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The BICEP Blog
Welcome to the BICEP blog. Where consumer companies flex their muscle on climate and clean energy solutions and advocate for innovative policies at the local, state and federal level.
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Timberland knows energy efficiency bill would save help save money
Timberland knows from its own business practices that energy efficiency saves the company money, and that’s why it wrote in the New Hampshire Union Leader about their support for energy efficiency legislation moving through Congress that is co-sponsored by New Hampshire’s Senator Jeanne Shaheen.
Real estate leaders push for energy efficiency bill
“Anyone still laboring under the impression that fighting climate change has to mean financial sacrifice should take a look at our clients’ income statements,” wrote Michael Jordan, Executive Vice President of Sustainable Strategy at Jones Lang LaSalle, in an op-ed for The Hill.
Renewable Energy Celebrates Victories
Renewable Energy is winning! Despite attempts to weaken or destroy state renewable energy programs, both Kansas and Arizona recently upheld their support for renewables.
In Annual Reports, Companies Recognize Climate Risk and Opportunity
Major companies are examining the risks of how changing weather patterns could affect their businesses, but it’s not all gloom and doom. Companies are also recognizing the business opportunities that new innovations would bring as we tackle climate change. The next step is to push for clear policies.
Where are Obama’s business allies on climate? Right here.
Tonight, President Obama is expected to lay out his plans for following through on his promise to “respond to the threat of climate change.” He is going to need help from leaders in the business community to accomplish those plans.
Obama’s Climate Change Legacy
In his second Inaugural Address, President Obama set the stage for a renewed course of action on energy and climate change. The path going forward won't be easy, but the President's statement affirms that climate change remains a front and center priority of this Administration.
Why Companies Are Making Their Voices Heard
As the newest member of BICEP, Cynthia Curtis recently explained why CA Technologies has a stake in shaping the discourse on sustainability.
The business voice is changing the clean energy debate
When businesses went to Washington to lobby on the wind production tax credit last year, it got the attention of lawmakers.
Victory! PTC Blows Past the Cliff
We are welcoming 2013 by celebrating a new victory for the future of clean, renewable energy here in the U.S. The wind energy Production Tax Credit (PTC) was extended in the final hours of U.S. Congressional sessions.
A food company on a mission
It’s always great when BICEP leaders get the praise they deserve. Shauna Sadowski, Director of Sustainability at Annie’s Homegrown, a BICEP member, was highlighted on GreenBiz.com.
Support for wind power in Colorado is brewing
Jenn Vervier, Director of Sustainability and Strategic Projects at New Belgium, recently published an op-ed in urging Congress to extend the wind Production Tax Credit.
Three Viable Paths for Fixing Climate in Obama’s Second Term
With the 2012 election behind us, Auden Schendler, Vice President of Sustainability at Aspen Skiing Company (a BICEP member), wrote about 3 ways that President Obama could address climate change in his second term.
Sports Companies Are Teaming Up As Climate Activists
Playing sports is all about teamwork. When BICEP members, the Portland Trail Blazers and Aspen Skiing Company teamed up for the Aspen Skiing Company sustainability report, they both won.
KB Home wins EPA WaterSense Partner of the Year Award
For the second year in a row, BICEP Member KB Home was awarded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency WaterSense Partner of the Year Award.
Extreme Weather Calls for Extreme Measures
The recent droughts, wildfires, and hurricanes sweeping the nation has put the words ‘climate change’ back in the national dialogue.
Companies support historic new fuel economy standards
By 2025, passenger cars and trucks will be averaging 54.5 miles per gallon creating nearly 500,000 new jobs nationwide.
The Climate for Action
In November 2008, five companies banded together to send a message to Washington. Nike, Levi Strauss & Co. Starbucks, Sun Microsystems and Timberland stood up for a clean energy economy.
