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Tetra Pak CEO Pledges Step-Change in Sustainability Actions in 2011 Sustainability Update
Tetra Pak today publishes its biennial sustainability update, Mission Possible.
Cargill Named Soil and Water Conservation Society’s Merit Award Recipient of 2011
In recognition of its local environmental efforts in the community, Cargill has been honored with the 2011 Merit Award from the Soil and Water Conservation Society.
Waste Management, LG Electronics Host eCycling Events at Two Oklahoma Locations
As part of the Keep America Beautiful and Keep Oklahoma Beautiful programs, Waste Management Recycle America, a subsidiary of Waste Management (WM), and LG Electronics USA (LG) are hosting two free eCycling events in the state of Oklahoma.
How to Lead the Way Through LCAs
A new, recently published study by Green Research predicts that aggressive use of LCA and life cycle thinking will become ‘table stakes’ at leading companies over the next few years.
10 Challenges in Sustainability: Lessons from Seventh Generation
For Seventh Generation, CSR has meant putting a stake in the ground on natural resources, staying firm, and leading change.10 Challenges in Sustainability: Lessons from Seventh Generation.
Environmental Performance Enhanced at Alcoa’s San Ciprian, Spain, Alumina Refinery
Alcoa’s San Ciprian, Spain, facility is improving the energy efficiency and environmental performance of its alumina refinery by switching from fuel oil to natural gas.
Millercoors Issues Sustainability Blueprint to Ensure Secure Future
MillerCoors today released its 2011 Sustainable Development report, entitled “Success the Right Way,” which provides an outline for how the company intends to achieve its sustainability goals and ensure a secure future.
The Sustainability Consortium Completes Enhanced Open Input Output (Open IO) Project
The Sustainability Consortium (TSC), an independent organization that works collaboratively to develop scientific tools that improves consumer product sustainability, is pleased to announce the release of its revised Open IO Computational Tool and Database to improve access to product life cycle information.
TSC Members Ready to Approve Seven PCLCAs from Three Sectors
Members from The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) are in the process of approving seven Product Category Life Cycle Assessments (PCLCAs) across three of The Consortium’s Sectors:
Waste Management Adds 1000th Truck to Natural Gas Fleet
Waste Management today added a 1000th natural gas truck to its fleet, making it the largest owner and operator of clean-running, heavy duty refuse trucks in North America.
Alcoa Named One of Brazil’s Most Sustainable Companies
Alcoa in Brazil was ranked as the most sustainable company in the Metals sector and 11th overall of 100 companies considered in a study by major business media in Brazil.
Electronics Sector Updates
Electronic Sector Prototype PCLA and SPI’s
Prototype Product Category Life Cycle Assessments (PCLCAs) and Sustainable Performance Indicators (SPI) are completed and ready for Sector vote.
Food, Beverage & Agriculture Sector Updates
We’ve been busy at work moving the Level 2 SMRS process forward.
Pepsi Canada to Sell 7UP in Recycled Plastic Bottle
PepsiCo Inc will soon sell its 7UP soft drink in Canada in bottles made from 100 percent recycled plastic, a move that paves the way for a wider roll-out to other drinks and other regions.
Cargill Sets Sights on Worldwide Sustainable Palm Oil by 2020
Agribusiness giant Cargill plans to only offer palm oil — an ingredient in Girl Scout cookies and numerous other foods — that is certified sustainable in select countries by 2015 and worldwide by 2020.
Packaging Working Group Adopts Three Sustainability Performance Drivers
The research committee and the operations committee for the Packaging Working group proposed adoption of three Sustainability Performance Drivers (SPDs) to be used Consortium-wide.
SCS Awards Forest Stewardship Council Certification to Malaysian Forests
Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) has certified two Malaysian forest reserves to the Forest Stewardship Council’s (FSC) standard for responsible forestry, solidifying its place as the top FSC certification body in Malaysia.
BASF Showcases Life-Cycle Approach – Creating and Marketing Sustainable Goods – at Sustainable Brands Conference
Cristian Barcan presented the Sustainability, Eco-Efficiency and Traceability (S.E.T.) Initiative at a panel entitled “Key Initiatives & Solutions for Measuring and Managing Impact Across the Value Chain” which was facilitated by The Sustainability Consortium (TSC).
Corporate Giants Add One Million Vehicles to National Clean Fleets Partnership
In a clear case of high bar-setting, earlier this year the U.S.
BASF Intensifies Research and Development of Innovative Products for Sustainable Electromobility
Solutions for regenerative electricity generation and energy storage technologies enable sustainable and climate-friendly electromobility.
Cargill Environmental Education Center to Open at the Minnesota Zoo
Cargill is pleased to announce the grand opening of Cargill Environmental Education Center at the Minnesota Zoo.
Alcoa Announces “Green” Expansion at B&C Research
Alcoa announced today it will install an advanced recycling and casting process that will reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions as part of a $21 million expansion of B&C Research, part of the company’s Wheel and Transportation Products business.
Unilever Opens New Factory in Mexico
Unilever today announced the opening of a new state of the art deodorant factory in Mexico.
Unilever Announces Sustainability Plans For Laundry Category With Cleaner Planet Plan
New plan to halve the environmental impact of doing laundry in New Zealand.
Breastcancer.org and Stonyfield Farm Announce New Organic Living Partnership
Breastcancer.org is pleased to announce the launch of Organic Living, an innovative online partnership with Stonyfield Farm.
McDonald’s Trucks in UAE Run on Recycled French Fry Oil, and More
McDonald’s delivery trucks in the United Arab Emirates are running on 100 percent biodiesel made with recycled vegetable oil from the chain’s more than 80 restaurants in the Emirates.
Canada Safeway Commits to a Sustainable Seafood Policy
Canada Safeway Limited, one of Western Canada’s largest grocery retailers, today announced their progressive Sustainable Seafood Policy in partnership with SeaChoice, a national Canadian coalition of leading environmental organizations working to protect the health of our oceans by improving the sustainability of seafood.
SC Johnson Exceeds Climate Leaders Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals
In Partnership with the EPA, Company Exceeds its 2010 Goals by More Than 19 Percent.
Panasonic Expands Nationwide TV and Consumer Electronics Recycling Program to 280
Panasonic Expands Nationwide TV and Consumer Electronics Recycling Program to 280 Drop-Off Sites.
Cargill’s New Specialist Team Strengthens the Drive for Sustainable Cocoa and Chocolate
Cargill’s cocoa and chocolate business has appointed a new specialist team to support the company’s commitment to build a sustainable supply chain for cocoa and chocolate.
Alcoa Partners with the Global Reporting Initiative to Develop the Next Generation of Sustainability Reporting Guidelines
Alcoa is partnering with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) to develop the next generation of corporate sustainability reporting guidelines that will shape the way corporations around the world define, deliver and measure their sustainability performance.
Food, Beverage & Agriculture Prototype PCRs and PCLAs
The FBA Group is sending out the prototype Product Category Rules (PCRs) and Product Category Life Cycle Assessments (PCLCAs) as they are completed.
L’Oréal’s Vichy Factory Cuts its CO2 Emissions by 50%
As part of its sustainable development policy, the L’Oréal Group set itself the goal of reducing CO2 emissions at its industrial sites by 50% between 2005 and 2015.
Earth911 Announces 1 Million Ways to Recycle
Earth911, Inc., host of the largest and most accurate recycling directory in North America, recently added its 1 millionth recycling listing to its directory.
TSC’s Kelly Scott Speaks at Walmart’s Sustainable Packaging Conference in Toronto
Kelly Scott, Packaging Working Group Manager at The Sustainability Consortium, spoke last week at the Sustainable Packaging Conference in Toronto, hosted by The Packaging Association and Walmart.
WWF and Kimberly-Clark Corporation Announce New Global Commitment to Responsible Forestry
Partnership will help Kimberly-Clark reach its recently announced wood fiber procurement goals.
Unilever: Sourcing Sustainable Tea in China
Unilever has signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Yunnan province in southern China, to develop a sustainable supply of tea.
Toy Sector Update
The Toy Sector had their first face-face meeting on July 23, at the Disney Synergy Lab in Glendale, CA.
Sustainable Sugar Comes to Market, Sweet News for the Environment
A mill in Sao Paulo, Brazil has become the first to have its sugar cane production certified under the new Bonsucro certification standard, covering more than 130,000 tons of sugar and 63,000 cubic meters of ethanol.
Cargill Smallholders Receive First Premiums for RSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil
Smallholders at Cargill’s oil palm plantation, PT Hindoli, today received their first premiums for the certified palm oil they produced.
Defra Launches ‘Responsibility Deal’ on Waste
The deal, announced by environment minister Lord Henley, has been developed jointly by Defra and the Environmental Services Association (ESA, which represents the waste and resource management sector) with input from the Local Government Association, the Environment Agency (EA) and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
Syngenta Donates Sunflower Seed to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Syngenta has pledged more than 700 bags of sunflower seeds to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Novozymes Wins Abengoa’s Sustainability Award
Novozymes receives an award for its contribution to sustainable development and for setting an example to other companies.
The Sustainability Consortium Members Vote to Adopt the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Product Standard
Fayetteville, Arkansas and Tempe, Arizona – The Sustainability Consortium members, comprised of leading global retailers, manufacturers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, voted to adopt the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Product Accounting and Reporting Standard (GHG Protocol Product Standard) that was developed through a global multi-stakeholder process by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
Waste Management’s Garick Recognized as One of the Top Green Supply Chain Partners
Garick LLC, a subsidiary of Waste Management, Inc.
Kroger Cuts Energy Use and Waste By 30 Percent Each
The Kroger Co.
General Mills Awards Grant to Improve Sustainability of Vanilla Plant
General Mills announced a $200,000 grant to researchers at the University of California-Davis to map the vanilla genome and to research natural crop improvements that will lead to a more sustainable supply of cultivated vanilla.
Alcoa and Alcoa Foundation Conclude Green Works with Increased Global Commitment to Plant Trees and Support Environmental Projects
Alcoa Foundation marked the end of its two-month Green Works employee volunteer environmental service program today by increasing its support to the Friends of Vatnajökull National Park in Iceland and American Forests’ Global ReLeaf, two organizations committed to environmental replenishment.
Leading Toy Makers in Attendance at TSC’s first Toys Sector Meeting
Hosted today at the Disney Synergy Lab in Glendale, California, The Sustainability Consortium’s first Toy Sector meeting marks a step forward to bringing standardized sustainability measurement and reporting to millions of toys.
PepsiCo Increasing Access to Recycling Bins in the Chicago Park District by 125 Percent
PepsiCo announced today that its Dream Machine recycling initiative is the official sponsor of 2,500 Free Green Cans that will be placed throughout the Chicago Park District, including 16 miles of downtown lakefront, effectively increasing public access to recycling bins in the Park District by 125 percent.
WWF Calls on Public to Choose Sustainable Seafood
The abundance of natural resources will never be enough to meet the people’s demand if there is no collective effort to protect its sustainability.
UL Environment Releases Industry Wide Sustainability Requirements For Doors
UL Environment, Inc.announces today that it is releasing a new set of standard requirements, UL ISR 102, which will help gauge the environmental and human health impacts of door slabs, including those that are meant to swing, hang or glide.
Institute for Civic Leadership Selects 50 Future Sustainability Leaders Through the Alcoa Global Service Leaders Scholarship Program
Students from 21 countries will attend ICL’s Summer Academy in Vancouver Island, Canada and become sustainability leaders.
Alcoa Foundation Launches $4 Million Environmental Research Initiative in Partnership with 15 Universities and NGOs
Alcoa Foundation today launched a two-year, $4 million initiative that funds 10 global sustainability research projects.
Seventh Generation Ranked Nation’s #1 “Green” Brand
Consumers Recognize Company Efforts to Offer Value, Address Issues, and Create Sustainable Solutions.
Electronics Sector Joins UN University StEP Initiative
Last month, the general assembly of the United Nations University Solving the E-waste Problem (StEP) initiative accepted the Electronics Sector for membership.
NSF International Develops New Official American National Standard for Sustainable Furnishings Fabrics
In response to a growing demand for independently-verified sustainable furnishing fabrics, NSF International, an independent developer of American National Standards that protects public health and the environment, has developed an official American national standard for sustainable commercial furnishing fabrics.
The Environment America Research & Policy Center Recognizes SC Johnson for its Commitment to Green Chemistry
SC Johnson Scientists Improve Products by Eliminating 48 Million Pounds of VOCs and Cutting Emissions by 40 Percent.
Quantis: New Partnership to Help Companies Prepare for Water Uncertainty
The Innovolve Group, a consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations integrate sustainability into operations, has joined forces with Quantis, a life cycle assessment consulting firm that measures corporations’ impact on the environment, to offer a unique full-service program called WaterInsight.
PepsiCo Europe Gets Greener
PepsiCo announced that its Frito-Lay manufacturing facility in Azov, Russia, has been officially awarded LEED® Silver by U.S.
Request for Proposal: Paper Sector Literature Review
As the Sustainability Consortium continues to develop a SMRS, findings from this project will be used to identify the different hot spots that can be used to account for the potential environmental and social consequences related to the production and use of Paper Products.
Request for Proposal: IT Standards & Tools
Ontology for Lifecycle Assessment Models to address the following:
– Address issues arising in association with the transfer of partial or complete system LCA models between software platforms.
TSC Presents at ISIE Conference in Berkeley
Research staff from TSC were invited to participate at the 6th International Conference on Industrial Ecology in Berkeley, CA on June 7-10.
ESWG Welcomes Margot Hutchins to the Research Team
The Electronics Sector welcomes the addition of post doctoral researcher Margot Hutchins as part of the team at UC Berkeley.
SC Johnson Named a 2011 Top 10 U.S. Green Brand by ImagePower
SC Johnson was named as one of the top 10 greenest brands in the annual ImagePower Global Green Brands Survey.
PE INTERNATIONAL Merges to Provide Global Sustainability Software and Services Platform
Two sustainability leaders, PE INTERNATIONAL, a preeminent provider of sustainability management software and expert consulting services, and Five Winds International, one of the world’s most experienced sustainability management consulting firms, announced they have merged to enable market penetration in North America and bring Five Winds Consulting Services to a global audience.
Draft Social SPIs Created by Social Metrics Committee
The social metrics committee, under the leadership of Catherine Benoit and her team, has drafted 6 initial Social Sustainability Performance Indicators (SPI) to be applied across all Consortium sectors.
GP: A Forest Comes Full Circle
As a forest products company that doesn’t own any forests, Georgia-Pacific supports and promotes sustainable forestry by working directly with landowners like the Jones family.
Cargill Begins Offering Certified Sustainable Palm Oil to North American Food Manufacturers
Cargill announced that it is now offering palm oil certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) to North American food manufacturers.
The Coca-Cola Foundation Awards $27 Million to 65 Sustainable Community Initiatives Worldwide
The Coca-Cola Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Coca-Cola Company, announced today grants totaling $20 million to support 65 organizations in the United States and around the world.
PepsiCo Canada Named Top 50 Socially Responsible Company in Canada by Maclean’s Magazine
PepsiCo Canada today was named by Maclean’s magazine as one of the country’s top 50 socially responsible companies, according to Jantzi-Sustainalytics, a global leader in sustainability analysis.
Dairy Industry Receives $1.1 Million from USDA to Help Farmers Measure and Communicate Stewardship
It was announced a $1.1 million Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) to the Dairy Research Institute™ (formerly known as Dairy Science Institute, Inc.), an affiliate of the Innovation Center for U.S.
Unilever’s Next Step in Sustainable Sourcing of Raw Materials
Unilever buys first available certificates for Sustainable Soy Oil.
Kimberly-Clark: Raising the Bar On Sustainability
Kimberly-Clark Unveils Sustainability 2015 Goals That Engages Company’s Global Businesses and Brands.
McDonald’s to Bring Sustainable Fish to Millions in Europe
McDonald’s introduces Marine Stewardship Council products to restaurants across 39 countries All McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish in Europe to be certified as sustainable.
WM Recycle America’s Recycling Facilities Earn R2/RIOS Certification
WM Recycle America, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Waste Management, Inc.
Novozymes: Towards Zero Impact Laundering
The household care industry could make zero-impact laundering a reality through innovation and collaborating with business partners and customers.
BASF Launches Compost Asia Pledge on World Environment Day
BASF will launch the Compost Asia Pledge Facebook app on June 5, with the aim to keep organic waste out of landfills and incinerators, in conjunction with World Environment Day.
Henkel Shares Science Behind its Sustainable Initiatives
More than 40 different environmental claims can be found on laundry detergents currently on the shelves in the United States.
Sustainable Biofuels Key to a Low-Carbon Future
Novozymes presented its recently completed Technology Roadmap Biofuels for Transport alongside speakers from WWF and the European Commission.
P&G Welcomes New Members to U.S. Sustainability Expert Advisory Panel
The Procter & Gamble Company announced that three new members have joined its U.S.
Coca-Cola’s Odwalla Tree Planting Program Returns For Another Year of Growth
In a year being hailed as the “International Year of Forests” by the United Nations, Odwalla is celebrating by allowing consumers to become foresters.
NSF International Earns Green Ribbon Award From The American Water Works Association
NSF International, an independent organization committed to protecting public health and the environment, has earned a 2011 Green Ribbon Award from the American Water Works Association (AWWA).
Home & Personal Care Sector: Research and Deliverables
Research:
The Home and Personal Care Sector completes Social Scoping Report for their three product prototypes (Laundry Detergents, Shampoo and Surface Cleaning).
Measurement Sciences Working Group Drafts Guiding Principles for Social Impact Measurement
The MSWG of the Sustainability Consortium has created the first draft of the “Principles and Framework for Social Responsibility Reporting”.
The Sustainability Consortium Welcomes Lou Molinari
Louis “Lou” Molinari has been named Electronics Sector Manager for The Sustainability Consortium.
Update From the Food, Beverage & Agriculture Sector
The FB&A Sector Product Committees have drafted the PCR and the BLM for orange juice, strawberry yogurt, and wheat cereal.
Cargill Receives 2011 Dayton Water Award
Cargill is being honored for their good water stewardship, and conservation of a valuable, yet vulnerable natural resource.
Syngenta Receives Approval for Agrisure Viptera™ in Argentina
Syngenta announced today that it has received cultivation approval for its MIR162 trait, branded Agrisure Viptera™, from the Ministry of Agriculture in Argentina.
Consumer Science June Focus Groups
The Consumer Science WG will be holding it’s final round of focus groups on June 1st in Dallas for the ongoing Communication Vehicles at the Point of Sale project.
Measurement Sciences Working Group Establishes Initial Life Cycle Impact Categories
The Measurement Sciences Working Group has established the first iteration of an “Impact Bookshelf” of environmental metrics for use by Consortium Sector Working Groups.
Waste Management and Cartridge World Make Printing Greener and Less Expensive
Companies provide free printer cartridge recycling and discounts on ink and toner cartridge purchase.
Green Startup Competition Hosted by Fundación Chile
Fundación Chile and the Universidad del Desarrollo (UDD) have partnered to create one of Chile’s first “Green Entrepreneurship” competitions seeking innovative projects with an orientation towards solving environment conservation problems and sustainability.
PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay Modesto Facility Celebrates Becoming California’s First Existing Food Manufacturing Site to Achieve LEED® Gold
PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay Modesto, Calif., facility has become the state’s first food manufacturing site to be awarded LEED® Gold existing building from the U.S.
Genecor (Dansico) Household Sustainability Index
Introducing a new research initiative to measure consumers’ awareness and interest in biobased household products – and gauge progress over time.
Toshiba Plans $8.6B Environment, Energy Investment
Japanese electronics products manufacturer Toshiba Corp said it will invest 700 billion yen ($8.57 billion) in environment and energy sectors over the next three years to meet demand from infrastructure projects, business daily Nikkei said.
SC Johnson Pledges to Use 100% Sustainable Palm Oil
The company set a goal to only use palm oil that comes from certified sustainable sources by 2015, a goal shared by Walmart, General Mills andMcDonald’s.
Request for Proposal: Packaging Working Group
LCI data set gap analysis to address the following:
• Identification and data quality evaluation of existing life cycle data set inventories relevant to the packaging sector.
L’Oréal Strives to Make its Recycled Glass as Good as New for Skin Care Brand
Garnier and Gerresheimer have teamed up in an attempt to combine expertise to ensure the quality of recycled glass used in products is just as good and is just as transparent as new glass.
KPMG Unveils Report “The Rising Sun” – A Point of View on the Solar Energy Sector in India
In purview of the significant challenges that India is facing in terms of energy security, action against climate change problems and addressing the issue of inclusive growth within the country, KPMG through its Thought Leadership report “The Rising Sun” has put forth its analysis on how solar energy can contribute to addressing these challenges.
Darden Opens Three Sustainable Restaurants in Hanover, Md.
The new Red Lobster, Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse restaurants are part of Darden’s Sustainable Restaurant Design initiative, which incorporates sustainable design elements for all new restaurants and, when possible, restaurant remodels.
Syngenta Announces $71 Million BioTech Expansion in North Carolina
Syngenta Biotechnology, Inc., has announced plans to begin construction on a $71 million state-of-the-art biotechnology research facility in Research Triangle Park.Building on recent successes in delivering agronomic traits for growers, the new 147,000 square foot research and development complex will provide Syngenta researchers the environment to pursue new traits that will help farmers grow more from less.
Consortium Researcher Wins Best Poster Award at IEEE-ISSST
TSC researcher, Vee Subramanian, who is affiliated with the HPC sector, was placed first in the best poster competition hosted by IEEE-ISSST Conference.
First Natural Fiber Monobloc Chair
The Hemp Chair has been designed for a lightweight manufacturing process stemming from the car industry: the renewable raw materials hemp and kenaf are compressed with the water-based thermoset binder Acrodur ® to form an eco-friendly, lightweight and yet strong composite.
Cargill Announces $2.6 Million Wichita Expansion
Cargill has made a $2.6 million investment in its existing oils production facility in Wichita to enable the company to produce renewable electrical insulation fluid from soybean oil at the site.
TSC’s Jon Johnson: Retailers, Governments, and NGOs Need to Drive Sustainable Change
“The good news is that the Sustainability Consortium was started by Walmart, and its partners now include Best Buy, Kroger, Safeway and Marks & Spencer.
Seven Kellogg Bakeries Among First to Receive EPA Energy Star Rating for Energy Performance
Seven of Kellogg Company’s U.S.
Novozymes: Advanced Biofuel to Meet Over 50% of India’s Demand for Transport Gasoline by 2020
Transforming agricultural waste into biofuel could create up to one million jobs in India over the next decade.
PepsiCo Rolls Out Eco-Friendly Recyclable and Compostable Cups
PepsiCo announced today that it has begun offering five options of eco-friendly, recyclable and compostable cups to Foodservice customers in the United States through company-owned and independent bottler distribution systems.
SC Johnson Moves the Needle with Employee Recycling Initiative
In its Seventh Year, Employees Recycle Over 33,000 Pounds of Electronics and More.
Two New NSF International Programs Help Eliminate Greenwashing
NSF’s two programs: Product Category Rule Development and Environmental Product Declaration Verification, Help Eliminate Greenwashing by Providing Scientific and Internationally-Accepted Methods of Verifying Environmental Product Claims.
L’Oreal Inaugurates ‘Green Academy’ in Madrid
L’Oreal opens first “green academy” to hair dressers.
Sustainability Consortium Welcomes Turtle Mountain
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.
Novozymes Goes Green in Denmark
Novozymes is going green in Denmark, with all its electricity coming from wind turbines.
L’Oréal Recognized by Ethical Corporation for its Innovative Reporting on Sustainable Development
This award acknowledges the reporting strategy that L’Oréal started implementing two years ago and the commitment of their employees.
Tetra Pak Launches Tetra Evero™ Aseptic – the World’s First Aseptic Carton Bottle for Milk
Tetra Evero Aseptic for white milk combines the easy handling and pouring of a bottle with the environmental and cost advantages of a carton.
Take a Look at Henkel’s Sustainability Guided Tour
This animated tour offers a brief overview of Henkel’s sustainability activities.
Interviewees Needed for PhD Project on Sustainability Product Labeling
A PhD project at the University of Manchester is investigating the effectiveness of sustainability related product labelling and the prospects for an effective implementation of an overarching scheme which communicates the sustainability of products to consumers in a simplified form.
Measurement Sciences Working Group Adopts GHG Protocol Product Accounting and Reporting Standard, a Partnership of WRI and WBCSD
We are pleased to announce that the Measurement Sciences Working Group has passed a motion to adopt the LCA accounting framework as established in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol by the World Resources Institute (WRI).
Packaging Working Group Adopts Global Packaging Project Sustainability’s (GPPS) Metrics and Indicators
The Packaging Working Group adopted the Global Packaging Project Sustainability’s (GPPS) metrics and indicators to be integrated in the TSC’s Sustainability Measurement Reporting System (SMRS).
Biodiversity and Land-use Project Update
A draft of agricultural Sustainable Performance Indicators for Biodiversity will be presented for member input at the Food, Beverage and Agriculture Sector Meeting in London this month.
Coca-Cola Extends Partnerships with WWF and UNDP to Advance Water Sustainability Projects in Pacific Region
The Coca-Cola Company will donate $4 million through its Coca-Cola Foundation to the United Nations Development Program Water Stewardship Program in China.
Alcoa Beats Carbon Reduction Target Results Released in 2010 Sustainability Report
Alcoa announced today that it has significantly reduced its carbon footprint, exceeding its 2020 goal, and was the first company to receive silver-level Cradle to Cradle® Certification for primary aluminum.
Georgia Pacific: Big Island Boiler Upgrade Aims for Cleaner Emissions
Georgia-Pacific is replacing a decades-old, coal-burning boiler for a new one powered by natural gas in its Big Island facility.
Campbell Reports Progress on 2020 Sustainability and Citizenship Goals
The 2011 report, Nourishing: Consumers • Neighbors • Employees • Planet, describes Campbell’s strategies, policies and programs to help drive the company toward four comprehensive goals by 2020.
HP CSR Report Highlights Helping Customers Solve Green Challenges
Hewlett-Packard’s 2010 CSR report shows the company’s own emissions and energy use declined year over year.
Defra Sets Out Options for Company Carbon Reporting
The Department for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) today set out options on how to improve carbon reporting among businesses, including making it a legal requirement.
PepsiCo Sponsors 363 New Recycling Bins In Washington DC
Washington DC will have convenient access to public recycling bins, called Dream Machines, to deposit plastic bottles and aluminum cans.
Earth 911: Single-Stream Recycling Up in U.S.
While Americans recycled only 6.4 percent of municipal waste in 1960, we now recycle more than 34 percent of municipal waste.
Waste Management to Develop New Organics Facility in Central Florida
Waste Management is developing a new organics facility in Apopka, Florida.
Tetra Pak’s Recycling Drive Reaps Benefits In Kenya
Tetra Pak is stepping up its recycling campaign in Kenya through partnerships with post-consumer recyclers, in an effort to eliminate waste package material in Kenya.
Coca-Cola Launches Sustainable Business Approach
Coca-Cola Beverages Vietnam launched a framework for environment-friendly business development in Vietnam.
Alcoa Develops Smog-Eating Panels to Keep Buildings Clean
Alcoa has added a coating to its Reynobond architectural panels that works with the sun to neutralize pollution and dirt, enabling building facades to become self-cleaning.
A New Life for Laundry Caps: Seventh Generation Partners With Preserve’s ‘Gimme 5’ Program to Create New Post-Consumer Packaging From #5 Plastic
7th generation announces a partnership with Preserve’s “Gimme 5” program, allowing customers to recycle #5 plastic right where they shop.
Kellogg’s Meets Waste Goal 5 Years Early
Kellogg’s has already met a goal to reduce its waste to landfill rate by 20 percent from 2010 to 2015.
SC Johnson Joins Earth Day Conservation Clean-Up
Employees and families pitch in to make a difference in the community.
Georgia-Pacific Sponsors Highway Cleaning
Georgia-Pacific sponsors a Keep Arkansas Beautiful Adopt-A-Highway community clean-up.
Earth Friendly Products: Go Green and Go Big (PDF)
Switching from a chemical-filled dishwashing detergent to ECOS Auto Dishwashing Free & Clear Gel will have a significant, beneficial impact on the environment.
Unilever Sustainable Living Plan Advances With Recyclebank Partnership
Unilever partners with Recyclebank to educate consumers on how they can take small actions to make a big difference in reducing waste and water use.
WWF: Green Leaders Spell Out Vision for Next 50 Years
A summit of environmental leaders and politicians has called for an urgent move towards a global green economy in order to achieve sustainable development over the next half century.
EPA Awards Grant to Help Reduce E-waste
The EPA has awarded a grant to the United Nations University (UNU) to help curb rising pollution and health problems associated with discarded electronics.
Cargill Invests $13 Million in NSW Sustainability Plan
Cargill makes significant investment to reduce environmental footprint at Wagga Wagga beef processing facility.
SAP Saves Millions By Becoming More Sustainable
Over the past four years, the company has made significant strides to reduce emissions and in turn realized EUR 170 million in accumulated financial savings in comparison to a “business as usual” extrapolation.
TSC to Present at IEEE-ISSST Conference
Researchers from TSC have been invited to present at the International Symposium on Sustainable Systems and Technology in Chicago in May.
Electronics Sector Releases New Whitepaper
Bill of Attributes (BOA) in Life Cycle Modeling of Laptop Computers: Results and Trends from Disassembly Studies
Ramzy Kahhat, Soumya Poduri, Eric Williams
March 2011
