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Supply Chain
H&M, M&S, Benetton, Zara Commit to Fire and Building Safety Agreement in Bangladesh
H&M, M&S, Benetton, Zara Commit to Fire and Building Safety Agreement in Bangladesh
Published on May 14, 2013
About a 4 minute read

H&M announced Monday it has publicly committed to supporting the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh, which was initiated by IndustryALL Global Union and UNI Global Union in response to last month’s deadly building collapse that ha... View More

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Community Updates
BASF joins Habitat for Humanity for Earth Day
BASF joins Habitat for Humanity for Earth Day
Published on April 30, 2013
About a 3 minute read

BASF joins Habitat for Humanity for Earth Day FLORHAM PARK, NJ, April 26, 2013 -- BASF employee volunteers joined Morris Habitat for Humanity today to build homes for three families in Madison, New Jersey. More than 30 BASF employees worked on variou... View More

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Innovation & Technology
Walmart Announces New Commitments To Increase Energy Efficiency and Renewables
Walmart Announces New Commitments To Increase Energy Efficiency and Renewables
Published on April 16, 2013
About a 2 minute read

Walmart has released a new set of commitments aimed at increasing energy efficiency and achieving its goal of being supplied 100 percent by renewable energy by 2020. ... View More

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Organizational Governance
Report: Employee Engagement Key to Successful Sustainability Program
Report: Employee Engagement Key to Successful Sustainability Program
Published on April 1, 2013
About a 2 minute read

A recent report released by financial services firm Jones Lang LaSalle claims companies that implement successful sustainability initiatives solicit employee participation and recommends organizing the engagement process into three phas ... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
Bombay Sapphire Turns Derelict Mill into Sustainable Distillery
Bombay Sapphire Turns Derelict Mill into Sustainable Distillery
Published on March 25, 2013
About a 2 minute read

The Bombay Sapphire gin distillery in Hampshire, England has become the first to achieve an “Outstanding” design-stage Building Research Establishment’s Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) accreditation, according to a recent announcement.... View More

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Innovation & Technology
Walgreens To Build First Net-Zero Energy Retail Store
Walgreens To Build First Net-Zero Energy Retail Store
Published on March 11, 2013
About a 1 minute read

Walgreens says it will build the country’s first net-zero energy retail store, producing energy equal to or greater than it consumes.The project is the latest of several sustainability initiatives for the company, including two stores that have ach... View More

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Finance & Investment
2013 Green Transition Scoreboard® Uncovers Over $4.1T in Private Green Investments
2013 Green Transition Scoreboard® Uncovers Over $4.1T in Private Green Investments
Published on March 7, 2013
About a 2 minute read

The Ethical Markets Green Transition Scoreboard® (GTS), which tracks private investments growing the green economy worldwide since 2007, found $4.1 trillion invested or committed as of Q4 2012, promising long strides away from the fossil-fueled Indu... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
C2C Thinking Helps Shaw Redefine Sustainability in Flooring Industry
C2C Thinking Helps Shaw Redefine Sustainability in Flooring Industry
Published on February 25, 2013
About a 5 minute read

Twelve years ago, in response to growing demand from our customers, Shaw Industries set out to create a more environmentally responsible product alternative to the traditional PVC-backed carpet tiles prevalent in the commercial market. ... View More

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Innovation & Technology
Macy's, Sprint Join Presidential Challenge To Increase Building Energy Efficiency
Macy's, Sprint Join Presidential Challenge To Increase Building Energy Efficiency
Published on February 25, 2013
About a 2 minute read

Macy’s, Sprint and Johnson Controls will upgrade more than 200 million square feet of building space to cut energy use by at least 20 percent by 2020, as part of the Obama Administration’s Better Building Challenge. ... View More

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Innovation & Technology
Solar Power Plays Big at New 49ers Stadium
Solar Power Plays Big at New 49ers Stadium
Published on January 31, 2013
About a 2 minute read

The new football stadium for the San Francisco 49ers will produce enough solar power to offset the energy demands created from home games, the team announced last week. ... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Interface To Recycle Discarded Fishing Nets Into Carpet
Interface To Recycle Discarded Fishing Nets Into Carpet
Published on January 7, 2013
About a 2 minute read

Global carpet tile manufacturer Interface, Inc. will soon begin using discarded fishing nets to make carpets, bringing both conservation and socioeconomic benefits to some of the world's poorest coastal communities.The company recently completed a pi... View More

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Community Updates
BASF North American headquarters receives LEED® double Platinum certification from USGBC
BASF North American headquarters receives LEED® double Platinum certification from USGBC
Published on October 25, 2012
About a 6 minute read

News Release October 24, 2012 For immediate release BASF North American headquarters receives LEED® double Platinum certification from USGBC ... View More

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Community Updates
REBUILDING TOGETHER, CAESARS FOUNDATION AND CASINO EMPLOYEES JOIN FORCES TO PROVIDE SAFE AND HEALTHY HOUSING THIS FALL
REBUILDING TOGETHER, CAESARS FOUNDATION AND CASINO EMPLOYEES JOIN FORCES TO PROVIDE SAFE AND HEALTHY HOUSING THIS FALL
Published on October 18, 2012
About a 5 minute read

Washington, D.C. – Rebuilding Together, a national nonprofit whose members believe in a safe and healthy home for every person, is collaborating with Caesars Foundation and Caesars Entertainment Corporation employees to help homeowners in-need main... View More

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Community Updates
HARRAH’S RINCON CASINO RECOGNIZED FOR ‘GOLDEN’ SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS BY TRAVELIFE
HARRAH’S RINCON CASINO RECOGNIZED FOR ‘GOLDEN’ SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS BY TRAVELIFE
Published on September 21, 2012
About a 5 minute read

As the world's most diverse casino-entertainment company, Caesars Entertainment Corporation continues to lead the way in environmental stewardship with its property, Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, receiving the Gold Certification for commenda... View More

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Community Updates
BASF opens new headquarters building in Florham Park, New Jersey
BASF opens new headquarters building in Florham Park, New Jersey
Published on May 9, 2012
About a 4 minute read

BASF opens new headquarters building in Florham Park, New Jersey • Company showcases its commitment to a sustainable future • Outlines plans for growth in North America • Construction of a new formic acid plant in Geismar, Louisiana ... View More

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Community Updates
BASF opens new headquarters building in Florham Park
BASF opens new headquarters building in Florham Park
Published on May 9, 2012
About a 4 minute read

BASF opens new headquarters building in Florham Park Company showcases its commitment to a sustainable future ... View More

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Community Updates
“Life Cycle Analyzer” supports sustainable solutions
“Life Cycle Analyzer” supports sustainable solutions
Published on April 24, 2012
About a 5 minute read

"Life Cycle Analyzer" supports sustainable solutions  Life cycle assessment tool developed for Europe under BASF’s “Green Sense® Concrete” approach  Sustainable solutions for concrete gain importance With the newly developed �... View More

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Lowe’s To Offer Smart Home Equipment For Mass Market This Year
Lowe’s To Offer Smart Home Equipment For Mass Market This Year
Published on January 6, 2012
About a 1 minute read

Lowe's, the world’s second-largest home improvement retailer, announced it is entering the emerging smart energy market, with a system called Iris that allows home energy management, automation, and monitoring. ... View More

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