Top Story of the Week Are You Optimistic About Sustainability
As Year 2014 Begins? Raz Is… As the calendar pages turn, various media look back at the year closing, and forward into the year opening for business. So, should we be optimistic…or pessimistic about 2013, in terms of sustainability progress? And what about 2014? Raz Godelnick of Eco-Libris and various universities, shared his thoughts on the Triple Pundit platform. Raz sees five reasons why he is looking forward and upward in 2014. Five positive trends he sees are (1) Local-the new Black; (2) More Sunlight; (3) Upping the Game; (4) Human Power; (5) Understanding How We Are Wired. Fascinating views – take a look at our Featured Story this week. 5 Reasons to Be Optimistic about Sustainability in 2014
(Friday - December 27, 2013)
Source: Triple Pundit - This is the time of the year when you see endless summaries of 2013. The ones about sustainability can usually be characterized as a bag of mixed news, filled with both good and bad news from the past year. And it can be quite... Sustainability in Focus Investors want transparent sustainability reports
(Sunday - January 05, 2014) Associated Profiles : EU Social Investment Forum
Source: worldfinance.com - The study a collaboration between the European Sustainable Investment Forum (îEurosifî) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) â shows that two thirds of... Cooperative approaches to a sustainable future
(Sunday - January 05, 2014) Associated Profiles : Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC)
Source: Gulf News - Diversifying the domestic energy mix in producer countries will also improve global energy supply security by freeing up more fossil fuels for export In an era of tectonic economic rebalancing toward emerging markets... CEO, the change agent to achieve sustainability goals
(Friday - January 03, 2014)
Source: Business Standard - In a highly competitive world, the top management is not only judged for the sales performances, but also on sustainability and HSE scorecard… Is the Sustainable Ratings EcoSystem Healthy'
(Thursday - January 02, 2014) Associated Profiles : CSRHUB
Source: markets.financialcontent.com - CSRHub has gathered sustainability ratings over the past six years from more than 290 different sources. This unique dataset should allow us to measure how much diversity there is... Significant Sustainability Stories of 2013
(Thursday - January 02, 2014)
Source: Governance & Accountability Institute News Center - Stories culled from the Sustainability HQ 2013 Weekly Highlights prepared by the Governance & Accountability Institute. New sustainability network launched for CFOs
(Tuesday - December 31, 2013)
Source: Eco-Business - The Prince of Wales’ Accounting for Sustainability Project has launched a sustainability network for chief financial officers and is looking to expand this network globally in 2014. Getting the Most Out of Sustainability Report Interviews
(Tuesday - December 31, 2013)
Source: Triple Pundit - As a Sustainability Reporting Consultant, one of the regular, most fascinating features of our role is the gathering of information within a company about advances in sustainability performance. This often requires interviewing... 4 ways 2013 was the year of social sustainability
(Monday - December 30, 2013)
Source: GreenBiz - 2013 was the year of social media sustainability. No longer does "stakeholder engagement" mean personally contacting a list of 500 "sustainarati" experts. Today you’re expected to throw open your doors to millions of consumers... ESG Issues & Players Science Does Not Support All Climate Change Alarmist Claims
(Friday - January 03, 2014) Associated Profiles : Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC)
Source: topsecretwriters.com – We’ve covered the drop in monarch butterfly population due to environmental issues, how climate change can affect human mental health, and even government scientific studies on how to control the... Is Petroleum Sucking the Life out of the Planet'
(Friday - December 27, 2013) Associated Profiles : Institute for the Analysis of Global Security
Source: theenergycollective.com - And it isn’t just in Canada where the cost of oil dependency is high. The Institute for the Analysis of Global Security points to a U.S. Department of Energy study that shows US.... Starbucks shareholders to vote on political spending ban
(Sunday - January 05, 2014) Associated Profiles : Sustainable Investments Institute
Source: Reuters - Starbucks is one of 125 companies that have faced shareholder proposals over the last two years related to political spending, according to a March 7 report by the Sustainable Investments Institute, which...  Louis Coppola, Exec VP G&A Institute, New York Net Impact Member Focus
(Thursday -December 26, 2014)
Source: NYC Net Impact - Co-founder of the Governance & Accountability Institute, a research and consulting organization assisting leading organizations to navigate the way to Sustainability..
Asset Managers, US Pension Funds, Sovereign Wealth Funds China’s Runaway Train Is Running Out of Track
(Friday - January 03, 2014)
Source: Bloomberg - A financial drama is unfolding in China as the new year begins. Last week, for the second time in six months, interest rates in the critical interbank lending market spiked above 10 percent, prompting fears of a liquidity crisis... NYC Pension Funds Seek Ouster Of 2 HP Directors
(Tuesday - December 24, 2013) Associated Profiles : New York City Comptroller’s Office: Bureau of Asset Management
Source: Industrial Distribution -- A group of New York City pension funds is joining the effort to oust the longest-serving members on Hewlett-Packard's board of directors for their roles in a series of... Sovereign Wealth Fund Rankings
(Saturday - December 28, 2013) Associated Profiles : Mauritania National Fund for Hydrocarbon Reserves
Source: swfinstitute.org - This number is a best guess estimation. All figures quoted are from official sources, or, where the institutions concerned do not issue statistics of their assets, from other publicly available sources.... Watching the Watchers  Saving Water Partnership
Headquarters: Seattle, Washington
Established: 2000
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Coalition composed of 19 water districts and utilities in Seattle and King County, State of Washington (USA).
OVERVIEW/MISSION
The Saving Water Partnership is a local initiative in Seattle and King County, Washington, that works to create water conservation programs.
BACKGROUND
The Saving Water Partnership is composed of 19 water utilities, including Seattle Public Utilities, in Seattle and King County, State of Washington. The partnership's initial intention was to encourage water conservation of one percent (1%) each year for 10 years, with the goal of reducing water consumption enough that demand at the end of the program’s decade would not exceed demand at the start of the program.
METHODOLOGIES / OPERATIONS
The Saving Water Partnership stresses water conservation inside and outside, offering tips to homeowners on efficient fixtures and appliances, repairing leaks, and lawn and yard maintenance.
The Water Smart Technology Program for businesses and institutions includes rebates: “The WSTP will pay up to 50% of the project cost for any cost-effective upgrade to water-efficient technology and equipment.” There are also specific suggestions for restaurants, hotels, apartment/property managers, and other types of water consumers. Educational resources include a site for children, “savvy gardener” courses, and “supply indicators” on Seattle water. News Sweeps Experts create "The Plant List" to help your garden thrive with the right plants in the right places
(Monday - December 16, 2013) Associated Profiles : Saving Water Partnership
Source: queenanneview.com - For brown-thumbed gardeners such as myself, this is a welcome bit of news. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) and the Saving Water Partnership have produced The Plant List, a guide to... EPA Names First WaterSense Partners of the Year
(Wednesday - December 11, 2013) Associated Profiles : Saving Water Partnership
Source: eponline.com - While EPA's WaterSense program depends on the efforts of more than 1,000 partners, these four exceptional partners earned this special distinction from EPA: Promotional Partner of the Year... A Public Service
(Friday - December 06, 2013) Associated Profiles : Saving Water Partnership
Source: seattletimes.com - The Saving Water Partnership has adopted the tag line "A Better Way to Beautiful" to illustrate that looking good and doing good are perfectly compatible. If you've been kicking yourself for not... | Check It Out...
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