Construction
News and content about corporate responsibility innovations in the construction industry.
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07-03-08
'Green' Power Provides Electricity to Caterpillar's Northern Ireland Facilities
PEORIA, Ill., July 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In support of strategic initiatives to use alternative or renewable sources to meet 20 percent of its energy needs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from existing facilities by 25 percent by 2020, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) ...
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06-30-08
Owens Corning Reports Sustainability Progress
TOLEDO, Ohio, June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today released its 2007 Sustainability Report, which highlights the company's commitment to operating its business with three balanced outcomes of economic growth, environmental stewardship and social p...
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06-25-08
The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute Awards Owens Corning Masonry Products Prestigious GREENGUARD Certifications
SAN FRANCISCO, June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute today announced that Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) Masonry Products is the first manufactured stone veneer maker to qualify for its GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified(R) and the even more...
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06-23-08
Centex (NYSE:CTX) publishes first Corporate Responsibility Report
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Centex Corporation (NYSE:CTX), one of the largest U.S. home builders, has released its first Corporate Responsibility Report, emphasizing the Company’s commitments to sound governance, goo...
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06-19-08
This Summer, Apply Sunscreen Liberally - to Your Home, That Is
TOLEDO, Ohio, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- With warm weather here, it's time to make sure your home is ready for the summer sun's blazing rays. Insulation is like sunscreen for your home, and you need about 19 inches in the attic to protect your home well against summer...
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06-02-08
Holcim Ltd (VTX:HOLN) publishes Corporate Sustainable Development Report 2007
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Holcim Ltd, one of the world’s leading producers of cement and aggregates, has released its Corporate Sustainable Development report for 2007. The report can be downloaded from the Holcim ...
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05-29-08
CEMEX (NYSE:CX) publishes 2007 Sustainable Development Interim Report
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"As we grow, we continue to work to strengthen our commitment to sustainable development." Lorenzo H. Zambrano, Chairman and CEO
At CEMEX this means increasing long-term competitive...
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05-23-08
ASSA ABLOY (STO:ASSA B) publishes Sustainability report 2007
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ASSA ABLOY presents the ASSA ABLOY Sustainability report 2007, please see the following link:
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05-13-08
Owens Corning Announces Business-Building Sustainability Partnerships at NAHB Green Building Show
NEW ORLEANS, May 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), a leader in building science for nearly 70 years, announced it has become a sponsor of LBM Journal's Certified Green Dealer(TM) program and renewed its sponsorship with Masco Home Services' Environments ...
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04-29-08
The ArcelorMittal Great Lakes Restoration Program Announces Funding of 16 Projects; Grants Total $1 million
CLEVELAND, OH - April 29, 2008 - ArcelorMittal (NYSE: MT), the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and federal agency partners - the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admini...
