Energy, Utilities & Waste
News and content about corporate responsibility innovations in the energy, utilities & waste industry.
He Took a Step Forward for the 'Chance of a Lifetime'
One day last summer, Jordan Howard got a call that would change his life. He had wrapped up the rigorous application and interview process with Road to Hire, an organization whose programs help place students and young people in good-paying, in-demand tech jobs.
Entergy Shareholders Give $7.6M in Charitable Contributions to Power Communities
Entergy Corporation and the Entergy Charitable Foundation have helped power stronger, healthier communities by contributing more than $7.6 million to 763 nonprofit organizations across the company’s service area in 2021 thus far.
Republic Services Reports Reduced Emissions, Increased Circularity of Key Materials
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) has released its annual sustainability report, highlighting the Company's enhanced approach to climate leadership and tracking progress toward its ambitious 2030 sustainability goals.
US Power Sector Sees Record Decrease in Air Emissions, Renewable Energy Growth in 2020
U.S. power sector carbon dioxide emissions fell 10% between 2019 and 2020 in the largest year-over-year decrease since the Benchmarking Air Emissions of the 100 Largest Electric Power Producers in the United States report was first released.
En+ Group Sustainability Report Sets Stretching New Targets
EN+ GROUP, the world’s largest producer of low carbon aluminium, today published its 2020 Sustainability Report.
Kitchen Overflowing With Gadgets? Get the Scoop on How to Recycle Them
Toasters, microwaves, blenders, and other small appliances are investments that should last you a while. However, if you’ve been holding on to decades-old appliances, eventually you will need to replace them.
How Businesses Get Started With Sustainability
As concern over climate rises, companies are stepping up at unprecedented rates and taking measurable action to reduce carbon emissions.
Conservation Is in Bloom at Franklin Park Zoo
Zoo New England’s Franklin Park Zoo is taking sustainability to the next level thanks to a $123,000 grant from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club. The project features two golf carts with active solar charging systems and two ground-mounted Smartflowers, which generate up to 40 percent more electricity,...
Xylem Engages First 1,700 Students in Global Youth Program: Xylem Ignite
Midway through its inaugural year, Xylem Ignite has already engaged more than 1,700 students in creative water-oriented hackathons and sustainability events.
Entergy Earns Top Most Generous Workplace Award From United Way of Southeast Louisiana
Entergy named #1 on United Way of Southeast Louisiana's Top 10 Most Generous Workplaces list for their philanthropic contributions to and through UWSELA.