Data centers that used to be 55 degrees are now running comfortably at 75 degrees, which means your company is saving money, and your IT pros no longer need to bundle up to do their jobs. “Put on your jacket, we’re going to the data center,” is a statement IT jockeys may no longer hear […]

Ainsworth, Inc., has announced today that it will be partnering with Tampa Bay based EcoCOOL World, LLC., (ECW) in order to make the green, energy efficiency refrigerant catalyst EcoCOOL® accessible to its client base. EcoCOOL® will be the newest solutions offering from Ainsworth. The company immediately recognized the ability of this unique and proven product […]

Reporting sustainability metrics is becoming a widely accepted practice. Regulatory agencies are requiring the reporting of EHS performance data, and more customers, partners, investors, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) than ever are requesting that same data. There are numerous benefits to having all the information about metrics in hand. Companies that have consistent, comprehensive data demonstrate […]

As the ocean shipping industry faces increasing pressure to set carbon emissions targets, five global companies have launched a rating system to help shippers choose more sustainable ocean freight carriers. The BICEPS Network — it stands for Boosting Initiatives for Collaborative Emission-reduction with the Power of Shippers — is a joint initiative of five global […]

It’s the time of year when grocers focus on upgrading or repairing equipment to improve operations, aiming to make the most of allocated capital expenditure budgets. One of their go-to options is a refrigeration system upgrade — a capital expenditure project that can be accomplished in a relatively short time, and without major construction. Plus, […]

EPA and DOT Finalize Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration jointly finalized standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles that would improve fuel efficiency and cut carbon pollution to reduce the impacts of climate […]

Green building certification leads to business benefits such as reduced operating costs and increased building value for owners, developers and facility managers — and this is likely why green building is outpacing overall construction growth in the US. But green building certification such as LEED can be a difficult road to navigate. To help building […]

More than 175 businesses are backing a California bill that would require the state to reduce carbon emissions 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 — the most aggressive climate target in North America. But the legislation still faces hurdles, not to mention significant opposition from several industry groups, before it can be signed into […]

Big-box refrigerated warehouses are popping up in ever more remote corners of the world. Global refrigerated warehouse capacity grew to 600 million cubic meters this year, according to the latest survey by the Global Cold Chain Alliance, an industry group representing temperature-controlled logistics companies. Much of the development occurred in emerging markets such as China, […]

SAN ANTONIO — With temperatures remaining in the 100 s, there s no place worse than inside a car, baking in temperatures that can climb even higher. The searing heat has kept air conditioning mechanics busy, and has others trying out a new product, designed to put the chill in the car s chiller, called […]