Sustainability
Balancing impacts through responsible business practices, supply chains and energy use.
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02-11-08
World Policy Makers to Discuss 'Cities and Sustainability': A Keystone of the Global Dialogue about the Human Future
VANCOUVER, CANADA - One of the overwhelming challenges facing society and policy-makers in the 21st century will be how to reconcile the economic and social needs of urban populations in ways which are sustainable. With half the global population now living in cities, urban ...
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02-11-08
Edelman Launches Global Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Communications Report
NEW YORK, NY - February 11, 2008 - Transparency in communications is a key indicator of a socially responsible company "“ more important than philanthropy or NGO partnerships "“ according to a landmark corporate responsibility and sustainability communications report launche...
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02-07-08
New Sustainable Cities Award Sponsored by the Financial Times and Urban Land Institute: Entry Deadline: March 31, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC - February 7, 2007 - /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Financial Times and the Urban Land Institute have extended the entry deadline to March 31, 2008 for submissions to the Financial Times Urban Land Institute (FT/ULI) Sustainable Cities Award.
The F...
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02-07-08
Applications Sought for IFC Social Responsibility Agribusiness Consultants
The Social Responsibility Program at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has received Environmental and Social Development Business Line funding toward the cost of conducting an assessment on the viability of implementing the Better Work Program in African agribusine...
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02-07-08
REI Boulder Receives Chain Store Age's Retail Store of the Year Award
SEATTLE "“ February 7, 2008 - Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), a national retail cooperative providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, announced today that it won Chain Store Age's 2007 Retail Store of the Year award for Environmental Sustainability for its Boulder, Co...
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02-07-08
Sustainable Life Media Receives Series A Funding from Well-Connected Group of Media Investors
BURLINGAME, CA - February 7, 2008 - Sustainable Life Media (SLM), a business-to-business media and event company, announced today that it has closed its Series A investment. The round was led by William Cobert, CEO, EBITDA Media who is set to join SLM's board in conjunction...
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02-07-08
Good Clean Love Launches New Website
February 7, 2008 "“ EUGENE, OREGON Just in time for Valentine's Day, Good Clean Love, one of the largest love companies in the nation, announced the official launch of their new website today. The new clean look and user friendly design offers a wide variety of eco-love prod...
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02-05-08
New York Launches Sustainable Business Network
February 5, 2007 - Over 130 local business leaders and supporters gathered at powerHouse Arena in Brooklyn on January 31 to create the Sustainable Business Network of NYC. The objective of this network is to connect, support and promote NYC owned and operated businesses.
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02-05-08
Merck & Co., Inc. Vice President of Corporate Responsibility Appointed New Chairman of the Board of the Corporate Council On Africa
WASHINGTON, DC - February 5, 2008 -The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) today announced the appointment of Dr. Jeffrey L. Sturchio as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors. Dr. Sturchio is Vice President, Corporate Responsibility, at Merck & Co., Inc.
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01-31-08
Former Fast Company Editor Joins Growing Seventh Generation Team
BURLINGTON, VT - January 31, 2008 "“ Seventh Generation, the nation's leading manufacturer of non-toxic household products and a pioneer of corporate responsibility, today announced the appointment of Bill Breen as Editorial Director. A former editor and founding member of
