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03-14-01
Newspaper Names DuPont Spain's Most Socially Responsible Company
DuPont Iberica was ranked the most ethical and socially responsible company in Spain in a recent survey published by Cinco Dias, one of the country's leading economic daily newspapers. We also were ranked No. 1 for providing a quality workplace for employees.
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03-14-01
American Airlines Solidifies Environmental Commitment To Local Community
American Airlines has become the first airline in the United States to fully replace its fossil fuel Ground Service Equipment (GSE) fleet with electric vehicles at a local airport within a serious clean air quality non-attainment area. The replacement of its diesel vehicles ...
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03-12-01
Verizon’s Industry-Leading Energy Program Earns National EPA/DOE Energy Star® Award
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) will give Verizon Communications the prestigious Energy Star® Award March 20, in recognition of its leadership in energy efficiency.
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03-08-01
Mayor Richard Newman, Valley National Bank, and Fannie Mae Announce New Initiative to Increase Homeownership Opportunities for Low- and Moderate-Income Families in Dover, New Jersey
Dover Mayor Richard Newman today joined representatives from Valley National Bank (VLY/NYSE) and Fannie Mae (FNM/NYSE), the nation’s largest source of financing for home mortgages, to unveil a new housing initiative that will increase homeownership opportunities for low- and...
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03-07-01
Microsoft and Sun Microsystems Take to the Ice: Children with Cancer are Winners in Microsoft Hockey Challenge
The competition between Microsoft and Sun Microsystems could be described as "passionate" -- and that’s just the companies' ice hockey teams. The two teams will face off Sunday in Seattle’s Key Arena in one of the featured games of the Microsoft Hockey Challenge tournament. ...
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03-07-01
Self-Help Expands Nationally, Reaches $1 Billion in Financing of Homes, Jobs, Community Services
Non-profit lender Self-Help, a leading U.S. community development financial institution, today announced that it has reached the milestone of generating $1 billion in financing for individuals and organizations that are underserved by traditional lenders. More than 16,000 l...
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03-06-01
Target Corporation Donates $15,000 to Help Seattle-Area Earthquake Victims
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced it has donated $15,000 to the American Red Cross to help Seattle-area earthquake victims. In addition, volunteers from Target Stores and Mervyn's are helping with area clean-up efforts.
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03-06-01
General Motors Receives Seal of Sustainability Award
General Motors was today named the first recipient of the Sustainable Business Institute's (SBI) Seal of Sustainability for its commitment to integrating environmental, social and economic objectives into both daily business decisions and future planning activities.
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03-02-01
7,800 Trees Planted at Sutton Lake
CP&L, a subsidiary of Progress Energy, and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission planted 7,800 hardwood trees in and around Sutton Lake Feb. 26-28 as part of a long-term initiative to enhance the shallow-water fish habitat of the lake, located in Pender Count...
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03-01-01
P&G Among Best Companies To Work For In Canada
The second annual ranking of Canada's top employers by R.O.B. Magazine and consulting firm Hewitt Associates listed P&G Canada among the "Top 35 Best Companies to Work For in Canada." The winners are companies from across Canada and belong to sectors ranging from banking...
