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09-22-17
Anti-Slavery Organization International Justice Mission Announces Grant From Walmart Foundation to Address Human Trafficking in Thai Fishing Industry
Today International Justice Mission (IJM), the world’s largest international anti-slavery organization, announced support from the Walmart Foundation to address human trafficking, also known as modern slavery, in the Thai fishing industry.
News reports of modern slavery in supply chains in...
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09-22-17
Tree Pittsburgh Receives "Net Zero" Sustainability Grant from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club
The ambitious goal of achieving net zero energy status and LEED Platinum certification is becoming a reality for Tree Pittsburgh’s new campus thanks in large part to a $134,800 solar and sustainability grant from the
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09-22-17
FSC Gathers Global Forestry Leaders to Plan Future of Re-Sponsible Forest Management
The world’s leading forest certification organization, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), will hold its triennial global General Assembly in Vancouver, Canada from 8 to 13 October, 2017. O...
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09-22-17
High-Level UN Dialogue on Harnessing Africa's Demographic Dividend
Today, at the United Nations, His Excellency Prof. Alpha Condé, President of Guinea and Chairperson of the African Union, convened a high-level meeting to strengthen the partnership with the private sector and discuss opportunities created by Africa’s demographic change. Bringing...
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09-22-17
Global Sustain Presents the Yearbook 2016/17 in Berlin
Global Sustain cordially invites you to attend the presentation of its 10th international Yearbook 2016/17, “The Energy [R]evolution”, that will take place on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 (18.00), at th...
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09-21-17
UN Sustainable Development Goals Set High Standards for North America Sustainability Reporting
The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) released its second study looking closely at sustainability reporting trends in North America. Sustainability Reporting Trends i...
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09-21-17
The Consumer Goods Forum Reaffirms Climate Change Commitment
The Consumer Goods Forum reaffirms its commitment to taking action in recognition of the serious risks that climate change poses for our businesses, our supply chains and our consumers. The Paris Climate Agreement presents a critical opportunity to strengthen efforts globally addressing the cause...
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09-21-17
Walmart Foundation Announces $565,000 Towards Mexico Earthquake Relief and Recovery
In response to the recent 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Mexico, the Walmart Foundation has committed $565,000 (10 million pesos) to help organizations providing immediate recovery and relief. This commitment builds upon to the $2.2 million (40 million pesos) commitment of cash and 300 tons of produ...
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09-20-17
Consumers Energy Helps 10,000 Small Businesses Through Program that Rewards Energy Efficiency
Consumers Energy has helped 10,000 small businesses across Michigan lower their costs through an eight-year-old program that rewards them financially for taking steps to use less energy.
“Michigan is powered by its small businesses, and we are pleased to help so many of them realize saving...
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09-20-17
Walmart and the Coalition for Veteran Owned Business Host VetSource Event to Boost Business Opportunities for Veteran Entrepreneurs
Today, Walmart and the Coalition for Veteran Owned Business (CVOB) are hosting a first-of-its-kind event, VetSource, to support the success of veteran, military and military spouse-owned businesses by connecting them to several Fortune 500 companies in one day for procurement opportunities.
