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BASF North American headquarters receives LEED® double Platinum certification from USGBC
PRESS RELEASE - News Release October 24, 2012 For immediate release BASF North American headquarters receives LEED® double Platinum certification from USGBC
Unilever announces new initiative in progress to helping 1 billion people improve their health and wellbeing
PRESS RELEASE - New York, 15 October 2012 - Unilever and the Earth Institute today announced a new initiative to bring handwashing with soap – a lifesaving habit – to the Millennium Villages, a project that works with nearly 500,000 people in rural villages, across 10 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Prof.
Unilever CEO challenges youth leaders to remake capitalism
PRESS RELEASE - Pittsburgh, PA – October 19, 2012 – Unilever CEO Paul Polman this afternoon addressed 1,300 young leaders from 182 countries during the third annual One Young World Summit, challenging them to remake capitalism. The three-day summit brings together delegates focused on creating lasting and positive global change.
CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT’S HEAD OF SUSTAINABILITY APPOINTED TO GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY BOARDS
PRESS RELEASE - Las Vegas— Gwen Migita, Vice President of Sustainability and Community Affairs at Caesars Entertainment Corporation, was recently selected to serve as an advisory board member for the Sustainable Brands as well as a board member for the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).
REBUILDING TOGETHER, CAESARS FOUNDATION AND CASINO EMPLOYEES JOIN FORCES TO PROVIDE SAFE AND HEALTHY HOUSING THIS FALL
PRESS RELEASE - 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 maintain a safe and healthy home.
Sustainable Brands Announces Full Conference Programme for SB London, November 27-28
PRESS RELEASE - SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., October 17, 2012– Sustainable Brands recently announced complete programme details for its first pan-European conference to be held in London, November 27-28.
Bonneville Environmental Foundation Releases Sustainability Report for SB'12
PRESS RELEASE - Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) released their sustainability report for the Water Restoration Certificates BEF sponsored for Sustainable Brands '12 conference.
UPS to Add 40 Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles to Its Fleet
PRESS RELEASE - BALTIMORE, October 4, 2012 – UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced the deployment of 40 new hydraulic hybrid vehicles (HHVs) – 20 in Baltimore and 20 in Atlanta.
UPS Employees Focus on Communities, Environmental Sustainability During Annual Global Volunteer Event
PRESS RELEASE - ATLANTA, Oct. 1, 2012 – Since its founding in 1907, UPS (NYSE:UPS) has established a strong legacy of support to the communities it serves. The company’s commitment is especially evident during its annual Global Volunteer Month, which begins October 1.
Groundbreaking Cabot Study Reveals Shortcomings of Conventional Sustainability Metrics
NEW METRICS - A new study of carbon emissions highlights striking differences between conventional and new, context-based sustainability metrics.
Let’s Value People as an Asset, and Bring Financial Statements into the 21st Century
NEW METRICS - What is your organization’s most important asset? CEOs often respond that the organization’s people are its greatest asset. But if this is true, where are people accounted for in the financial statements? Today, people are generally classified as expenses on the income statement and liabilities on the balance sheet – not as an investable asset. Thus, when CEOs seek to increase profit, they cut costs – like people – rather than investing in assets – like people – that can appreciate. What Is Your Organization’s Most Important Asset?
Linking “greener” operations to mission of healing is key to long-term sustainability of health care organizations
PRESS RELEASE - New Brunswick, NJ (Sept. 26, 2012) – At today’s 2012 CleanMed Europe Conference, a research study was showcased revealing that increased global demand for more sustainable health care is driving the creation of “greener” products and purchasing guidelines among health care institutions.
VF Corporation Selects Schneider Electric as their Global Sustainability Partner
PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VF Corporation Selects Schneider Electric as their Global Sustainability Partner Louisville, KY. – September 19, 2012 – Schneider Electric, the global leader in sustainability services, announced today it has been selected by VF Corporation to provide a comprehensive sustainability solution across all of its brands. Schneider Electric’s technology platform, Resource Advisor™, will allow VF to track and report energy, water, and emissions data, as well as additional sustainability-related metrics, across its global footprint of operations and products.
HARRAH’S RINCON CASINO RECOGNIZED FOR ‘GOLDEN’ SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS BY TRAVELIFE
PRESS RELEASE - 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 commendable environmental sustainability practices from the prestigious international certification program Travelife, a program that certifies and assists hotel pr
Sustainable Brands Expands Corporate Community with eBay, Sprint and Caesars Entertainment as Newest Members
PRESS RELEASE - SAN FRANCISCO, September 20, 2012 – Sustainable Brands this month announced three new members to its Corporate Community. Sprint, eBay and Caesars Entertainment join over two dozen companies committed to leveraging their unique role in focusing stakeholder energy toward a healthy and sustainable future.
Molson Coors Recognized on Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indexes
PRESS RELEASE - Global Brewer Receives Improved Marks for Brand Management, Climate Strategy and Supply Chain Management
UPS Earns Top Score Among U.S. Firms on Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index
PRESS RELEASE - New York, September 13, 2012 Recognized as World-Class Sustainability Leader In the S&P's Industrials Sector For the second consecutive year, UPS (NYSE: UPS) has received the highest score in the 2012 Carbon Disclosure Project's "Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index" of S&P companies, receiving a 99 out of 100.
BASF again included in three renowned indices
PRESS RELEASE - BASF again included in three renowned indices -- BASF listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, the Carbon Performance Leadership Index and the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index -- Carbon Disclosure Project: BASF is among the leading companies in the world in climate protection
Sustainable Brands Announces SB London 2012 Conference Speakers
PRESS RELEASE - SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., September 12, 2012– Sustainable Brands today revealed an early look at top tier speakers for its upcoming SB London 2012 conference, focusing on sustainability as a worldwide driver of business growth, brand value and innovation for the 21st century.
New Benefit to "World's Best Cheddar": Cabot Creamery Cooperative Achieves B Corp Certification
PRESS RELEASE - Cabot, Vt. (August 27, 2012) – Cabot Creamery is the first dairy cooperative to achieve B Corporation Certification, a validation of its attention to environmental and social impacts on stakeholders.
