As a former New Yorker, I’m always particularly interested in the sustainability initiatives of the state, so This morning, a press release caught my eye: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has put out a call for developers to submit proposals for the installation of up to 1.4 megawatts of solar renewable energy on the rooftop and sidewalk of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan
Clean Energy
Clean energy includes renewable energy sources that have minimal impact on the environment such as solar and wind power which do not emit greenhouse gases (GHGs). They also are referred to as green energy because they do not deplete fossil fuels and other natural resources.
John Marler, VP of energy and environment with AEG and Energy Manager Today’s Person of the Year, says energy is the second-highest of the company’s operating costs. Marler shares how AEG’s built-in culture of efficiency helps it control energy costs while becoming “good corporate citizens.”
Engie Insight CEO Mathias Lelievre took to the road this summer, traveling to 10 American cities in 10 days. After the tour concluded, he shared with us how it went, and which new opportunities he spotted.
Driven by increasing pressure on the agriculture industry to boost production to serve a steadily rising population, the global market for smart agriculture will see a 13.5% CAGR over the period between 2017 and 2025, according to a new report from Transparency Market Research. The market will rise from a valuation … Read more »
Levi Strauss & Co. announced a new climate action strategy this week that sets targets for reducing carbon emissions across its owned-and-operated facilities and global supply chain by 2025. These aggressive goals have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.
Advanced materials and additives company Eastman is focusing on areas where sustainability and innovation intersect in order to address some of the world’s complex challenges, according to the company’s just-released 2018 sustainability report. One of the top challenges comes from the nexus of energy, water and food. “Requirements for increased … Read more »
While many Californians are hitting the beach for the last few weeks of summer vacation, legislators in Sacramento are rushing to finish and vote on several bills that will make a difference for our coast and ocean for years to come. Over the next few weeks, legislators will vote on laws to
A new CDP report published today found that the capital goods sector is driving a low carbon industrial revolution. Schneider Electric, Vestas, and CNH Industrial emerged as leaders in their fields, according to the environmental nonprofit and investment research provider’s analysis.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announced an ambitious plan this week for the city to reduce carbon emissions 80% from 2005 levels by the year 2050. The 80×50 Climate Action Plan calls for deep decarbonization in buildings, transportation, and electricity generation.
New York City announced a $100 million plan called Freight NYC to overhaul the city’s aging freight distribution systems through strategic investments. The plan was developed by the de Blasio administration, federal, state and local elected officials, and industry experts.
The Climate Group launched a new initiative this week called Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Challenge that unites the global purchasing power of businesses, cities, states, regions, and NGOs for electric and other non-fossil-fuel vehicles. Multinationals including Unilever, LeasePlan, and Metro AG have already accepted the challenge.
A new survey has found that 52% of executives expect at least 50% of their products and services to be low carbon by 2028. Of these, nearly 1 in 5 predict close to 100% will be low carbon in that same timeframe. The survey, from YouGov, questioned global corporations that … Read more »
