The UK and France today put the green economy and energy security at the heart of their relationship. This came as companies from both nations agreed a raft of commercial deals, and the two governments signed up to new agreements to cooperate on energy issues. Deals signed today in the presence of Prime Minister Cameron [...]
NORWALK, Conn., Feb 10, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Viridian Energy, the leading provider of affordable, green retail energy, today released its second annual Sustainability Report. The report, which includes an opinion letter from Ernst & Young, provides details of the company’s green power purchasing and the impact Viridian’s commitment to more renewable energy has on [...]
ORLANDO, FL, Feb 06, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — The Algal Biomass Organization today launched AllAboutAlgae.com, a new website designed to showcase the potential of algae-based products to provide sustainable and scalable sources of food, energy and fuel. The website, developed in concert with the National Biodiesel Board provides information, videos and photos all about [...]
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — The United Nations Foundation (UN Foundation) has partnered with Weber Shandwick on developing the global communications strategy for Sustainable Energy for All, an initiative led by the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to secure private sector and national commitments and attract global attention to the importance of [...]
NEW YORK, Jan 19, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — A new report by the New York-based non-profit environmental organization Energy Vision highlights a municipal waste management and transportation initiative by The City of Surrey, the second largest city in the Province of British Columbia that is breaking new ground in moving toward a sustainable future. The [...]
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Jan 16, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — –United Nations, China and South Korea deliver keynotes during WFES 2012 His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates affirmed that – led by His [...]
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — The CTSI Utility Technology Challenge, an innovative program matching energy solutions to utilities and their partners, is accepting applications until January 31, 2012. Launched in 2010 in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, the CTSI Utility Technology Challenge is now in its third year of [...]
DETROIT, Jan. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — General Motors has released its first global sustainability report as a new company, reinforcing its belief that sustainability goals are best achieved when integrated into its business model. “Sustainability feeds our bottom line and sustaining a profitable business is our ultimate responsibility,” said GM Chairman and CEO [...]
NEW ORLEANS, LA, Jan 09, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — SAIL Sustainable Partners announced today that its Louisiana Sustainability Fund has closed its second investment designed to spur economic growth in the State of Louisiana. The Fund invested in FlexEnergy Inc., one of the fastest growing companies in North America, adding more than 100 employees [...]
