IIRC Welcomes South Africa’s Endorsement of the International Integrated Reporting Framework

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News, Beyond GDP

IIRC Welcomes South Africa’s Endorsement of the International Integrated Reporting Framework FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 20 March 2014 – The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) welcomes the announcement that the Integrated Reporting Committee (IRC) of South africa has endorsed the International <IR> Framework. Integrated Reporting (<IR>) is a process founded on integrated thinking …

TRANSFORMING ADVERTISING: NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2014 ETHICMARK® AWARDS

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen

For Immediate Release   TRANSFORMING ADVERTISING: NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2014 ETHICMARK® AWARDS 2014 EthicMark® Awards Call for Nominations honoring best sustainable, environmental campaigns now open.   St. Augustine, FL, March 3, 2014 – Nominations are now open, running until June 13, 2014, for the 2014 EthicMark® Awards for ads and …

Reaching the Underserved Multi-Tenant Market Through Energy Efficiency Financing

Jay OwenResource Efficiency

NEWS RELEASE    For Immediate Release Media Contact: Patrick Kiker  [email protected]  202.507.4043   Reaching the Underserved Multi-Tenant Market Through Energy Efficiency Financing    Over the past several years, financing for energy efficiency investments has been widely viewed as a promising solution to reducing upfront cost barriers to investment in energy …

World Future Council: “An unbearable inheritance to future generations”

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen, Trendspotting

Press release – for immediate release   “An unbearable inheritance to future generations” Global coalition of “Alternative Nobel Prize” laureates and members of the World Future Council condemn nuclear power expansion plans   Hamburg, July 16th 2013: A global coalition of laureates of the Right Livelihood Award and members of the …

World Future Council: Hearing in Dar es Salaam spotlights visionary African policies

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen, Trendspotting

Press release – for immediate release “Forests for People” Hearing in Dar es Salaam spotlights visionary African policies Tanzania’s Vice President H.E. Dr. Mohammed Gharib Billal welcomed international delegates Dar es Salaam/Hamburg, 10 July 2013: Forests can make an effective contribution to improving rural livelihoods, reducing poverty, and promoting equity in …

Urgent challenges fuel debate at The Economist Events’ UK Energy Summit 2013

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity, SRI/ESG News

Press Release July 4th 2013 Urgent challenges fuel debate at The Economist Events’ UK Energy Summit 2013 Key figures discuss the capital challenge, shale gas, security of supply, and affordability as Energy Secretary Ed Davey announces DECC reshuffle The UK can no longer afford to bury its head in the …

Jay OwenSustainability News, Advisors' Forum

  “A prize proclaiming to be as prestigious as the World Food Prize should carefully evaluate any food technology which uses GMOs, adhering to the Precautionary Principle.  We laud those who call attention to the faulty science and policy outcomes, such as EMM Advisory Board member Ashok Khosla and friends Vandana Shiva …

WWEA: Europe could become world’s first 100% Renewable Energy continent

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity

Press release – for immediate release “Europe could become world’s first 100% Renewable Energy continent” New Global Alliance launched for first time in Europe Munich, 19th June 2013 – The Global Alliance for 100% Renewable Energy today criticises many legislators in Europe for still lacking full commitment to the transformation to renewable …

Is SEI’s Online Campus Really That Good?

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity, Sustainability News

  Is SEI’s Online Campus Really That Good?   Starting tomorrow, SEI is offering the following online sessions: PVOL101: Solar Electric Design and Installation (Grid-Direct) PVOL202: Advanced PV System Design and the NEC (Grid-Direct) Call SEI’s Student Services at (970) 963-8855 x1 Online Learning for Technical Training? One of the questions Solar Energy …

Creating Value through Energy Management

Jay OwenResource Efficiency

NEWS RELEASE     Media Contact: Patrick Kiker [email protected]  202.507.4043   Creating Value Through Energy Management   Champions within industrial facilities may be the largest piece missing from the energy policy and program landscape. Some energy program administrators are sponsoring the placement of dedicated energy managers at industrial facilities to …