Republic Commemorates Earth Day in Contra Costa County with Expansion of Compressed Natural Gas-Powered Fleet

Republic Services announced today the addition of 40 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) solid waste collection trucks serving customers in Central Contra Costa County. The new CNG trucks replace older diesel-powered collection trucks, and bring the total number of natural gas vehicles operated by Republic in Contra Costa County to 123.

B.C. LNG Poised to Reduce Global GHGs

Experts say Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects in British Columbia will help put a significant dent in Asian greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, helping reduce smog caused by coal-fired power production.

Putting the Circular Economy in Motion

Dell created a closed-loop recycled plastics supply chain to recycle computers back into new computers. Philips sells lighting as a service instead of a product that a consumer would otherwise purchase and own. The Dow Chemical Company recovers non-recycled plastics to convert into a usable energy source.

Global Investor Groups Urge World Leaders to Sign and Accede to the Paris Climate Agreement Rapidly

72 hours before more than 130 world leaders are expected to travel to New York to sign the Paris Agreement, organisations that collectively represent more than 400 institutional investors with USD 24 trillion of assets under management have called on world leaders to not only sign but accede to the Paris Agreement and implement it into national law as a matter of urgency.

Bioneers to Host the First Biomimicry Global Design Challenge Ray of Hope Prize Awards Event

One finalist team will win the Ray C. Anderson Foundation’s $100,000 grand prize for a nature-inspired food-systems solution at Bioneers 2016.

General Mills 2016 Global Responsibility Report Overarching Video

Our 2016 Global Responsibility Report highlights four key focus areas: Health & Wellness, Sustainability, Workplace and Community, each of which presents unique challenges, opportunities and goals for our business.

Mandatory Carbon Pricing Acceptable to Most Business Leaders

Most business leaders say a mandatory price on carbon is no problem! In fact, it could bring opportunities. See how they’re acting on #ClimateChange and preparing for the future. http://bit.ly/263pLl6

Companies Address Energy Efficiency in Operations, Supply Chains & Product Offerings

A new whitepaper, Accountability for Climate Action: How Corporations Are Tackling Climate Change, shows that businesses are a powerful force in addressing climate change, with a large majority making commitments to increase energy efficiency, reduce CO2 emissions or increase the use of renewables.

How & Why Businesses Are Offering Products That Can Be Differentiated By Carbon Footprint or Impact on Emissions Reduction

Many companies offer products that can be differentiated by carbon footprint or impact on emissions reduction. Industries leading the way include utilities, industrial goods manufacturers and those supplying basic materials.

Internal Operations Key to Reducing Emissions for Large Companies

While it's not uncommon for companies look to their own operations to improve energy efficiency, over 70 percent of the largest businesses target internal processes as the most common way to help mitigate #ClimateChange. See the variety of actions business leaders are taking and considering for the future. http://bit.ly/263pLl6

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