Results for Energy
The Carbon Majors Database: How 100 companies are responsible for 71% of global emissions
July 19, 2017 A new report by CDP has found that over 70% of global industrial greenhouse gases emitted since 1988 can be traced to just 100 fossil fuel producers. Dr. Paul Griffin outlines actions these oil and gas majors and their investors should take in order to change the trajectory towards a low carbon economy. Read more >
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July 19, 2017- Singapore’s first e-commerce marketplace for energy powers up
- Businesses moving in right direction on natural capital, says World Business Council
- North Sea cod could be 'sustainable' by next year
- Environment at risk from clean energy switch, says World Bank
- Top firms must publish figures on ethnic diversity, says report
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July 13, 2017- Google spared €1.12 billion tax bill with victory in French Court
- US cities, states and businesses pledge to measure emissions
- UK clothing companies near water and carbon targets
- RBS agrees £3.65 billion settlement over risky mortgages in US
- National Grid scenarios suggest electricity demand could surge as UK embraces electric vehicles
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July 10, 2017- Just 100 companies responsible for 71% of global emissions, study says
- Push for gender equity within big UK groups stalls
- HP pledges $20 million to improve education outcomes across the world
- Tesla to build world’s largest lithium ion battery in Australia
- Google gears up to receive first wind power from Norway
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June 29, 2017- Banks should disclose lending to companies with carbon-related risks, says TCFD report
- UK film industry ‘needs more diversity’
- Aquaculture is main driver of mangrove losses
- Royal Mail delivers carbon reduction goal four years early
- Fast food chain Leon to switch to 100% solar power
Sourcing Renewable Energy for Your Business: Worth its Weight in Gold/Green
June 13, 2017 An increasing number of companies are making public commitments to power their operations with renewable energy, but convincing senior management that the investment is worth it can still be a difficult task. Evidence of improvements to ESG ratings and reputation make the task easier, writes Rosie Helson, Marketing Manager at Natural Capital Partners, and Eric Vermeiren, Consultant at Corporate Citizenship. Read more >
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June 07, 2017- America's 100 Best Corporate Citizens In 2017
- 'We are still in': US business backs alliance to pursue Paris goals
- Rainforest Alliance and UTZ to 'redefine sustainability standards' with merger
- ITC ruling is a clear and present threat to US renewables
- Launch of Responsible Investment Platform for Women
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May 25, 2017- Philadelphia sues Wells Fargo over discriminatory lending practices
- Fox news faces three more employee discrimination lawsuits
- PepsiCo, Walmart and setting a standard for sustainable fleets
- 3M, International Paper, P&G team up in the name of Sustainable Forestry
- Climate-threatened Bangladesh to impose carbon tax in June
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May 23, 2017- Charging ahead: Welsh battery scheme may aid growth of green energy
- Unilever goes 100% renewable across all UK sites
- Google accused of threatening employees' jobs over leaks
- Bullish forecasts create liability risk, ClientEarth warns fossil fuel giants
- Nestlé Waters North America announces $6 million investment in Closed Loop Fund
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May 19, 2017- Ford sees 1,400 salaried workers leaving by end of September
- Coca-Cola bottler sourcing 100% renewable electricity
- Australia's Macquarie banking arm wrongfully shared client trading info according to watchdog
- Report: Fewer CEOs are getting fied – but more are losing their jobs due to ethics violations
- Virginia looks to cut emissions regardless of clean power plan review