«My criticism is not just of developed countries, but developing countries who are not taking into account
the global impacts of their policies,» he said.
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.
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.
But AMRO said its outlook is not without risks as it warned
of the potential
impact of faster - than - expected monetary
policy tightening on
global financial conditions, and escalation
of global trade tensions, on capital flows and borrowing costs.
«Like many
of our social
impact initiatives, the innovation and inspiration comes from our partners who are volunteering in and contributing to their communities,» said John Kelly, senior vice president, Starbucks
Global Responsibility, Community and Public
Policy.
«The revision reflects increased
global growth momentum and the expected
impact of the recently approved U.S. tax
policy changes,» the IMF said in its World Economic Outlook report, published Monday ahead
of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
It finds that, despite the significant
impact on domestic financial conditions
of global shocks, countries retain influence to achieve domestic objectives — specifically, through monetary
policy.
The IMF cites a number
of risks to their optimistic outlook for the next two years, risks that are more concerning for the medium term (2020 and beyond), including geopolitical strains, a sudden and severe tightening
of monetary
policies, waning popular support for
global economic integration, and a move toward protectionist trade
policies that would
impact global trade.
Since its inception in 1887, the Greater Vancouver Board
of Trade has been recognized as Pacific Canada's leading business association, engaging members to positively
impact public
policy at all levels
of government and to succeed and prosper in the
global economy.
Since its inception in 1887, The Vancouver Board
of Trade has been recognized as Pacific Canada's leading business association, engaging members to positively
impact public
policy at all three levels
of government and to succeed and prosper in the
global economy.
Global financial crisis: causes, consequences, cures Central bank responses to the crisis: issues
of democratic accountability, QE and inflation, regulatory reform Fiscal
policy responses to the crisis: issues
of inflation, stimulus, debt sustainability Real estate prices and mortgage problems New directions in economics in light
of the GFC
Impacts of the GFC on the BRICS and the developing world Modern Money Theory, Functional Finance Job Guarantee / Employer
of Last Resort Problems
of Euroland,
Business and Professional Women (BPW) The
Global Initiative for Women's Entrepreneurship Research (GIWER)(formerly Center for Women's Business Research) Institute for Supply Management Latina Style Magazine National Association
of Minority & Women - Owned Law Firms National Association
of Veteran - Owned Businesses National Association
of Women in Construction National Minority Supplier Development Council National Women's Business Council US Business Leadership Network (USBLN) U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber
of Commerce Women Construction Owners & Executives Women
Impacting Public
Policy (WIPP) Women Presidents» Organization (WPO)
Since its inception in 1887, The Vancouver Board
of Trade has been recognized as Pacific Canada's leading business association, engaging members to positively
impact public
policy at all levels
of government and to succeed and prosper in the
global economy.
Finally, as a recent report from the Committee on the
Global Financial System (CGFS) describes in detail, central bank monetary
policies have a clear
impact on the volume
of repo.
A 2016 study by the
Global Business Travel Association found for 79 percent
of business travelers, the company
policy had the most significant
impact on their travel decisions, more so than convenience or cost.
Policies that affect the savings rate of a small country can have more - or-less predictable domestic impacts because the global economy is so large that domestic policies are not affected by external cons
Policies that affect the savings rate
of a small country can have more - or-less predictable domestic
impacts because the
global economy is so large that domestic
policies are not affected by external cons
policies are not affected by external constraints.
The National Association
of Realtors (NAR)'s Danielle Hale, Managing Director
of Housing Research, was joined by Alex Nowrasteh, immigration
policy analyst at the Center for
Global Liberty and Prosperity at the Cato Institute, to share insight on the current and future
impact of foreign buyers and immigration on the U.S. housing market.
In addition, we highlight
global best practices such as
policies, programs and breakthrough initiatives that jumpstart the growth
of high -
impact female entrepreneurs.
People who want to travel to third - world nations such as Mexico, the Philippines, the countries in Central America and the Mideast with the specific purpose
of exploring the causes
of poverty and the
impact of U.S.
policies can contact the Center for
Global Education, Augsburg College, 731 - 21st Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55454.
Panel discussion will feature climate
policy experts and leading vintners at Vinexpo Bordeaux 2017, Sunday, June 18 NEW YORK — April 20, 2017 — The
impact of climate change on viticulture and wine quality is among the most critical issues facing the
global wine community today, as it prepares to converge on Bordeaux, France, this -LSB-...]
Research shows that a majority
of global consumers, and especially Millennials, support companies that are committed to minimizing environmental
impacts and that prioritize sustainable approaches to operations.2 To share more about its water initiatives, Fetzer Vineyards developed a new page on its website containing facts about agricultural water use and details about the company's water
policy support. Visit fetzer.com/water for more on Fetzer Vineyards» water initiatives, including its adoption
of BioFiltro's BIDA ® treatment system and its support for water conservation research and advocacy through collaborations with groups like the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) and Ceres» Connect the Drops, both
of which were commended for their water
policy efforts at the White House Water Summit on Building a Sustainable Water Future in the United States on March 22, 2016.
Research shows that a majority
of global consumers, and especially Millennials, support companies that are committed to minimizing environmental
impacts and that prioritize sustainable approaches to operations.2 To share more about its water initiatives, Fetzer Vineyards developed a new page on its website containing facts about agricultural water use and details about the company's water
policy support.
Hopefully the APPG will help the government implement the aspects
of the
Global Strategy where there are found to be gaps and encourage it to reinstate the National Infant Feeding Survey so the
impact of policies can be measured and available publicly.
Supporting commercial lines businesses Progress on fixed fees for costs
of noise - induced hearing loss claims Support for fair compensation for mesothelioma sufferers Expansion
of the Insurance Fraud Bureau's scope to commercial liability Campaigning for solutions fit for our future Our Flood Free Homes campaign Forward thinking
policy for data and cyber Engaging Government to support the role
of income protection Delivery
of Flood Re, a world first solution for affordable flood cover Fighting fraud Partnering with Government on the Insurance Fraud Taskforce Renewing the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department Securing new insurer access to the DVLA registered owners database Influencing sensible regulation On Solvency II, we: Secured changes to secondary legislation Clarified treatment
of deferred tax Negotiated a favourable calibration
of the EIOPA's fundamental spread Supporting insurance businesses Pushing for sensible development
of global capital standards Securing better targeted tax legislation Managing the
impact of international financial reporting standards.
It is true that the future prosperity
of our economy hangs firmly on the successful rehabilitation
of the
global financial services sector: but it will
impact on more than just raw
policy — these decisions will affect the lives
of people across our country for a generation.
While scientists and
policy experts debate the
impacts of global warming, Earth's soil is releasing roughly nine times more carbon dioxide to the atmosphere than all human activities combined.
To find out, a group
of scientists, engineers and
policy experts, led by PNNL's Joint
Global Change Research Institute, gathered at a workshop in Cambridge, Maryland, in April 2013 to consider the long - term
impact of an expansion
of the current natural gas boom on the rest
of the world.
«While we can't stop the huge
impact of global warming on coral health in the short term, this new work should drive
policy toward reducing plastic pollution.»
This will give
policy makers a comprehensive picture
of where there's been a lack
of funding relative to the
impact of the disease and help to set
global research investment priorities,» Dr Clarke adds.
The AAAS analysis also traces
global scientific output, breaks down R&D spending by sectors such as health and energy, looks at the balance
of R&D spending between the civil and defense sectors and weighs the use and
impact of tax
policies to spur R&D spending.
They analyzed publicly accessible automatic identification system data processed through
Global Fishing Watch, vessel monitoring system data provided by the Indonesian government and nightlight satellite images to provide a complete picture
of the
impact of Indonesia's
policies.
«Changing climate conditions are already happening,» says Eileen Claussen, president
of the Pew Center on
Global Climate Change, which today released a report on regional
impacts in the U.S. «It is clear that there is an immediate need for strong national and international
policy action.»
«There is a very distressing disconnect between the research and the
policy,» says Kim Knowlton, a scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council, who studies the health
impacts of global warming.
Back in May the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research hosted a National Climate Adaptation Summit that brought together roughly 150 people representing the US science, business and
policy communities for a three - day conversation about coping with the
impacts of global warming.
Can science results be used effectively in
policy - oriented integrated assessment models that are our only tool for evaluating
global - level
impacts of policy and climate change, particularly with regard to land use?
It includes information submitted by a wide range
of UN agencies on human, socio - economic and environmental
impacts as part
of a drive to provide a more comprehensive, UN-wide
policy brief for decision makers on the interplay between weather, climate and water and the UN
global goals.
PNNL scientists have contributed to the IPCC's authoritative assessments
of the state
of the
global climate, the
impacts associated with climate change, and the set
of technological, institutional and
policy options available to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
Mission The mission
of PNNL's Aerosol Climate Initiative is to advance the current scientific understanding and parameterization
of aerosol processes and properties to improve comprehensive climate modeling frameworks and to inform
policy decisions related to
global climate change and the environmental
impacts of aerosols.
Reflecting on the
impact of the course, Bull says, «It has been a good case study in its own right, leading us to confirm our
policy at
Global Health Reviewers to focus on advanced courses.
Among other actions that are required
of scientists is to become involved in the discussions that will set the
policies that
impact this sector
of the
global economy to ensure that science and agriculture technologies are part
of the
policy setting processes.
The GWI supports companies, governments,
policy - makers and the medical establishment in their quest to positively
impact global health and wellness through research, education and the championing
of disease prevention, stress reduction and the enhancement
of overall quality
of life for all.
Before joining Public
Impact, he worked as a member
of the
policy development team in the College Board's Global Policy and Advocacy div
policy development team in the College Board's
Global Policy and Advocacy div
Policy and Advocacy division.
The Harvard Graduate School
of Education seeks to improve education through the preparation
of leading professionals, the design
of model education programs, the identification
of policies that have local, national, and
global impact, and the advancement and dissemination
of scientifically rigorous and relevant research.
Shorris eloquently offers a penetrating and unsettling look at American fear birthed by the horrors
of the atom bomb and nurtured by 9/11 that promises to have an enduring
impact on
global and domestic
policy for generations to come.
Responding to comments 14, 25, and 56: I'm a
policy analyst in Seattle, well - read on the
impacts of climate change, but also other
global resource constraints — like peak oil, peak phosphorus and the limits
of industrial agriculture, waters supply (closely related to climate), and human systems / governance.
GSA strongly encourages that the following efforts be undertaken internationally: (1) adequately research climate change at all time scales, (2) develop thoughtful, science - based
policy appropriate for the multifaceted issues
of global climate change, (3) organize
global planning to recognize, prepare for, and adapt to the causes and consequences
of global climate change, and (4) organize and develop comprehensive, long - term strategies for sustainable energy, particularly focused on minimizing
impacts on
global climate.
Beyond that, I'm not sure about the invoking
of the «last fifteen years
of science,» but a good reference to support the 1.5 ºC threashold would be Schleussner et al (2015) «Differential climate
impacts for
policy - relevant limits to
global warming: the case
of 1.5 ºC and 2ºC»
To learn more, I urge you to read «The History and Future
of the Clean Energy Ministerial,» an essay by David Sandalow, a former Obama administration energy official who was involved in the early days
of the ministerial and now, as a fellow at Columbia University's Center on
Global Energy
Policy, offers five ways to boost the
impact of these meetings.
I'm no apologist for the failure
of the U.S. to adopt meaningful national
policies to address
global warming, but accidentally the gas revolution in America is having a big
impact.
To overcome these drawbacks, researchers at the MIT Joint Program on the Science and
Policy of Global Change propose an alternative method that only a handful
of other groups are now pursuing: a self - consistent modeling framework to assess climate
impacts across multiple regions and sectors.