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Cargill Plans 15% Emissions Slice from Transportation Biz by 2020

June 26, 2018 by Jennifer Nastu

Cargill announced a commitment to cut carbon emissions from its transportation business by 15% by 2020. The company's pledge was revealed in its first corporate responsibility report that focused specifically on its transportation business. Cargill has also announced its plans to reduce gross greenhouse gas emissions by 10% by 2020 across its global operations.

Using Electricity for Heat Creates Massive Carbon Reductions, RMI Finds

June 15, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Businesses and homes that use electricity for heat instead of fossil fuels can avoid 10% of US carbon emissions, a new report from the Rocky Mountain Institute found.

Deloitte Study Finds Businesses are Fighting Climate Change

May 16, 2018 by Emily Holbrook

Spurred by consumer demand for eco-friendly practices, many businesses across the US are moving aggressively to reduce their carbon footprint, including a major embrace of renewable energy and alternative-fueled vehicles, according to Deloitte’s “Resources 2018 Study – Businesses Drive, Households Strive.” The survey shows that businesses see addressing climate ... Read more »

Cement Industry Lags on Emissions Reductions, CDP Report Finds

April 9, 2018April 6, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Cement companies need to more than double their emissions reductions or risk missing global climate goals a new CDP report found. Marco Kisic, a senior analyst with CDP Investor Research, discusses what the findings mean for corporate leaders.

New Clean Energy Fund Will Provide Financing for Energy Efficient Technologies

April 5, 2018 by Emily Holbrook

Reinvestment Fund, an organization that promotes socially and environmentally responsible development, recently announced the launch of a new Clean Energy Fund, which will provide financing for small and mid-sized projects implementing energy efficiency, renewable energy and other clean energy technologies that otherwise have limited access to traditional capital markets. ... Read more »

Puget Sound Maritime Emissions Decreased Drastically Over Last Decade

March 26, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Maritime-related air pollutant emissions in Puget Sound decreased in nearly every sector between 2005 and 2016, according to a new report.

European Institutions Offer $370 Million for Sustainable Maritime Shipping Projects

February 21, 2018March 1, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

The European Investment Bank and ING signed an agreement this week for 300 million euros ($370 million) to support green investments in the European maritime shipping market. Each institution will contribute 150 million euros to a sector risk-bearing facility for projects that improve transport vessels’ environmental performance. “It’s no secret ... Read more »

4 Reasons You Should Be Optimistic about Sustainable Energy

February 20, 2018 by Guest Author

The latest Sustainable Energy in America Factbook showed that 2017 was a landmark year in energy efficiency and renewable energy. Here, the NRDC explores four reasons for optimism about milestones in energy efficiency and renewable sources of energy such as wind and solar based on the report.

Corporation Proposes Smart Marine Ecosystem for Improved Efficiency

November 27, 2017 by Alyssa Danigelis

Finnish marine and energy equipment manufacturing corporation Wärtsilä is proposing a “Smart Marine Ecosystem” that combines shared capacity, big data analytics, intelligent vessels, and smart ports to improve efficiency in the shipping industry. The corporation sees the new ecosystem as a way to address waste in the form of overcapacity, ... Read more »

Can the Shipping Industry Change Course on Energy?

November 21, 2017 by Alyssa Danigelis

More than 150 shipping industry leaders from around the world met recently in Bonn for the UN Climate Change Conference. Gathering aboard the MS RheinFantasie river cruise ship, the participants discussed topics like alternative fuels, new technologies, and improved energy efficiency. They want to create business-focused strategies for quick decarbonization and ... Read more »

Risk Reporting & Global ESG Framework Critical for Investor Interest

October 11, 2017November 22, 2017 by Jennifer Nastu

Investors say their assessment of a company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) profiles have evolved from a simple measure of corporate responsibility to a key driver of an investor's decision-making, a report finds.

Why Active Energy Management is a Necessary Move for Businesses

October 5, 2017March 17, 2020 by Emily Holbrook

As more pressure is put on companies and organizations to become more energy efficient, Active Energy Management (AEM) has become a necessary department in a company’s structure. The first step to such a structure, however, is data collection. According to Schneider Electric in an article recently published by Business World: Data ... Read more »

Cargill Plans 15% Emissions Slice from Transportation Biz by 2020

Using Electricity for Heat Creates Massive Carbon Reductions, RMI Finds

Deloitte Study Finds Businesses are Fighting Climate Change

Cement Industry Lags on Emissions Reductions, CDP Report Finds

New Clean Energy Fund Will Provide Financing for Energy Efficient Technologies

Puget Sound Maritime Emissions Decreased Drastically Over Last Decade

European Institutions Offer $370 Million for Sustainable Maritime Shipping Projects

4 Reasons You Should Be Optimistic about Sustainable Energy

Corporation Proposes Smart Marine Ecosystem for Improved Efficiency

Can the Shipping Industry Change Course on Energy?

Risk Reporting & Global ESG Framework Critical for Investor Interest

Why Active Energy Management is a Necessary Move for Businesses

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