2016 Climate Leadership Awards Now Accepting Applications

Applications are now being accepted for the fifth annual Climate Leadership Awards, a prestigious recognition of outstanding voluntary actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build resilience to climate change. Industry leaders from various sectors, including construction, finance, and energy, can apply for the awards in categories such as Organizational Leadership, Individual Leadership, and Excellence in Greenhouse Gas Management. Past winners include Bank of America, Caesars Entertainment, and IBM.

Key Takeaways:

• The Climate Leadership Awards program is now in its fifth year, recognizing outstanding voluntary actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build resilience to climate change.
• Applications are being accepted through September 25, 2015, in six categories: Organizational Leadership Award, Individual Leadership Award, Supply Chain Leadership Award, Excellence in Greenhouse Gas Management (Goal-Setting Certificate), Excellence in Greenhouse Gas Management (Goal Achievement Award), and Innovative Partnerships Certificate.
• Past award winners include Bank of America, Caesars Entertainment, Cisco Systems, and the University of California, Irvine.
• Winners of the 2016 awards will be honored at the Climate Leadership Conference, March 8-10, in Seattle.
• The awards are co-sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions.

Statistics:

• The 2016 Climate Leadership Awards are now accepting applications through September 25, 2015.
• Applications are being accepted in six categories for the 2016 awards.
• The Climate Leadership Awards have recognized over 20 industry leaders from various sectors since its inception.
• Past award winners have seen a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and an increase in organizational resilience.

Sources:

• WASHINGTON (PRWEB) July 09, 2015
• http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/07/prweb12837075.htm