOs. But executive leadership across this sector is evolving. […]

Jenna Ammann

February 12, 2019

Energy

Progress Continues Worldwide in Transition to EVs

Time and again, we see businesses playing leading roles in the move to a more sustainable economy. Whether it’s to […]

RP Siegel

February 7, 2019

Technology

More U.S. Pedestrians Are Getting Killed by Cars – Can Tech Help?

In 2011, Raquel Nelson and her four-year-old son, AJ, were crossing a busy intersection when a drunk driver struck and […]

Jenna Ammann

February 7, 2019

Technology

Super Bowl LIII Commercials: A Tale of Two Technologies

If you believe Sunday night’s Super Bowl commercials, robots are taking over the world. Well, at least trying to, but failing […]

Megan Amrich

February 4, 2019

Energy

Dubai Revs Renewable Hydrogen Race to the Megawatt Scale

The dream of a low carbon economy powered by renewable hydrogen has been slow in coming, but it may reach […]

Tina Casey

February 4, 2019

Energy

Renewables Aggregation Model Scores First Big Test

Major U.S. companies have been snapping up solar and wind power projects at a rapid clip. The pace could pick […]

Tina Casey

February 3, 2019

Energy

4 Ways Collaboration Can Get Companies on CDP’s "A List"

Last week, CDP recognized companies for leading on climate change. Around 127 brands received an “A” grade – 2% of […]

Daniel Hill

February 1, 2019

Energy

The What, Why and How of Community-Scale Composting

The following excerpt is adapted from James McSweeney’s book Community-Scale Composting Systems: A Comprehensive Practical Guide for Closing the Food […]

James McSweeney

January 31, 2019

Energy

Triple A Scores Became Tougher in Latest CDP Rankings

For companies vying for the highly prized CDP recognition, “triple A” scores became much tougher to attain in 2018. While […]

Amy Brown

January 31, 2019

Energy

DOE Banks on Hydrogen Economy for Rust Belt Revival, Again

Where have we heard this before? Back in 2004 the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) partnered with Detroit-based DTE Energy […]

Tina Casey

January 29, 2019

Energy

Transition at Davos: Joining The Dots

Attending Davos for the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting is like being thrown into the center of the parallel universes of […]

Anthony Hobley

January 27, 2019

Energy

Hershey Aims to Cut the Carbon Footprint of its Chocolate with New Science-Based Target Commitment

Photo credit: Wendy Palmer One of the world’s top chocolate companies shared new plans for reducing its impact on the […]

Daniel Hill

January 24, 2019

Energy

The U.S. Underwent a Quiet Clean Energy Revolution Last Year

By Emily Kaldjian and Priya Barua This article originally appeared on WRI’s Insights blog on January 23, 2019. The public perception of U.S. […]

World Resources Institute

January 24, 2019

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Explore the SDGs with Saipem

The SDGs Drive Innovation in the Energy and Infrastructure Sectors: Saipem Shows How

This article series is sponsored by Saipem and produced by the TriplePundit editorial team. Adopted in 2015, the United Nations […]

Laura Wise

January 24, 2019

Energy

New Standard to Drive Global Finance Closer to the SDGs

Impact investing is increasingly expected to close a looming funding gap to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). […]

Amy Brown

January 23, 2019

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How Does Data Privacy Affect Corporate Responsibility?

It’s Time to Take Control of Your Data: 3 Easy Ways to Own Your Online Presence

This article series is sponsored by Symantec and produced by the TriplePundit editorial team.  You might be asking yourself what […]

Nate Simmons

January 23, 2019

Technology

Etsy Shows Leadership on Diversity in Tech

Data shows that diverse technology companies perform better financially, yet today’s tech workers are still overwhelmingly white and male. Men […]

Mary Mazzoni

January 22, 2019

Energy

Is Wales the Tipping Point for Nuclear Energy?

The nuclear energy industry has been all over the map in recent months, leaving many questions about future investment in […]

Tina Casey

January 21, 2019

Energy

Renewables Surged in 2018 with Investments Over $300 Billion

Oil prices remain low, the U.S. federal government is still determined to prop up fossil fuels, and populist outrage in […]

Leon Kaye

January 18, 2019

Technology

In NYC, PwC Rolls Out Robots to Help Students Learn Tech

The future workforce offers students little choice but to embrace and learn technology. By 2020, nearly 80 percent of all jobs […]

Leon Kaye

January 17, 2019

Energy

Five Resilience Trends to Watch in 2019

Americans depend on our country’s transportation, energy and water supply systems. This infrastructure is under increasing stress as coastal storms, […]

Joyce Coffee

January 17, 2019

Energy

12 Plant-Based Foods Coming to Market in 2019

With the global population set to reach 10 billion by 2050, current levels of meat consumption are “incompatible with keeping […]

Mary Mazzoni

January 16, 2019

Energy

After the Wildfires, Question of Who Pays Keeps Burning

California’s wildfire season may be behind it now, but the recovery from the 2018 wildfires, the most devastating on record, […]

Amy Brown

January 16, 2019

Energy

Barclays Draws Climate Change Roadmap for Decarbonization

Clean tech fans and advocates for renewables have long made the case that decarbonization is a bottom line twofer, providing […]

Tina Casey

January 16, 2019

Energy

Outlook For 2019: Challenges, Opportunities And Renewable Energy

A new report from the market research giant J.D. Power indicates that U.S. utilities are seeking new avenues for growth […]

Tina Casey

January 14, 2019

Energy

How Companies Can Step Up on Safer Food

Even if you haven’t heard of perchlorate, chances are that you probably have eaten it. Perchlorate is a chemical used […]

Boma Brown-West

January 14, 2019

Technology

How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming how Companies Manage EHS

I have worked within the environment, health and safety (EHS) field for more than 20 years, and in that time, […]

National Association for Environmental Management

January 11, 2019

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From Farm to Fork: Sustainability in the Food and Agriculture Business

Nutrition Labels Get a Makeover: Will It Make a Difference?

It’s been nearly 25 years since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandated that all food and beverage packaging carry […]

Jim Witkin

January 10, 2019

Energy

What the Government Shutdown Means for Your Food

The partial shutdown of the U.S. federal government is well into its third week, with few signs of resolution in […]

Mary Mazzoni

January 10, 2019

Energy

In 2019, Businesses Will Need to Embrace Sustainability, or Risk Being Left Behind

What would you do if you only had 12 years to stop catastrophic climate change? At COP 24 in Poland […]

Nick Lazaridis

January 10, 2019

Energy

Renewal Mill Upcycles Soy Waste Into a Flour Alternative

It’s not easy being a ketogenic flexitarian (thankfully I don’t have to say that at too many cocktail parties, as […]

Leon Kaye

January 9, 2019

Energy

Why Clean Energy Investments Should Be Part of Your Risk Management Strategy

There’s a new way to approach energy risks that should interest business leaders who navigate today’s changing economy. Is your […]

Jake Hiller

January 9, 2019

Energy

More Renewables with Less Energy Storage: Texas Shows How

Companies in search of more renewable energy to power their growth can take heart from the example of Texas. The […]

Tina Casey

January 8, 2019

Energy

It’s the People’s Choice for the Circular Economy. What’s Your Vote?

Each year in January we turn our eyes to the Swiss chalet of Davos, home to the World Economic Forum. […]

Dell Technologies

January 8, 2019

Energy

How Share the Warmth Helped Avert Crisis

Originally posted on Duke Energy | Illumination, by Michael Graff She didn’t want to ask for help. All her life, […]

TriplePundit

January 7, 2019