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UPS Reduces Emissions and Congestion in Denmark and Sweden With New Zero Emission eBikes

Published: Jan 21, 2020 – 06:07 PM EST

Jan. 21 /CSRwire/ - UPS announced today that it has deployed five eBikes in Copenhagen, one in Stockholm and one in Aarhus as part of its global effort to improve the sustainability of its deliveries. As a result of these new alternative fuel...

Xylem Expands Regional Headquarters in Singapore With New Technology Hub

Published: Jan 17, 2020 – 04:36 PM EST

SINGAPORE, Jan. 17 /CSRwire/ - Xylem (NYSE:XYL), a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world's most challenging water issues, today launched a new multi-disciplinary center for water, wastewater and energy technologies at the company's regional headquarters in Singapore. Located at...

MetLife Becomes First Life Insurance Company to Earn Fitwel Building Certifications

Published: Jan 10, 2020 – 10:19 AM EST

NEW YORK, Jan. 10 /CSRwire/ - MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that it has become the first life insurance company to earn Fitwel certifications for its commitment to healthy workplaces. Operated by the Center for Active Design, Fitwel is a joint initiative...

RFCI Launches ASSURE CERTIFIED™

Published: Jan 02, 2020 – 12:01 PM EST

LA GRANGE, Ga., Jan. 02 /CSRwire/ - The Resilient Floor Covering Institute and SCS Global Services announce a new program to ensure the continued growth and popularity of Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) marketed and sold in North America. The program is...

First U.S. Solar Road Gets a Technical Upgrade - More Energy Production Expected

Published: Dec 23, 2019 – 12:25 PM EST

First U.S. Solar Road Gets a Technical Upgrade - More Energy Production Expected The Ray, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT), and international infrastructure innovator Colas have unveiled an upgraded version of the Wattway solar road at the Visitor Information Center located...

HPD Collaborative and USGBC Introduce New Material Health Resources for the Building Industry

Published: Dec 17, 2019 – 06:00 AM EST

WAKEFIELD, Mass., Dec. 17 /CSRwire/ - Building on their strategic partnership announced in 2018, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and HPD Collaborative (HPDC) are announcing new capabilities for advancing and scaling the practice of transparent material health in the building industry. These new...

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