SP members DENSO, Ford, Goodyear and Honda were named to Thomson Reuters 2012 Top 100 Global Innovators list, recognizing their achievements among the world's most innovative companies according to a series of patent-related metrics. More Information.

ARCADIS has deployed its debris management personnel and state-of-the-art technology, HaulPass, to 14 communities in New York and New Jersey where Sandy, one of the worst storms to hit the U.S., wreaked havoc. Additionally, the firm has hired more than 120 local temporary workers to help oversee the cleanup effort that has collected 41,000 tons and 357,000 cubic yards of debris so far. More Information.

ARCADIS was the inaugural recipient of the IWA Executive Director Prize for Impact at Scale award during the bi-annual Project Innovation Awards for their work on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) Greater New Orleans Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System (HSDRRS). The award was presented earlier this fall at the IWA's World Water Congress held in Busan, South Korea. More Information.

Chrysler's Jeep® brand continues its support of the men and women who serve our country with donations of $50,000 to organizations supporting U.S. military veterans and their families. The donations were made in conjunction with the Jeep brand's sponsorship of Newsweek & The Daily Beast's first annual Hero Summit held Nov. 14 and 15 in Washington, D.C. More Information.

The Chrysler Foundation announced a grant of $50,000 to the Michigan Science Center (MSC). The funds will be used to support the opening of the MSC and continuation of its public programming. The Michigan Science Center is also home to the Chrysler Science Stage; a 9,800-square-foot science hall for traveling exhibits; hands-on exhibit galleries focusing on space, life and physical science. More Information.

DENSO has donated $250,000 over the next five years to help reopen the doors to the Michigan Science Center. DENSO believes today's students will help us create tomorrow's technologies -That's why the company supports hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education programs for students, helping to foster innovative thinking, teamwork, problem solving and creativity. More Information.

ERA Environmental Management's Sarah Sajedi was a finalist for the 2012 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards in the Sustainability Category. Sarah was the top finalist for the Eastern Canada region, earning the spot for her leadership and expertise in helping manufacturers across North America reduce their emissions, manage their environmental footprint, and improve their corporate sustainability.  In a video interview filmed for the event, Sarah talks about the vision behind ERA Environmental Management. More Information.

Within hours after Hurricane Sandy came ashore and devastated parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast United States, EQ crews were on the scene helping customers. EQ's Terminal Services division based in New Jersey was able to immediately assist its petroleum and chemical terminal customers on the Eastern Seaboard. This included emergency response, removal and treatment of contaminated products and wastewaters as well as transportation and disposal of hazardous waste. More Information.

Federal-Mogul Corporation is supplying products for eight of Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2013 model year vehicles. From the beginning of the Ward's 10 Best Engines competition 19 years ago, Federal-Mogul has designed and manufactured leading technologies for a majority of the engines each year recognized as the "10 Best."  More Information.

More than 600 Ford employees have teamed up with nonprofit hunger relief partners in our communities to feed men, women and children in need. MODEL Teams of Ford volunteers are stocking warehouse shelves at food banks, cooking and serving meals at shelters and packing food boxes for delivery to those who struggle every day to find food for themselves and their families. More Information.

Ford is releasing its first-ever trend report, Looking Further with Ford, revealing predictions about consumer habits and behaviors expected to shape 2013 and beyond. From the return of trust in companies and brands to the rise of personal accountability, global data from Ford's trend report suggest the year 2013 will be one marked by acceptance and optimism rather than mistrust and disappointment. More Information.

General Motors released an interim update to its inaugural sustainability report, including updates and analysis, along with regional metrics for environmental commitments, product quality, material issues and disclosure. GM has realized year-over-year gains against all of its 2020 environmental goals, from water conservation and renewable energy to emissions reduction. More Information.

General Motors now has 54 facilities meeting a voluntary energy reduction challenge set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - more than any company worldwide. GM saves $90 million in energy costs as a result. More Information.

The recent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay verification of three Goodyear truck tire retreads - the G316 AT Fuel Max, the G572 LHD Fuel Max and the G305 ATS Fuel Max - is another example of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's ongoing commitment to fuel efficiency. More Information.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's Air Maintenance Technology has been named one of Time magazine's "Best Inventions of the Year 2012." Goodyear's Air Maintenance Technology (AMT) will help ensure the optimum tire pressure is maintained and as a result, could mean substantial savings at the fuel pump.  All of its components, including the miniaturized pump, will be fully contained within the tire. More Information.

Honda released its eighth annual report on the environmental impact of the company's operations in the North America region and its ongoing efforts to minimize that impact by reducing waste, conserving resources, and improving energy efficiency. The Honda 2012 North American Environmental Report covers the fiscal year that began April 1, 2011, and ended March 31, 2012 (FY12), and is published in digital format only. More Information.

 

American Honda released "Every Drop Counts," the second in a series of short films on the initiatives of Honda associates to fulfill the company's vision for reducing Honda's environmental impact and creating a more sustainable business. The new film highlights a project undertaken by associates at Honda's Marysville, Ohio auto plant to capture and use the energy present in water falling from rooftop cooling towers. More Information.   

 

Johnson Controls is one of only 36 companies selected as a "Top Employer" in China for 2013 by the Corporate Research Foundation (CRF) Institute. The CRF has named top employers since 1991 as part of its effort to identify companies that are leaders in fostering a successful and productive work environment for employees. The CRF is a joint initiative of academics, business journalists, trade associations, researchers and international publishers that offers assessment and acknowledgement of human resources practices by employers. More Information.

Johnson Controls was among the first recipients of the new GM Quality Excellence Award for consistent outstanding quality for a range of products it provides to General Motors. The award went to five of the company's plants that are located throughout the world. More Information.   

 

Nissan gave an update on a slew of eco-targets this month, highlighting cuts in CO2 emissions and a plan to add 15 hybrid models by 2016. Chief Operating Officer Toshiyuki Shiga provided details on the company's environmental commitments under the Nissan Green Program 2016 at a press briefing in Yokohama. More Information.

Nissan's manufacturing facilities in North America are making major changes to reduce the amount of energy they use. They have committed to reduce their overall energy consumption by 25 percent in ten years. So how is the company reducing their carbon footprint? They have deployed an air-leak detection squad of sorts. More Information.

Quaker Chemical Corporation has launched QAdvantage, a new enterprise designed to better serve industrial manufacturing customers in North America who are currently served through distribution channels, and to ensure their easy and complete access to Quaker's robust product portfolio and industry-leading expertise. QAdvantage is supported by a dedicated team of professionals who will work with existing distribution partners and end-users to strengthen Quaker's position in the industrial manufacturing market. More Information.

TestAmerica announced that it is the first environmental testing company to receive U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) accreditation on a lower volume method. The company received DoD accreditation for SW 846 8081 Pesticide and SW 846 8082 PCB Aroclor using the SW 846 3511 sample preparatory method at its Denver facility. More Information.

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