Macy’s, Inc. to Adopt Recycled Paper Bags, Biodegradable Packing Materials as Part of Sustainability Commitment
CINCINNATI – Macy’s, Inc. today announced it will begin using recycled paper shopping bags at its Macy’s stores, as well as biodegradable packaging for its online shipments, as part of the company’s commitment to contribute to a more sustainable environment. The changes will phase-in beginning this month.
BankAtlantic and Fiserv Team Up to Plant 10,000 Trees in Florida’s Forests
Companies will donate one tree for each customer that pays a bill online to help educate consumers about the environmental benefits of online banking
BROOKFIELD, Wis. & FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fiserv, Inc., a leading provider of information technology services to the financial industry, and BankAtlantic, “Florida’s Most Convenient Bank,” today announced they will donate a tree for every BankAtlantic customer who signs up for online bill pay and pays at least one bill online between April 3 and May 31, 2008 at www.BankAtlantic.com. With assistance from the Arbor Day Foundation, BankAtlantic and Fiserv will plant up to 10,000 trees in forests throughout Florida.
Remarks by the President to the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference 2008
Washington Convention Center
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. Thank you for the warm welcome. Thanks for coming. It’s my honor to be here. I’m proud to address the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference. (Applause.) Thankfully, you only left it for five words. (Laughter.) I appreciate your commitment to renewable energy. I probably didn’t help today when I rode over in a 20-car motorcade. (Laughter.)
Aluminum Can Help Transportation Industry Meet Sustainability Objectives
PITTSBURGH – Aluminum is part of the solution to improve the sustainability of the transport industry. That was the key message given by Randall Scheps, Alcoa’s director of Ground Transportation, to attendees at the Weststart-CALSTART Clean Heavy Duty Vehicle Conference held recently in San Diego. The conference focused on advanced technology for cleaner commercial transportation vehicles.
"Green Japan": a model for environmental stewardship
Research shows multiple options available to governments to meet Kyoto obligations
WATERLOO, CANADA – Japan’s experience sets an example for other nations facing tough standards set by the Kyoto Protocol, finds new research released this month from the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI).
In CIGI’s newest Working Paper, Green Japan: Managing the Intersection of National Politics and Global Environmentalism, CIGI Senior Fellow Carin Holroyd reviews Japanese government policies and initiatives that are enabling the country to meet targets set by the Kyoto Protocol. Measures discussed in the paper include initiatives to combat global warming, production and use of low emission technologies, recycling laws, and “Eco Towns.”
Chevron and Weyerhaeuser Form Biofuels Joint Venture
Catchlight Energy LLC Leverages World-Class Capabilities of Both Companies to Develop Renewable Transportation Fuels from Nonfood Sources
SAN RAMON, Calif. & FEDERAL WAY, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) and Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE:WY) today announced the creation of a 50-50 joint venture company focused on developing the next generation of renewable transportation fuels from nonfood sources.
Costco Goes Green with Mitsubishi Electric Solar Array
REC SOLAR UNVEILS HAWAII’S LARGEST SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM
San Luis Obispo, CA—REC Solar, a rapidly growing provider of residential and commercial solar electric systems, and Mitsubishi Electric have announced the completion of Hawaii’s two largest solar installations for the Costco Wholesale locations in Kauai and Kona. The two systems, which are 680 kilowatts (DC) each, hold the distinction of being the biggest solar arrays in the state of Hawaii to date. Collectively, these systems will generate enough electricity to power 250 homes.
Joint Venture between Eco-Systems and Classic Exhibits Combines Design, Manufacturing and Distribution Strengths to Capture the Estimated $9.24 Billion Green Exhibiting Market
Grand Rapids, Mich. – Since the launch of the industry’s first green-built sustainable exhibit display system in March 2007, the manufacturer of Eco-Systems Sustainable Exhibits has built an extensive distribution network that now includes more than thirty distributors in the U.S. and Canada.
To Green or Not to Green: Is Corporate America Implementing Strategies to Protect the Environment?
A New Harris Interactive Study Looks at “Going Green” Efforts Through the Eyes of IT Decision Makers
ROCHESTER, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–It is almost impossible for one to pick up a newspaper, magazine or access the Internet without seeing an article concerning the “greening” of Corporate America. A recent study conducted by Harris Interactive® with more than 300 IT decision makers indicates there is a plethora of thoughts and activities for “Going Green”. While the majority of companies have implemented “Going Green” strategies with recycling and proper waste disposal, overall only 41 percent of corporations have deployed virtualization or server consolidation strategies to save on energy cost.
What is “Going Green”?
Today, as part of their corporate citizenship, brand equity, and go to market strategy, some corporations are implementing a “Going Green” strategy. One definition of “Going Green” is designing, selling, or funding eco-friendly products and services. For example, does your company recycle old electronic products to properly dispose of electronic waste such as lead and mercury?
PepsiCo Corporate Sustainability Report
PepsiCo has released its Performance with Purpose Corporate Sustainability Report for 2006-2007. The online report charts the company’s progress in Human, Environment and Talent Sustainability, and it provides an overview of PepsiCo and its economic impacts.
