LGG Challenges Businesses to Make Carbon Emissions a Thing of the Past

The creators of software that automatically purchases carbon credits to offset a computers emissions have extended a challenge to businesses to play a major part in cutting carbon emissions worldwide. The Zero Carbon Computing Challenge (ZCCC), launched by the creators of the Little Green Genie, are encouraging businesses to spread the word about zero... 

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Overseas Shipholding Group Announces New $500 Million Credit Facility for FSO Project

Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (NYSE: OSG), a market leader providing global energy transportation services, together with Euronav NV (EURONEXT BRUSSELS: EURN) announced today a $500 million senior secured term loan to finance the acquisition of TI Asia and TI Africa by joint venture companies owned equally by Euronav and OSG and the conversion of... 

SolarWorld to Showcase High-Capacity Technologies at Solar Power International

SolarWorld, a world leader in high quality solar power technology, today announced it will exhibit at this year’s Solar Power International event — the United States’ largest and most prestigious solar conference and exhibition. SolarWorld is located in booth #1613 and will be sharing information on its expansions in production, green... 

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Exelon Recognized for Sustainability and Climate Change Leadership

In recognition of Exelon Corporation’s leadership in disclosing climate change risks and opportunities, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) ranked it the top U.S. utility on the 2008 Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI). This is Exelon’s fourth consecutive year on the CDLI. In addition, the company recently was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability... 

Entergy Only U.S. Utility Selected to World Index for Third Consecutive Year

The Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes again named Entergy Corporation to its exclusive Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and Dow Jones Sustainability North American Index for 2008-2009. For the third year in a row, Entergy was the only U.S. utility selected to the world index. The Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes follow a best-in-class approach and... 

Kraft Highlights Alternative Energy Initiatives at Two New York Plants

With a vested interest in conducting business in a way that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, Kraft Foods has placed sustainability at center stage. Two of its New York cheese plants took leading roles today, as Kraft announced completion of waste-to-energy projects at manufacturing... 

Constellation Energy Named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for Fourth Consecutive Year

Constellation Energy announced for a fourth consecutive year it has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), which tracks the financial, environmental and social performance of leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide. “Being named to the Sustainability Index once again serves as a strong indication of our continued commitment... 

TransAlta named to North American Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Third Consecutive Year

TransAlta Corporation announced it has been named to the North American Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for a third consecutive year. TransAlta is one of 22 Canadian companies on the index, and one of only two Canadian companies in the utility sector represented. This year, 125 companies were recognized on the North American DJSI. Inclusion in... 

Duke Energy Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America

Duke Energy has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North American companies in the electric utility sector. “We’re especially pleased to have Duke Energy’s sustainability efforts recognized by Dow Jones for the third year in a row,” said Jim Rogers, chairman, president and CEO of Duke Energy. “This... 

Wall Street ends higher, buoyed by drop in oil

Wall Street rebounded Thursday, rising sharply as oil prices fell and investors took advantage of bargains in financial stocks after two straight days of heavy declines. The Dow Jones industrial index rose 82.97, or 0.72 percent, to close at 11,615.93. A pullback in crude prices helped reassure stock traders who are concerned that rising oil and gas...