Sentences with phrase «environmental impact initiative»

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Money to Burn suggests that federal biofuel initiatives cost $ 3.00 — 3.50 for every dollar of social and environmental benefits returned, and that's assuming there are any benefits at all — the report claims that it is hard to know if biofuels have a positive environmental impact:

About MaRS Centre for Impact Investing The MaRS Centre for Impact Investing is a national hub designed to increase the awareness and effectiveness of social finance to catalyze new capital, talent and initiatives dedicated to tackling social and environmental problems in Canada.

About the MaRS Centre for Impact Investing The MaRS Centre for Impact Investing works to increase the awareness and the effectiveness of social finance with the aim of driving new capital, talent, and initiatives dedicated to tackling social and environmental problems.

Another commentary, written by associates of the Impact of Equity Engagement (IE2), tells of that initiative's efforts to «understand the nature of impact within public equities — where investors» engagement activities have generated meaningful social and environmental impacts.&Impact of Equity Engagement (IE2), tells of that initiative's efforts to «understand the nature of impact within public equities — where investors» engagement activities have generated meaningful social and environmental impacts.&impact within public equities — where investors» engagement activities have generated meaningful social and environmental impacts.»

Opened in late 2011, the Centre for Impact Investing is a national hub designed to increase the awareness and effectiveness of social finance, which directs new capital, talent and initiatives toward tackling Canada's most pressing social and environmental problems.

Contact the Global Impact team about our initiatives to drive positive social and environmental change.

«Initiatives such as the Courtauld Commitment, aimed at reducing the environmental impact of the grocery sector, along with high profile food recalls, mean that suppliers and retailers are giving increasing priority to driving out waste, reducing risk and optimising performance,» points out Alan Mutch.

Research shows that a majority of global consumers, and especially Millennials, support companies that are committed to minimizing environmental impacts and that prioritize sustainable approaches to operations.2 To share more about its water initiatives, Fetzer Vineyards developed a new page on its website containing facts about agricultural water use and details about the company's water policy support. Visit fetzer.com/water for more on Fetzer Vineyards» water initiatives, including its adoption of BioFiltro's BIDA ® treatment system and its support for water conservation research and advocacy through collaborations with groups like the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) and Ceres» Connect the Drops, both of which were commended for their water policy efforts at the White House Water Summit on Building a Sustainable Water Future in the United States on Maenvironmental impacts and that prioritize sustainable approaches to operations.2 To share more about its water initiatives, Fetzer Vineyards developed a new page on its website containing facts about agricultural water use and details about the company's water policy support. Visit fetzer.com/water for more on Fetzer Vineyards» water initiatives, including its adoption of BioFiltro's BIDA ® treatment system and its support for water conservation research and advocacy through collaborations with groups like the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) and Ceres» Connect the Drops, both of which were commended for their water policy efforts at the White House Water Summit on Building a Sustainable Water Future in the United States on MaEnvironmental Roundtable (BIER) and Ceres» Connect the Drops, both of which were commended for their water policy efforts at the White House Water Summit on Building a Sustainable Water Future in the United States on March 22, 2016.

,» which outlines our commitment to responsibly source raw materials; reduce the environmental impact of our manufacturing processes and support community initiatives within the international markets in which we operate.

Our participation in Origin Green is one important element of Kerry's Group - wide sustainability program «Towards 2020,» which outlines our commitment to responsibly source raw materials; reduce the environmental impact of our manufacturing processes and support community initiatives within the international markets in which we operate.

• Source our iconic ingredients sustainably; • Improve the livelihoods of small farmers who grow McCormick's iconic herbs and spices; • Champion equality for women and people of color through supplier diversity programs, educational programs and employee focused initiatives; • Reduce the company's environmental impact by lowering our carbon footprint, decreasing water use, reducing solid waste and developing sustainable packaging innovations.

Research shows that a majority of global consumers, and especially Millennials, support companies that are committed to minimizing environmental impacts and that prioritize sustainable approaches to operations.2 To share more about its water initiatives, Fetzer Vineyards developed a new page on its website containing facts about agricultural water use and details about the company's water policy support.

This includes Corporate Social Investment, whereby the group promotes the development of learners through three academies which offer holistic, full - year programmes centred around sport, art and education; Entrepreneur Development which focuses on skills - based entrepreneurial development through its Tsogo Sun Book a Guesthouse and Supplier Development programmes; and Environmental Education, committed to initiatives that reduce the impact the business has on the environment.

Panels focused on current efforts to tackle climate change, ranging from local environmental initiatives to the global Paris climate agreement, as well as how divestment from fossil fuels can be a tool for climate justice and curbing the impacts of climate change.

Unique in - the - mud volunteer experiences bring corporate sustainability and social responsibility initiatives to life, providing insights into environmental systems, natural resource management, local biodiversity, community history, and the local and global impact of restoration.

There are so many benefits to engaging faculty, staff and students in energy conservation initiatives: significant cost savings, reduced environmental impact and expanded opportunities for student learning and leadership, in addition to positive effects extending beyond the immediate school community.

We strive to blend luxury, service and an exceptional guest stay with environmental preservation, minimizing the impact of hotel operations with our eco-friendly initiatives and an appreciation of all things local.

The program's flagship event is its annual EcoChallenge in October — a two - week initiative that is free and open to everyone, inviting organizations and community groups to take advantage of the platform's tools to work together and reduce environmental impact... There are two key, upfront benefits to EcoChallenge: the platform is free and it already exists.

«Consumer friendly information that facilitates understanding the environmental impact of different foods should be considered for inclusion in food and menu labeling initiatives.»

The weekly chore of washing clothes can be done with a lower environmental impact, whether you own a washing machine or not, and greening our laundry process can be an effective piece of an overall personal sustainability initiative.

The «Clean Sky» initiative, reports Israel21c is the largest European research project ever and is designed to tackle global warming — with a budget estimated to reach over 1.6 billion Euros, the project «aims to radically improve the impact of air transport on the environment with the goal of eliminating environmental pollution by reducing greenhouse gases.»

Synapse performs operational and planning modeling analyses of electric power systems using industry - standard models such as Strategist, EnCompass, Market Analytics, PROMOD, and PLEXOS to evaluate long - term energy plans, assess the environmental and economic impacts of policy initiatives, and review utility system modeling.

The eight environmental impact categories shown are a selection of those used in EN15804 - conformant Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) of construction products and are also being pilot tested for the EU's Product Environmental Footprint (PEFenvironmental impact categories shown are a selection of those used in EN15804 - conformant Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) of construction products and are also being pilot tested for the EU's Product Environmental Footprint (PEFEnvironmental Product Declarations (EPDs) of construction products and are also being pilot tested for the EU's Product Environmental Footprint (PEFEnvironmental Footprint (PEF) initiative.

In consideration of themes and programming for the 2017 congress, the local organizing committee envisions a broad and inclusive view of topics on environmental and sustainability education that will highlight the impact of urban ecosystems and local, place based initiatives that can be translated into practices on a global scale.

Zelda explains how such projects are not just an environmental initiative, but make business sense for Aviva and deliver social impacts as well as carbon reductions.

This next - generation standard enables initiatives to quantify, certify and maximise their impacts, while enhanced safeguards, holistic project design, management of trade - offs and local stakeholder engagement ensure the highest levels of environmental and social integrity.

The effect of these initiatives and policies on mitigation is currently also small, but there is some evidence that trade pacts that are accompanied by environmental agreements have had some impact on reducing emissions within the trading bloc.

The Carbonzero carbon - neutral certification is the latest NC initiative aimed at reducing the College's environmental impact.

A similar assertion is made in a recently posted «fact sheet» on FAA's official website titled «Getting the Green Light for Aviation: How FAA Initiatives Are Reducing Environmental Impacts.»

«Alongside Bullfrog Power and our partnerships with ELSE, Tides Canada Initiatives Society, Vancouver Foundation and Great Bear Initiative, our community is taking an important step to reduce our environmental impact for decades to come.»

Radley has also been a Co-leader in the development of a global research agenda in support of the United Nations Environmental Program's Programme on Vulnerability, Impacts, and Adaptation (PROVIA) initiative.

Rogge was speaking at the conference which saw over 500 delegates from sport, business and the environment join each other for a three - day event organised by IOC and Qatar Olympic Committee in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to establish initiatives in reducing environmental impact from sporting events.

This team, which is working in close coordination with other initiatives to address social and environmental risk in supply chains, will produce a set of common definitions, norms, and implementation guidelines to help companies and their suppliers meet their commitments to reduce the impact of their supply chains on deforestation.

Through this global initiative, H&M's customers can help save natural resources and contribute to reduced environmental impact by avoiding textile waste.

Eventually, the International Resource Panel's (IRP) regularly publishes scientific assessments covering economic decoupling initiatives in relation with Cities, environmental impacts, water, metals, land and soils, food,... 21 More...

Several new initiatives — including the ABIOVE moratorium on soy, Aliança da Terra for beef, and Pará's IDEFLOR sustainable forest program — are seeking to reduce the impact of operations on the Amazon in response to pressure from the environmental lobby.

Renewable Energy Credits Purchased for All Electricity Use Though recycling is really the public face of the Open's green efforts, in terms of environmental impact, its energy usage perhaps has far greater impact — USTA Senior Director of Corporate Communications & chair of green initiatives, Rita Garza says approximately 2000 MWh of electricity are used during the qualifying matches and tournament itself.

This NGO, which was founded in 1987 to mitigate the environmental impact of large industries, has been working to «green» various tourism initiatives for the past 14 years.

We make every effort to limit the environmental impact of our business and we have a range of initiatives in place to achieve this, such as providing extensive recycling facilities, implementing paperlight working procedures, and encouraging the use of walking, cycling, and public transport for both commuting and business trips.

We have implemented environmental sustainability initiatives that assist us to understand the impact our business operations have on the environment and we incorporate sustainability into our decision - making.

If you are looking for a determined Environmental Resources professional who will make an immediate and positive impact upon operations, engineering and communication initiatives, please contact me as I would like to explore the opportunity.

In addition to the National Association of Green Agents and Brokers» current educational and certification initiatives, NAGAB is introducing the Corporate Greenrealestate Leaders program to recognize those real estate boards and businesses focusing on their environmental impact by adopting sustainable practices in their day - to - day business.