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Microsoft makes 'carbon negative' pledge

Link to original story on BBC Technology. Microsoft has pledged to remove "all of the carbon" from the environment that it has emitted since the company was founded in 1975. Chief executive Satya Nadella said he wanted to achieve the goal by 2050 . To do so, the company aims to become "carbon negative" by 2030, removing more carbon from the environment than it emits. That goes beyond a pledge by its cloud-computing rival Amazon, which intends to go "carbon neutral" by 2040. "

BlackRock makes climate change central to its investment strategy

The shift by the nation’s leading money manager is sure to be closely watched by its rivals and the rest of corporate America. By Steven Mufson and Rachel Siegel Link to original article. BlackRock, the world’s largest money manager, will make sustainability and climate risks key tenets of its investing strategy, a move that its chief executive said should push financial institutions to prioritize climate change issues. But activists noted the firm’s lackluster history on thi

2019 in review: Top 3 corporate sustainability trends

Link to the original article by Daniel Hill on EDF+Business. Earlier this year, I identified the top 3 corporate sustainability trends that all business leaders should be watching in 2019. Those trends were: mobility projects gaining popularity as a strategy to reduce emissions, longstanding sustainability champions being joined by the majority and greater industry diversity for Science-Based Targets. I’m revisiting those trends to give an update on where they stand as the ye

~~Oct 03, 2017~~

GENSLER

~~UCLA IoES: Spotlight on Sustainability: Emerging Trends in the Built Environment~~

Join business leaders to discuss emerging trends, technologies and practices improving sustainability in the built environment. Advancements in this arena have direct impacts on the 3Ps--people, profit and planet. Come share your experiences and learn from other experts.

~~Oct 24, 2017~~

Cintas

~~2017 GBCSC Quarterly Site Visit & Tour~~

Fourth Quarter Site Visit to Cintas is set for Tuesday, October 24th

~~Oct 21, 2017~~

Various Locations

~~Tree Peope Urban Forestry Planting~~

Trees need people, and people need trees – especially in urban areas. Volunteers are needed to help Tree People plant and care for trees throughout greater LA. Urban Forestry volunteer events take place on weekends throughout the year in different locations around the region. Events take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are welcome and no previous training is necessary. To come to an Urban Forestry event visit their events calendar and sign up!

~~Oct 14, 2017~~

Hermosa Beach, CA

~~Heal The Bay Beach Clean Up~~

Nothin' But Sand is a fantastic opportunity to show your local beach some love every third Saturday of the month. It's easy, fun and kicks off your weekend with some excellent karma. Singles, couples, groups and businesses are welcome, and you're encouraged to bring your friends—or make some new ones. See you at the beach!

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