Jennifer Hermes, Author at Environment + Energy Leader

Unilever and Dozens of Other Biz Leaders Publicly Commit to Step Up Climate Efforts

July 23, 2019October 7, 2019 by Jennifer Hermes

Twenty-seven companies – including AstraZeneca, Royal DSM and Unilever – have responded to a call to action from the UN to step up their sustainability efforts, committing to reducing emissions further and setting science-based targets aligned with limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. In its call to action ... Read more »

Meet the 100: Anh Marella, Global Director of Films – Avery Dennison

July 22, 2019September 25, 2019 by Jennifer Hermes

The E+E 100 are the VPs, directors, managers and engineers who are making significant strides in driving our industry. See the complete list here or download the report for more detailed information about these leaders. And stay tuned for the Call for Submissions coming in the fall, when you can nominate ... Read more »

Lush Launches Carbon-Positive Packaging, Sends It Via Sailing Ship

July 22, 2019 by Jennifer Hermes

Cosmetic company Lush says it is the first company to have developed “carbon-positive” packaging. The biodegradable cork pots the company will begin buying for its products are not only sustainable and regenerative, but also require that trees be planted in order for the bark to be harvested for the pots. ... Read more »

Madison Power Possibly to Remain Elusive on Hottest Day of the Year

July 19, 2019October 7, 2019 by Jennifer Hermes

The explosion and fires that broke out in two Madison Gas and Electric power stations today have led to power outages for as many as 13,000 residents, according to some reports – on a day when a weather alert warns that today may be the hottest of the year. Madison ... Read more »

Oil and Gas Lease Sales Under Trump Could Release 4.7B Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent

July 19, 2019October 7, 2019 by Jennifer Hermes

Emissions resulting from federal oil and gas lease sales sold between January 2017 and April 2019 could produce 4.7 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, according to a new report from The Wilderness Society. At the current pace of leasing, emissions from the production and combustion of fossil fuels ... Read more »

Meet the 100: Ian Lifshitz, VP of Sustainability – Asia Pulp & Paper

July 15, 2019September 25, 2019 by Jennifer Hermes

Unilever’s Biz Relies on ‘Cheap, Multipurpose’ Plastic, but Wants to Change, CPG Says

July 15, 2019October 24, 2019 by Jennifer Hermes

One area of direct concern for Unilever is the fact that just 14% of the plastic packaging used globally makes its way to recycling plants, and only 9% is actually recycled, while 40% ends up in landfill. Cheap, flexible and multipurpose plastic has become the ubiquitous material of today’s fast-moving ... Read more »

Catastrophic Flooding Avoided but Flash Floods in La., Tenn. Still Possible from Barry

July 15, 2019October 7, 2019 by Jennifer Hermes

Though the tropical storm known as Barry was predicted to reach hurricane strength when it reached landfall in Louisiana over the weekend, its danger was downgraded yesterday afternoon – from a tropical storm to a tropical depression – and the expected catastrophic flooding did not take place. However, more than ... Read more »

Energy Company Expects Outages When Tropical Storm Barry Makes Landfall

July 12, 2019October 7, 2019 by Jennifer Hermes

Energy company Entergy has assembled a workforce of nearly 2,000 restoration workers committed to restore electrical service disrupted in Louisiana by Tropical Storm Barry. Its gas distribution workforce is ready to respond to disruptions of gas delivery in its Baton Rouge and New Orleans areas, the company says. After landfall ... Read more »

Product Announcement: Solar Farms Help Solve Water Crisis, Says GivePower

July 12, 2019October 7, 2019 by Jennifer Hermes

With the need for clean, fresh water across the globe on the rise, solar farms could help solve the crisis, according to GivePower, a nonprofit organization that provides solar energy solutions to developing regions. GivePower has recently installed its first solar water farm, in a region in Kenya that has suffered ... Read more »

Yellowstone Adventure Attempts Zero Waste from 14 Travelers

July 12, 2019October 7, 2019 by Jennifer Hermes

Ecotourism company Natural Habitat Adventures will attempt to fit all waste produced during a Yellowstone adventure with 14 travelers into a single small container at the end of the trip, nearly eliminating the need to send any materials to landfill. The company is calling it the World’s First Zero Waste ... Read more »

Michelob Ultra Offers Risk-Free Contracts to Growers Shifting to Organic

July 11, 2019October 7, 2019 by Jennifer Hermes

Another beer brand is focusing on helping their barley suppliers improve their crops. Michelob Ultra Pure Gold, a USDA-certified organic product, has launched an initiative that will support American barley farmers who want to transition conventional fields to try organic production for the first time. The brand is committing to ... Read more »

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