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Breaking Down the EPA’s PFAS Regulations: What You Need To Know Now

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to roll out crucial regulatory updates to address environmental and public health concerns posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). With growing awareness of the long-term effects of these “persistent chemicals," the EPA is taking measures to mitigate PFAS contamination.

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Collecting Air Emissions Data for Compliance and Carbon Reduction

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides an Emission Factor Database (AP-42) that offers emission factors for a variety of industries and pollutants. quarterly, annually) or in response to requests by investors or customers. An emission factor is a multiplier that correlates a unit of activity (e.g.,

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LG Celebrates 'ENERGY STAR Day' With Efficiency Home Upgrades

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According to the EPA, the typical American household spends about $2,000 a year on energy bills. LG’s support of ENERGY STAR Day ‘22, in cooperation with the EPA, Lowe’s and Rebuilding Together, “reflects our commitment to the environment and the community – core business principles for our company,” said John I.

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How Your Business Can Achieve Climate Neutrality

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There are multiple calculators and other EPA-approved resources available online to help businesses calculate both their carbon and greenhouse gas emissions. According to the 2016 Cone Communications Millennial Employee Engagement Study : 64% of millennials consider a company’s social and environmental commitments when deciding where to work.

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From Waste to Resource: Circularity In Food Systems

Sustainability Update

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that 35% of the U.S. She is an MBA candidate at the University of Georgia focused on Strategy and Social Innovation. Madeline worked primarily on the strategic philanthropy side of corporate social responsibility for five years before graduate school.

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Empowering Young Leaders to Solve the World’s Energy Challenges: Insights From Nine Business Case Studies Highlight Paths to a Sustainable Future

James Militzer

This case explores how the company’s culture and corporate governance structure may have contributed to this crisis. In retrospect, how should the VW CEO have reacted to the news from the EPA? Were the sustainability measures and corporate social responsibility offices at VW simply engaged in greenwashing?

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Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with ENGIE North America to Develop Renewable Energy

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Creating a More Sustainable World: Our Corporate Social Responsibility strategy ties our purpose with the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. See our Corporate Social Responsibility strategy and sustainability goals. 1 Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator | US EPA.