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Award for integrated reporting

Published on March 2, 2012

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Award for integrated reporting  Excellent placing in sustainability reporting ranking of Germany’s 150 biggest industrial and service companies  Rankings for greater comparability of sustainability reporting Berlin, Germany – February 28, 2... View More

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BASF sets new ambitious goals for environment, health and safety

Published on February 24, 2012

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BASF has established new ambitious environmental, health and safety goals. The company wants to increase its energy efficiency – defined as the amount of sales products in relation to the primary energy demand – worldwide by 35 percent by 2020, c... View More

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Compostable, tear-resistant and waterproof: Ecovio bio-waste bags

Published on February 14, 2012

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Biodegradable plastic passes the test under real-world conditions ... View More

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Novozymes partnership to focus on sustainability in textiles

Published on February 11, 2012

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By David Stevenson Mon Feb 6 2012, 16:46 PM Novozymes has entered into a joint project with the Danish Fashion Institute in a bid to make the textile and fashion industry more sustainable. According to the biotech company, the textile industry is one... View More

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Sustainable Brands Announces “The Revolution Will Be Branded” as Rallying Cry and Theme for SB’12 Conference, June 4-7, 2012

Published on January 31, 2012

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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., January 31, 2012 – Sustainable Brands today revealed the theme and program focus for SB’12, the sixth annual gathering of 1000 brand leaders and sustainability executives. “The Revolution Will Be Branded” is set to ... View More

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Novo Nordisk Tops List of World's 100 Most Sustainable Firms

Published on January 26, 2012

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A triple bottom line business philosophy, a massive push to slash its carbon footprint and selling basic medicines at a discount to poor countries carried Novo Nordisk to the top of the list of the world's 100 most sustainable companies. The Danish p... View More

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Sustainable Brands Releases 2012 Editorial Calendar, Continuing Mission of Inspiring, Equipping and Engaging Sustainability Leaders

Published on January 19, 2012

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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., January 19, 2012 – Sustainable Brands has released its full calendar of topics for the successful Issues in Focus series, continuing to explore a wide spectrum of issues including impending global regulatory changes, economic... View More

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Patagonia Is First to Register for ‘Benefit Corporation’ Status in California

Published on January 4, 2012

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Patagonia on Tuesday became the first company in California to elect benefit corporation status. ... View More

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Google’s ‘Green Czar’ Moves to Facebook

Published on January 2, 2012

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Bill Weihl, who recently resigned as Google’s “Green Energy Czar,” will take on a similar position with Facebook at the end of January. ... View More

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Levi's and Goodwill Launch "Care Tag for Our Planet"

Published on October 22, 2009

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The two companies announced the new initiative today which involves Levi's including another tag on their clothes with messaging about the project and encouraging consumers to reduce waste be donating their used clothes. ... View More