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09-19-12
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. Wins Coveted Conde Nast Traveler World Savers Award for 'Doing It All'
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. was the proud recipient of a Condé Nast Traveler World Savers Award as the winner in the large hotel chain category. In the September 2012 edition of Condé Nast Traveler magazine in the U.S., The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company was cited for several innovative an...
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09-19-12
New Intelligence Report Highlights How Companies Can Eliminate Risks and Generate New Business Through Corporate Responsibility
The 62-page business intelligence report outlines the many benefits of embedding sustainability into management processes.
The report, published by Ethical Corporation, reveals how leading companies are making the business case for corporate responsibility. It outlines how companies can id...
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09-19-12
CSX Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Second Consecutive Year
CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) announced that it was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America for the second consecutive year and was the only U.S. railroad listed in 2012.
“Sustainable practices improve today’s operations and position CSX for a strong future,” sa...
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09-19-12
2 of 3 Americans Are Concerned With Toxins Found in Common Household Products, Study Shows
(Marketwire) - Nearly two-thirds of all Americans (64%) say they are "concerned" or "very concerned" abo...
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09-18-12
ARAMARK Environmental Sustainability Interns Make Positive Impact While Gaining Business Experience
ARAMARK, a global leader in professional services, hired 17 young professionals for the 2012 ARAMARK Environmental Sustainability Internship Program. The program provides participants with hands-on job experience as they help implement environ...
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09-18-12
Timberland Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Path of Service™ Program
(Marketwire) - Twenty years ago, the idea of Timberland's Path of Service™ program -- a progra...
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09-18-12
Abbott Named to Working Mother Magazine's 'Best Companies' List for Twelve Consecutive Years
Abbott today was once again named one of the 100 Best Companies by Working Mother magazine. This is the twelfth consecutive year that Abbott has been included on the prestigious list, which recognizes companies for providing a family-friendly workplace. Additional...
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09-18-12
Business Leaders Urge Congress to Extend Renewable Energy Tax Credit
Today, 19 companies, including major consumer brands and several Fortune 500 firms, wrote to Congressional leaders encouraging them to extend the Production Tax Credit (PTC), a key provision supporting renewable energy.
The PTC provides a tax credit of 2.2 cents per kilowatt-hour of renewa...
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09-18-12
Kinross Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
(Marketwire) Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K)(NYSE: KGC) announced today that it has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for the second consecutive year, and to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the third consecutive year.
"Our inclusion on thi...
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09-18-12
U.S. Chamber Recognizes 20 Companies for Positive Impact on People, Communities, and Environment
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) today recognized 20 leading socially responsible companies as finalists in the 13th annual Corporate Citizenship Awards. The “Citizens Awards” honor businesses for their societal innovations and for creating a sustained positi...
