Manufacturing
News and content about corporate responsibility innovations in the manufacturing industry.
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05-15-17
Covestro, Greenlight for Girls Inspire Houston Girls to Pursue STEM
International science education expert and engineer Melissa Rancourt brought her global greenlight for girls (g4g) initiative to Space Center Houston today. Hundreds of local girls, ages 11-15, participated in the day-long interactive, hands-on science event with retired NASA astronaut Brian Duf...
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05-12-17
Diageo Makes Interactive Responsible Drinking Module Available to U.S. Consumers
Diageo, the global leader in beverage alcohol, announced today the public launch of an online e-learning module called DRINKiQ designed to provide consumers with the information they need to make informed decisions about drinking responsibly. The module, which was originally a live interactive tr...
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05-09-17
Smithfield Foods’ New Sustainability Report Highlights Environmental Achievements, Announces First Companywide Water Policy
Today, Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced the release of the second installment of its 16th annual sustainability report. The Environment section highlights Smithfield’s environme...
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05-09-17
VF Corporation Prohibits Use of Fur in Products, Emphasizes Ethical Treatment of Animals with New Materials Policy
VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, today released its first-ever Animal Derived Materials Policy and announced that its brands will no longer use fur, angora or exotic leather in their products.
The progressive new policy, de...
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05-02-17
Smithfield Foods Issues First Installment of 2016 Sustainability Report
Today, Smithfield Foods, Inc. released the first section of its 2016 Sustainability Report, providing comprehensive information about its industry-leading animal care initiatives and practices. Starting with its Animal Care s...
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04-24-17
‘Young Champions of the Earth’ to Be Awarded for Environmental Solutions
The United Nations Environment Programme has launched “Young Champions of the Earth,” a new initiative that aims to celebrate and support individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 with outstanding ideas to save the environment. The initiative is sponsored by Covestro, one of the world’s leading p...
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04-20-17
Covestro Employees Named ‘Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead Award’ Recipients
In recognition of their contributions to advancing women in manufacturing, Covestro employees Rebecca Lucore and Paige Kassalen will be honored today as recipients of the “Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead Awards,” presented by The Manufacturing Institute at the fifth annual ceremony in Washingto...
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04-10-17
Bristol-Myers Squibb Earns ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award for Third Consecutive Year
For the third consecutive year, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) with an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award for outstanding efforts to improve the energy efficiency of facilities...
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04-05-17
MilliporeSigma Announces First Stops in National Curiosity Cube™ Tour
MilliporeSigma today announced nine stops for the first half of its national, year-long Curiosity Cube™ tour. Built on the company’s successful
