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Supply Chain

H&M, M&S, Benetton, Zara Commit to Fire and Building Safety Agreement in Bangladesh

Published on May 14, 2013

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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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Member News

BASF joins Habitat for Humanity for Earth Day

Published on April 30, 2013

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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

Published on April 16, 2013

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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

Published on April 1, 2013

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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 & Technology Innovation & Technology

Bombay Sapphire Turns Derelict Mill into Sustainable Distillery

Published on March 25, 2013

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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

Published on March 11, 2013

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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

Published on March 7, 2013

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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 Economy Circular Economy

C2C Thinking Helps Shaw Redefine Sustainability in Flooring Industry

Published on February 25, 2013

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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

Published on February 25, 2013

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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

Published on January 31, 2013

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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 Economy Circular Economy

Interface To Recycle Discarded Fishing Nets Into Carpet

Published on January 7, 2013

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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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Member News

BASF North American headquarters receives LEED® double Platinum certification from USGBC

Published on October 25, 2012

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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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Member News

REBUILDING TOGETHER, CAESARS FOUNDATION AND CASINO EMPLOYEES JOIN FORCES TO PROVIDE SAFE AND HEALTHY HOUSING THIS FALL

Published on October 18, 2012

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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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Member News

HARRAH’S RINCON CASINO RECOGNIZED FOR ‘GOLDEN’ SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS BY TRAVELIFE

Published on September 21, 2012

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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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Member News

BASF opens new headquarters building in Florham Park, New Jersey

Published on May 9, 2012

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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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Member News

BASF opens new headquarters building in Florham Park

Published on May 9, 2012

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

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Member News

“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

Published on January 6, 2012

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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