Sentences with phrase «environmental targets»

The hybrid vehicle premium reduction is part of the sustainable development policy we adopted and shows our commitment to meeting environmental targets.

From day one of the lease negotiations all parties should be committed to achieving something by way of environmental targets.

As environmental targets go, this one is as easy as falling off a log.

This is a lease that may involve no firm commitments to achieving environmental targets, but instead is drafted in a manner that is «environmentally sensitive».

The highly involved Dutch parliament works alongside industry and organizations to reach environmental targets and reached an agreement with the industrial and the energy sector on emission rights trading.

«Industry continues to stand behind its scheme which not only meets the NSW Government's environmental targets at a lower cost than a CDS, but also ensures that consumers are not unnecessarily penalised and jobs are not unnecessarily put at risk,» he said.

«We are confident that we can meet all of our planned environmental targets this year and be well prepared for the future years.

Ethics and environmental issues are as important to us as they are to our customers, which is why we have made social and environmental targets integral to the way we work.

Worst of all, Osborne made his view known brutally that the government wasn't going to throw any more money at environmental targets which were unaffordable in austerity (of his own making of course).

Several recent government reports, however, have underlined China's poor performance in meeting its own environmental targets (see China admits failure to make environmental progress).

China said late last year that it was struggling to meet environmental targets for the 2011 - 2015 period, with energy and carbon intensity targets still behind schedule.

Following the success of the first solar flight around the World, the Solar Impulse Foundation has launched the second phase of its action: selecting # 1000 solutions that can protect the environment in a profitable way, and bring them to decision makers to encourage them to adopt much more ambitious environmental targets and energy policies.

Having smaller, lighter and more efficient cars in the model range will also contribute to a significant reduction in Land Rover's overall fleet CO2 emissions, something that is fundamental to meet strict future environmental targets.

Coulson also intends to pursue a Living Building Challenge certification so that Disappear Retreat can meet home construction's two most rigorous environmental targets.

Our experience with clients who invest in carbon offsetting with ClimateCare is that their programmes often deliver multiple business benefits that are not always immediately apparent at the outset — from engaging staff with environmental targets to driving new sales or creating brand value.

The report, which covers the 2011 - 2012 period, said faster - than - expected economic growth was to blame for China's failure to meet environmental targets ranging from energy [continue reading...]

It is hoped that with this kind of analysis of feasible environmental targets can be put in place without jeopardizing the performance of the economy or industry while ensuring continual improvements in environmental health of ecosystems.

He is seasoned to counsel companies on establishing environmental targets, implementing and communicating them.

By investing in a progressive carbon offset project, you can demonstrate your commitment to non-carbon environmental targets as well as greenhouse gas emissions reduction.

Her published work in the area of gene - environment interplay emphasizes the translation of basic research findings to help refine the selection of malleable environmental targets in the context of prevention and intervention studies.

The EU Emissions Trading System gives countries wriggle - room in meeting environmental targets.

Finally, the poverty reduction targets were largely met at the expense of environmental targets, such as carbon emissions and forest coverage in China and elsewhere.

Eriknauer said partnering with FEBA helps Arla reduce food waste and meet its environmental targets, and enables the company to donate surplus products to charity via professional partners in the cooperative's different markets throughout Europe.

QAI is dedicated to conformance with the requirements of ISO 14001, and to the continual improvement of its environmental management system by establishing and meeting environmental targets and objectives.

A copy and video of all presentations from the conference, including my overview of the management of environmental water, the environmental targets all water managers are working towards with a brief reflection on achievements to date, is available on the ABARES website.

The organization, he adds, will need to walk a line between allowing the shipping industry time to adopt and prove new ship technologies — but not allow the industry to delay too long to meet environmental targets.

In an example of China's difficulties in meeting the environmental targets it sets itself, the State Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA) announced on 9 February that, far from reaching its target of reducing sulphur dioxide emissions by 2.0 % in 2006, emissions had in fact risen by 1.8 % on 2005 levels.

Eurostar, the high - speed passenger service between Britain and mainland Europe, today published its first Tread Lightly Report, revealing progress towards achieving its environmental targets.

[xiii] These companies see renewable energy projects as an effective means of achieving sustainability and environmental targets — refer to Table 1 — and to reduce costs amid increasing power consumption.

He cites the eight United Nations Millennium Development Goals established in 2000 — a set of global health and environmental targets, most of which are expected to be met by the end of 2015 — as a promising model.

New Balance, adidas and Nike all received a middle rating for Environmental Reporting, as they had demonstrated a reasonable understanding of their environmental impacts and had environmental targets.

It appears that under the four different policy scenarios the Greek industry sector will not be able to meet the environmental targets set by the Greek government.

The rest of the fashion world are working hard to make their businesses» greener — to meet environmental targets and appeal to customers.

Environmental Law and Litigation Oil Sands tailings pond management not meeting environmental targets The Alberta Energy Resources Conservation Board has released its 2012 Tailings Management Assessment Report, Oil Sands Mining Industry.

Environmental Law and Litigation Oil Sands tailings pond management not meeting environmental targets The Alberta Energy Resources Conservation Board has released its 2012 Tailings Management Assessment Report, Oil Sands Mining Industry... [more]