Sentences with phrase «environmental standards organizations»

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To become a Certified B Corporation, startups must meet advanced standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency set by the non-profit organization, B Lab.

ISO 14001:2015 is an internationally agreed standard that sets out the requirements for an environmental management system that enables organizations to improve environmental performance through more efficient use of resources and reduction of waste.

«Our organization applauds the Federal Government for approving this project, which has undergone a comprehensive scientific and technical assessment and is subject to conditions that will ensure it is built to the highest safety and environmental standards.»

The program was created by a dynamic team of scientists, industry leaders, growers, and academics, and is peer - reviewed and accredited by Protected Harvest, a non-profit organization that independently certifies farmers» use of stringent environmental growing standards.

The Rainforest Alliance is a founding member of the International Social and Environmental Accreditation and Labeling Alliance (ISEAL), an organization established to strengthen the integrity of social and environmental certification systems and whose members are international standard - setting, certification, and accreditation oEnvironmental Accreditation and Labeling Alliance (ISEAL), an organization established to strengthen the integrity of social and environmental certification systems and whose members are international standard - setting, certification, and accreditation oenvironmental certification systems and whose members are international standard - setting, certification, and accreditation organizations.

The Rainforest Alliance Certified ™ seal is awarded to farms that have met the environmental, social and economic standards of the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN), a coalition of local conservation organizations that first set the standard for sustainable farming in rainforest areas in the early 1990s.

More than 118,000 coffee farms covering almost 800,000 acres (323,500 hectares) are now Rainforest Alliance Certified and meet standards for best practices and environmental and social sustainability, the organization says.

Daterra also has ISO 14001 certification (standards that help organizations minimize environmental impact).

Other organizations like Global Organic Textile Standard, Global Organic Latex Standard, and GreenGuard monitor environmental and social impact of the manufacturing process.

As governments and industries expand their use of high - decibel seismic surveys to explore the ocean bottom for resources, experts from eight universities and environmental organizations are calling for new global standards and mitigation strategies.

Given this mission, one might assume that a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification (developed by the nonprofit U.S. Green Building Council, composed of 18,600 building - industry leaders and organizations, that is considered the standard - bearer of greenness) would be a given for Atrium.

The standard of political and moral performance required to consider should be the following: 1) increase of solidarity among the inhabitants of the country; 2) increase in the practice of social justice by organs of government and civil society; 3) increase in the distribution of income and wealth among the population; 4) increase of measures to preserve and care for nature; 5) increase in policies for integral development of education in accordance with the highest human values; 6) advances in the realization of the collective will of the citizens; 7) improvement of political institutions; 8) success in combating corruption measured by its reduction; 9) increase in the exercise of citizenship with the effective participation of citizens in government decisions and fight for expansion of their rights; and 10) increase of contribution of public and private organizations to the political, economic, social and environmental development of the country.

The product of four years of extensive testing and research and outreach to industry, environmental organizations, labor unions, and other stakeholders, the vehicle and engine performance standards would cover model years 2021 - 2027, and apply to semi-trucks, large pickup trucks and vans, and all types and sizes of buses and work trucks.

Riviera Nayarit, MEXICO — Riviera Nayarit is pleased to announce that its standards for beach cleanliness have been recognized at an international level through a report compiled by Greenpeace, an environmental organization.

AMResorts was recognized by leading environmental organization, the Rainforest Alliance, with the 2013 Sustainable Standard - Setter Award for its commitment to sustainable tourism.

«The Society of Environmental Journalists is an eminent professional organization working hard to improve standards and balance in environmentEnvironmental Journalists is an eminent professional organization working hard to improve standards and balance in environmentalenvironmental reporting.

On the other side, organizations including the Environmental Defense Fund, the Union of Concerned Scientists, and the Clean Air Task Force have argued that the new standards will offer an economic boost by encouraging investment in clean energy and efficiency, along with desperately needed action on emissions that will help address climate change and reduce health impacts from air pollution.

The ISO 14000 series of international environmental management system standards provide organizations around the world (both large and small) with guidance on how to manage the environments aspects of their activities, products, and services more effectively.

This is a requirement of much government legislation around the world — often in trading standards or consumer protection law — as well as forming the basis of the Green Guides, so organizations with a global presence can apply the same principles to all of their reporting and environmental claims worldwide.

A second horrific error has been made by environmental organizations, many developed country governments, and the United Nations by promoting reductions in the emissions of CO2 from burning fossil fuels to obtain energy that has made possible the high standard of living now found in developed countries.

The 2012 — 2016 standards were supported by automakers, state regulators, the United Auto Workers (UAW), environmental organizations and other stakeholders.

Corporate Social Responsibility — Organizational self - regulation whereby an organization measures and ensures it is operating with current ethical, legal, environmental and international standards and norms.

Washington, D.C. — New home water heater efficiency standards proposed yesterday by the Obama Administration will save energy and money for U.S. households and reduce global warming and other harmful emissions; but they fall short of their potential according to a broad coalition of energy - efficiency, consumer and environmental organizations.

#LEED is the acronym for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design organization that certifies green building pros and buildings that comply with the standards.

Dayton Outpatient Center and Research (Dayton, OH) 8/2007 — 4/2008 Research Assistant Principal Investigator — Dr. Suresh Gupta; Sub Investigators — Dr. Arora, Dr. Choi Research Coordinator — Ritu Singla • Aided with the development and execution of various clinical research studies and programs, with a focus in diabetic neuropathy, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, CRPS, and NSAID - induced gastric ulcers • Worked under specific instructions to run routine tests, experiments, and procedures, ensuring compliance with all established policies, procedures, quality control objectives, and related safety, environmental, and infection control standards • Collaborated in the compilation and verifications of research data, samples, and specimens while participating in related data entry, analysis, and interpretation utilizing various data management and analysis programs • Performed routine data verification and quality control, ensuring data integrity and compliance with prescribed study protocol • Searched related literature and information sources for relevant information pertaining to experiments and procedures • Assisted in the setup, operation, and maintenance of all research equipment and instruments • Administered various logistical, scheduling, and office management functions to provide high - quality subject service, efficient file and data organization, and effective department operations

Like all ISO management system standards, ISO 14001 includes the need for continual improvement of an organization's systems and approach to environmental concerns.

In this past year, Clayton Home Building Group placed strong emphasis on the environment by embracing the ISO 14001 standards which provide practical tools for companies and organizations of all kinds looking to manage their environmental responsibilities.