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Sponsored: Effectively managing onsite water use increases corporate water resiliency and helps organizations achieve their ESG goals.
by Meg Mason
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A new partnership between EDF and AT&T dives into the looming challenge of water shortages for thirsty commercial buildings. Through a water analysis, AT&T will potentially reduce the water its facilities use by millions of gallons per year.
by Gwen Ruta
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Looking for shelter from a storm? Head to a green building. Greener buildings can be more resilient, according to a new study, which includes tips on how pros can make them even safer.
by Adam Aston
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Lockheed Martin's drive to embed sustainability into its operations is paying off: The firm has already exceeded its 2012 targets for reducing water use and waste, and is saving $2.6 million a year in energy costs for IT.
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To meet ambitious savings and conservation goals, PepsiCo explores ways to deeply reduce its use of water in operations with innovations that include tapping potatoes for their moisture at a Walkers Crisps plant in the UK and developing seeding technology for use in rice farms in India.
by Adam Aston
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The movement to mainstream environmentalism is looking to score a touchdown with the formation of the Green Sports Alliance.
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The Global Environmental Management Initiative today unveiled the addition of a new tool to its roster of sustainability tools that will help companies understand water challenges wherever they operate.
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Digital media software giant Adobe has added another LEED-Platinum green building rating to its tally of top certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council.<br />
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What separates major companies that achieve their sustainability goals from those that fall short? A new study from sustainability software firm Tririga and tech research firm Gartner offers some interesting answers.
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For a second year, Waste Management, the title sponsor of the Phoenix Open, brings an array of environmental service innovations to the popular PGA tournament. Dubbed "the Greatest Show on the Grass," the Phoenix Open also strives to be the "Greenest Show on the Grass."<br />
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Author Dan Millman, once wrote that life has three aspects: paradox, humor, and change. So in this spirit, I wanted to write about paradox of the tremendous activity that results when we say, "Stop!"
by Rob Watson
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Concerns about the world’s most precious resource -- water -- are growing, and businesses are increasingly taking note. Many large companies have already experienced disruptions in operations, increasing expenses and other adverse impacts related to water. A new suite of tools called Aqueduct, under development by the World Resources Institute, provides the context to help firms understand, manage and mitigate water risk.
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Current water constraints and looming threats of shortage and decaying infrastructure are basic facts of business life that few companies have fully absorbed, according to the Artemis Project, which tapped sustainability leaders at IBM, Intel and SAP to share their strategies for grappling with water challenges.
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The world is on a path to widespread water scarcity, with global business unfortunately leading the way. But there are ways to reverse the trend, and economic and environmental benefits for companies that take the plunge.
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In a green building tour de force, Johnson Controls' corporate campus in Glendale has earned four LEED-Platinum ratings -- the most awarded to a single site in the history of U.S. Green Building Council. Sodexo's North American headquarters also received certification at highest USGBC level.
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I know that talking about infrastructure isn’t a sexy blog topic. But we have to do it. According to a recent report, there is no greater infrastructure challenge facing the country today than water.
by Karen Barnes
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Why are waterless urinals popular in some places and not others, even in the same building? Despite the many green benefits of no-flow toilets, if you don't keep them clean, no one cares if they're green.
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A new report highlights just how huge future water shortages will be; so what should the average business do to address water-related risks?
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The World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s (WBCSD) Global Water Tool has been downloaded more than 10,000 times since its launch in August 2007. Now it's time for the sequel.
by Jan Dell
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Financial analysts need tools to make better decisions about investments that depend on water.
by Jeff Rodgers
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Businesses face physical, regulatory, reputational and litigation water risks, but smart companies like PepsiCo, Intel and Pinnacle West are finding innovative ways to address the issue, including reusing sewage water, working with local communities, or recognizing water access as a human right.
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In a town where green building is the latest rage among mega resorts and gaming palaces, the Las Vegas Sands Corporation has upped the ante on eco-friendly development and business operations with the launch of a sustainability program for its properties in Vegas and beyond.
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An innovative new toilet system that helps to reduce pollution and save water has gotten widespread support in seven European countries, according to a new study.
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NASA will conduct its first-ever water sustainability forum next week at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and is singling out 10 firms from around the world to showcase innovative solutions to water management.
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The city of Wilmington and Honeywell have embarked on a sweeping $14.5 million efficiency project that includes two solar arrays, increased water reservoir capacity, a traffic light retrofit and upgraded lighting and HVAC systems for 11 facilities.