Eileen Fisher Archives - Environment+Energy Leader

Will RGGI Double Down on Carbon Cuts?

August 4, 2016December 5, 2016 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Carbon pricing, the bogeyman of climate-change mitigation, still inspires terror in some US corporate executives and politicians, despite support from global businesses and governments. Opponents argue carbon pricing will cause electricity prices to skyrocket and make businesses less competitive. But when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, it works ... 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 »

Clothing Brands Pledge Greener Supply Chains

May 7, 2014 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Clothing brands including Stella McCartney, H&M, Eileen Fisher and Inditex/Zara are working with environmental nonprofit Canopy to develop a roadmap to make their supply chains more sustainable and conserve endangered forests. The group, as part of profit Canopy’s Fashion Loved by Forest initiative, says it will advance the following priorities: ... Read more »

Seventh Generation Leads Chemical Reform Coalition

December 12, 2013 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Consumer brands including Seventh Generation, Patagonia and Stonyfield Farm have signed a letter to Congress urging chemical policy reform. The coalition, Companies for Safer Chemicals, says it will make a business argument for reforms that help companies bring safer, cleaner products to the marketplace. The founding members of the coalition, ... Read more »

Lululemon, Patagonia Pledge End to Endangered Forest Fiber Use

November 1, 2013November 1, 2013 by Kirsten Korosec

Designer Eileen Fisher, apparel companies Quiksilver, Prana, Patagonia, Lululemon Athletica and other global clothing brands with revenues totaling more than $4 billion have partnered with environmental organization Canopy to develop purchasing policies that aim to end the use of endangered forest fiber. The companies along with 14 eco-designers are working ... Read more »

Starbucks, Unilever Urge White House ‘Prepare for Climate Change’

November 1, 2013April 19, 2022 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

One year after Superstorm Sandy, which resulted in $70 billion in economic losses, 20 major companies including Starbucks, Unilever and Mars have called on President Obama and the White House to follow through on climate change preparedness efforts outlined in the president’s Climate Action Plan. The corporate signatories of the ... Read more »

DuPont Sustainable Fiber Hits Fashion Week Runway

September 10, 2013 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

DuPont and the American Chemistry Council are among the organizations rolling out sustainable fabrics and initiatives during New York Fashion Week. DuPont has collaborated with women’s fashion brand Cushnie et Ochs, which showcased conceptual designs made with DuPont Sorona fiber down its runway. Sonora replaces a traditionally petrochemical-based ingredient with ... Read more »

Nike, Starbucks: Climate Change Policy is ‘Economic Opportunity’

April 11, 2013March 24, 2022 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Nike, Starbucks, Ikea and 30 other companies have signed a statement urging federal policymakers to take action on climate change by promoting clean energy, boosting efficiency and limiting carbon emissions. Climate change policy is an economic opportunity, says Anne Kelly, director of Ceres’ Business for Innovative Climate & Energy Policy ... Read more »

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