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Report on Innovative Global Infrastructure Projects for Sustainability

KPMG, a global provider of audit, tax and advisory services, has released the second edition of its “Infrastructure 100: World Cities Edition” report, which highlights inspiring and innovative urban infrastructure projects. The release of the report took place at the World Cities Summit in Singapore.

4 Jul 2012

USCHPA Applauds Expanded Investment Tax Credit for Combined Heat and Power

The U.S. Clean Heat & Power Association (USCHPA) has praised the introduction of the "Expanding Industrial Energy and Water Efficiency Incentives Act." The Act, which was introduced by the Senators Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME), may lead to increased investment in combined heat and power (CHP) as it expands the investment tax credit.

30 Jun 2012

US Postal Services Announces Green Roof Initiative on Colvin-Elmwood Post Office

The U.S. Postal Service has reported that the Colvin-Elmwood Post Office will get an 11,300-square-foot green roof, which will be constructed at no cost through the ‘Save the Rain’ initiative, a collaborative effort of Onondaga County, New York.

30 Jun 2012

Türk Telekom Continues to Work on Environmental Sustainability

Türk Telekom, a communication and convergence technologies company, has become the leading telecom company in Turkey for reporting to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). In 2011, it became the first company in Turkey to measure and report its carbon emission to the CDP.

29 Jun 2012

Net-Zero Energy Buildings through Innovative Holistic Approach

An innovative holistic approach considers the indoor climate performance, the energy performance, and the environmental impact of the building in the initial design phase to ensure that effective sustainable buildings are achieved.

29 Jun 2012

San Diego Gas + Electric to Contribute $1 Million to Local Environmental Non-Profit Organizations

San Diego Gas & Electric, a regulated public utility, will award $1 million in grants as part of the 2012 Environmental Champions Initiative to local environmental non-profit organizations located in south Orange County and San Diego County.

28 Jun 2012

Organic Clothing Producer Moves to New Facility

Natural Clothing Company has announced the opening of its new shop located at the First Street in Snohomish, WA. The opening is being held from July 6-8.

28 Jun 2012

Songdo International Business District Receives Certification for Ninth LEED Project

Gale International, a New York-based international real estate investment and development company, and POSCO E&C of Korea are together building the Songdo International Business District (IBD), a $35 billion venture, in Incheon, South Korea on reclaimed land spanning 1,500 acres.

27 Jun 2012

Leadership Florida® Goes Carbon Neutral with Just Energy

For the first time in its thirty year history, Leadership Florida® is pleased to announce that its 2012 Annual Meeting has gone 100% carbon neutral.

26 Jun 2012

New Cooperation Program to Develop Eco-Friendly Technologies for Sustainable Textiles

In association with Instituto e, a non-profit arm of Brazilian high-end fashion brand Osklen, and the Italian Government and Osklen, Forum das Americas’ President, Mario Garnero has helped in the creation of a ground-breaking cooperation program at the Rio+20 and Sao Paulo Fashion Week Junctures.

26 Jun 2012