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- Land Re-Use, Complexity and Actor-Networks: A Framework for Research
- The interest in developing a 'holistic' understanding of property development is not purely academic. Sustainability concerns are now part of mainstream policy agenda, the imperatives for 'socially responsible investment' are exerting increasing influence on geographical and sectoral capital flows, whilst corporate training courses and educational programmes focus as much upon...
- White papers 2004-06-22
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- A Critical View of Inflation Targeting: Crises, Limited Sustainability, and Aggregate Shocks
- This paper presents a critical appraisal of inflation targeting as a monetary policy regime for emerging markets. It is shown that this policy, if understood as a strict commitment to a CPI inflation target, shares many features with exchange rate targeting and is quite different from flexible exchange rates under...
- White papers 2000-11-25
- Waste Reduction is Top Environmental Concern for Manufacturers Globally
- To: ENVIRONMENTAL EDITORSContact: Jarrod Erpelding, +1-989-496-1582, Jarrod.Erpelding@dowcorning.com MIDLAND, Mich., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Waste reduction is the most important environmental issue facing manufacturing businesses today, according to an international study on sustainability and environmental trends conducted by Harris Interactive for Dow Corning Corporation. Eight out of ten managers and professionals...
- Research articles 2007-09-10
- 'We have a barn fire, too': eroding industrial base raises concern deep within the military
- The decline of basic U.S. industries is beginning to stir angst among procurement officials and buyers within the defense community. The rapid decline in the number of metal foundries, the loss of expertise and capabilities, and the growing dependence on imported castings and parts is raising alarm bells among military...
- Research articles 2004-11-19
- Greening And Sustainability In Health Care And Life Sciences: Implementing A Strategic Response
- Greening is not a fad; it is a long-term trend that will require every health care organization to invest strategically and programmatically to conserve natural resources and create a healthy environment for customers, patients and employees. For many industries, greening has been a longstanding challenge: automakers and air pollution, chemical...
- White papers 2009-02-13
- Climate Change Denial: Where It Counts, It's Not Going Up
- George Monbiot is beside himself. He writes in his post Death Denial: "There is no point in denying it: we're losing. Climate change denial is spreading like a contagious disease. It exists in a sphere which cannot be reached by evidence or reasoned argument; any attempt to draw attention to...
- News items 2009-11-08
- Understanding Marketing Ethics
- Standards for marketing ethics guide companies in their efforts to do "the right thing." These standards help identify acceptable practices, foster internal control, and deal honestly and fairly with customers. They also ensure businesses comply with the law. Sometimes companies develop and publish their own ethical standards; other times they...
- Articles 2007-11-30
- Citrix Systems, Inc. Q3 2007 Earnings Call Transcript
- Question-and-Answer SessionOperator [Operator Instructions]. Your first question comes from the line of Sarah Friar with Goldman Sachs. Sarah Friar - Goldman Sachs Good quarter. If I could just turn to the operating margins, you talked about lower 20% range for 2008 and then extending back upward...
- Earnings calls 2007-10-18
- Meijer Presses Green Initiatives
- Meijer is advancing its environmental initiatives, planning to add turbines to its headquarters and two stores near Lake Michigan, and putting more green products on its shelves. Meijer has been evolving a sustainability strategy for several years now, opening a store in a Detroit suburb in 2007...
- Blog posts 2009-02-24
- Roofing: Thinking Green
- By now, we've all heard about green roofs. Sustainability is a growing concern and roofs can potentially make buildings more environmentally friendly. Although numerous types of roof systems advertise environmental benefits, not all can be considered sustainable or green. Evaluating various roof options in terms of sustainability first requires consideration...
- White papers 2009-01-01
- Understanding Green Marketing
- With the continuing rise in environmental awareness and concern, companies recognize that it pays to be green. As well as acting in an environmentally responsible way, it is important for companies to communicate their green credentials. What You Need to KnowWhat is green marketing?There is a degree of confusion...
- Articles 2007-12-03
- Waters Corporation Q3 2007 Earnings Call Transcript
- Question-and-Answer SessionOperator Thank you. At this time we are ready for the question-and-answer session. [Operator Instructions]. Our first question, Quintin Lai, Robert W. Baird; your line is open. Quintin Lai - Baird Good morning, congratulations on a nice quarter. Douglas A. Berthiaume - President, Chairman...
- Earnings calls 2007-10-23
- Web portal for retailers to be launched by EPA
- ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Environmental Protection Agency EPA plans to launch a retail-specific Web portal devoted to environmental sustainability and compliance issues, the Retail Industry Leaders Association RILA states. The Web portal is due to launch late this year, according to RILA, which, along with other retail industry representatives,...
- Research articles 2008-08-25
- Kellogg's Diermeier: Social Responsibility a Must for Global Players
- In an era when corporate CEOs are regularly pilloried for their high paychecks and/or the undue risks their companies take, managers need to gain a grounding in the latest approaches in corporate social responsibility. Kellogg's Daniel Diermeier teaches the next generation of business leaders how to manage stakeholders,...
- Blog posts 2009-04-29
- The Strategic Impact Of Nanotechnology On The Future Of Business And Economics
- Nanotechnology is a fundamental design science, yet to emerge, mostly theoretical today, that may well provide the tools to engineer inorganic and organic matter at the atomic level. Nanotechnology, if even partially realized, over the next few decades has the potential to realign society, change business and affect economics at...
- White papers 2001-03-01
- Sustainable Steel, Loughborough Cricket Academy
- David Morley architects have designed five indoor cricket facilities, including the National Cricket Academy in Loughborough. All projects have sustainability as a major concern, including Loughborough, which has natural lighting and ventilation. This has been achieved by an ingenious roof section, combining panels faced in Corus HPS200 with opening roof...
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- European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso Will Meet with President Bush
- WASHINGTON -- European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso will meet with President George W. Bush in Washington on January 8, 2007. The discussions will focus on EU-U.S. bilateral issues, including trade, energy security and sustainability. President Barroso and President Bush will also discuss a number of issues of mutual concern...
- Research articles 2006-12-15
- Standard & Poor's Says Medium-Term Sustainability Prime Concern in Thailand.
- Bangkok Post, Thailand Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Bangkok Post, Thailand Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
- Research articles 2003-07-24
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- nullRE: "Precycling" Is the New Buzzword of the WeekStaycation has made it into the lexicon, will precycling do this too? Some people think the green movement has run its course, but I don't think so; what will soon run its course is hopping on the green bandwagon just for...
- Discussion threads 2008-08-14
- Airgas, Inc. F3Q08 (Qtr. End 12/31/07) Earnings Call Transcript
- Question-and-Answer SessionThank you, Mr. Worley. [Operator Instructions]. We will take our first question from Kevin McCarthy with Banc Of America Securities. Kevin McCarthy - Banc Of America Securities Yes, good morning. Peter, I appreciate your comments about the gloom on Wall Street. Along those lines, I think there has...
- Earnings calls 2008-01-29
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