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Offsetting The Carbon Footprint of Sustainable Brands 2012
Offsetting The Carbon Footprint of Sustainable Brands 2012
Published on August 1, 2012
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On June 4, 2012, leaders in corporate responsibility convened in San Diego for the sixth annual Sustainable Brands conference. Companies like Steelcase, Ford, Interface, and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters discussed strategies and practices that achie... View More

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UPS Sustainability Report Hits "A Plus" Mark for Transparency
UPS Sustainability Report Hits "A Plus" Mark for Transparency
Published on July 31, 2012
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UPS (NYSE: UPS) today published its latest annual Sustainability Report, becoming one of only 10 U.S. corporations registered to date this year with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) to have achieved A+ status for superior transparency. ... View More

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BASF invited to White House to discuss ‘Greening the Games’
BASF invited to White House to discuss ‘Greening the Games’
Published on July 19, 2012
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BASF invited to White House to discuss ‘Greening the Games’ WYANDOTTE, MI July 19, 2012 -- BASF Corporation has been invited to participate in the White House’s discussion on ”Greening the Games” on July 19 at the Eisenhower Executive Offic... View More

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Unilever partners with PSI And Facebook to launch Waterworks™
Unilever partners with PSI And Facebook to launch Waterworks™
Published on July 11, 2012
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Unilever, through the Unilever Foundation, in partnership with PSI (Population Services International) announces the launch of Waterworks™, a not-for-profit programme that will provide safe clean drinking water to communities in need around the wo... View More

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UPS Lightens Up – 150 New “Plastic Trucks” to Save 40% Fuel (Infographic)
UPS Lightens Up – 150 New “Plastic Trucks” to Save 40% Fuel (Infographic)
Published on June 26, 2012
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The trendy sports car Tesla has it. The Boeing DreamLiner has it. And now the UPS package car has it too. Composite materials are now being introduced to replace certain metal components in the ubiquitous brown trucks as a way to lighten the load by ... View More

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SB ‘12 Closes with Collaboration Project Commitments from Sustainability, Brand & Design Leaders
SB ‘12 Closes with Collaboration Project Commitments from Sustainability, Brand & Design Leaders
Published on June 19, 2012
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 19, 2012 – On June 7, the sixth annual Sustainable Brands conference concluded after four days of insightful plenary sessions, workshops and discussions.  More than 1,300 sustainability, brand and design leaders gathered in Par... View More

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Becker Underwood partners with Trucost to quantify the environmental impacts of its supply chain
Becker Underwood partners with Trucost to quantify the environmental impacts of its supply chain
Published on June 6, 2012
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AMES, Iowa – March 2012 – Becker Underwood, Inc., technology-intensive developer of biologicals and specialty products for the ag sector, together with Trucost, today released the first stage results of a comprehensive supply chain sustainability... View More

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TOSHIBA Announces National No-Print Day Initiative at SB'12
TOSHIBA Announces National No-Print Day Initiative at SB'12
Published on June 4, 2012
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National No-Print Day Recognizes Contributions of Trees in the Modern Workplace by Giving Them a Well-Deserved Day OffGood-natured ‘Tree’ Spokescharacter Debuts at Sustainable Brands ’12 to Educate the Public on the Environmental Impact of Pri... View More

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Green Chemistry Drives Innovation
Green Chemistry Drives Innovation
Published on June 4, 2012
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With thousands of new drugs and medicines entering the market every year and chemistry touching nearly every part of our lives, there is an urgent need to develop chemical compounds in a responsible and sustainable manner. ... View More

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Life Cycle Assessments Can Reduce Costs and Improve Brand Identity: Deloitte
Life Cycle Assessments Can Reduce Costs and Improve Brand Identity: Deloitte
Published on June 1, 2012
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Organizations can create value by conducting Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) to analyze a number of sustainability metrics to better inform business decisions and activities, says a new Deloitte report. ... View More

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Life Cycle Assessments Can Reduce Costs and Improve Brand Identity: Deloitte
Life Cycle Assessments Can Reduce Costs and Improve Brand Identity: Deloitte
Published on June 1, 2012
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Organizations can create value by conducting Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) to analyze a number of sustainability metrics to better inform business decisions and activities, says a new Deloitte report. ... View More

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UL Collaborates with EPEAT® as Part of Pilot Program to Verify, Register Environmentally Preferable Electronics
UL Collaborates with EPEAT® as Part of Pilot Program to Verify, Register Environmentally Preferable Electronics
Published on June 1, 2012
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rachel Belew UL Environment Phone: 678.444.4047 Email: [email protected] Kate Rusnak UL Environment Phone: 613.247.0440, ext. 250 Email: [email protected] New alliance expands UL’s portfolio of sustainability service offeri... View More

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Life Cycle Assessments Can Reduce Costs and Improve Brand Identity: Deloitte
Life Cycle Assessments Can Reduce Costs and Improve Brand Identity: Deloitte
Published on May 31, 2012
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Organizations can create value by conducting Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) to analyze a number of sustainability metrics to better inform business decisions and activities, says a new Deloitte report. ... View More

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SAFO goal achieved: 100 million people with malnutrition now using vitamin A-fortified cooking oil
SAFO goal achieved: 100 million people with malnutrition now using vitamin A-fortified cooking oil
Published on May 31, 2012
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SAFO goal achieved: 100 million people with malnutrition now using vitamin A-fortified cooking oil • GIZ and BASF combine expertise to combat malnutrition in developing and newly industrialized countries • An example of a successful public-privat... View More

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BASF receives six awards from the American Chemistry Council for Energy Efficiency
BASF receives six awards from the American Chemistry Council for Energy Efficiency
Published on May 31, 2012
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BASF receives six awards from the American Chemistry Council for Energy Efficiency ... View More

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BASF creates chemistry at Sustainable Brands Conference
BASF creates chemistry at Sustainable Brands Conference
Published on May 31, 2012
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BASF creates chemistry at Sustainable Brands Conference Company demonstrates how it is driving sustainable solutions for the future FLORHAM PARK, NJ, June 4, 2012 -- As a Platinum Sponsor of the Sustainable Brands Conference in San Diego, BASF Corpor... View More

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SB'12 Showcases Conference Sponsors
SB'12 Showcases Conference Sponsors
Published on May 29, 2012
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 29, 2012 – Sustainable Brands today spotlighted several of the supporting sponsors helping to make possible its groundbreaking Sustainable Brands ’12 Conference taking place June 4-7 in San Diego, CA. ... View More

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New AT&T Eco-Rating System to Help Consumers Learn About Environmental Features of Mobile Devices
New AT&T Eco-Rating System to Help Consumers Learn About Environmental Features of Mobile Devices
Published on May 25, 2012
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People eager to check out the newest, fastest and coolest mobile handset devices will soon be able to learn about its environmental features too. ... View More

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UL Environment Releases First North American Standard Addressing Toxicity, Environmental Impact of Children’s Toys
UL Environment Releases First North American Standard Addressing Toxicity, Environmental Impact of Children’s Toys
Published on May 22, 2012
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UL 172 to Help Leading Manufacturers Promote Healthier, Safer, More Environmentally-Preferable Toys FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rachel Belew, UL Environment Phone: 678.444.4047 Email: [email protected] Kate Rusnak UL Environment Phone: 613.247.0440, ext.... View More

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UL Environment Collaborates with Perkins+Will and Interface to Develop ‘EPD Transparency Brief’
UL Environment Collaborates with Perkins+Will and Interface to Develop ‘EPD Transparency Brief’
Published on May 22, 2012
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New tool enables specifiers, purchasers, and other EPD users to access critical product impact information quickly, easily, and consistently FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rachel Belew, UL Environment Phone: 678.444.4047 Email: [email protected] Kate Rusnak... View More

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