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03-02-07
Grameen Foundation Addresses Its Carbon Footprint Through The Climate Trust
WASHINGTON, D.C.- March 2, 2007 -Grameen Foundation, a leading global microfinance organization, announced today that it has purchased carbon offsets for the air travel undertaken by its employees and contractors globally during 2006. The purchase of offsets from The Climat...
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03-02-07
Green Mountain Energy Company Chosen for First "PLENTY 20" List
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2007--Green Mountain Energy Company, the nation's leading provider of renewable energy and carbon offset solutions, has been selected for the inaugural PLENTY 20 list (
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03-02-07
Bernard Harris, ExxonMobil Announce 20 New Summer Camps
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2007--Former astronaut Bernard Harris and the ExxonMobil Foundation have announced the 19 university campus locations that will host the 2007 ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camps this June through August. The two-week reside...
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03-02-07
The Port of Los Angeles Will Fund $850,000 toward Foss Maritime Company's Development of the World's First "Hybrid" Tug Boat
SAN PEDRO, Calif. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - March 1, 2007 - A new hybrid tug boat proposed by Seattle-based Foss Maritime Company, and funded in part by the Port of Los Angeles, will be substantially less polluting, more fuel efficient and even quieter than today's modern tug boat...
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03-02-07
Motto Magazine Features 6 Gurus of "Eco-Chic"
March 2, 2007 - Motto magazine unveils its March/April issue, featuring reports and profiles of business people who are achieving more personally fulfilling work and a more socially responsible route to business success. Motto, the voice of capitalism with a so...
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03-02-07
Starbucks Reinforces Commitment to do Business Responsibly with Fiscal 2006 Corporate Social Responsibility Annual Report
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 1, 2007--Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq:SBUX) today announced the launch of its fiscal year 2006 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Annual Report. The report reinforces Starbucks commitment to operate responsibly and includes information ...
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03-01-07
International Business Ethics Institute Names James Murphy Executive Director
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 1, 2007--The International Business Ethics Institute (IBEI), a private, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting responsible business practices around the world, has appointed James C. Murphy, Ph.D., as Executive Director. Dr. Murphy'...
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03-01-07
Highlights of Toyota's Environmental Progress
Toyota hybrids win awards; Camry Hybrid shares Motor Trend Car of the Year
Motor Trend has named the redesigned entire Camry line, including Camry Hybrid, as its 2007 Car of the Year. Camry Hybrid combines a 2.4-liter, four-cylind...
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03-01-07
Music Artists Join The RE*Generation - Helping Virgin Mobile USA to Help Teens at Risk
WARREN, NJ - March 1, 2007 - Tapping into the power of music, Virgin Mobile USA today announced that three powerhouse recording artists have joined on to help support The RE*Generation, Virgin Mobile's pro-social initiative to build awareness about the issues surrounding at-...
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03-01-07
Chase Announces New Funding for Financial Literacy Organizations
WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 1, 2007--As part of its long-standing commitment to help consumers with financial planning and education, Chase Card Services, the credit card division of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM), is donating $1.3 million per year for thre...
