General Motors Corporate Responsibility Newsletter - November 2016

Global efforts to increase energy efficiency play a significant part in GM’s goal of meeting the electricity needs of its worldwide operations with 100 percent renewable energy by 2050. Sixteen GM facilities recently earned ENERGY STAR recognition for continued efforts to increase energy efficiency.

Keeping Planes in the Air with Compressed Air on the Ground

The manufacture, maintenance and repair of today’s jet aircraft involves a global network of suppliers applying some of the world’s most advanced technologies to keep commercial airliners, business jets and military aircraft flying. A recognized leader in the field is Aviation Technical Services, Inc., (ATS) of Everett, Washington.
ATS is one of the largest third-party aircraft maintenance and repair stations in North America.

The Gorton’s Fisherman Trusts Oil-Free Air

Sustainability drives compressed air upgrades at major seafood facility.

Carnival Corporation Sets a New Sustainability Standard in the Cruise Industry

In the recent past, the cruise industry has received criticism regarding its environmental impact. Criticisms range from how it manages passenger waste to the amount of fumes produced by the massive engines needed to drive ships. However, though it does have its shortcomings, the industry has made tremendous strides in improving both its environmental and social sustainability impacts in recent years.

Clean Energy Has Arrived; Corporate Climate Disclosure Approaching

The transition from fossil fuels to clean energy is so established already that it would be difficult to reverse it, an official from the White House Office of Management and Budget said Monday.

Carnival Corporation to Expand the Fathom Experience to Additional Company Cruise Line Brands

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest leisure travel company, announced Wednesday plans to expand its Fathom brand’s Dominican Republic social impact experiences to its other cruise line brands sailing to its Amber Cove port of call.

BSR Conference 2016: Lord Browne of Madingley, L1 Energy

In a plenary address at the BSR Conference 2016, L1 Energy Executive Chairman Lord Browne of Madingley explored bold leadership.

GM Recognized as World Leader for Climate Change Action

CDP, a global nonprofit committed to sustainable economies, has named General Motors a global leader for its actions and strategies to address climate change. GM is now on the global Climate A List – a spot held by just 9 percent of the thousands of companies participating in CDP’s climate change program.

Former Prime Minister of Australia Addresses the BSR Conference 2016

In a plenary address at the BSR Conference 2016, the Honorable Kevin Rudd, former prime minister of Australia and president of the Asia Society Policy Institute, underlined how the public and private sectors need to be mobilized to deliver effective action on climate change.

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