Sentences with phrase «efficiency initiatives by»

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Since he took over as worldwide managing director in July, he's launched a dozen internal initiatives, ranging from cost - cutting measures (at a firm notorious for not taking its own efficiency medicine) to a new focus on marketing (a word that, by Barton's own account, draws gasps of horror at McKinsey).

In fiscal 2017, the company expanded these cost savings initiatives by further optimizing its supply chain network, primarily in North America, continuing to evolve its operating model to drive efficiencies, and more fully integrating its recent acquisitions.

In January 2018, as part of the expanded initiatives, the company authorized additional costs to improve the operational efficiency of its thermal supply chain network in North America by closing its manufacturing facility in Toronto, Ontario, and to optimize its information technology infrastructure by migrating certain applications to the latest cloud technology platform.

Across the country, initiatives by many different governments, businesses and communities are driving a shift towards energy efficiency, greener power, smarter transportation and cleaner production.

«MDAs have been charged by the Council to treat the Ease of Doing Business initiatives with a sense of urgency and deliver impactful results by implementing the Executive Order 001 on transparency and efficiency.

Key among them includes a revenue optimising measure expected to be complemented by initiatives meant to reduce wastage of public funds such as the recently established Efficiency Unit meant to identify and eliminate wasteful spending, duplication and other inefficiencies across Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs.

«As this is an economic development and energy efficiency initiative, NYPA will finance the project and it will be paid for entirely by ESD.

Since taking over control on Jan. 1, 2013, the new Majority Caucus led by example, reduced our budget, realized savings and implemented several initiatives that improved efficiency.

The Red Tape Commission, an initiative to identify roadblocks that frustrate business owners, discourage innovation and block efficiency, is co-chaired by Jessica Lappin of the Downtown Alliance and Michael Lambert of the Bed - Stuy BID.

LIPA's solar programs are an important component of Governor Paterson's»45 by 15» initiative to meet 45 percent of the State's electricity demand through energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy by 2015.

Noble responded by pointing a series of layoffs, job cuts, efficiency initiatives and other actions undertaken over the past eight years that had significantly reduced operating costs.

LIPA's 50 MW clean renewable energy project first stemmed from then - Lieutenant Governor Paterson's Renewable Energy Task Force report in 2008 and furthers the Governor's 45 - by - 15 initiative which established a goal for the State to meet 45 percent of its electricity needs through improved energy efficiency and renewable sources by the year 2015.

The Department's R&D initiatives involving applied — as opposed to basic — renewable energy research are supervised by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), which covers biomass, geothermal, hydrogen, ocean, solar, and wind.

We must take the lead by converting our own autos and homes to efficient technology and by supporting local and state government initiatives that promote efficiency and alternative energy sources.

-- Not later than July 1, 2013, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the extent by which the initiative has been enacted and the actual and projected effectiveness of the program under this section, including the energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions reductions, cost savings, and safety benefits at manufacturing facilities, power plants, refineries, hospitals, universities, government buildings, and other commercial and industrial locations.

In the 2014 Open Government Plan, we have advanced our commitment to openness and engagement by focusing our efforts on new initiatives and by supporting activities that maximize efficiency, increase effectiveness, and spur economic development.

A new set of initiatives are in place to improve fuel efficiency across its vehicle lineup by at least five percent.

«As part of our bold initiative to increase fuel efficiency by 25 percent across the entire Kia model line - up by 2020, a plug - in hybrid was a critical addition to our offering.

Our example was powered by a direct - injection 2.4 - liter four - cylinder engine, a new mill proudly displaying an Earth Dreams plaque, Honda's name for its recently launched driveline efficiency initiative.

The improvement in operating results was driven by a 17.8 per cent drop in operating expenses in the three months to March 31st, resulting from lower fuel prices, local currency devaluations and ongoing efficiency initiatives.

The oil shocks of the 1970s were followed by low prices, and away went almost all the research and efficiency initiatives that might have reduced American dependence on imported oil (and CO2 emissions).

The idea is that PACE programs help home and business owners pay for the upfront costs of green initiatives, such as solar panels or energy efficiency retrofits, which the property owner then pays back through increased property taxes by a set rate over about 20 years.

NEW YORK — Today Mayor de Blasio announced a suite of new energy efficiency initiatives that will dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions from New York City's over one million buildings — of all sizes, types, and uses — and put the City on a pathway to an 80 percent reduction in all emissions by 2050, while creating green jobs and generating energy savings for building owners and tenants.

Announced by Governor Cuomo in August, the $ 16 million Clean Energy Communities initiative supports local government leaders across the State to implement energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable development projects in their communities.

The 1 Gigaton Coalition, initiated by the Government of Norway and coordinated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), has been formed in light of the understanding that many countries have a wide range of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and initiatives in place.

The San Francisco - based billionaire first gained notice in politics by bankrolling a series of California ballot initiative campaigns that boosted state energy efficiency actions, promoted land conservation, and defended the state's cap - and - trade law against industry rollback.

Public awareness seems to be increasing, and there are a lot of good things happening at the executive level: tighter fuel - efficiency standards, the carbon - pricing initiatives by the New England and West Coast states, the recent agreement between the U. S. and China on emissions.

In partnership with the ILR School's Worker Institute at Cornell University and Climate Jobs NY, this initiative focuses on accelerating energy efficiency and renewable energy growth to make New York a magnet for new energy technologies and creating 40,000 new, good - paying clean energy jobs by 2020.

This has been driven by both government and private initiatives to improve building energy efficiency.

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Uncommitted policies (S2), the second type, may lack detailed implementation plans or firm financial support, but have all been proposed, such as new efficient and zero net energy building targets, construction of the high - speed rail system, and initiatives by various agencies to, for example, increase biofuels use and continue progress in improving vehicle efficiency.

Announced by Governor Cuomo in August 2016, the $ 16 million Clean Energy Communities initiative supports local government leaders across the state by providing grants to eligible municipalities to implement energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable development projects in their communities.

The State will build on the initiatives underway in the CEF by working with stakeholders and others to advance innovative net zero energy retrofit prototypes for affordable housing, facilitating the adoption of energy efficiency improvements under Medicaid as a component of healthy homes interventions, and advancing the market for zero energy modular homes.

Developed to compensate or «offset» an equivalent greenhouse gas emission from another source that can not be easily eliminated by improved efficiency, conservation initiatives or changes in behaviour, carbon offsets help mitigate climate change by creating a financial mechanism for change.

Exergy efficiency remains to be fully considered by mainstream architectural science research and development initiatives, however it may be expected to gain importance as a critical measure of sustainability.

Under the initiative, roughly up to $ 550 million annually is available for appropriation by the Legislature for eligible energy projects such as energy efficiency upgrades and clean energy generation at schools.

President Obama has announced a comprehensive plan to bring renewable energy and energy efficiency to households across the U.S. Among the initiatives just announced is the establishment of a Passive House track by New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR)...» to encourage a significant increase in the energy efficiency of New York's affordable housing stock».

The payment - by - results programme also includes necessary training for staff as well as the testing and implementation of new efficiency initiatives.

Any plan to reduce emissions by, say, 5 % will (a) require concerted action from the management of the company to establish the company's baseline emissions, (b) require an outlay up front to finance initiatives and new technologies that will reduce emissions and (c) will likely result in greater efficiencies and therefore impact future operating expenses.

This blog by Robert Rothkopf, Managing Partner of Balance Legal Capital LLP, argues that recent initiatives of the LCIA and the ICC after the QMWC 2015 survey should be welcomed as they not only increase certainty and efficiency for users of arbitration, but will also increase the number of meritorious arbitrations suitable for financial support from third - party funders.

To increase efficiency even further, KPMG will also be involved in this initiative by developing a repository program to solve common problems in the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector through blockchain - and technology - based solutions.

Maximized operational efficiency by coaching staff on various customer service initiatives.

From creating actionable data based on employee surveys to advancing employee engagement initiatives and providing real - time feedback on every action taken by a worker, advanced technologies can serve as valuable tools to improve efficiency in HR processes from onboarding through to the exit interview.

Public Relations Consultant — AT&T — Dallas, TX — April 2011 to October 2014 • Regularly updated company media kits • Produced over 100 press releases and media advisories • Optimized press campaign efficiency rate by 11 percent • Promoted company and services through public relations initiatives • Maintained corporate image • Contributed to marketing campaign development • Addressed complex and involved consumer complaints • Developed relationships with external stakeholders and the general public • Collaborated on a broad range of promotional strategies • Directed public opinion research team • Worked on team to optimize website information

• Increased production and employee efficiency by developing effective procedures and implementing training initiatives.

Led change management initiative to increase business efficiency, reducing department costs by 30 %.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Created and implemented a series of community outreach programs for a diverse set of populace in and around Biddeford • Led a complex research and soliciting initiative that identified and cultivated best prospects for obtainment of grants • Developed and implemented plans which expanded the company's presence in the market by 44 % • Improved current outreach programs» efficiency by a huge margin by tweaking the communications angle and distribution procedures

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Reduced inaccuracies and discrepancies in financial data by 40 % through implementation of ingenious internal control protocols and periodic scheduled and unscheduled data audits • Attracted business worth $ 1.2 M from a party through demonstration of outgoing PR, delivery of satisfactory customer account services and valuable financial advice • Doubled the efficiency of the accounts payable department by recommending suitable SOPs and providing direct assistance to the team regarding computerized account handling initiatives

Displayed excellent initiative and drive by learning four different jobs that increased the effectiveness and efficiency of the office.