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    World's Premier Conference on Business and Global Health, May 15-17, 2013 in NYC Image

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    04-24-13

    World's Premier Conference on Business and Global Health, May 15-17, 2013 in NYC

     GBCHealth, a non-profit coalition of more than 200 companies working to improve the health of their workforces and communities around the world, will bring together corporate executives, government leaders and visionaries from the most infl...

    Business Call to Action Announces New Initiatives During G20 Inclusive Business Workshop in Mumbai Image

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    04-16-13

    Business Call to Action Announces New Initiatives During G20 Inclusive Business Workshop in Mumbai

    Three companies have made new commitments to help thousands of low-income people in rural India improve their livelihoods, health and environment through the Business Call to Action (BCtA), an anti-poverty initiative backed by the UN Development Programme (UNDP).

    “By think...

    U.S. Business Leaders Urge Strong Policy Action on Climate Change Image

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    04-10-13

    U.S. Business Leaders Urge Strong Policy Action on Climate Change

    As the President unveils his budget for the coming year, 33 major U.S. companies, including eBay Inc., Nike and Limited Brands signed a “Climate Declaration,” urging federal policymakers to take action on climate change, asserting tha...

    Investors Announce Proposal for Sustainability Listing Standard for Global Stock Exchanges Image

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    04-08-13

    Investors Announce Proposal for Sustainability Listing Standard for Global Stock Exchanges

    A group of investors today announced a Consultation Paper with recommendations for...

    Danish Firm Aims to Improve Health, Environment in Mozambique Image

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    04-04-13

    Danish Firm Aims to Improve Health, Environment in Mozambique

    Some 400,000 residents of Mozambique will gain access to clean, locally produced cooking fuel following a commitment by Danish company Novozymes to the Busin...

    Energy and Green Building Strategist Elaine Hsieh Joins GreenBiz Group Image

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    04-02-13

    Energy and Green Building Strategist Elaine Hsieh Joins GreenBiz Group

    GreenBiz Group Inc. has announced the appointment of Elaine Hsieh as VERGE Program Director and Senior Analyst, leading GreenBiz’s global series of VERGE events.

    Hsieh, who most recently served as Global Business Strategist for DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability, has 15 years’ experience...

    Investors Seek Stronger Disclosure by U.S. Water Providers Image

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    04-02-13

    Investors Seek Stronger Disclosure by U.S. Water Providers

    Tighter water supplies. Aging infrastructure. Uncertain water demand. Climate change.

    U.S. water providers are facing unprecedented challenges, including more vulnerable water supplies, declining revenue and growing environmental pressures. Investors who finance the projects that keep the ...

    Brazilian Dental Company Commits to Expand Quality Care for Low-income Communities Image

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    03-28-13

    Brazilian Dental Company Commits to Expand Quality Care for Low-income Communities

    Some 1 million people are expected to gain access to high-quality dental care in low-income areas of Brazil following a commitment by the Brazilian dental franchise Sorridents to the Business Call to Action (BCtA), a global initia...

    Social Enterprises Scale Up To Fight Poverty in Africa, Asia-Pacific Image

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    03-27-13

    Social Enterprises Scale Up To Fight Poverty in Africa, Asia-Pacific

    Hundreds of thousands of low-income people will benefit from expanded access to financial services as a result of new commitments to the Business Call to Action (BCtA), an anti-poverty initiative backed by the UN Development Programme (UNDP).

    “By adapting business models to the needs of pr...

    Mahindra Rural Housing Finance Joins Business Call to Action (BCtA) with Commitment to Extend Housing Finance Access to Rural India Image

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    03-20-13

    Mahindra Rural Housing Finance Joins Business Call to Action (BCtA) with Commitment to Extend Housing Finance Access to Rural India

    Mahindra Rural Housing Finance Ltd. (MRHFL), a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd. (MMFSL), renewed its commitment to extend housing finance to customers in rural India, as it joined Business Call to Action (BCtA), a global initiative that encourages private sector effor...

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