Tag: sustainability
Iowa City offering grants for community-led climate action
Iowa City is accepting applications for its Climate Action Grant program, with the objective to fund community-driven projects that tackle climate change and promote...
Empties.org points Iowans to beverage redemption centers
The Iowa Beverage Association (IBA) has launched Empties.org, a new website designed to help Iowans locate nearby redemption centers for beverage bottles and cans....
University of Iowa earns gold rating for sustainability efforts
The University of Iowa has been recognized for its sustainability initiatives, earning a gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in...
Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award nomination deadline extended
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has extended the deadline to nominate Iowa farmers and farm families for the Iowa Farm Environmental...
Matteson named new Linn County sustainability director
Cara Matteson has been named Linn County’s new sustainability director, county officials announced April 29.
Ms. Matteson replaces Tamara Marcus, the county’s first sustainability director,...
Whirlpool Corporation named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
Whirlpool Corporation was named to the 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index on Dec. 12, recognizing the company's ongoing focus on responsible and ethical...
PepsiCo, ADM agree to regenerative agriculture partnership
PepsiCo and Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) agreed to a seven and a half year strategic commercial agreement to work together on regenerative agriculture initiatives across North...
Tippie College of Business receives honorable mention for sustainability
The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business received honorable mention recognition in the First Time Reporters category for its annual report outlining sustainability...
Iowa City now accepting applications for Climate Action Grants
The city of Iowa City is now accepting applications for community-led climate action initiatives.
The Climate Action Grant program is designed to empower Iowa City...
ADM sets Scope 3 emissions reduction target
ADM, with operations in southwest Cedar Rapids, has announced a new commitment to reduce the company’s Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by...