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GM Earns ENERGY STAR® Award for Environmental Leadership
GM Earns ENERGY STAR® Award for Environmental Leadership
Published on April 10, 2017
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DETROIT — General Motors earned the 2017 EPA ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year — Sustained Excellence award for continued leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency. GM’s commitment to reducing energy intens... View More

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Star Power: How Target’s ENERGY STAR Efficiency Savings Stack Up
Star Power: How Target’s ENERGY STAR Efficiency Savings Stack Up
Published on April 10, 2017
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In honor of Earth Month, we’re shining an LED light on some of the sustainable practices we use throughout our business every day. One we’re especially proud to share? Target was just named an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for the second year i... View More

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Timberland Celebrates Earth Week with Daily Challenges for Employees
Timberland Celebrates Earth Week with Daily Challenges for Employees
Published on April 10, 2017
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While global outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland has an ongoing commitment to protect the outdoors, Earth Day season brings with it a range of initiatives to engage employees in the company’s environmental agenda. This year, beyond hosting Earth Day... View More

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DuPont People Spotlight: Dawn Rittenhouse Recognized with Sustainability Leading Women Award
DuPont People Spotlight: Dawn Rittenhouse Recognized with Sustainability Leading Women Award
Published on April 7, 2017
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On March 8th, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) announced the first 10 recipients of the inaugural Leading Women Awards, developed to recognize outstanding female leaders within the WBCSD membership. The awards, which we... View More

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Why is Global Health Day Important to Amway Corporation?
Why is Global Health Day Important to Amway Corporation?
Published on April 7, 2017
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On April 6, Amway joined the world in recognizing Global Health Day. Established in 1950 to mark the anniversary of the founding of the United Nations World Health Organization, Global Health Day raises awareness and mobilizes partners to address key... View More

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Target Agrees to Engage Corporate Peers on Phase out of Polystyrene Foam Packaging in E-Commerce
Target Agrees to Engage Corporate Peers on Phase out of Polystyrene Foam Packaging in E-Commerce
Published on April 7, 2017
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As You Sow has withdrawn a shareholder proposal with Target Corp. that asks the company to phase out use of polystyrene foam packaging in its e-commerce operations, as a result of the company’s willingness to work with its value chain and industry... View More

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CVS Health Recognized by Billion Dollar Roundtable for Reaching its Goal of Spending Over $1 Billion with Diverse Suppliers
CVS Health Recognized by Billion Dollar Roundtable for Reaching its Goal of Spending Over $1 Billion with Diverse Suppliers
Published on April 7, 2017
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CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), the nation’s largest pharmacy innovation company, today (April 5, 2017) was recognized by Billion Dollar Roundtable, a top-level corporate advocacy organization that promotes supply-chain diversity excellence, for reaching i... View More

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Heineken USA Puts a Spotlight on Responsible Consumption During Alcohol Awareness Month
Heineken USA Puts a Spotlight on Responsible Consumption During Alcohol Awareness Month
Published on April 6, 2017
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In support of Alcohol Awareness Month, HEINEKEN USA (headquartered in White Plains, NY) announced April 4 various programs and initiatives that promote responsible drinking and moderate alcohol consumption. Every April since 1987, the National Counci... View More

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Dow Chemical Company to Support Habitat for Humanity Construction Project in Colombia
Dow Chemical Company to Support Habitat for Humanity Construction Project in Colombia
Published on April 6, 2017
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The Dow Chemical Company, now in its 35th year of supporting Atlanta-based nonprofit Habitat for Humanity, recently announced that Colombia will be the site of one of the builds that the two organizations collaborate on this year. The project in Tenj... View More

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Quantis opens doors in Italy to support clients and to further market expansion
Quantis opens doors in Italy to support clients and to further market expansion
Published on April 5, 2017
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Milano, Italy – Quantis announces the opening of an office in Milano, Italy and a new team member. The Milano location and team will support our growing number of clients and partnerships in Italy and position Quantis as the leading and local envir... View More

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Iron Mountain Commits to 100% Renewable Energy With New Wind Project
Iron Mountain Commits to 100% Renewable Energy With New Wind Project
Published on April 4, 2017
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Iron Mountain Data Centers has announced that it has signed an agreement to power its data centres using a renewable energy supply sourced from a new wind farm in Ringer Hill, Pennsylvania. The 15-year wind power purchasing agreement will see the sto... View More

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Branching Out: Target Announces New Forest Products Policy
Branching Out: Target Announces New Forest Products Policy
Published on April 4, 2017
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April is here, and Earth Month is officially underway. And at Target, investing in sustainability and using natural resources responsibly is an important way we help protect the planet and support our communities. As part of that commitment, we want ... View More

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Coca-Cola Extends Women Business Centre Project
Coca-Cola Extends Women Business Centre Project
Published on April 4, 2017
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Coca-Cola Bangladesh yesterday announced the extension of its Women Business Centre (WBC) project to the third phase in two upazilas of Jamalpur district. In the third phase of the programme, it aims reach 20,000 additional women within 2018, taking ... View More

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Three Reasons Diversity is Important in Driving Sustainability
Three Reasons Diversity is Important in Driving Sustainability
Published on April 4, 2017
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Quantis Webinar Replay: The future of metrics for sustainable apparel
Quantis Webinar Replay: The future of metrics for sustainable apparel
Published on April 4, 2017
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Apparel and textile companies are increasingly facing questions from stakeholders about their sustainability performance, policies and strategies. To respond with transparency and accuracy, credible data along the value chain is key to make informed,... View More

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Danone to Invest in Sustainable Wastewater System in Spain
Danone to Invest in Sustainable Wastewater System in Spain
Published on March 30, 2017
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Danone will invest €2 million during the next three years in a new wastewater system at its dairy plant in Tres Cantos, Spain. The investment will allow the facility to increase its water autonomy to 80%, and furthers Danone’s goal to become self... View More

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More than 350 Carlson Rezidor hotels around the world join the global Earth Hour 2017 movement
More than 350 Carlson Rezidor hotels around the world join the global Earth Hour 2017 movement
Published on March 30, 2017
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Sustainable Brands Announces Full Conference Program for SB’17 Detroit
Sustainable Brands Announces Full Conference Program for SB’17 Detroit
Published on March 29, 2017
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 29, 2017 –  Sustainable Brands® recently announced full program details for SB’17 Detroit, running May 22-25 at the Cobo Center in downtown Detroit. The conference will convene more than 2,000 senior executives, top brand s... View More

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The UPS Foundation Commits $14.1 Million To Humanitarian Relief & Community Safety
The UPS Foundation Commits $14.1 Million To Humanitarian Relief & Community Safety
Published on March 29, 2017
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Investing in the Enhancement of Humanitarian and Public Health Supply Chains in Africa and Around the World ... View More

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Art Students Recycle Donated Fabric to Bring Boutique Style to Goodwill Store
Art Students Recycle Donated Fabric to Bring Boutique Style to Goodwill Store
Published on March 28, 2017
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The Goodwill store on Forsyth Road is getting a boutique makeover thanks to the art department at Wesleyan College. Under a new partnership with the college, Goodwill has created an artist gallery in the store in the Wesleyan Station shopping center.... View More

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