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Danone successfully issues a pioneer €300m social bond continuing to invest for sustainable value for all
Danone successfully issues a pioneer €300m social bond continuing to invest for sustainable value for all
Published on March 29, 2018
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Danone today announces the successful launch of a €300 million bond to finance and refinance projects that include positive social impacts. This innovative Social Bond is the first to be issued by a multinational aligned with the new Social Bond Pr... View More

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Sustainable Brands Announces Full Conference Program for SB’18 Vancouver
Sustainable Brands Announces Full Conference Program for SB’18 Vancouver
Published on March 29, 2018
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Target, P&G, REI, Danone and Google among companies confirmed to showcase how brands are redesigning products and services for The Good Life SAN FRANCISCO, March 29, 2018 – Sustainable Brands® recently announced full program details for SB’1... View More

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AT&T Named to NAFE’s 2018 Companies for Executive Women
AT&T Named to NAFE’s 2018 Companies for Executive Women
Published on March 29, 2018
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At AT&T, we know that we only succeed when all of our people can reach their full potential. That’s why we are passionately committed to ensuring our company leads on gender equality and empowering women at all levels. It’s smart business. An... View More

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On World Water Day, Dow Encourages Conversations Around Sustainable Water Strategies
On World Water Day, Dow Encourages Conversations Around Sustainable Water Strategies
Published on March 27, 2018
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World Water Day, on March 22, is a day to focus attention on the importance of water, and to inspire people to manage water more effectively in the future. As part of this effort, Dow is seeking to build on the conversation by sharing the story of it... View More

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A Measure of Progress
A Measure of Progress
Published on March 27, 2018
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In Henry Ford’s day, there was no term for environmentalist. But he had a goal of zero waste to landfill, just as we do today, based on his belief that nothing should be wasted. Those values still hold true at Ford. Currently, conversation is under... View More

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Building a New Future Together
Building a New Future Together
Published on March 27, 2018
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As a leader of Responsible Business in the hospitality industry, The Rezidor Hotel Group publishes its 2017 Responsible Business Report. Included since 2010 in Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies List, Rezidor is committed to work in a re... View More

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New BillerudKorsnas environmental product declarations show greenhouse gas emissions cut by 5–19 percent
New BillerudKorsnas environmental product declarations show greenhouse gas emissions cut by 5–19 percent
Published on March 27, 2018
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IVL Swedish Environment Research has analysed the environmental impact of ten products from BillerudKorsnäs. The findings reveal that emissions of greenhouse gases have fallen by between 5 and 19 percent since the previous analysis in 2012. The prod... View More

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Novacolor launches new decorative effect paints produced with biomass balanced BASF binders
Novacolor launches new decorative effect paints produced with biomass balanced BASF binders
Published on March 27, 2018
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As of now Novacolor offers new decorative effect paints under the “Africa”, “Puro” and “Patina Minerale” brand names. The textured plasters meet the challenge of combining design and sustainability: Puro is an opaque mineral water-based i... View More

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General Motors Highlights Water Management and Reuse Efforts in Mexico
General Motors Highlights Water Management and Reuse Efforts in Mexico
Published on March 27, 2018
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As a company committed to reducing water intensity across its global operations by 15 percent by 2020, General Motors is constantly looking for innovative ways to conserve water and increase efficiencies. This mindset has led the automaker to adopt a... View More

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Nestle: Working towards our 2020 commitments
Nestle: Working towards our 2020 commitments
Published on March 26, 2018
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In 2017, Nestlé launched more than 1000 new, nutritious products and contributed to over 41,000 job and traineeship opportunities through its Nestlé Needs YOUth initiative. Furthermore, the company has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by over 3... View More

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Cisco to Provide Destination: Home with $50 Million Over Five Years to Help End Homelessness in Santa Clara County
Cisco to Provide Destination: Home with $50 Million Over Five Years to Help End Homelessness in Santa Clara County
Published on March 26, 2018
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Desintaion: Home today announced that Cisco has committed $50 million over the next five years to help end homelessness in Santa Clara County. Destination: Home will utilize this significant partnership with Cisco to leverage existing public resource... View More

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Conserving Water, Preserving Life
Conserving Water, Preserving Life
Published on March 24, 2018
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Knowing water is a critical resource that sustains life, Shaw takes significant measures to use it wisely. Troy Virgo, director of sustainability and product stewardship, details Shaw's commitment to conserving water and creating a better future. ... View More

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World Water Day at HEINEKEN USA: What’s Being Done to Ensure Every Drop Counts?
World Water Day at HEINEKEN USA: What’s Being Done to Ensure Every Drop Counts?
Published on March 22, 2018
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There are so many reasons to care about water. Among them is that, without water, there would be no beer. That’s why conserving water is one of the six focus areas of HEINEKEN’s Brewing a Better World platform, which is woven into the ethos of th... View More

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Sustainability Lexicon: Top Terms to Know for International Day of Forests
Sustainability Lexicon: Top Terms to Know for International Day of Forests
Published on March 22, 2018
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One-third of the Earth’s land mass is covered by forests – beautiful, useful, and the essence of sustainability. ... View More

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Braskem to supply green plastic to the LEGO Group
Braskem to supply green plastic to the LEGO Group
Published on March 21, 2018
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Braskem, the world's largest biopolymer producer, will supply the LEGO Group with its I'm greenT polyethylene, a globally certified plastic made from sugarcane. Already in 2018, Green Plastic will be used in the 'botanical' elements range, such as tr... View More

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Nestlé Waters Achieves North America’s First and Only Gold Standard Water Stewardship Certification for California Bottling Factory
Nestlé Waters Achieves North America’s First and Only Gold Standard Water Stewardship Certification for California Bottling Factory
Published on March 21, 2018
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All Five California Nestlé Waters Factories Certified to Rigorous Water Sustainability Standard CABAZON, Calif. – (March 21, 2018) – Nestlé Waters North America announced today that its Cabazon and Los Angeles, Calif. factories have received ce... View More

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Sustainable Brands Seeks Entrepreneurs for Startup Business Competition
Sustainable Brands Seeks Entrepreneurs for Startup Business Competition
Published on March 20, 2018
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Innovation Open calls for submissions from socially and environmentally conscious ventures to compete at SB’18 Vancouver SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2018 – Sustainable Brands® recently opened submissions for its internationally recognized startup b... View More

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Braskem launches Bluevision platform at the World Water Forum
Braskem launches Bluevision platform at the World Water Forum
Published on March 20, 2018
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SÃO PAULO, March 19, 2018 - To contribute to the debate and development of sustainable solutions, Braskem, the leading producer of renewable and sustainably sourced biopolymers in the world, is launching the Bluevision global content platform (www.... View More

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World Water Day: PepsiCo and The Nature Conservancy Announce New Water Conservation Projects in Southwestern States
World Water Day: PepsiCo and The Nature Conservancy Announce New Water Conservation Projects in Southwestern States
Published on March 20, 2018
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To mark World Water Day this week, PepsiCo and The Nature Conservancy today announced new projects to conserve and replenish water in the Southwestern United States, marking the next stage of their multi-year national collaboration. PepsiCo works wit... View More

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Cruising Toward a Zero, Zero, Zero Future
Cruising Toward a Zero, Zero, Zero Future
Published on March 20, 2018
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Last week, General Motors announced that it will begin making a production version of the self-driving Cruise AV at its Orion Township assembly plant in Michigan, while roof modules for the vehicles will be assembled at the Brownstone battery plant. ... View More

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