Sentences with phrase «for environmental work»

«This highly regarded firm maintains its position as a leader in the state for environmental work.

That list was more predictable — generally panning Republicans and lauding Democrats for their environmental work (or lack thereof) over the past year.

«Yes, we have won countless awards and been featured in National Geographic for our environmental work and yes — 100 percent of our energy comes from renewable resources.

If you interested in reading more about pesticides in produce, you might want to check out the website for the Environmental Working Group (EWG).

Scott Faber, Senior VP of Government Affairs for the Environmental Working Group and Executive Director of Just Label It, said that no one is surprised that the House Agriculture committee has landed on the anti-labeling side of the debate.

According to his DeSmogBlog profile, «DeMelle has served as research associate for Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., researcher for Ring of Fire Radio, researcher for Laurie David and StopGlobalWarming.org, law and policy analyst for the Environmental Working Group, campus organizer for Connecticut Public Interest Research Group, environmental justice associate for EPA Region 10, among other positions in his career.

Not exact matches

«Our environmental and social stewardship increases my pride of working for such a successful company.

For years, it has worked to reduce its environmental pant - print, pioneering ways to wring water and chemicals from the jeans - making process.

Duarte is probably best - known for its work with Al Gore and the environmental documentary An Inconvenient Truth, transforming Gore's passion and mounds of research into Oscar - winning storytelling.

Following the news, Patagonia stuck to its promise, saying on Twitter that it would give «every penny to hundreds of local environmental organizations working around the world,» while thanking its customers for showing up to» #LoveOurPlanet».

The Environmental Working Group, for example, certainly thinks so.

We look for the best examples of customer service, innovation, community service and environmental work.

Flynn, who has an MBA and degrees in civil and environmental engineering, formerly worked in business development for international healthcare IT firm Cerner.

The Department of Mines and Petroleum has finalised new environmental assessment fees for mining proposals and program - of - work applications, to take effect from July 1.

UAF has worked extensively with both institutional and commercial partners in Alaska and in recent years, using drones to monitor sea lion populations in the Aleutian Islands, conduct ice flow and environmental surveying missions for NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, inspect pipelines for oil and gas giant BP and assist a Russian tanker during a dangerous late - season fuel delivery to the remote Alaskan outpost of Nome.

The concern comes in the wake of complaints by environmental activists and trade unions that this deal and others will erode standards for food, work and industry.

Consumers have come to realize that the company does more than manufacture clothing for outdoor enthusiasts, and Patagonia's staff members recognize that their work supports environmental causes.

Andre Niemann, from the University of Duisburg - Essen's Center for Water and Environmental Research, works on the scheme in North - Rhine Westphalia.

In the past, students have worked with Habitat for Humanity, Our Children's Place, and the Environmental Education Fund.

«Today's historic action by the EPA will finally begin the process of restricting the remaining sources of asbestos, which is responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Americans,» said Sonya Lunder of the Environmental Working Group Action Fund, which studies toxic substances.

Goal no. 8, on decent work and economic growth, calls for an endeavor «to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation,» and includes «equal pay for equal work.»

Obama is directing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to work with existing and new power plants to develop emission standards, according to a blueprint for the proposals from the White House.

If the project is deemed acceptable for an environmental perspective and it helps band members become self - sufficient, «we can make it work,» Ross said.

In fact, Fibershed received a Patagonia's grant for action - oriented, grassroots, environmental work.

WASHINGTON (AP)-- A Senate committee voted along party lines Wednesday to advance President Donald Trump's picks for key posts at the Environmental Protection Agency over the objections of Democrats who pointed to the nominees» past work for corporate clients they would now regulate.

ALBANY - BASED Supersorb Minerals has taken a significant step in its drive to develop environmental technology projects as an extension of its core absorbent minerals business, starting test work for mine water treatment and mine site remediation at th...

But that's dwarfed by the $ 602,432 he made from Environmental Research and Mapping Facility, a side business he operates that works exclusively for his land trust.

Stress, as defined by the Jobs Rated methodology, is determined by 11 factors: travel, deadlines, working in the public eye, competitiveness, physical demands, environmental conditions, hazards encountered, the life of oneself or others at risk, meeting and interacting with customers and / or the public, and the potential for job growth.

A former top leader in academia, Rodin has put the idea of «resilience» at the center of the Rockefeller Foundation's work in recent years, helping communities worldwide prepare for and recover from major environmental and man - made shocks.

Environmental groups have lauded the Obama administration for its work in slashing emissions from dirty coal - fired power plants in the US.

With almost 20 years of experience in shareholder advocacy, Jonas is responsible for leading and coordinating Trillium's extensive advocacy program, which works to engage companies on their environmental and social performance.

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Pinchin Environmental Ltd is a Great Place to Work ® and is recognized for this achievement in the Canadian Business 2007 «Best Workplaces in Canada» list.

Business owners, workers, and politicians rallied to hear from researcher and writer Vivian Krause, who outlined her work over the last eight years tracking funding for environmental activism in Canada back to the United States.

Software for Good, is a Minneapolis - based for - profit, public benefit corporation that develops software for organizations «working toward positive environmental and social change.»

Talison Lithium has also undertaken process test work studies to assist in designing a processing facility for the project and collecting environmental data.

«We are delighted to work with our partners to support high - potential, high - impact entrepreneurs developing enterprising solutions to our most pressing social and environmental problems,» said Adam Spence, Associate Director, MaRS Centre for Impact Investing.

Beedie was chosen as this year's Rix Award for Engaged Corporate Citizenship recipient in recognition of the company's customer focus, outreach, environmental initiatives, and internal work culture.

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.

To help run EPA's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance — responsible for enforcement of environmental laws, including the Clean Air Act — Pruitt chose Patrick Traylor, a longtime lawyer who has worked helping such clients as «Koch Industries, Dominion Energy and TransCanada, responsible for the proposed Keystone XL pipeline» avoid and rebuff environmental enforcement lawsuits.

When environmental groups succeeded in getting a federal judge to grant a February 24 order that temporarily halted work in the Atchafalaya Basin while a permit for the pipeline is being challenged, Rosinski wondered whether construction could still legally move forward on her land.

A Washington consultant who was removed from President Trump's transition team for using his business email address for government work played a central role last year in planning a trip to Australia for Scott Pruitt, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, and then took steps to disguise his role, new documents show.

CorpWatch works to promote environmental, social and human rights at the local, national and global levels by holding multinational corporations accountable for their actions.

She spent the majority of her career working for environmental consulting companies.

The Advanced Energy Centre (AEC) at MaRS Discovery District, the Water Technology Acceleration Project (WaterTAP) and the China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group (CECEP) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their working relationship and to jointly explore potential deployment opportunities for Ontario's advanced energy and water technologies in China.

``... other than low taxes, low royalties and weak environmental regulations (how's that working for you?)

Just don't ask Jean what fighting «proudly and fiercely» looks like because other than low taxes, low royalties and weak environmental regulations (how's that working for you?)

Trainers from OSHA will come to your business and provide 10 - to 30 - hour programs to cover environmental issues, how to work around hazardous materials and how to recognize various chemicals, in addition to other necessary tools to prepare your crews for the industrial environment.

For instance, we are doing a lot of work with companies on energy and environmental innovation at MaRS, while at the same time looking at changing the nature of work to be more people - focused.

They contribute 10 percent of their profits to «non-profit community, environmental, health and responsible business organizations working for positive change.»