Corporations School US Universities on Buying and Using Clean Energy

In 2015, corporations bought roughly 3.2 gigawatts (GW) of electricity from utility-scale renewable energy facilities, which generate power from sources like wind and solar and then pump it into the grid to supply energy to utilities and other customers. Indeed, corporations surpassed utilities last year as the majority buyers of wind power. But universities may be the next big customer for utility-scale renewable energy.

Climbing the Mountain of Food Waste

For the past five weeks, I’ve been pointing out the scary side of food waste. But guess what folks? We can do this!

GM Strengthens Business, Communities Through Mobility

The rules of vehicle use and ownership are changing rapidly, according to GM’s latest Sustainability Report (gmsustainability.com) released Tuesday. Connectivity, car-sharing, alternative propulsion and autonomous vehicles are key elements toward a future of safer, cleaner and more efficient mobility options for customers.

Clean Energy (SDG 7) in Focus for Investors; Corporations Taking Action; Identify Trends

This week, Global Sourcing Council's 17 Weeks for 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) explores SDG 7 with examples of corporate action to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

Saving Energy Pays - For Neighbors and Sustainability-Minded Workers

Here’s how amping up rivalry around the block and rewarding innovative employees can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Getting to a Green Internet, One Goal at a Time

BSR's Future of Internet Power is pleased to share that 20 information and communications technology companies have now committed to a 100 percent renewables goal.

Know Paper Fact From Fiction?

We are proud to collaborate with Two Sides North America to share this infographic that depicts how paper is made and why it is a sustainable resource for the planet.

Caterpillar Turns on Hybrid Solar-diesel 'Microgrid'

Caterpillar Inc. has run its Tucson proving ground near Green Valley since 1990, putting mining trucks and other massive machines through their paces in the shadow of Freeport-McMoRan’s Sierrita mine.

The Carbon in our Food

“If food waste were a country by itself, it would be the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases behind China and the United States.”

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