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Exelon Recognized for Sustainability and Climate Change Leadership
Utility company tops Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index and makes Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for third consecutive year CHICAGO -- In recognition of Exelon Corporation's leadership in disclosing climate change risks and opportunities, the Carbon Disclosure Project CDP ranked it the top U.S. utility on the 2008 Carbon...
Tags: Companies, Dow Jones & Company Inc., Exelon Corp., leadership, sustainability
Research articles 2008-09-30
Luxury Limousines of Sacramento Becomes a "Climate Leader"
Green Ride Global Member, Luxury Limousines Accepted into the US EPA Climate Leader's Program for Their Environmental Commitment SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Luxury Limousines of Sacramento is pleased to announce that it is one of the first five limousine companies in the nation to have qualified for partnership in the...
Tags: leader, Leadership, Sacramento, sustainability, Transportation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Research articles 2008-09-18
Arizona State University to Leverage Modavox's Patented Web-casting Services Including Streaming Audio and Video of Sustainability Summit
National Leaders Gather in Washington, DC, September 17th for 2008 Arizona State University Sustainability Solutions Summit to Discuss and Identify Workable Solutions to Environmental Challenges PHOENIX -- Modavox, Inc. (OTCBB:MDVX), Internet broadcasting pioneer and holder of several patented technologies, today announced that it has solidified an agreement with Arizona...
Tags: Arizona State University, broadcasting, Leadership, Modavox Inc., sustainability, video
Research articles 2008-08-22
Frost & Sullivan Examines Future Environmental Opportunities at 4th Annual Growth, Innovation and Leadership 2008
PALO ALTO, Calif. -- Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, will host its 4th Annual Growth, Innovation and Leadership 2008: A Frost & Sullivan Global Congress on Corporate Growth from September 14-16, 2008 in San Francisco, California at the Parc 55 Hotel. Industry experts will discuss opportunities in today's...
Tags: Frost & Sullivan, leadership, sustainability
Research articles 2008-08-04
Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Recap
NEW YORK -- The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of April 23 - April 30, 2008. ALL TIME-OFFS ARE IN EASTERN TIME MEMPHIS, Tenn.--FedEx Corp. Donates $1 Million to Teach For America (April 30, 2008 01:00 PM) Source: FedEx Corp. ...
Tags: Alcoa Inc., Business Wire, California, Exxon Mobil Corp., Leadership, sustainability
Research articles 2008-05-01
Energy leaders recognized with ENYA award
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] David F. Bomke, executive director of the New York Energy Consumers Council, Inc. announced that the Third Annual Energy New York Awards ENYA recognized leaders in the energy community of New York and Westchester County. This year's event was held at the Emigrant Bank Sea Level...
Tags: leader, Leadership, New York University, sustainability
Research articles 2008-04-23
Nielsen Business Media Attracts Top Environmental Leaders for First-Ever Social Responsibility Summit
Featuring Keynotes by Live Earth Founder Kevin Wall, Jonathan Greenblatt of Ethos Water, Frances Beinecke of the Natural Resources Defense Council, Roy Spence of GSD&M Idea City and More NEW YORK -- Green marketing might get all the buzz, but that's only one piece of the puzzle. To help...
Tags: Adweek, founder, leader, Leadership, MARKETING, Media, Nielsen, summit, sustainability
Research articles 2008-04-11
Green Supply Chain Programs Expected to Deliver Thought Leadership, Competitive Advantage and Cost Savings
After an industry-wide survey of more than 320 companies, Aberdeen, a Harte-Hanks Company (NYSE: HHS), published the recent report "Building a Green Supply Chain: Social Responsibility for Fun and Profit" which outlined information revealed from supply chain executives about their green and sustainability plans, priorities and initiatives across all areas...
Tags: Aberdeen Group Inc., leadership, SOFTWARE, sustainability
Research articles 2008-04-03
A land use and planning agenda for the next president.
Editor's Note: The land use and environmental challenges confronting us today have never been more serious, demanding attention at all levels of government. With the upcoming U.S. Presidential election, this is an opportune time to take stock and question what the role of the federal government...
Tags: American Bar Association, Council, Editor, ENVIRONMENTAL, Government, leadership, president, SOFTWARE, sustainability, vision
Research articles 2008-01-01
Deloitte Welcomes Seasoned Environmental Advisor; Deloitte's Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability team welcomes Steven Guilbeault as an independent external advisor.
MONTREAL, QUEBEC, Sep 19, 2007 CCNMatthews via COMTEX -- Deloitte's Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability team welcomed the arrival of Steven Guilbeault who will act as an independent external advisor to the Montreal office. Mr. Guilbeault's extensive knowledge and expertise will help support our clients in furthering...
Tags: advisor, Deloitte LLP, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, FINANCE, Investment, Leadership, sustainability, team
Research articles 2007-09-19
CoreNetGlobal NYC Chapter presents 'NYC and Sustainability'
If you were to dream green, what changes would you envision for the New York City skyline? CoreNet Global New York City Chapter invites you to join its panel of experts to learn about integrating green design into existing buildings and the regulatory environment that may accelerate it when it...
Tags: Leadership, sustainability, Thomson Reuters Corp.
Research articles 2007-07-11
Corporate Social Responsibility-The Responsible Thing to Do
To the most cynical among us, the term Corporate Social Responsibility, or CSR, is an oxymoron. For those, like myself, who receive dozens of press releases on a daily basis from both corporations and nonprofits alike, with executives holding one corner of a large check, and a happy recipient organization...
Tags: Companies, entrepreneur, Leadership, Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc., sustainability
Research articles 2007-05-01
Upcoming green chemistry events.(EVENTS/ EVENEMENTS)(Calendar)
Joint meeting of the 1st Asian-Oceanian Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry and the 7th Annual Green and Sustainable Chemistry Symposium March 7-9, 2007, Tokyo, Japan Engineering Sustainability 2007--Innovations that Span Boundaries April 15-18, 2007,...
Tags: conference, Leadership, National Science Foundation, Pittsburgh, Strategy, sustainability
Research articles 2007-02-01
CSR—first principle of survival: African Business editor, Anver Versi was invited to make the keynote speech on Best Practices in Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability at a high-level seminar held at the University of Illinois, Chicago.
We need serious corporate social responsibility in the management of our world because this is the only world we have and will ever have. If we mess up this planet, which is still extremely beautiful when viewed from outer space, we will have nowhere else to go. That's the...
Tags: CSR, Leadership, sustainability, University of Illinois
Research articles 2007-02-01
WhiteWave Foods Appoints Ellen Feeney to Head Up Sustainability Programs
ENERGY RESOURCE-29 January 2007-WhiteWave Foods Appoints Ellen Feeney to Head Up Sustainability ProgramsC2007 JeraOne - http://www.jeraone.com WhiteWave Foods today announced that Ellen W. Feeney has been promoted to vice president of Responsible Livelihood charged with leading the company's sustainable business practices programs. Headquartered in Colorado, WhiteWave Foods is...
Tags: Colorado, Leadership, sustainability, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Research articles 2007-01-29
International recognition for BASFs efforts in climate protection and sustainability; The Chemical Company again listed in Climate Leadership Index and Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
M2 PRESSWIRE-22 September 2006-BASF: International recognition for BASFs efforts in climate protection and sustainability; The Chemical Company again listed in Climate Leadership Index and Dow Jones Sustainability IndexC1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:22092006 BASF has again been included in the prestigious Climate...
Tags: BASF AG, Dow Jones & Company Inc., leadership, sustainability
Research articles 2006-09-22
NYK Again Selected for Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and FTSE4Good Global Index
Tokyo, Japan, Sept 11, 2006 - JCN Newswire - Nippon Yusen Kaisha NYK has once again been selected for the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index DJSI World and the FTSE4Good Global Index, the two major indexes for socially responsible investment SRI. NYK has been a part of both of...
Tags: Dow Jones & Company Inc., Leadership, sustainability, Transportation
Research articles 2006-09-11
JohnsonDiversey Inc. Announces Product Development Plan to Remove APEOs
WASHINGTON -- JohnsonDiversey Inc. today announced its commitment to cease formulating and manufacturing products with alkylphenol ethoxydates APEOs after December 31, 2006. This action further establishes JohnsonDiversey's environmental leadership in the cleaning and hygiene products industry for industrial and institutional markets, and aligns with the company's legacy of commitment to...
Tags: environment, Leadership, Manufacturing, sustainability, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Research articles 2006-06-12
Hot-Button Topics for Managers in 2007
Much of success in business comes from listening to your customers, and the same is true for those of us writing for a management audience. Your insights shape the conversation, inspiring us all to question what defines strong leadership, what motivates employees to go the extra mile, and what propels...
Tags: Management, Strategy, Lori Deschene, Tools & Techniques, Construction, Globalization, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Customer, Sustainability
Blog posts 2007-12-18
Canada's Fastest Growing Tech Companies Showcase Sustainability, Leadership and Growth According to the 2005 Deloitte Technology Fast 50.
TORONTO, ONTARIO, Sep 28, 2005 CCNMatthews via COMTEX -- Tech Companies Double R&D Investment Over 2004 Canada's fastest growing technology companies are growing even faster than in previous years, getting bigger and more profitable. The findings are drawn from the 2005 Deloitte Technology Fast...
Tags: Canada, Deloitte LLP, Leadership, sustainability
Research articles 2005-09-28
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