Sentences with phrase «impact to the environment as»

Ministry of the Environment is assessing the Environmental Impact Assessment so that if the project goes through; it will go through with the less impact to the environment as possible.

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In his first earnings call as CEO, Thompson had the awkward responsibility to report a slowdown in sales growth in most of the company's major markets, with both he and CFO Peter Bensen pointing to the impact of a tough macroeconomic environment.

Plant - based proteins are gaining steam as consumers try to cut down on meat for health reasons as well as to lighten their impact on the environment.

It is my view that crowdfunding will be introduced in most provincial jurisdictions in Canada later this year or early next year as both regulators and government would like to ensure the environment for capital formation for seed and early stage innovation is robust and the introduction of crowdfunding will have low budgetary impact for provincial governments.

Further modification to the plans, involving a daylighted creek channel and wildlife access along with the creek flow under 98th ave as part of the project would allow the project to have a positive impact on the natural environment, enhance regional biodiversity, and allow for the re-establishment of an important historical attribute of the City of Edmonton.

Our events use compelling case studies and engaging speakers to examine the impact of women as family members and managers within their business environments, their relationships with wealth, and the wider implications for the success and sustainability of family firms.

Investing for impact in public equities can include divesting from companies considered harmful to the environment, as embodied by 350.org's fossil fuel divestment campaign.

«Barring any big changes in the environment, we expect Chinese investment in Canadian real estate to increase in 2016, and the impacts of that investment to be spread more widely as these buyers move into new markets,» Charles Pittar, CEO of Juwai.com.

According to the Federal Court's recent decision in Taseko Mines Ltd v Canada (Environment), «a project of such magnitude as the one considered in the present case [an open - pit gold and copper mine in British Columbia] will likely have impacts in areas of both provincial and federal responsibility.»

Shoppers at the 125 stores in East Anglia will be able to pick up the «perfectly edible» items from Monday as part of a campaign by the chain to reduce its impact on the environment.

As a result of this all too typical pattern of unjust land distribution, for example, 77 percent of the land in El Salvador, where fourteen families control the wealth, is suffering from erosion, according to a recent study.25 A more just distribution of land would greatly reduce the negative impact on the environment.

There is nothing we do, conceive or plan, nothing we desire within our very being, which does not produce its own material «wave» or impact upon the environment around, even as the same influence linked to the soul impacts and influences our brethren for good or for evil.

And, just as we have accepted the importance of monitoring and reporting on the impact of certain policies and activities on the balance of nature, we should try to do the same for endangered or fragile social environments.

Our customers demand information on the environmental impact and sustainability of our processes and on working practices.This is an increasingly important objective for businesses as they strive to reduce their impact on the environment.

Yesterday, five judges of the International Tribunal against Monsanto stated in their advisory opinion that the corporation «has engaged in practices which have negatively impacted the right to a healthy environment, the right to food, and the right to health» citing its widespread dissemination of dangerous agrochemicals in industrial agriculture, the introduction and release of GM crops, and introduction of persistent organic pollutants such as PCB in the environment.

Organic production is a production system designed to minimize the human impact on the environment, while ensuring the agricultural system operates as naturally as possible.»

After going meat free she began to learn more about food and its effect on the human body, as well as to understand the impact of food production and consumption on the environment.

As caterers to independent schools, we take the impact that our business has on our environment very seriously, and MFM will assist us in actively making a difference.»

We are privileged to farm in a way that respects the estuary and the environment, and when we do simple things, such as reducing our impact on the lake bed allowing the sea grasses to regrow, it is actually good for the oysters and the health of this beautiful estuary.

I think that the high level of compliance with the shade and other biodiversity and environmental criteria as well as the positive economic impacts outlined in the report (which, despite my criticisms, I believe are both considerable and meaningful) demonstrate that RA certification is both achievable, profitable, and beneficial to the environment... at least for the currently certified farms.

To address the issue of food waste as it impacts our future, the environment and the long - term profitability of our industry, Sealed Air commissioned a groundbreaking, two - year study to capture both consumer perceptions about food waste, and food loss results within the retail environmenTo address the issue of food waste as it impacts our future, the environment and the long - term profitability of our industry, Sealed Air commissioned a groundbreaking, two - year study to capture both consumer perceptions about food waste, and food loss results within the retail environmento capture both consumer perceptions about food waste, and food loss results within the retail environment.

As winemakers we not only strive to produce outstanding wines but also to do it in a way that minimizes our impact on the environment.

«As the world's largest stevia producer and supplier, we recognise the unique role we can play in helping the food and beverage industry to reduce its impact on the environment and tackle the global obesity challenge, with our goals articulating the significant role we can play in this respect.»

This year the Murray Darling Basin has lived up to its reputation as a highly variable natural environment, in which the elements have tested us all but particularly those people impacted by drought and flooding.

Delivering the right amount of water to the right place, at the right time, is generating positive results for the environment, as demonstrated by a series of scientific reports analysing the impacts of Commonwealth environmental water use during 2014 - 15 - part of a $ 30 million investment in monitoring and evaluation projects across the Murray - Darling Basin over five years (to 2020).

As a certified B Corporation, RUNA purchases guayusa at a Fairtrade price to help drive a positive impact for its farmers, communities, and environment.

As a natural products manufacturer NOW is keenly aware of our potential impact on the environment, and we're committed to responsible stewardship of our planet through the reduction of our carbon footprint and other sustainability initiatives.

I'm excited to see him in a new environment, as weird as it will be, and I'm glad it's his hometown, where he can be active in the community and make an impact.

The resulting data is used to compare relative abundance of seabirds over time — to help us understand populations within the sanctuary and their possible impacts on local ecosystems and as a barometer for other changes in the environment.

As part of a greater need than ever before to protect our environment, it makes sense to know whether your bamboo flooring is fully compliant with formaldehyde emissions requirements and you should also be aware that the quality and type of resins used during the manufacturing process will have a direct impact on the price that you pay for your flooring product.

I started thinking about the path of my life, the impact of every choice I made for my little girl on the world around me, and how I could use the information I learned as an engineer to connect with other parents who, like me, wanted to make a difference for their children, and for our environment.

The NAYS Academy provides administrators with a strong foundation of knowledge on a variety of topics and issues pertaining to managing youth sports programs in today's ever - changing environment, as well as the tools to positively impact the youth sports experience for all children in their communities.

Mothers are amazed to hear about the many remarkable qualities of human milk, their bodies fantastic ability to produce milk as well as the positive impact breastfeeding has on families, the environment, and society.

This plays out in where they chose to locate (to reduce the amount of gas used in delivering diapers), as well as future plans for ways to «green» their approach to reduce the impact on the environment further.

Findings from the National Early Head Start Research and Evaluation project, a rigorous Congressionally - mandated study, indicate that the program had modest but positive impacts on EHS children at age three in cognitive, language, and social - emotional development, compared to a control group.xxiii In addition, their parents scored higher than control group parents on such aspects of the home environment as parenting behavior and knowledge of infant - toddler development.

But one thing that we do that has a huge impact on the environment came as a surprise to me: breastfeeding.

According to this theory, internal subsystems such as the musculoskeletal and central nervous systems are recognized for their importance; however, the influence of the environment and the demands of the task also are emphasized for their impact on outcomes and variations in motor behavior.

The report finds makes a list of recommendations for business, industry, professional bodies and government, namely: Construction businesses · Focus on better human resource management · Introduce and / or expand mentoring schemes · Boost investment in training · Develop talent from the trades as potential managers and professionals · Engage with the community and local education establishments Industry · Rally around social mobility as a collective theme · Promote better human resource management and support the effort of businesses · Promote and develop the UK as an international hub of construction excellence · Support diversity and schemes that widen access to management and the professions · Emphasise and spread understanding of the built environment's impact on social mobility Professional bodies and institutions · Drive the aspirations of Professions for Good for promoting social mobility and diversity · Support wider access to the professions and support those from less - privileged backgrounds · Promote and develop the UK as an international hub of construction excellence · Emphasise and spread understanding of the built environment's impact on social mobility · Provide greater routes for degree - level learning among those working within construction Government · Produce with urgency a plan to boost the UK as an international hub of construction excellence, as a core part of the Industrial Strategy · Provide greater funding to support the travel costs of apprentices · Support wider access to the professions and support those from less - privileged backgrounds · Place greater weight in project appraisal on the impact the built environment has on social mobility The report is being formally launched at an event in the House of Commons later today.

MPs have today called for a review into the impact of the government's «hostile environment» policies which are designed to make life as difficult as possible for undocumented migrants.

Population size and age, fertility, mobility, poverty, equity, and resource availability and consumption all influence the impact on the environment» «Nigeria should focus on more influence in advocacy of family planning, the need to enhance people's knowledge on the modern family planning especially in rural areas» said Fayehun According to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs as published on 21 June, 2017, global population will reach to 9.80 billion by 2050.

We establish alliances with other organizations as well as mobilize members of our group to persuade current officials to address community concerns and broader issues that impact the well - being of our citizens and environment.

Sen. Espaillat accompanied the group to Pennsylvania to witness the impact of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, as it is has been named by some, on a rural and largely unregulated environment.

As people understand their relationship to the environment — its impact on us and, in turn, our impact on it — they become increasingly aware of how small, individual actions add up to a big difference.

In addition, new structures such as bollards and barriers are being introduced to aid security which will have an impact on the urban environment.

As part of the state's environmental review process, the Town Board declared a «negative declaration,» meaning the work won't result in any significant impact to the environment.

While many county Democrats have lauded the deal as a win for the environment and public health — the plant, situated atop two fault lines, has been cited for 40 safety and operational «events» since 2012 alone — Republicans and other local community leaders have been quick to raise concerns over the economic impact of its decommissioning.

A spokesman for Adams said it was too soon to say how much taxpayers would save, but the BP's office is working with local groups and government staffers to begin studying the impact on taxpayers, as well as the impact on the environment and on municipal transportation.

According to a deal struck earlier this year, the plant's operations will be phased out over a four - year period and its shutdown and subsequent impact on the regional economy and environment will be the subject of a governor's task force consisting of both state and local lawmakers as well as various officials from Cuomo's administration.

«The recent statewide growth in and impact of tax exempt entities severely erodes the tax base of local governments and school districts, unfairly transfers the tax burden to remaining homeowners and businesses, and further compromises New York's position as a fair and competitive environment in which to live and invest,» Teresi said in October as part of his budget address.

The final unit puts into practice everything that students have learned, as they explore ideas for re-designing and maintaining school buildings to use less energy — and minimize the impact on the environment.