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Sometimes, all it takes is a spark to launch a potentially world-changing idea. Long eclipsed by coal, oil and renewables, wood is no longer regarded or used as a primary source of energy in the post-industrial world. Yet wood is still widely used for cooking in the developing world.
Being a Leader in this area means doing what we can to tackle some of the world’s most pressing sustainability issues, and water management – specifically, the global water shortage – is a critical concern and one that cuts across the sectors in which we operate.
[Editor's Note: Join the U.S. Chamber Foundation on June 26-28 for our 2017 Sustainability and Circular Economy Summit.
Hundreds of sustainability business leaders convened this June for our 2017 Sustainability and Circular Economy Summit.
At MGM Resorts International, we believe water is the planet’s most valuable natural resource. This belief informs our attitude and approach to water management across our company, but especially in our hometown, the desert city of Las Vegas.
Chevron’s San Ardo oil field in Southern California recovers more than 10,000 barrels of heavy oil each day.
We are at a critical moment in human history; one that asks whether we have enough resources to support the 7 billion people living on the planet today. As business leaders, we have a vested interest in and a large influence on the outcome.
Businesses have a critical role in developing water management strategies and initiatives to help fight water scarcity in the world.
Originally posted on SealedAir.com: https://sealedair.com/blog/taking-action-prevent-food-waste-and-combat-climate-change
