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10-13-00
Gap (PRODUCT) RED Showcases Company's Ongoing Commitment to Social Responsibility
Today's launch of the Gap (PRODUCT) RED collection in Gap stores around the world is the company's latest initiative to build on its long-term commitment to social responsibility. Gap will contribute one-half of the profits from the sale of the Gap (PRODUCT) RED line to the...
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10-12-00
Dofasco Among World's Most Sustainable Companies
Dofasco Inc. has been named one of the world’s most sustainable companies by the Dow Jones Sustainability Group Index (DJSGI) based on financial, social and environmental performance and management approaches.
The company was named the Market Sector Leader in the Basi...
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10-12-00
University of Pennsylvania, Fannie Mae, Trammell Crow, University Of Sciences In Philadelphia and First Union Announce New Partnership To Develop Rental Housing Opportunities In University City
The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) and the University of the Sciences of Philadelphia today joined Fannie Mae (FNM/NYSE), the nation’s largest source of financing for home mortgages, and the Trammell Crow Company to announce an innovative new partnership to preserve and d...
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10-10-00
Chevron Defeat at Supreme Court Part of Growing Hostility of U.S. Judiciary Toward Oil Giant
The U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal this week to hear Chevron’s appeal of its $19 billion liability in Ecuador is the latest in a long string of courtroom setbacks suffered by the oil giant in the historic environmental case, according to an
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10-10-00
Washington Mutual Ends ATM Surcharge in California
Washington Mutual announced today that it will no longer surcharge at its ATMs in California, effective immediately. Recent legislation banning ATM surcharge fees was struck down in court, but Washington Mutual has responded to a clear demand expressed by consumers.
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10-10-00
Polaroid Enters Innovative Climate Savers Alliance, Pledges Dramatic Cut in Global Warming Emissions
An innovative new agreement announced today between the Massachusetts-based Polaroid Corporation, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Center for Energy & Climate Solutions (CECS) will cut the imaging company's carbon dioxide emissions at least 20 percent by 2005 compared t...
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10-06-00
SOCAP10 in Partnership with Omidyar Network Features "Mobile Technology Fast Pitch"
The winner of SOCAP10's "Mobile Technology FastPitch Session," Assured Labor, was announced at the conclusion of the first of the three day conference in San Francisco. Sponsored by the philanthropic investment firm Omidyar Network and a highlight of the conference's "Mobile...
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10-06-00
Fannie Mae Joins Ute Tribe to Announce New Homeownership Opportunities on Uintah and Ouray Reservations
Ute tribal members will now be able to purchase a home on tribal trust lands using conventional mortgage financing thanks to a partnership between the Ute Indian Tribally Designated Housing Entity (UITDHE), Zion’s First National Bank, and Fannie Mae, (FNM/NYSE), the nation’s...
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10-05-00
Freddie Mac And La Raza Unite To Help Increase Homeownership Among Hispanics
Freddie Mac and the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), along with the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) and RealEstateEspanol.com (REE), announced the Hispanic Community Technology Initiative, a major outreach effort that will use the lates...
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10-04-00
Bank of America New Markets Initiative Exceeds $200 Million
Bank of America today announced it has invested more than $200 million to help rebuild America's cities by supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs through the Bank of America Catalyst Fund.
