How Companies Buy RECs to Meet Their Sustainability Goals

Thu, 02/06/2020 - 14:10

When the manufacturer UPM Raflatac wanted to eliminate carbon emissions, it didn’t have the luxury of building a solar or wind farm at its Henderson County, N.C., plant. But it did have another option: It could buy the ownership rights to...

WELL Hits Major Global Milestone Supporting Healthier People and Better Buildings

Thu, 02/06/2020 - 14:30

UPS Tired of Waiting for Electric Vehicles, Decides to Make Its Own

Thu, 02/06/2020 - 13:00

Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the new partnership is Arrival’s unique manufacturing model.

Instead of relying on large, centralized factories, the company plans to establish a number of “micro-factories.”

UPS Continues to Build on Renewable Natural Gas Momentum

Wed, 02/05/2020 - 11:10

UPS today announced it has entered into multi-year renewable natural gas (RNG) agreements with Kinetrex Energy and TruStar Energy.

On World Cancer Day, a Call for United Action in Africa

Tue, 02/04/2020 - 17:05

IBM works alongside American Cancer Society, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), and the Clinton Health Access Initiative to make progress in improving access to chemotherapy drugs in Africa.

HP Achieves Triple CDP “A” Score for Transparency, Action on Climate, Forests and Water Risks

Tue, 02/04/2020 - 14:40

HP Inc. has been highlighted as a world leader in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP, achieving a place on the prestigious triple “A List” for taking climate actions, protecting forests and addressing water security

Ecocentricity Blog: Modern Day Alchemy

Wed, 02/05/2020 - 09:30

Basically, they claim to have found the Holy Grail of the circular economy. They’ve developed a process to take generic waste that would otherwise be put in a landfill and turn it instead into a useful thermoplastic.

Bechtel’s Brian Reilly Begins Term as Board President of Engineers Without Borders USA

Thu, 02/13/2020 - 09:55

Bechtel senior vice president Brian Reilly has begun a one-year term as president of the board of directors for Engineers Without Borders USA, a nonprofit organization that delivers engineering projects to solve pressing global challenges.

"You’ve Got to See It, to Be It.” Bristol-Myers Squibb Partners with W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars Institute

Fri, 02/07/2020 - 15:10

"You’ve got to see it, to be it.” This quote by American activist Marian Wright Edelman embodies the personal and professional philosophy of Charlotte Jones-Burton , M.D., M.S, Cardiovascular Development Team Lead, Bristol-Myers Squibb.

Collaborating to End Modern-Day Slavery

Tue, 02/11/2020 - 13:05

Building Responsibly and Bechtel are working to end modern slavery on construction sites around the globe.