While my colleague Tom Friedman has taken to calling green the new red, white and blue, the people at this conference clearly see
environmental marketing as a source of, well, good old - fashioned green, in the form of profits (that they say don't harm the planet).
Not exact matches
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft
market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals
as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and
markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such
as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such
as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such
as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and
environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such
as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers,
as well
as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco
as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
When done well, innovation in
environmental sustainability can create
market differentiation
as well
as opportunity.
Because bottom - line value can be defined in two ways —
as an increase in
market share or
as a reduction in costs — different avenues exist for linking your
environmental responsibility to such growth.
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and
markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial
market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end
market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit
market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including
market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general
market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to
as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017),
environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the
market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
Not only does that boost the residential housing
market, where «green» homes and renovations are increasingly in demand, but it also drives business - to - business demand for services such
as environmental consulting and water conservation.
That's because nearly three - quarters of all sunscreens on the
market don't work
as well
as they claim to, or they contain potentially harmful ingredients, according to a recent study from the nonprofit
Environmental Working Group (EWG).
But now the industry cites the predictable outcome of its own
marketing as a reason to hamstring a critical
environmental and health protection.
The more consequential reforms — such
as introducing
market - based interest rates, reducing excess capacity, subjecting state - owned enterprises to increased competition and financial discipline, enforcing strict
environmental laws, and raising prices of natural resources — are expected to depress growth.
** GuerrillaMarketing Goes Green (published by John Wiley & Sons
as part of the enormously popular Guerrilla
Marketing series) was on Amazon.com's
Environmental category best - seller list at least 32 different months — at least twice
as # 1 in category
The emergence of green bonds serves
as a prime example of the evolving
market landscape and points to a future where attractive financial returns and positive societal and
environmental outcomes can happen simultaneously.
I have used a fall in exports to show how constrained Beijing's policy choices are, but I could just have easily done the same using
as an example any change in the currency regime, the reform of the hukou system, the de-industrialization of the bankrupt northeast provinces, the development of the OBOR and Silk Road projects, changes in interest rates or minimum reserves, protecting the stock
market from crashing, the provincial bond swaps, changes in the tax regime, improving energy and
environmental policies, and so on.
Companies in emerging
markets such
as Colombia, Hungary, Taiwan, and South Africa outscore major developed
market players such
as the US in implementing
environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies, according to a new report by investment research and management firm Morningstar, Inc..
The
Environmental Markets Group, which resides within the Executive Office, is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Environmental Policy Framework as well as furthering, coordinating and communicating the firm's global environmental
Environmental Markets Group, which resides within the Executive Office, is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the
Environmental Policy Framework as well as furthering, coordinating and communicating the firm's global environmental
Environmental Policy Framework
as well
as furthering, coordinating and communicating the firm's global
environmentalenvironmental initiatives.
As part of this mandate, EMG provides guidance on
environmental issues and works closely with the business areas to further ideas and opportunities related to
environmental markets.
Overall, our work suggests that stability in financial
markets might be improved by considering how social,
environmental and procedural factors such
as the release of important financial information may impact the hormone levels of traders participating in those
markets, and therefore could be of benefit to policymakers intent on developing more efficient institutions.
14th October 2016 Lower commodity prices,
market instability, reduced investment and increased
environmental awareness, have been cited
as reasons for the global decrease in exploration activity by scientific agency for natural sciences the US Geological Survey (USGS).
The team comprises regional specialists for the 100 +
markets covered by Glass Lewis,
as well
as experts within Glass Lewis» issue - specific practices focused on the analysis of mergers and acquisitions, other financial transactions and contested meetings; compensation; and
environmental, social and governance («ESG») issues.
While there are plenty of ways to play the stock
market, we prefer to profit by adhering to an investment discipline known
as socially responsible investing, which considers things like
environmental, social and corporate governance criteria to generate long - term financial returns
as well
as a positive social impact.
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As Premier Notley said today, we expect today's announcement to further enhance the reputation of our sector and improve our province's environmental credibility as we seek to expand market access nationally and internationall
As Premier Notley said today, we expect today's announcement to further enhance the reputation of our sector and improve our province's
environmental credibility
as we seek to expand market access nationally and internationall
as we seek to expand
market access nationally and internationally.
Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such
as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate
markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such
as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new
markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged
as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial
markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key
markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and
market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and
environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Preston (1991), who values the economic efficiency of the
market, nevertheless acknowledges that left to itself the
market leads to great inequalities of wealth and is unable to cope with
environmental degradation such
as is caused by industrial pollution.
Australian industry leaders hail the decision
as a boon for Australians who will reap the economic,
environmental and health benefits that these new products will bring to the
market.
Despite this consideration, the report, in the same chapter, recognizes the clear advantage of organic schemes in the educational role that they have played: «millions of consumers have been made aware of the way food
markets work, and of the
environmental impacts of food production, processing and distribution, and of the quality of the foods we eat» and it concludes that organic
as well
as fair trade and «short - chain strategies» are legitimate and valid options for both farmers and consumers and that policy can support these approaches by helping farmers to achieve higher yields.
The organic
market in the People's Republic of China is enjoying continued growth,
as more and more consumers are turning to products developed on
environmental principles: with turnover of more than 5.8 billion USD in 2015, China is now the world's fourth - largest organic consumer
market.
I like to choose organic when buying capsicum
as they unfortunately feature on the infamous «Dirty Dozen» — the
Environmental Working Group's list of the most pesticide ridden produce on the
market.
We cover such topics
as shipping laws,
marketing laws, labeling laws,
environmental laws and licensing.
The cocoa commodity
market is rife with poverty and human rights abuses, including child slavery,
as well
as environmental impacts such
as rainforest destruction.
Hancock's career accomplishments include working on the1990 antitrust case, United States v. Baker Hughes, in which the D.C. Circuit Court set a standard for establishing entry into a
market as a defense in a merger challenge, and Omega
Environmental v. Gilbarco, a Ninth Circuit case involving the legality of exclusive dealing arrangements.
The untouched and unique Australian environment also acts
as a differentiator amongst foreign
markets where local pollution and
environmental degradation are clearly evident.
Tjard Westbroek, global sector head of supply chains at Rabobank, said: «
As market trends, such as environmental footprint, sustainability, access to recycled material and food safety make it more difficult for smaller players to cope with growing investment necessities, it is inevitable that further market consolidation will happe
As market trends, such
as environmental footprint, sustainability, access to recycled material and food safety make it more difficult for smaller players to cope with growing investment necessities, it is inevitable that further market consolidation will happe
as environmental footprint, sustainability, access to recycled material and food safety make it more difficult for smaller players to cope with growing investment necessities, it is inevitable that further
market consolidation will happen.
Alpro is
marketing its products
as «plant power» to raise awareness of their lower
environmental impact over dairy products.
It is important to note that at this time no decisions have been taken by the Commonwealth
Environmental Water Office
as to whether they will or will not engage the services of water
market exchanges and / or intermediaries.
Consumer focus on wellness,
environmental impact and macroeconomic factors such
as the growth of the middle class creating more disposable income are shaping the global packaging
market, said Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI.
Tesco will be joining The Recycling Panel, led by Prismm
Environmental, to discuss the challenges, opportunities and innovations facing the packaging
market as it moves to become better at recycling.
Previously the AFGC Director of Economics, Trade and Sustainability, Tanya has strong experience with the $ 126 billion food and grocery sector, led the secretariat's work on international
market access and non-tariff barriers to international trade,
as well
as a range of issues relating to the competitiveness and
environmental sustainability of the industry.
Unfortunately, although many families rely on baby food to feed their baby and see it
as a healthy option, research from the
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) has revealed that many baby foods on the
market contain levels of lead that are unsafe for babies.
In ingredient safety assessments conducted by The
Environmental Working Group, CRYSTAL ranked
as the safest deodorant on the
market.
With so many choices on the
market, you're sure to find a laundry detergent that fits your budget and meets your laundry cleaning needs
as well
as your family's preference of fragrance and
environmental responsibility.
As is typical in these kinds of reports, the main findings are completely reasonable if not exactly ground - breaking: China needs to increase the share of consumption in its economy, lessen the grip of state - owned enterprises, move toward letting the
market more accurately price energy and capital, deal more seriously with
environmental degradation, and just generally become a more
market - oriented economy.
EMR is vital to attracting low - carbon technologies,
as there's little doubt that if left alone, the
market would veer towards a short - term approach — building more gas generation — at the expense of our long - term
environmental and energy security responsibilities.
Teachout is a Catherine wheel of ideas — in the course of the day we talked about anti-trust, fracking, the desperate need for broadband in rural communities, the way Big Ag gobbles up subsidies meant for family farmers, and the «chickenization» of production that puts all the economic risk and
environmental damage on farmers
as firms like Tyson keep squeezing the
market.
«TTIP threatens to take away democracy's means for social and
environmental management of the internal
market,» Giegold said,
as he justified his decision.
Noble
Environmental officials also cited development and construction costs in Western New York and the «nature of the
market for long - term power purchase agreements»
as additional factors that affected the viability of the Noble Allegany project.....
So, we now have to turn around to the real price of that and find ways to have people pay the true cost of what they are consuming and part of the cost are
environmental, part of them are in health terms and so that's the first answer; it is that, there is no such thing
as the free
market, we are subsidizing all these products that we said we are not touching.
Food and beverage
marketing has been identified in a variety of epidemiologic and psychology studies
as a significant
environmental contributor to childhood obesity.
The findings suggest that
as the U.S. energy
market continues to shift from coal to natural gas, the overall «toxicity burden» of the electricity sector will decrease, said study corresponding author Shelie Miller, an
environmental engineer and an associate professor at the U-M School for Environment and Sustainability's Center for Sustainable Systems.
But in a world which does not place a cost on
environmental degradation, but sees the environment
as a free resource, it is not surprising that a
market - led energy policy lets industry dump sulphur dioxide, carbon dioxide and other pollutants indiscriminately into the atmosphere unless prevented by legal regulation.
One of the key challenges is how to introduce
environmental regulations, even
market - based regulations, in a world where many of the sectors won't respond
as well because prices are controlled.»
By 2010, all pharmaceuticals
marketed in Sweden are supposed to be assessed, excluding those unlikely to have an
environmental impact, such
as vitamins.