CSR News
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03-05-12
Merck Receives 2012 ENERGY STAR(R) Sustained Excellence Award From U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the U.S. and Canada, announced today that it has received a 2012 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its continued improvement of energy performance and leadership in energy management in both the p...
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03-05-12
Equator Coffees & Teas Announces B Corp Certification
Going beyond the concept of “green business,” momentum is growing for businesses driving social change. Equator Coffees & Teas, already known for ethical sourcing, stellar employment practices, and strong commitment to environmental...
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03-02-12
BASF to Acquire Merck's Electrolytes
BASF will acquire the electrolytes business for high-performance batteries from German Chemical and Pharmaceutical Company Merck. The companies have agreed not to disclose financial details of the transaction.
- Another step in purposeful and swift expansion of electrolytes port...
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03-02-12
Barrick Announces Inaugural Members of Corporate Social Responsibility Advisory Board
Barrick Gold Corporation is pleased to announce it has established a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Advisory Board and named five distinguished individuals to serve as inaugural members. The Advisory Board will provide external advice and guidance to Barrick management on the Company’s gl...
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03-01-12
FORTUNE Recognizes Wyndham Worldwide as Most Admired Company in the Hospitality Industry
(Marketwire) - Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) has ...
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03-01-12
Who Is The Biggest 'Corporate Fool' Of 2012? Voting Begins On Nine With Worst Practices
With April Fool’s Day a month away, the nonprofit Green America is launching its annual “Corporate Fools’ balloting today on Facebook to name the U.S. company with the worst corporate practices. The winner will be determined by votes from the general public as tallied at
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03-01-12
Sustainable Packaging Coalition Report Provides Guidance on Using Recycled Fiber in Packaging
Recognizing the growing interest in increasing recycled content in packaging as a sustainability strategy, GreenBlue’s Sustainable Packaging Coalition has released a report on the opportunities and challenges for using recycled fiber in packaging.
Guidelines for Recycled Content in Pap...
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03-01-12
Distribution Fueling Growth in American Natural Personal Care Market
Healthy growth in the North American market for natural personal care products is occurring because of increasing distribution. Natural & organic brands are expanding into new channels as shelf-space in natural food shops reaches saturation.
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03-01-12
David Jones, Author Of 'Who Cares Wins', To Speak At Boston College Conference
David Jones, an author, advertising executive, and counselor to world leaders, has been added as a keynote speaker at Boston College’s 2012 International Corporate Citizenship Conference, March 25-27, in Phoenix. He will sha...
