YOKOHAMA, Japan, Aug. 16, 2015/3BL Media/ – Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort and process solutions and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, presented the first-ever air-cooled demonstration chiller with next generation, low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant DR-55 at the IIR International Conference of Refrigeration.
Options give companies and commercial building owners alternatives to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases
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São Paulo, Aug. 10, 2015 /3BL Media/ –Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort solutions and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, will participate in the 2015 edition of Expo GreenBuilding Brazil (GBC), presenting solutions with a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency. The GreenBuilding Expo takes place at the Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo, from August 11-13.
"Creating Transformational Change: Translating Sustainability Inside the C-Suite"
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Davidson, N.C., July 22, 2015 /3BL Media/ – W. Scott Tew, executive director, Center for Energy Efficiency & Sustainability (CEES) at Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, will join other sustainability experts at a panel discussion hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Tew will speak on July 23, the opening day of the forum.
MINNEAPOLIS, July 14, 2015 /3BL Media/ – Thermo King, a manufacturer of transport temperature control solutions for a variety of mobile applications and a brand of Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR), announced today that it will begin to offer North American customers new options for trailer and self-powered products with lower global warming potential (GWP), pending approval by the U.S.
May 20, 2015 /3BL Media/ - Given the global beverage sector’s share of Global Greenhouse Gases (GHG) is estimated at 0.4%, climate change reduction and adaptation are crucial components for environmental sustainability strategies in the beverage industry. Climate change has significant ramifications for water and energy -- vital resources both within our direct operations, as well as within the broader production supply chain. Thus, a compelling business case can be made from the beverage sector to recognize and adapt to these environmental challenges.
Davidson, N.C., May 12, 2015 /3BL Media/ – W. Scott Tew, executive director, Center for Energy Efficiency & Sustainability (CEES) at Ingersoll Rand, a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, will join other thought leaders and policy drivers for an executive dialogue session at the 2015 Energy Efficiency Global Forum (EE Global), May 12-13, 2015 in Washington.
Company Sets Operational Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensity Goal and Reports Status of Other Sustainability Commitments
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ST. LOUIS,May 11, 2015 /3BL Media/ – Monsanto Company today released its 2014 Sustainability Report. Since announcing its first sustainability commitment framework in 2008, the company has advanced its three sustainability principles: (1) improving the lives of farmers, workers and communities, (2) producing enough food to make a balanced meal accessible to all, and (3) conserving Earth’s resources and preserving the natural environment.
New Knowledge Assessments and Education Available from AIAG
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 29, 2015 /3BL Media/ - AIAG, a not-for-profit organization that brings together automotive and manufacturing companies, suppliers, and service providers to help them develop common solutions to industry pain points, has released a comprehensive collection of tools and training to help automotive companies conduct business in an ethical and responsible way that benefits workers, communities, and the environment.
Attend this FREE event to hear what your customers say about global GHG reporting requirements, industry best practices, and resources that are available to you.
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OEMs around the world request GHG reporting and qualitative information from hundreds of business partners each year to help compile and determine their carbon footprint and prioritize action plans for reduction activities. The benefit of this reporting is that it helps identify areas of improvement that can lead to operational cost savings and energy efficiencies, as well as being a better global citizen.
By Robert T. Fraley, Chief Technology Officer, Monsanto
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Imagine, as the world grows more hot and crowded, nothaving to using more land for farms but returning some of it instead to forest and grassland. Imagine the reductions in soil erosion and water consumption, the decline of greenhouse gas emissions, and a host of other benefits for our planet.
