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Climate Action 2016 Summit: What Role Will Business Play?

May 4, 2016May 4, 2016 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Like COP21 in Paris last December, the Climate Action Summit brings together policy makers and private companies, which will be directly affected by climate policies in the transition to a low-carbon economy. It’s a good idea for executives to get involved at the summit, or at least pay close attention from the sidelines.

Why Google, Ikea Say ‘The Paris Effect’ Is Boosting Business

April 21, 2016April 20, 2016 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Tomorrow — on Earth Day — more than 160 countries including the US will sign the Paris climate agreement. In advance of the signing, thousands of businesses are urging governments to enact policies that support a low-carbon economy, which they say presents a multi-trillion-dollar economic opportunity. Yesterday the We Mean ... Read more »

Food Companies, Retailers Urge Stricter Big Rig Emissions Rules

April 7, 2016April 6, 2016 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

The EPA and US Department of Transportation’s proposed rules to cut carbon pollution from heavy-duty trucks should be stricter, according to a dozen major food and retail companies. In a letter to the agencies about the standards, executives from General Mills, Ben & Jerry’s, Patagonia Stonyfield Farms and nine other ... Read more »

World Water Day 2016: Companies Pledge $1 Billion for Water R&D

March 22, 2016March 22, 2016 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Today is World Water Day, an annual event started by the United Nations to raise awareness about global water scarcity and water safety. Both issues have affected the US this year as some regions struggle with drought and thousands of people were exposed to unsafe levels of lead following the ... Read more »

Why Most Companies Don’t Link ESG Performance to Executive Pay

January 29, 2016January 29, 2016 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Linking executive pay to corporate environmental, social and governance performance isn’t a new idea but it’s been slow to gain traction. Some 75 percent of large US companies don’t explicitly link executive compensation and sustainability, according to Ceres’s most recent report, using 2014 data. A Glass Lewis report that reviewed ... Read more »

COP21: Strong Climate Policy Leads to Lower Business Costs, CEOs Say

December 4, 2015December 4, 2015 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Two new draft texts for a climate deal were released today at COP21, with additional drafts expected to follow as governments negotiate a global climate deal in Paris. Business leaders, meanwhile, continue to step up their efforts to influence climate policy. CEOs of seven apparel companies — Levi Strauss & ... Read more »

Road to COP21 Climate Talks: US Feds Pledge Emissions Cuts, CEOs Unite on Climate Deal

November 24, 2015November 25, 2015 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

The COP21 climate talks are less than a week away and we’re seeing a flurry of low-carbon commitments from governments and industry as both groups gear up for Paris. US federal agencies will cut emissions to 41.8 percent below 2008 levels by 2025. The White House made the commitment on ... Read more »

Why General Mills, Dell, Unilever Care About the COP21 Climate Talks

November 4, 2015November 12, 2015 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

As the COP 21 United Nations conference on climate change in Paris approaches, an increasing number of companies are pledging to reduce their own emissions and carbon footprints — and seeing cost savings from these actions. Some 90 percent of the world’s countries have submitted climate pledges to facilitate a ... Read more »

Food Giants Urge Climate Change Action

October 5, 2015October 2, 2015 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Global food companies have pledged to accelerate business action on climate change and urged governments to do the same by forging an international agreement this December at the Paris climate negotiations. CEOs of Mars, General Mills, Unilever, Kellogg, Nestle USA, New Belgium Brewing, Ben & Jerry’s, Clif Bar, Stonyfield Farm ... Read more »

How to Engage Stakeholders on Sustainability Topics

September 21, 2015September 18, 2015 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Davida Heller at Citi discusses the importance of engaging with stakeholders on sustainability topics and how Citi is partnering with Ceres to advance this work.

AMD Processor Cuts Personal Computing GHG Emissions 50%

September 18, 2015September 18, 2015 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

AMD’s latest computer processor reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent compared to the previous generation processor, according to an AMD carbon footprint analysis. AMD says this shows its business clients can reduce the environmental footprint of their technology and lower operating costs, while improving performance and efficiency. Some 60 ... Read more »

Major Food, Beverage Companies Failing at Water Management, Investors Say

August 21, 2015August 20, 2015 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Archer Daniels Midland, Monster Beverage, Tyson Foods, Kraft Heinz and other major food and beverage companies that are “poor performers on water management issues,” must increase their water risk management and disclosure practices, according to investors. More than 60 leading North American and European institutional investors collectively managing $2.6 trillion ... Read more »

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