Sustainability
Balancing impacts through responsible business practices, supply chains and energy use.
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09-25-09
Seventh Generation Introduces the First EPA Registered Disinfectant Proven to Kill Germs Naturally
Seventh Generation, the nation's leading brand of non-toxic, environmentally safe household solutions, incorporates the latest breakthrough in green chemistry with the introduction of a new line of household disinfectant wipes and sprays. Debuting at the Natural Products Exp...
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09-24-09
U.S.-China Public-Private Partnership to Green the Supply Chain
The Institute for Sustainable Communities and its partners joined President Bill Clinton on stage at the Clinton Global Initiative today to announce a $2.3-million commitment to boost Chinese factories' compliance with environment, health and safety (EHS) policies and achiev...
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09-24-09
Irish Company Helps US Multi-Nationals Cut Costs
US companies can gain millions of dollars in cost savings through an innovative foreign VAT recovery solution being offered by Irish-owed tax company The Taxback Group.
Companies that do business abroad are entitled to recover foreign value-adde...
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09-24-09
Clinton Global Initiative Commitment Sweetens the Tables of 5-Star Hotels
What started as a dream of a few, has turned into a reality for hundreds of women in the remote areas of Northern Pakistan who are now bearing fruits of their success. Farida Bano is one such lady. Resident of Oshikhandas, District Gilgit, some 600 km. from Islamabad, the ca...
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09-24-09
Future Growth is 'Greater Than Green'
Sustainable businesses of tomorrow will be measured by more than financial returns: they will also be assessed on efficient use of resources and environmental considerations, said Craig Cogut, founder and co-managing partner of Pegasus Capital Advisors. Cogut, who is partic...
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09-23-09
Can Trustmarks Be Trusted? BBMG Report Finds That Very Few Green Certifications Having an Impact
Good Housekeeping now has a green seal of approval. So does UL, the global product safety tester. They join some 400 certifications now vying to validate social and environmental claims on behalf of companies targeting consumers who care about issues like whether a product i...
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09-23-09
Milestone 10th Edition of Bob Willard’s Master Slide Set Is Now Available
Bob Willard is proud to announce the release of the 10th version of his Master Slide Set for sustainability champions. Bob is a speaker and author on sustainability. Based on the audience, he usually selects 30-40 slides from his much larger Master Slide Set. In June 2007, h...
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09-23-09
Sustainable Business Practice: Process and Implementation
- Learn practical lessons from experienced consultants
- Relevant to all types and sizes of business
Wednesday 30th September 2009, 12pm Eastern Standard Time (9am Pacific Daylight Time, 5pm GMT Summer...
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09-22-09
Deloitte Whitepaper Outlines Tax Implications of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Regulation
What: "A Climate for Change? Tax Implications of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Regulation"
Who: Clint Stretch, managing principal, Tax Policy, Deloitte Tax LLP
Brad Seltzer, principal, global leader Energy & Resources Tax, Deloitte T...
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09-22-09
International Business Honor Society Launches Ethical Leadership Initiative with Top Executives
The International Honor Society Beta Gamma Sigma, the honor society recognizing business excellence, is featuring business leaders known for their commitment to building strong, ethical corporate cultures in the Society's launch of the
