Sentences with phrase «for social sustainability»

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For several years, Cameco has tied compensation to environmental sustainability and worker safety, because «being in the uranium business, the company understands the importance of the social licence from the community,» says Nancy Hopkins, a lawyer who sits on several private - and public - sector boards, including Cameco's.

For the purposes of this proposal, «sustainability» is defined as how environmental and social considerations, and related financial impacts, are integrated into long - term corporate strategy, and «diversity» refers to gender, racial, and ethnic diversity.

When asked whether «brands should help those in need,» more Millennials than the U.S. average agreed that they are more likely to buy a product if they know that the company is «mindful of its social responsibilities» and that they buy from companies that «show concern for the environment and sustainability.»

Would you consider creating a «Non-Profit Stimulus Plan» so that social organizations with strong plans for sustainability and positive ROI can continue to positively impact communities??

One reason for that is McLaughlin, who previously directed McKinsey's Social Innovation Practice, and has led the foundation since October of 2013 while also serving as Walmart's chief sustainability officer.

She was an Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law for the Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility course.

«The tools that wire the social web are perfect for driving interest and action around sustainability.

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Paving the way for social, or «sustainability» bonds as they're sometimes called, is a booming green bond business.

Whelan: The financial case for sustainability is the high correlation between good environmental and social governance performance in a company and good stock performance, lower cost of capital and better operational performance.

For the third year in a row, RBC was the only Canadian bank named as one of the world's top 100 companies for sustainable development, and we continue to be part of a select group of companies listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, the FTSE4Good Index and the Jantzi Social IndFor the third year in a row, RBC was the only Canadian bank named as one of the world's top 100 companies for sustainable development, and we continue to be part of a select group of companies listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, the FTSE4Good Index and the Jantzi Social Indfor sustainable development, and we continue to be part of a select group of companies listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, the FTSE4Good Index and the Jantzi Social Index.

Shel has been a passionate activist for social change and environmental sustainability his entire life.

When most of your value is in your reputation and in IP [intellectual property], you need to manage for that radical transparency, and your reputation and sustainability issues — social, as well as environmental — are a big part of that.

According to a recent survey from the Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing, investors appear to place a premium on sustainability: Nearly three quarters (72 %) of those surveyed believe that companies with good environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices can achieve higher profitability and are better long - term investments.

We looked south of the border to the Beyond Grey Pinstripes ranking conducted by the Aspen Institute, which had established criteria rewarding schools for emphasizing social responsibility, environmental sustainability and community engagement through institutional support, student initiatives and coursework.

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That Alberta has a government that is committed to Green principles which include, but are not limited to, the 6 principles of the world - wide Green Party movement — Ecological wisdom, Social justice, Participatory democracy, Non-violence, Sustainability and Respect for diversity.

The market has yet to reach critical mass, but given the kinds of projects funded by state and local governments, «the market should be a natural issuer of green and social impact bonds,» notes Victoria Irving, Equity Strategist for the Global Sustainability Research team.

Canadian Business for Social Responsibility, Workshop: CSR Governance: Assessing Ownership and Accountability of Sustainability at Your Organization, Toronto, ON, October 22, 2010.

Although there are important social dimensions to sustainability, the point was to accent the need for human beings to achieve a sustainable relationship to their environment.

For background, the intersection of food and social justice can take many faces, from sustainability and plant - based movements to making healthy food accessible to low - income people and eradicating food deserts.

Arca Continental was also selected as part of the Transparency in Sustainability Index by the Centre for Institutional Governance at the Instituto Panamericano de Alta Direccion de Empresa in conjunction with Social Management and Cooperation.

«To be part of these indices is a great honor and reaffirms Arca Continental's conviction to continue consolidating the company's social responsibility and sustainability model, in addition to strengthening Arca Continental in all facets to continue creating value for consumers and clients, as well as our employees, shareholders and the communities where we are present,» CEO Francisco Garza Egloff stated.

For example, seafood sustainability or aquaculture is a major social issue that consumers are paying attention to.

According to the company, the sustainability index includes companies listed on the BMV that incorporate best international practices with regards to social responsibility, environmental management and corporate governance based on an independent evaluation undertaken by the rating firm Empowering Responsible Investment and the Center of Excellence for Corporate Governance of Universidad Anahuac del Sur.

Steklarna Hrastnik states that its operations and the principle of sustainability, the company's social responsibility, respect for its employees and involvement in the local environment reflect the values that clients and buyers appreciate and expect.

Upholding that society and environment are cornerstones for sustainability, we support and promote inclusive social development and strive towards.

At Biofach the Humus Network, the farming and social network for Italian organic agriculture, for quality, sustainability, and responsibility has been introduced

Fyffes commits to a natural taste: Fyffes reaffirms its commitment to organic produce as part of a drive for social responsibility and sustainability.

Use this form for questions or comments about Dr Pepper Snapple Group's sustainability or social responsibility efforts and programs.

Weleda won for leadership with its range of sustainability initiatives, ranging from ethical sourcing of ingredients, green formulations, packaging initiatives to social responsibility.

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.

Hershey's senior director of sustainability, corporate social responsibility and social innovation Jeff King told ConfectioneryNews: «We will provide progress against these KPIs yearly on our Cocoa For Good website, along with stories and updates about what we have learned as we execute our Cocoa For Good projects.

This will happen by adopting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement that works to implement best practices across a full spectrum of sustainability dimensions — social, ecological, economic, cultural and accountability — for the benefit of all of agriculture and the peoples of the world that depend on it.

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The Accountability Framework, an initiative being developed by a coalition of leading environmental and social organisations (including the Rainforest Alliance), will provide a clear pathway for companies on the sustainability journey — including key milestones and benchmarks to evaluate their progress.

The goal of the Rainforest Alliance Cupping for Quality is to show the link between best social, ecological and economic sustainability practices and quality in the cup.

Find Out More Standing for «Sustainability in Practice,» the new winery certification examines several winery operation factors, including energy efficiency, water use, glass and paper recycling, social equity and financial sSustainability in Practice,» the new winery certification examines several winery operation factors, including energy efficiency, water use, glass and paper recycling, social equity and financial sustainabilitysustainability.

Fairmont balances the company's economic, environmental and social priorities and provides the framework for responsible hotel operations through the Sustainability Partnership program.

The objectives of Ghana going to the IMF for the bailout was to restore debt sustainability and macroeconomic stability, to foster a return to high growth and job creation through agriculture, and infrastructure investment, while protecting social spending;

In an effort to meet the needs of the Broome County Department of Social Services (BCDSS) Welfare to Work (WTW) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), the Broome County Urban League (BCUL) along with several community based organizations have come together and will offer their expertise and resources with work experience activities (WEP) leading to employment and self - sustainability.

It's called «Equity by Design,» and will focus on how sustainability and social justice can improve the quality of life for people in our community.

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Also at the conference Tuesday, a major alliance of science, research and United Nations bodies launched a 10 - year initiative — Future Earth Research for Global Sustainability — to commence next year to coordinate scientific research into the major social and environmental challenges from climate change as they emerge over coming years.

In this context, switching from high - cost diesel to a low - carbon alternative fuel isn't just the green thing to do; it's key to ensuring consumer products stay at affordable prices, Elizabeth Fretheim, director of business strategy and sustainability logistics at Wal - Mart Stores Inc., explained at a symposium last week hosted by the nonprofit group Business for Social Responsibility (BSR).

In my paneled session on resource scarcity, I end my 3 - minute «pitch» hoping for not much more than small strides toward putting the problem of global forest sustainability — the pure science of which we all seem to agree is largely done — into the hearts and hands of some of these mind - blowingly successful businessmen and social entrepreneurs.

They called for the international scientific community to help «analyze design plans of the canal and its subprojects for safety, social responsibility and sustainability; make recommendations to protect the region's water resources and biodiversity; and draft statements urging the Nicaraguan government to halt construction until studies can be performed and evaluated by experts.

The AAS, as a responsible nonprofit, has adopted a «green policy» for its office practices and established a Sustainability Committee dedicated to fostering awareness and participatory social responsibility for all AAS members.

In addition to his primary investment responsibilities, he also sat on the firm's sustainability steering committee where he helped develop its process for assessing environmental, social, and governance risk.

UEA is also home to to the Climatic Research Unit; the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research; International Development UEA; and the Water Security Research Centre, as well as important research groups in the areas of Science, Society and Sustainability; Global Environmental Justice; and Globalisation and Corporate Social Responsibility.