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NEW YORK, April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) and Siemens today announced a new collaboration, both a technical partnership and a global prize competition to recognize city actions and innovation that will accelerate C40 city actions to combat the impacts of global climate change. "Cities around the world -- particularly C40 cities -- are leading the way in taking meaningful actions to protect the planet and grow our economies in...
LONDON, April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Anglo American will launch its Sustainable Development Report 2012, "Creating Value with the Future in Mind", at today's annual general meeting in London. The report details Anglo American's sustainable development performance for 2012, highlighting how long-term thinking helps to generate wealth, mitigate environmental harm, combat poverty and promote development in the communities in which we operate. Sir John Parker, Chairman of...
Marstel-Day recently received two environmental honors, and continued its run-up to Earth Day 2013 by joining the ranks of other US businesses that have signed a climate declaration urging the US government to take action to curb climate change. Fredericksburg, VA (PRWEB) April 18, 2013 Marstel-Day, LLC recently received two environmental honors, and continued its run-up to Earth Day 2013 by joining the ranks of other US businesses that have signed a climate declaration urging the US...
NEW YORK, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP announced today the addition of Andrew Essreg and Carol Casazza Herman to the firm's Climate Change & Sustainability Services practice. They are the newest supply chain and risk management professionals to join the multidisciplinary team that leverages the firm's core capabilities in assurance, tax, transactions and advisory to assist clients with their sustainability strategies. "Environmental and social risk...
WASHINGTON, April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On Earth Day, William McDonough, co-author of The Upcycle: Beyond Sustainability--Designing for Abundance, sustainability advisor to business and government leaders, and renowned green architect, will share his and his co-author Michael Braungart's powerful vision for a positive future, talking about how an outlook focused on "more good" can be incorporated in our studies, careers, and lives. He'll be speaking at American University School of...
Industry experts recognize Noesis as one of the top products in the energy, environmental and sustainability management space -- one that is "filling a well-documented need" AUSTIN, Texas, April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Noesis Energy, whose energy measurement and savings platform puts businesses in control of their energy costs, received a stellar score in this year's Environmental Leader Technology Reviews Program. The Noesis energy measurement and savings platform earned an...
Interviews with 40 Executives Show Support for Policy Stability, R&D Support, Incentives that Phase Out, and a Level Competitive Playing Field Policy Guidelines Suggested by Business Leaders Reinforce Energy Tax Reform Principles Proposed by AEE WASHINGTON, April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Advanced energy CEOs and senior executives across America say the nation could spur faster industry growth if U.S. policy was designed to maintain market stability, create a level...
The nation's largest celebration of environmental education starts today, with a message by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) April 15, 2013 National Environmental Education Week starts today – the nation's largest celebration of environmental education – and will spotlight ways by which technology can enhance environmental learning. This year’s theme, Taking Technology Outdoors, is part of EE Week’s multi-year focus on Greening STEM...
A commitment to our communities and customers TORONTO AND CALGARY, April 15, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Lafarge Canada Inc., Canada's largest provider of material solutions to the construction industry, announced today the launch of its new, modernized logo and an updated commitment to its communities and customers. Building Better Cities(TM) will be applied to all internal and external marketing and communications materials across Canada. Speaking on behalf of Lafarge Canada Inc.,...
New Study Explores Climate and Energy Policy Challenges in Brazil, China, EU, India, U.S. WASHINGTON, April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The implementation of policy relevant to climate change, and its impact, accelerated markedly over the last decade, despite the slow pace of international climate negotiations, says Climate Policy Initiative in a new report, The Policy Climate. The study, released today at an event at The Brookings Institution in Washington DC, presents...
