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Report Sees Dramatic Increase of Ship Pollutants Fouling 'High Arctic' Over Next Ten Years

February 17, 2015

At current fuel sulfur levels, pollutant emissions from ships in part of the Arctic region could increase 150 to 600 percent by 2025, according to a report from the International Council of Clean Transportation.

Survey Seeks Views on 'Green Ship Technologies' in Asian Maritime Sector

January 13, 2015

Maritime Executive

Despite ships being by far the most efficient form of transport, there is growing concern about climate change, the environmental state of the world's oceans and the air quality close to major shipping routes and ports which has led to ever more stringent legislation on emissions to both sea and air.

Energy Matters Likely to Command Much of Administration's Attention in 2015

January 8, 2015

Politico

President Barack Obama's administration will spend 2015 taking on energy controversies from fracking to smog, from interstate air pollution to coal-burning power plants - and in December, his negotiators will head to Paris to try to reach a global agreement on climate change. In between all that, he just might make a decision on the Keystone XL pipeline.

Serious About Sustainability? Incorporate SmartWay Into Your RFPs

October 14, 2014

EPA SmartWay

Managing carbon emissions in your supply chain is a constant challenge. You may have control over your own facilities and operations, but it's hard to influence the sustainability practices of third-party carriers and 3PLs. Your request for proposal (RFP) process provides a powerful (and frequently untapped) lever. By including language about registering with EPA's SmartWay Transport Partnership, you can use your RFPs to encourage truck, rail, logis-tics, and multimodal carriers to participate in SmartWay and help you quantify your supply chain’s carbon footprint at the same time.

Pilot for Certification for Carbon Reduction in Supply Chain to Be Launched

October 9, 2014

Carbon Trust

The Carbon Trust, which promotes a sustainable, low-carbon environment, is developing a certification for organisations taking effective action on carbon emissions across their supply chains. The Trust is looking to work with a number of organisations across different sectors in an initial pilot phase running through to early 2015.

Prepare to Be Exposed if You Only Pretend to Have Good Sustainability Credentials

October 6, 2014

Supply Management

"Don't 'greenwash' because you will be caught out," is the message from IKEA UK's environment and sustainable development manager Charlie Browne.

Bayer Commits to Sustainable Supply Chain Worldwide

October 2, 2014

Environmental Leader

Bayer MaterialScience and bluesign technologies have joined forces to advance a sustainable textile industry supply chain globally.

Anheuser-Busch, Ryder Join to Convert Distributor's Diesel Fleet in Houston to Natural Gas

September 10, 2014

Environmental Leader

Ryder System has partnered with Anheuser-Busch to replace the beer company's 66 diesel tractor fleet in Houston with compressed natural gas-powered engines.

Voluntary Sustainability Standard Developed for Small-Appliance Industry

September 2, 2014

Appliance

The first voluntary U.S. sustainability standard for small appliances and floor care appliances has been released, intended to help portable and floor care appliance manufacturers evaluate the environmental sustainability of their products.

Macy's Says Sustainability Efforts Have Vastly Reduced Electricity, Paper Usage

July 28, 2014

Macy's Inc.

Macy's Inc. has reported a series of initiatives from 2002 through 2013 have resulted in a 38-percent reduction in the company's electricity usage and a 95-percent adoption rate of recycled or certified paper used in the company's marketing materials.