Sustainability
Balancing impacts through responsible business practices, supply chains and energy use.
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08-10-09
Kraft Foods Reduces Global Plant Water Use By More Than 20% In Less Than Three Years
NORTHFIELD, Ill., Aug. 10 /CSRwire - PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Water is an essential ingredient for creating delicious foods. But experts warn that it's becoming increasingly scarce. In fact, the United Nations suggests more than one in six people worldwide don't have ample ac...
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08-10-09
Deloitte Launches Center for Sustainability Performance
NEW YORK, August 10 /CSRwire/ - Deloitte today announced the launch of the Center for Sustainability Performance (CSP) in Waltham, Mass. The CSP will be led by Mark McElroy, Ph.D., and will provide on-site client training, research and development, with a focus on corporate ...
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08-10-09
Bon Appétit Management Company's Chef Preeti Mistry Competes on Bravo's "Top Chef"
PALO ALTO, CA August 10,/CSRwire/ "“ On August 19th Bravo will premiere the sixth season of its hit series "Top Chef" in which another cast of uber--talented kitchen characters will face off in pursuit of the culinary crown. Like past seasons, most of the contestants will em...
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08-06-09
Giant Food and New England Aquarium Unite to Encourage Best Practices for Retail Seafood Sales and Consumption
LANDOVER, Md., Aug. 6 /CSRwire - PRNewswire-USNewswire/ - In a move that further strengthens its commitment to providing sustainable seafood to consumers, Giant Food, is working in cooperation with the New England Aquarium, to increase access to sustainable seafood available...
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08-06-09
Siemens Building Technologies Issues Its First Sustainability Report
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., Aug. 6 /CSRwire - PRNewswire/ - Siemens Building Technologies, Inc., remains committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility across every aspect of its business - as well as transparency and honesty about how well the company plans to achiev...
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08-05-09
Creating Business Value by Implementing Sustainable Development: A World Environment Center/Singapore Environment Council Roundtable
August 5 /CSRwire/ - In today's global market economy corporations have more business opportunities and challenges than ever before. As the private sector's influence has grown, sustainable development has become an increasing business expectation. Companies must stimulate i...
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08-05-09
Kimberly-Clark Sets the Bar Higher for Tissue Products With Stronger Global Forest Policy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 /CSRwire - PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Kimberly-Clark Corporation, the maker of Kleenex, Scott and Cottonelle brands, today announced stronger fiber sourcing standards that will increase conservation of forests globally and will make the company a leader for s...
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08-04-09
FishChoice.com "“ New Tool For Restaurants and Retailers to Increase Sales of Sustainable Seafood
SAN FRANCISCO, August 4 /CSRwire.com/"“ FishChoice.com launched today, providing chefs, and retail buyers a powerful, free tool to quickly locate sustainable seafood suppliers that meet the stringent requirements of si...
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08-03-09
Strong Foundations: The First Seven Weeks of GoodCompany Ventures' Inaugural Incubator
Philadelphia, PA - August 3, 2009 - The first seven weeks of GoodCompany Ventures' Incubator have been highlighted by expert panels, tailored seminars, and dinner receptions. The ten businesses receiving training and mentorship at GoodCompany Ventures are now well on their w...
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07-29-09
Marriott Remains Committed to Corporate Citizenship
BETHESDA, Md. - July 2009 - Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) has been recognized by two prominent organizations-the FTSE Group and the Ethisphere Institute, for its commitment to corporate citizenship and ethics in...
