Sentences with phrase «design of a sustainable business»

Organizations should avoid a similar lack of self - control, starting with the design of a sustainable business model.

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An order for two dozen community tables from a family - owned furniture business in North Carolina is one of the ways Starbucks exhibits its commitment to locally - relevant design using sustainable materials.

The Australian Packaging Covenant (APC) is a sustainable packaging initiative which aims to change the culture of business to design more sustainable packaging, increase recycling rates and reduce packaging litter.

Who we are... Bean Products, Inc. is an environmentally sustainable and socially conscious small business located in Chicago Illinois and dedicated to environmentally sustainable manufacturing of well designed, useful, long - lasting products having a minimal impact on our environment.

The environmental Law School is examining «legal and environmental impacts»; the Sustainable Design Research Centre is looking into the «technical aspects of potential solutions»; and three student teams from the Business School are involved, too.

As it entered its fifth year of operations, TCSA embarked on a planning process designed to assess the current environment, chart a course for the future and define a sustainable business model that enhances vital services for our members and the broader charter school community.

MSCI ACWI Sustainable Impact Index is designed to identify listed companies whose core business addresses at least one of the world's social and environmental challenges, as defined by the United Nations sustainable developSustainable Impact Index is designed to identify listed companies whose core business addresses at least one of the world's social and environmental challenges, as defined by the United Nations sustainable developsustainable development goals.

Photos from left: Pratt alumna Shannon South of reMade USA at work at Pratt's Design Incubator for Sustainable Innovation, which has helped launch 25 businesses since its 2002 inception, and Pratt Institute's LEED - gold certified building, Myrtle Hall, which is an example of Pratt's commitment to the revitalization of the local community.

In March 2012 the Pratt Design Incubator, which is a part of the Center for Sustainable Design Studies at Pratt Institute, was cited in the Center for the Urban Future report «Designing New York's Future,» as a prime example of an initiative that fuels new businesses and spurs economic growth.

The largest United Nations conference to date, Rio +20 was designed to unite governments, businesses, and NGO's alike in the pursuit of sustainable development.

Masdar City is a pedestrian - friendly community where academics and business professionals live, work, play and learn in an environment that pushes the boundaries of sustainable design, construction and operation.

While looking for a unique selling point as part of business plan, Caroline was inspired by a copy of Robert and Brenda Vale's book, Green Architecture: Design for a Sustainable Future.

Amsterdam's nearby neighbor, the relatively new city of Haarlemmermeer has established an international reputation as a supportive, innovative place to establish a sustainable business and William McDonough + Partners had the privilege of designing the master plan for a new development there.

To support the project, Irwandi has imposed a moratorium on logging, hired more than 1,000 former fighters as rangers, and laid out plans for the development of «forest compatible environmentally sustainable business, such as improved post harvest technologies, community - services for the nature tourism industry, forest tree and fruit tree nurseries,» according to the Project Design Note.

A 30 story high - rise office tower in Sydney, Australia's central business district, 1 Bligh Street a treasure trove of sustainable innovation and design.

THE LARGEST BUSINESS SIDE EVENT AT COP21 — www.cop21paris.org From the latest advances in electric motoring and battery swap technologies, to meat - free dining, the pricing of climate risk and plant life capable of anchoring increased quantities of carbon in the soil - the 6th annual Sustainable Innovation Forum unpacked the elements of a carbon free life with business solutions designed to power new economies.

The 99 companies were selected based on a review of 10,000 companies, looking at their codes of ethics, litigation and regulatory histories, investment in innovation and sustainable business practices, activities designed to improve corporate citizenship and other factors.

International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM) supported by JSCAN, ProActive ThinkTank, & Nordic School of Proactive Law Academic Forum 2016 — Contracting as Strategies for Excellence in Sustainable Relationships The Strategy of Change: Driving Commercial Success and Improving Business Functions 24 October 2016 San Diego (CA), USA Helena Haapio: Contract Design Manifesto Carol Savage, George Siedel & Helena Haapio: Contract Simplification and Change Management: Lessons from a Case Study in Business Transformation International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM) Contract Simplification: Crafting Simple Usable Contracts Ask The Expert / Thought - Leadership Webinar, 16 June 2016 (with Rob Waller & Stefania Passera)

Comprised of lawyers with deep experience and a history of collaborating to handle sustainability issues related to energy, environmental, tax, intellectual property, real estate, finance, mergers and acquisitions, and construction matters, the team is positioned to offer clients a comprehensive approach to incorporating sustainable designs and practices into their business.

He is a passionate advocate of the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan, designed to help Unilever deliver its objective of growing the business while reducing its environmental footprint and increasing its positive contribution to society.

This report was commissioned from Z / Yen by the Business and Sustainable Development Commission (BSDC) as part of a research programme designed to examine how the financial services sector could support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Operations Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Oversee organizational engineering initiatives aligning business resources and processes with organizational goals Identify and close knowledge, skill, process, and resource gaps with appropriate, sustainable solutions Train clients for sustainable change, meaningful innovation, increased engagement, and alignment with organizational goals Serve as an integral member of sales and marketing team, presenting technical information to 100 + customers worldwide Technical expert for the world's largest producer of anti-dandruff shampoo, an account providing 80 % + of biocide revenue Direct product development research and communicate technical product attributes to customers Design and implement the Quality Department, including all policies, processes, training, and client communications Champion quality process initiatives globally while managing team of 14 professional and support employees Manage global quality in product innovation, including working with internal product development teams Mentor junior team members and peers in quality processes ensuring the highest standards for company endeavors Serve as executive director of the global R&D operation for Kemin Food Technologies Oversee research and quality laboratory personnel in the US, Europe, Singapore, China, and India.