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3 Companies that Are Making Money by Embracing Sustainability

by 3BL Media Press Release
Posted on January 2, 2013 by 3BL Media Press Release
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(Source – 3BLMedia) By Alex Perera, Co-director, Business Engagement in Climate and Technology, WRI

Superstorm Sandy and the subsequent Nor’easter were the biggest news this week and last. The combination of two powerful forces resulted in unprecedented and widespread damage. Our thoughts are with those who have been impacted.

I can’t help but draw the connection between our recent extreme weather and businesses today—corporations are increasingly recognizing that they, too, are navigating two powerful forces. One force demands financial results, while the other requires increasingly sophisticated techniques to respond to climate, energy, resource scarcity, and other sustainability risks. The ways businesses navigate both these forces will determine whether they are truly viable over the long-term. Continue reading →

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Proserv Offers Green Tool for Oil and Gas; WindMade Consumer Label for All Renewables – Energy Minute

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Posted on December 12, 2012 by 3BL Media Press Release

Proserv has developed a green tool for oil and gas well operations. Its Energy Efficient Wellhead Control Panel offers significant reductions in environmental waste, energy usage, and carbon emissions: up to 20 percent savings on environmental impact, according to TUV Rheinland Group, a certification firm. Proserv’s engineering team in the Middle East and North Africa developed the solar-powered panel which includes a reduced battery size with the capability for providing all the power required to operate for three days continuously in the event of “no-sun” days. The panel uses biodegradable hydraulic oil, a reduced electrical load requirement, and takes less time to manufacture. Proserv is an energy production technology services company that focuses on innovative solutions for the energy industry that use a renewable source of energy.

The WindMade organization has unveiled a new consumer label for companies and products made using renewable energy. The new label will reference a variety of renewable energy sources, including solar, geothermal, hydro power, and biomass as well as wind, to offer flexibility to companies that use multiple energy technologies. Windmade was launched in 2011 as the first global consumer label for companies powered with wind energy. Bloomberg, Motorola, and Deutsche Bank are among the companies who have already adopted the WindMade mark. The new label is supported by the UN Global Compact, WWF, Vestas Wind Systems, and the Global Wind Energy Council, the partners behind the WindMade eco-label.

For more information on these and other stories, go to http://www.csrminute.com.

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GE, Clean Energy Fuels Partner to Expand Natural Gas Highway

by 3BL Media Press Release
Posted on December 4, 2012 by 3BL Media Press Release

(3BLMedia) GE, Clean Energy Fuels Partner to Expand ‘Natural Gas Highway’
GE and Clean Energy Fuels announced a collaboration to expand the infrastructure for natural gas transportation in the United States.

The agreement supports Clean Energy’s efforts in developing America’s Natural Gas Highway, a fueling network that will enable trucks to operate on liquefied natural gas coast to coast and border to border.

Clean Energy Fuels will initially purchase two ecomagination-qualified MicroLNG plants from GE Oil & Gas. The plug-and-play modular units, which are designed to rapidly liquefy natural gas while minimizing a site’s physical footprint, will support fueling stations along critical transportation corridors that run across the U.S.

GE Energy Financial Services is providing up to $200 million in financing for the two GE MicroLNG plants. Continue reading →

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GlobalGiving E-Gift Cards: The Gift That Keeps On Giving

by 3BL Media Press Release
Posted on December 3, 2012 by 3BL Media Press Release

(3BLMedia) Naveen Kumar was first inspired to volunteer in his college years during the 2001 Gujarat earthquake in India. Two years later, his volunteer spirit was reignited while, as an employee of HP, he was taking information and communications technology (ICT) into rural communities in India. When a woman confronted him with the question, “How can computers give me food?” he determined to help her and her family to solve their problem of accessing the food ration cards for which they qualified; he did this online. Seeing the needs around him, Kumar also determined to engage himself and his coworkers in volunteer service.

How does a company recognize employees who volunteer to help others? HP, for one, gives $50 GlobalGiving gift cards in recognition of employees who record 10 or more hours of volunteer time per quarter. According to Gabi Zedlmayer, vice president of sustainability and social innovation at HP, “the redemption rates are incredibly high and employees around the world really enjoy continuing to give back to causes they care about. This process creates a virtuous circle of giving.” Continue reading →

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AT&T Recycling World Record; Philanthropy Report; Bloomberg Sponsors Green Summit – CSR Minute

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Posted on November 26, 2012 by 3BL Media Press Release

AT&T customers have broken the world record for recycling wireless devices, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. 50,942 devices were recycled during a one-week period. IN 2011, AT&T collected three million cell phones for reuse and recycling. The company expects to surpass that number this year due to a new trade-in program.

The Committee to Encourage Corporate Philanthropy has published their annual report, Giving in Numbers 2012 Edition. The report covers trends in giving, including cash and non-cash giving, volunteer programs, management and program costs, focus areas, and more. Among the findings are that 47 percent of 2011 giving was for Community Investment—proactive grants that aid long-term business goals while serving a critical community need. Over 200 corporations, including 62 of the Fortune 500, participated in the survey.

Bloomberg Businessweek will host the Global Green Summit on December 4th in Singapore. The event will feature Bloomberg’s leading journalists, speakers in public and private sector sustainability, and executives from around the world. The Summit will focus on how to accelerate innovation, create sources of capital for more integrated investments, and learning lessons from global corporations leading the way in sustainable business practices. Continue reading →

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CSC Recognized as a Top Corporate Citizen (CSR) by CR Magazine

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Posted on November 26, 2012 by 3BL Media Press Release

FALLS CHURCH, Va., November 26, 2012 /3BL Media/ – CSC (NYSE: CSC) announced today that it has been ranked in the top 10 by Corporate Responsibility (CR) Magazine for the second year as one of the “Industry Sector Best Corporate Citizens in Business Services.” In this ranking CR Magazine recognizes companies by industry, applying the methodology from its well-known 100 Best Corporate Citizens List.

“We are pleased that CR Magazine has recognized CSC’s commitment to our environmental and social performance for the second straight year,” said Mark Delisi, director of Corporate Responsibility, CSC. “Over the past year we continued to make significant progress in our community investment with the CSC Gives Back Global Challenge and in our work to create a transparent set of responsible supply chain principles.”

“CSC has made strong commitments in the areas of environmental sustainability, human rights, supply chain oversight, as well as health and safety,” said Dirk Olin, CR Magazine’s Editor in Chief. “For the second straight year, they are to be congratulated for joining the ranks of Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s best citizens by sector for their performances in both corporate governance and their philanthropy.” Continue reading →

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Hyundai To Donate $500K To Red Cross To Support Sandy Relief

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Posted on November 6, 2012 by 3BL Media Press Release

COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 6, 2012 /3BL Media/PRNewswire/ – Hyundai Motor America today announced a $500,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.

“The devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy has created enormous loss and challenges for millions in the storm’s wake,” said John Krafcik, President and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. “We know how important the relief efforts of the Red Cross are and hope that our donation can make a difference in helping those still recovering from the extraordinary impact of this storm.”

As the Red Cross continues its massive relief operations, Hyundai is also encouraging its employees, dealer network and vendor partners to volunteer or provide additional support.

To learn more about how you can help those affected by Hurricane Sandy, please visit www.redcross.org. Continue reading →

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Boeing Sends Meds to Ethiopia; McGill Hosts CSR Program; Women Veterans Survey – CSR Minute

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Posted on November 6, 2012 by 3BL Media Press Release

Boeing has teamed up with Ethiopian Airlines and Seattle Anesthesia Outreach to deliver 20,000 pounds of medical supplies to Ethiopian’s Black Lion Hospital, the country’s largest. The delivery was made using the airlines’ 787 Dreamliner, marking the first time the new plane has been used as part of Boeing’s Humanitarian Delivery Flights program.

McGill University’s Institute for the Study of International Development and the law firm of Fasken Martineau have teamed up to launch a new Executive Education Certificate Program in Corporate Social Responsibility. The five-day intensive program, focused on creating value through collaborative sustainable development, will be held at McGill’s downtown Toronto campus during the second week in November.

A new survey finds that 55 percent of U.S. women veteran business owners said their leadership experience in the military inspired them to start their own business. Forty-six percent said that being an owner has helped them transition to civilian life. The survey was conducted by Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence, a nonprofit, and Capital One Financial.

For more information on these and other stories, go tohttp://www.csrminute.com.

The CSR Minute is produced for 3BL Media by Video4Good:http://www.video4good.com

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