Georgia Aquarium is celebrating the internationally acclaimed World Oceans Day, on June 8, amidst 10 million gallons of water and more than 500 species of marine animals. The world’s oceans cover nearly three-quarters of the earth’s surface, provide 70 percent of the oxygen in the air and house a large proportion of the planet’s species.
On May 29, the U.S. Department of Energy recognized Atlanta for its leadership in the first year of the Better Buildings Challenge. Launched by President Obama in December of 2011, the Better Buildings Challenge is national leadership initiative that calls on chief executive officers, university presidents, and state and local leaders to reduce their portfolio-wide energy use 20 percent by 2020 and then share the results of their energy reduction strategies.
The Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge beat its first year’s goal of 2 million square feet committed, with over 78 buildings at more than 50,000,000 square feet of building space committed to making sustainability improvements in Downtown Atlanta. On average, Better Buildings Challenge partners reduced their energy intensity by 2.5 percent in the first year of the initiative, putting them on track to meet the President’s goal by 2020.
Partnering with United Renewable Energy, pet food manufacturer demonstrates commitment to renewable energyNestle Purina PetCare unveiled the Company's largest solar array at its Atlanta pet food manufacturing facility. The solar array, designed and installed by United Renewable Energy (URE), represents the latest step in Nestle Purina's commitment to environmental sustainability.
Fairburn Mayor Mario Avery joined a Nestle Purina delegation, as well as representatives from the offices of U.S. Senators Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson and URE on the factory's rooftop during a dedication ceremony for the nearly 1,900 glistening solar panels.
Former CEO of Coca-Cola Neville Isdell and his wife Pamela have donated $3 million to the World Wildlife Fund and The Nature Conservancy to support wildlife conservation and community livelihoods in Zambia and Namibia.
The Isdells, who have supported conservation work in Africa for over 30 years, announced their gift during an event hosted by Zambia Vice President Guy Scott. The event also marked the launch of the Zambian Parliamentary Conservation Caucus in Lusaka.
Kimberly-Clark announced that it has been named a winner of the Practice Greenhealth 2013 Champion for Change awards, recognizing the company's ongoing commitment to sustainability accomplishments in support of people, the planet and products.
Marcia Bansley, David and Mindy Egan and Jewel Harper are each receiving awards for their dedication to defending Georgia’s environment. New this year is the Legislators of the Year Awards, which honor outstanding public servants for contributing to our state’s environmental preservation. A celebration and awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday September 24, 2013 on the rooftop terrace of Nelson Mullins in Midtown, Atlanta.
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