Sustainability
Balancing impacts through responsible business practices, supply chains and energy use.
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05-22-08
National Coffee Association Announces Anti-Terrorism Initiative
NEW YORK,NY "“ May 22, 2008 - The National Coffee Association of U.S.A., Inc. (NCA) has announced that an initiative in support of the U.S. coffee industry's participation in the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program of the U.S. Customs & Bor...
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05-22-08
SustainPro(TM) Conference & Expo To Further Organize theFast-Growing, $400 Billion Sustainable Strategies Marketplace
EDISON, NJ - May 22, 2008 - Addressing the sustainability mega-trend that has corporate leaders vexed and perplexed - the SustainPro(TM) Conference & Exposition is the first event where corporate operations leaders in manufacturing, marketing, IT, procurement, fac...
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05-21-08
Finance Alliance For Sustainable Trade Launches Global Membership Drive
MONTREAL,CANADA "“ May 20, 2008 "“ Two major milestones for the Finance Alliance for Sustainable Trade (FAST) this month include the successful launch of its global membership drive - generating more than 40 new...
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05-20-08
Sustainable Amazon - Brazilian eco-preneurs launch rainforest goods to help save the planet.
NEW YORK, NY - May 20, 2008 - The wonders of the Amazon come to life at the AMAZONIA BRASIL EXPO at South Street Seaport through June 22. Visitors experience the magical charm of the Amazon and discover ways to protect the rainforest through sustainable economics. Eco-friend...
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05-20-08
Dow Foundation Enables $2 Million for Student and Faculty Sustainability Projects at University of California Berkeley
Midland, MI - Twenty-three projects aimed at helping people live more sustainably have been granted a total of $2 million through a new program at the University of California, Berkeley, which is funded by The Dow Chemical Company Foundation.
Wi...
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05-20-08
National Sustainable Agriculture Standard Will Revolutionize American Agricultural Production and Markets
MADISON, WI "“ May 20, 2008 "“ What could be the first national standard for sustainable agriculture in the United States- the Sustainable Agriculture Practice Standard for Food, Fiber, and Biofuel Crop Producers and Agricultural Product Handlers and Processors (SCS-001) Dra...
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05-19-08
To "Go Green," Companies Partner with Environmental Groups
NEW YORK, NY - May 19, 2008 - Environmental Defense Fund and BusinessWeek Special Advertising Sections will feature innovative partnerships between businesses and nonprofit groups in a section this July. Partners in Green will highlight companies that are cutting pol...
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05-19-08
AIG Releases 2007 Corporate Responsibility Report
NEW YORK,NY - May 19, 2008 "“ Today American International Group, Inc. (AIG) released its second report on corporate responsibility, "Putting our Strength Behind Sustainability", which focuses on long-term sustainability and illustrates how AIG’s Vision and Values guide the ...
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05-15-08
Prestigious Entrepreneurs Endorse Website to Speed Social Change
May 15, 2008 - Eight organizations run by Ashoka Fellows today announced their partnership with social media website JustMeans as founding members to promote social reforms in their designated fields.
Ashoka is an international fellowship that g...
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05-15-08
ICMM Appoints New President
May 15, 2008 - Dr. R. Anthony (Tony) Hodge has been appointed ICMM President and will take up his position on 1 October 2008.
ICMM Chairman (and Chief Executive Officer, Lonmin) Brad Mills welcomed Tony Hodge at a meeting of the ICMM Council "“...
