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07-31-09
GAP Inc.’s Fourth Social Responsibility Report Reveals Successes and Challenges
Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today issued its fourth comprehensive report on its social responsibility programs, highlighting performance and data results covering 2007 and 2008.
"As we celebrate four amazing decades of Gap bringing casual apparel to the...
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07-31-09
Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson Honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom
Washington, DC, July 31, 2009--The Aspen Institute proudly announces that Mary Robinson, the former President of Ireland (1990-1997) and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (1997-2002), has been named one of 16 recipients of the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom. Robinson...
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07-31-09
Northeast Utilities Releases First Corporate Social Responsibility Report
Northeast Utilities (NYSE: NU) today announced the release of its inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility Report. Titled Today's Actions Help Shape Our Future, the 2008 report is a milestone in NU's history. The content of the report documents the present state of sustaina...
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07-30-09
Abbott Testifies Before U.S. Congress on Role of Private Sector in Advancing Science Education
WASHINGTON, July 30, 2009 - In a hearing today of the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Research and Science Education, part of the larger Committee on Science and
Technology, Abbott testified on its contributions as a private sector company in a multi-stak...
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07-30-09
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Practitioner Workshop:
Chicago, IL, July 30, 2009-- We would like to inform you that CSE's IEMA_approved workshop "Become a Certified CSR Practitioner", the first course internationally offering accredited certification on CSR, will take place on 1-2 September 2009, in Chicago, IL. The workshop ha...
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07-30-09
Owens Corning Introduces New EnergyComplete(TM) Insulation and Air Sealing System to Save Energy in U.S. Homes
Contractors, builders, homeowners are already benefiting
TOLEDO, Ohio, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today introduced EnergyComplete(TM) with Flexible Seal Technology, a whole home insulation and air sealin...
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07-30-09
Business & Human Rights Resource Centre Launches Information Hub on Work of UN Special Representative John Ruggie
London - 30 July 2009 - Today the non-profit Business & Human Rights Resource Centre launched the world's only online portal for all materials relating to the work of the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Representative on business & human rights, Professor ...
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07-29-09
HydroPoint and Allied Landscape Services Provide Best Practices for Achieving Sustainable Savings Using Outdoor Irrigation
Petaluma, Calif. "“ July 29, 2009 "“ HydroPoint Data Systems Inc., provider of the WeatherTRAK(R) Smart Water Management solution, today announced the next webcast in its Sustainability 2.0(TM) Educational Series. The ...
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07-29-09
Formal Training and Licensing for Green Auditors "“ SSC Green Auditor Certification Course starting this August 26th
July 29, 2009 - Do you want to help organizations figure out how to "go green"? Do you have a passion for sustainability but no formal audit training? Join Strategic Sustainability Consulting for a 3-day training event and become a certified SSC Green Auditor.
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07-29-09
Marriott Remains Committed to Corporate Citizenship
BETHESDA, Md. - July 2009 - Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) has been recognized by two prominent organizations-the FTSE Group and the Ethisphere Institute, for its commitment to corporate citizenship and ethics in...
