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Offsetting The Carbon Footprint of Sustainable Brands 2012
PRESS RELEASE - 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 achieve success on the triple bottom line: financial, social, and environmental.
UPS Sustainability Report Hits "A Plus" Mark for Transparency
PRESS RELEASE - 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.
BASF invited to White House to discuss ‘Greening the Games’
PRESS RELEASE - 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 Office Building in Washington, DC. This discussion will celebrate the sports industry’s success in adopting innovative sustainable practices.
Unilever partners with PSI And Facebook to launch Waterworks™
PRESS RELEASE - 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 world.
GRI’s G4 Exposure Draft Undermines Sustainable Global Economy
NEW METRICS - We’re scratching our heads over the Global Reporting Initiative’s recent release of the Exposure Draft of Sustainability Reporting Guidelines.
UPS Lightens Up – 150 New “Plastic Trucks” to Save 40% Fuel (Infographic)
PRESS RELEASE - 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 900 pounds and improve fuel efficiency by 40%.
SB ‘12 Closes with Collaboration Project Commitments from Sustainability, Brand & Design Leaders
PRESS RELEASE - 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 Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego, CA to hear from 180 of the world’s leading thinkers and practitioners of sustainability and
Becker Underwood partners with Trucost to quantify the environmental impacts of its supply chain
PRESS RELEASE - 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 assessment study. Ultimately the company plans to publish a complete Environmental Profit and Loss Account covering its global operations and supply chain.
TOSHIBA Announces National No-Print Day Initiative at SB'12
PRESS RELEASE - 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 Printing
Green Chemistry Drives Innovation
PRESS RELEASE - 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.
Life Cycle Assessments Can Reduce Costs and Improve Brand Identity: Deloitte
PRESS RELEASE - 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.
Life Cycle Assessments Can Reduce Costs and Improve Brand Identity: Deloitte
PRESS RELEASE - 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.
UL Collaborates with EPEAT® as Part of Pilot Program to Verify, Register Environmentally Preferable Electronics
PRESS RELEASE - 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 offerings to better serve the needs of greener electronics manufacturers
Life Cycle Assessments Can Reduce Costs and Improve Brand Identity: Deloitte
PRESS RELEASE - 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.
SAFO goal achieved: 100 million people with malnutrition now using vitamin A-fortified cooking oil
PRESS RELEASE - 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-private development partnership
BASF receives six awards from the American Chemistry Council for Energy Efficiency
PRESS RELEASE - BASF receives six awards from the American Chemistry Council for Energy Efficiency
BASF creates chemistry at Sustainable Brands Conference
PRESS RELEASE - 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 Corporation will offer a unique perspective on how connections can create chemistry to spark breakthrough innovations.
SB'12 Showcases Conference Sponsors
PRESS RELEASE - 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.
New AT&T Eco-Rating System to Help Consumers Learn About Environmental Features of Mobile Devices
PRESS RELEASE - People eager to check out the newest, fastest and coolest mobile handset devices will soon be able to learn about its environmental features too.
UL Environment Releases First North American Standard Addressing Toxicity, Environmental Impact of Children’s Toys
PRESS RELEASE - 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. 250 Email: [email protected]
