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New protocol will stress importance of human capital

September 5, 2018

Corporate and governmental decision makers will soon have access to a new global protocol that is under development, one that aims to bring human capital into the mainstream of business decisions.

How to go green for the holidays

November 29, 2017

The CDC is inviting Americans to take a look at their usual holiday activities to see if they can be made more “sustainable,” that is – if they can use environmental resources more responsibly so that future generations will have enough to meet their needs. Sounds like a daunting task, but if you reuse and recycle; compost; walk, bike, take mass transit, or drive low-emission vehicles; or conserve water and electricity, you’re already having a positive effect on the planet.

Harvard study IDs human capital metrics measured by global companies

October 25, 2017

Human capital metrics, including occupational safety and health data, frequently are collected by a majority of global companies, yet many of these firms are not publicly reporting the information, according to a study released today by the Harvard Law School Labor and Worklife Program in conjunction with the Center for Safety and Health Sustainability (CSHS). "Corporate Disclosure of Human Capital Metrics" is authored by Aaron Bernstein and Larry Beeferman of the Harvard Law School Pensions and Capital Stewardship Project.

Obama draws attention to environment with "America Recycles Day"

November 16, 2015

A Proclamation by President Obama: Every American has a role to play in preserving our planet for future generations. Being good stewards of our environment and protecting our natural resources are imperative tasks for ensuring our children and grandchildren live in a clean and sustainable world, and recycling is a pivotal way each of us can do our part.

Bulb Eater Premium wins award

May 17, 2013

Air Cycle Corporation is pleased to announce that the Bulb Eater® Premium has been awarded a Buildings Magazine 2013 Money-Saving Product award. This is the third year the Bulb Eater® has received this award, and the second year in a row.

PPE: Inspect and Respect from DuPont Sustainable Solutions

DuPont Sustainable solutions launches personal protective equipment maintenance program

Eye, ear and hand PPE among items covered

February 28, 2013

DuPont Sustainable Solutions has developed a new workplace safety training program that discusses standard protocols on the handling, inspection, and maintenance of various personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE: Inspect and Respect takes a close look at hard hats, earplugs and earmuffs, safety glasses, goggles and face shields, chemical and electrical gloves, respirators, protective footwear, and harnesses and lanyards.

How can sustainability initiatives get meaningful funding?

A Sustainability Professionals LinkedIn group discussion

January 30, 2013

Ask a CEO if sustainability is a strategic issue for their firm, and you'll only ever hear one answer: yes. Why is it, then, that budgets for sustainability initiatives are frequently so small that they appear to have been shoved in as an afterthought? Khaled: Once they realize its monetory returns. Just concluded a report for a client that his investment in energy efficiency had an IRR of 175%!!! Now he wants to implement it across his portfolio.

New poll of business leaders highlights sustainability priorities for global companies

October 18, 2012

Results from the fourth annual “BSR/GlobeScan State of Sustainable Business Poll 2012,” released today, outline the progress global business has made on 14 key sustainability challenges over the past 20 years, the areas where business is likely to make the most progress over the next 20 years, and key priorities for the year ahead—including human rights and climate.

Oil, gas industry reps get up to speed on biofuels sustainability

October 2, 2012

Representatives from the oil and gas industry, government inter-governmental organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), consultants and educational institutes met in Brussels, Belgium last month for a Biofuels sustainability standards and regulations workshop.

Study: Most U.S. workers struggling to cope with tough workplace situations

July 16, 2012

A new Global Workforce Study by global professional services company Towers Watson reveals that almost two-thirds (63%) of U.S. workers are not fully engaged in their work and are struggling to cope with work situations that don’t provide sufficient support.