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04-04-07
Toxics in Your Portfolio?: Companies Facing Shareholder Resolutions on Chemical Risks in Products Jump From Just Three in '04-'05 to 17 in '06-'07
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 4, 2007 - In the wake of costly litigation, product sales bans, and reputational damage arising from asbestos, toxic materials in cosmetics and toys, and Teflon-related chemicals, U.S. investors are becoming increasingly wary of toxic chemical risks...
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04-04-07
Yawkey Foundation Contributes $30 Million to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute toward Construction of Proposed State-of-the-Art Cancer Care Center
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 2007--In the spirit of the late Tom and Jean Yawkey's nearly half-century of dedication to the fight against cancer, the Yawkey Foundation has awarded $30 million, the largest gift in its history, to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The gift wi...
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04-04-07
New Equal Exchange Snacks Bring the Benefits of Fair Trade to American Family Farmers
WEST BRIDGEWATER, MA - April 3, 2007 - Equal Exchange, known for Fairly Traded coffee, tea and chocolate, has introduced a line of packaged snacks including Organic Dried Cranberries, Roasted Georgia Pecans, and Organic Tamari-Roasted Almonds. These "Domestic Fair Trade" pr...
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04-04-07
Progressive Asset Management Reports Strong First-Year Performance For Their Suite Of Socially-Screened Index-Tracking Portfolios
OAKLAND, CA - April 3, 2007 - Good news for current "¦ and would be "¦ socially responsible investors! The one-year performance numbers are in for Progressive Asset Management's "Progressive Track Investmentsâ„¢" (PTI), the first comprehensive portfolio suite that is both s...
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04-04-07
Innovest releases new ratings for Multiline retail sector
NEW YORK, NY "“ April 3, 2007 - Innovest Strategic Value Advisors has released updated Intangible Value Assessments for the 40 companies in the multiline retail sector.
The most prominent change in ratings for the Multiline retail sector is tha...
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04-04-07
New Issue of Compact Quarterly Spotlights Invest/Divest Debate
NEW YORK, NY - April 3, 2007 - The Global Compact presents Issue 1, 2007 of the Compact Quarterly, a publication featuring articles, interviews and news on corporate responsibility.
This Compact Quarterly spotlights both investment and divestme...
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04-03-07
Window Safety Week is April 22-28. Learn how to practice year-round safety.
ITASCA, IL - April 3, 2007 - As the weather warms, Window Safety Week, April 22-28, is the perfect time to review the following window safety tips:
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04-03-07
World Environment Center Elects Four Global Sustainability Leaders to Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 3, 2007 - The World Environment Center (WEC), a global non-profit, non-advocacy organization dedicated to advancing sustainable development business practices, today announced the appointment of four sustainability leaders to its Board of Directors. ...
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04-03-07
Redeem Brings Advanced Recycling and Fundraising Programs to U.S.,
ATLANTA, GA - April 3, 2007 "“ International recycling expert, Redeem, is expanding its U.S. business with a wireless phone recycling drive April 16-20 in conjunction with United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta. More than 60 companies including Comcast, Deloitte, King & Spal...
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04-03-07
Lenovo Recognized by Greenpeace for Environmental Leadership
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 2007--Lenovo today was recognized by Greenpeace for its environmental progress around the world. In the April 2007 report, "Guide to Greener Electronics," Greenpeace ranked Lenovo as the top company out of a group of 14...
