by Admin | Jan 17, 2014 | Articles, Green Energy
KKR, the New York-based investment firm headed by Henry Kravis and George Roberts has plans to open an office in Calgary, says company spokeswoman Kristi Huller. The confirmed opening of a new office is part of KKR’s plan to further expand its energy business....
by Admin | Nov 15, 2013 | Articles, Sustainability
For some landscaping companies, overlooking ways to stay current with sustainable practices isn’t just bad for the earth; it’s bad for business. One company that is committed to employing green strategies is the Brickman Group, a leader in commercial landscaping, and...
by Admin | Oct 25, 2013 | Articles, Climate Change, Green Energy, Sustainability
If we’re going to avoid a serious global warming crisis in the near future, we’re going to have to act fast—and in big ways. Global temperatures are shifting, and most are aware of the very real threat that shift brings. Yet, we continue to be wasteful, often simply...
by Admin | Nov 28, 2012 | Profiles
When companies decide that they want to commit to helping the environment and launch their own environmental initiative, who do they call? (Hint: not Ghostbusters!). Kohlberg Kravis and Roberts & Co, a private equity firm founded by Henry Kravis and his cousin...
by Admin | Oct 30, 2012 | Green Energy, Profiles
George Roberts, co-founder and co-CEO of the private equity industry’s Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR), has recently amped up his support of investing in green energy. With the Green Portfolio Program and KKR’s support in 23 green portfolio...