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November 22, 2009

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Green Building Activity Sustains Impressive Growth During 2009, Says New Market Assessment

Published: Nov 05, 2009 – 02:00 PM EST

OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 05 /CSRwire/ - Green building activity has sustained impressive growth during 2009, amid a brutal construction market that has decimated other segments of the construction marketplace, according to the 2009 Green Building Market & Impact Report published by GreenerBuildings.com,...

Greenbuild 2009 Conference Goes "Carbon-Neutral" with the Help of Renewable Energy and Offset Donations

Published: Nov 05, 2009 – 10:51 AM EST

MADISON, Wis., Nov. 05 /CSRwire/ - Leonardo Academy announced today that the emissions resulting from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)'s annual Greenbuild International Conference & Exposition have been offset through the generous donations of carbon offsets and renewable energy certificates (RECs) from...

Give Peas a Chance – Pulses offer improved sustainability in the field and on the plate

Published: Nov 04, 2009 – 05:35 PM EST

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Nov. 04 /CSRwire/ - The Canadian pulse industry today released a white paper on the benefits of using pulses - beans, peas, lentils and chickpeas - as a food ingredient that provides nutritional and health benefits and contributes to environmental sustainability....

Cadbury Delivers a “Rosier” Christmas for Eco-Conscious Consumers

Published: Nov 04, 2009 – 12:14 PM EST

UNITED KINGDOM, Nov. 04 /CSRwire/ - As the countdown to Christmas begins, Cadbury is giving its festive family favourites - Roses and Heroes - a green makeover. The confectionery company is breaking with tradition and switching its round metal tins for square, recyclable...

Winners Announced in Dow’s Sustainability Innovation Student Challenge

Published: Nov 04, 2009 – 09:44 AM EST

MIDLAND, Mich., Nov. 04 /CSRwire/ - The Dow Chemical Company recently recognized the inaugural winners of its Sustainability Innovation Student Challenge - an awards competition established to encourage and promote solutions to the world's most pressing social, economic and environmental problems. Graduate students...

Walmart's Sustainability Leader to Discuss Company Efforts and New Initiatives at November 18 World Environment Center Forum

Published: Nov 03, 2009 – 11:07 AM EST

WASHINGTON DC, Nov. 03 /CSRwire/ - The World Environment Center (WEC) today announced that Walmart’s Senior Vice President for Sustainability, Matt Kistler, will be the featured speaker at the next Washington Sustainability Forum on November 18, 2009 at the Sofitel Hotel in Washington,...

SC Johnson Report Shows Responsibility Supports Resilience

Published: Nov 03, 2009 – 09:31 AM EST

RACINE, Wis., Nov. 03 /CSRwire/ - Companies earn consumer trust when they share how they impact the environment around them1. As a leader in environmental responsibility, SC Johnson is pleased to release its 2009 Public Report today. The company continues to move forward...

New SC Johnson Ad Inspired by Family

Published: Nov 02, 2009 – 06:45 PM EST

RACINE, Wis., Nov. 02 /CSRwire/ - SC Johnson, a Family Company, has released a new ad titled "Soul" as part of its ongoing campaign featuring the values of the company and emphasizing the company’s commitment to sustainability. The company pulls from its own...

Abbott Saving 1 Billion Gallons of Water Annually

Published: Nov 02, 2009 – 11:00 AM EST

ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Nov. 02 /CSRwire/ - Abbott announced today that it is saving 1 billion gallons of water annually since launching a comprehensive, global effort in 2004 to preserve natural resources through reducing use of water in the production of its nutrition...

Nov 01, 2009 – Leadership Skills For Change Agents

Posted: Nov 01, 2009 – 12:00 AM EST

Instructor: Bob Willard, author of The Sustainability Advantage and other books. (Toronto) Webinars will be Mondays at 5pm Pacific time (8pm Eastern) Nov 2, 9, 16, 23. This course prepares sustainability professionals at any level in the organizational hierarchy to lead an organizational...

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