Twelve of Canada's oil sands producers have formed a new alliance, Canada's Oil Sands Innovation Alliance (COSIA), focused on accelerating the pace of
improving environmental performance in Canada's oil sands through collaborative action and innovation.
Wine Institute, in collaboration with the National Grape & Wine Initiative, will compare and analyze current cleaning and sanitation practices of California wineries and food processors to provide information to interested parties in selecting methods that offer
improved environmental performance in facilities.
John Onderdonk John Onderdonk serves as Director of Sustainability Programs at the California Institute of Technology, where he is responsible for strategic planning to
improve environmental performance in the areas of energy, climate, water, waste, supply chain, transportation, and building infrastructure.
Not exact matches
An ESG investment is an investment
in a portfolio of companies that have been screened for certain criteria, such as a fossil free portfolio, or an index of companies that seek to
improve their
environmental and social
performance year after year by embracing ESG as a business strategy.
In another approach to standardizing what responsible mining looks like on a global basis, the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance has brought together a group of major mining, electronics, jewellery and steel companies, NGOs, affected communities and labour unions to establish a multi-stakeholder and independently verifiable responsible mining assurance system, focused on
improving both social and
environmental performance.
«We have worked with our suppliers
in China to
improve labor and
environmental performance to enable higher overall
performance so they are positioned to grow with Starbucks as our business grows.»
In an interview Monday, Royal Dutch Shell PLC's Canadian president, Lorraine Mitchelmore, said the country needs to address what often appear to be the competing goals of
improved environmental performance and greater output of oil and gas, and «carbon management» must be part of that approach...
We are continuously making efforts to
improve the
environmental performance of our operations
in order to preserve natural resources and to be successful
in the long term.
In fact, the panel is charged with providing «recommendations as to actions that can be taken to
improve the safety and
environmental performance of shale gas extraction processes and other steps to ensure protection of public health and safety,» according to Chu's memo (pdf) laying out its mission, which must deliver «immediate steps to be taken to
improve the safety and
environmental performance of fracking» within 90 days of its first meeting.
Now
in its 10th iteration, the EPI provides a diagnostic tool for policymakers to evaluate and
improve performance toward
environmental goals.
-- The emission allowances provided pursuant to this Act to the States SEED Accounts shall support the implementation through State REEP programs of alternate means of creating incentives for, or reducing financial barriers to,
improved energy and
environmental performance in buildings, consistent with this section, including --
Among many others, Ted's current projects include serving as science director for the Collaborative on Health and Environment (CHE) and active participation
in the Health Care Without Harm coalition, contributing to its international campaign to
improve the
environmental performance of hospitals and other healthcare institutions.
One study, published
in the journal
Environmental Science and Technology, found that compared to grey and red viewing the color green enhanced mood and even
improved exercise
performance.
We also recently invested
in the use of Telematics for our vehicle fleet, which has helped to
improve the
performance of all our drivers and reduce the
environmental impact of our vehicles.
This results
in more efficient airflow to the cylinder, significantly
improved responsiveness, optimizing the balance between power and
environmental performance.
The 320d comes fitted with the existing EfficientDynamics technologies from previous models, including start - stop and regenerative braking etc, but heightened
environmental performance is reached due to changes
in engine construction and transmission, lowered suspension and
improved aerodynamics.
An
in - wheel motor located near the wheel can reduce the weight of the vehicle, control the drive force of each wheel for
improved torque vectoring, and enable the expansion of the size of the cabin space, thereby
improving environmental performance, safety, and comfort.
Going forward, Mazda remains committed to reducing vehicle weight and
improving dynamic
performance while also maintaining a high level of body rigidity and excellent crash worthiness,
in order to provide all its customers with driving pleasure and outstanding
environmental and safety
performance.
The property - based
environmental actions,
in partnership with Parks Canada, has demonstrated how a large resort can help
improve their
environmental performance through sustainable business practices, while demonstrating sound financial results.
In a study published in the journal Environmental Psychology, the University of Melbourne's Kate Lee and a group of colleagues found that interrupting a tedious, attention - demanding task with a 40 - second «microbreak» — in which one simply looks at a computerized image of a green roof — improved focus as well as subsequent performance on the tas
In a study published
in the journal Environmental Psychology, the University of Melbourne's Kate Lee and a group of colleagues found that interrupting a tedious, attention - demanding task with a 40 - second «microbreak» — in which one simply looks at a computerized image of a green roof — improved focus as well as subsequent performance on the tas
in the journal
Environmental Psychology, the University of Melbourne's Kate Lee and a group of colleagues found that interrupting a tedious, attention - demanding task with a 40 - second «microbreak» —
in which one simply looks at a computerized image of a green roof — improved focus as well as subsequent performance on the tas
in which one simply looks at a computerized image of a green roof —
improved focus as well as subsequent
performance on the task.
Jonathan Atkinson is Project Manager at the Carbon Co-op, a co-operative of householders
in Greater Manchester collaborating on
improving the
environmental performance and thermal comfort of their properties.
As we wrote about
in the last issue of The Dirt, Germany's largest and most prestigious scientific organization, the Helmholtz Association Research Centers, recently pulled out of a project focused on
improving environmental and engineering
performance in the Alberta tar sands.
Requires emission allowances to the states» SEED accounts to support the implementation through state REEP programs of alternative means of creating incentives for, or reducing financial barriers to,
improved energy and
environmental performance in buildings.
Between 1990 and 2015, the industry has invested over $ 321 billion toward
improving the
environmental performance of its products, facilities and operations; $ 996 for every man, woman and child
in the United States.
ACC is committed to
improved environmental, health and safety
performance through the world - class Responsible Care ® initiative, participation
in which is a condition of ACC membership.
Behind this is an industry investment of more than $ 321 billion that has
improved the
environmental performance of its products, facilities and operations between 1990 and 2015 — roughly $ 996 for every man, woman and child
in the United States.14
-- The emission allowances provided pursuant to this Act to the States SEED Accounts shall support the implementation through State REEP programs of alternate means of creating incentives for, or reducing financial barriers to,
improved energy and
environmental performance in buildings, consistent with this section, including --
Loopholes persist
in current rules that must immediately be closed, but new policies need to be put
in place to take advantage of the tremendous opportunities available through existing and future automotive technologies to
improve the industry's
environmental performance.
Beyond the rise of compensation for ecosystem services, there are other signs that deforestation can be slowed, including
improved fire management by large - scale landholders, growing concern
in some commodity markets about the
environmental performance of developers, new opportunities for sustainable development and gains
in productivity, and establishment of protected areas
in regions where development is expanding rapidly.
The many benefits of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) include: small seasonal and daily variations
in availability, benign
environmental performance and by - products
in a family of deep ocean water applications, for example food (aquaculture and agriculture) and potable water, and
improving economics as a result of higher oil prices.
The
Environmental Partnership is a historic agreement bringing together American natural gas and oil companies of all sizes to take action, learn and collaborate in an effort to further improve our environmental
Environmental Partnership is a historic agreement bringing together American natural gas and oil companies of all sizes to take action, learn and collaborate
in an effort to further
improve our
environmentalenvironmental performance.
«
In establishing the
Environmental Partnership, the natural gas and oil industry is working together to promote the most effective programs and opportunities to improve environmental performance throughout our opera
Environmental Partnership, the natural gas and oil industry is working together to promote the most effective programs and opportunities to
improve environmental performance throughout our opera
environmental performance throughout our operations.»
The strategy, launched
in June 2009, was built on the idea of establishing challenging but achievable objectives,
in order to
improve the NCC's
environmental performance in five specific action areas: reducing waste, enhancing biodiversity, preventing pollution, leading in environmental practices and combating climate change.The NCC will present the second annual detailed progress report of its Environmental Strategy at its Board of Directors public meeti
environmental performance in five specific action areas: reducing waste, enhancing biodiversity, preventing pollution, leading
in environmental practices and combating climate change.The NCC will present the second annual detailed progress report of its Environmental Strategy at its Board of Directors public meeti
environmental practices and combating climate change.The NCC will present the second annual detailed progress report of its
Environmental Strategy at its Board of Directors public meeti
Environmental Strategy at its Board of Directors public meeting this June.
Mr. Gaston has an extensive professional background
in supercritical fossil generation, comprehensive safety programs,
environmental control technology, and marked
performance in improving power plant reliability throughout his more than 35 years
in the electric generation industry.
The initial set of RSPO criteria — which aim to
improve the
environmental performance of palm oil production — were approved last year after seven years
in development.
(03/16/2009) The global economic crisis has slowed demand for timber products and may undermine efforts to
improve the
environmental performance of forestry, reports the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
in its biannual «State of the World's Forests 2009», released today.
The government also facilitates access to global markets; develops
improved varieties of sugarcane, harvest equipment, and conversion; and supports improvements
in environmental performance.
As part of the 2030 Agenda and
in line with the Sustainable Development Goals, FAO is committing to 1) Continue monitoring the
environmental impact of its functional operations, 2) Improve its ecological performance and reduce its GHG emissions by 5.4 %, 3) Embrace the circular economy principle when procuring goods and services and managing waste, and 4) Develop Environmental Management Systems
environmental impact of its functional operations, 2)
Improve its ecological
performance and reduce its GHG emissions by 5.4 %, 3) Embrace the circular economy principle when procuring goods and services and managing waste, and 4) Develop
Environmental Management Systems
Environmental Management Systems for Offices.
It was used by Waste Management to invest
in additional
environmental projects at other facilities, so that these facilities could also
improve their
performance over and above regulatory requirements.
You have committed to a cap - and - trade program for GHG emissions reductions and an immediate cancellation of the Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance program, with permit auction and increased tax revenues slated to be re-invested
in improving the
environmental performance of the industry.
The company is a technology leader
in all its niches, and its customers rely upon the company to
improve their water management processes and operational
performance, whilst reducing
environmental impact.
Have you played a hand
in reducing
environmental impacts or
improving performance management?
Assisted
in resolving major
environmental issues by
improving safety, quality, cost, and production
performance of facility.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS * Saved 6 multi-million dollar programs from failure or stagnation while
improving ROI by up to 30 % while reducing critical timeline constraints with process improvements, team involvement and dynamic approaches * Successfully developed high
performance teams
in departments ranging from 5 to 35 employees * Brought one
environmental laboratory from overall negative cash - flow to high profitability
in 5 months...
Director of Human Resources / HR Consultant — Professional Duties & Responsibilities Oversee the planning, direction, and management of all HR - related activities including staff recruiting, candidate tracking, personnel screening and testing, and hiring processes
in accordance with Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment regulations Support senior management to develop and maintain personnel policy and ensure compliance with all standards, authoring and implementing new policies and procedures as needed along with creating HR procedure manual Serve as lead analyst for compensation reviews,
performance and pay - scale benchmarking, market studies, and salary structure decisions, also creating organizational / staff planning charts for all departments and all positions Create and deliver firm - wide staff new - hire orientation, training and development programs, and
performance evaluations utilizing a competency - based appraisal system which leads to focused training and development programs based on common and individual areas of
performance deficiency Manage all aspects of workers compensation and unemployment claims on behalf of employer, attending hearings and participating actively
in all related meetings Hold responsibility for all benefit negotiations, administration, and plan reviews, promoting compliance with and effective execution of IRS / DOL regulations, ERISA, HIPPA, and all audit - related processes Implement and sustain safety programs while performing regular safety - policy trend analyses to identify critical issues, developing corrective action plans to ensure compliance with applicable safety, health, and
environmental regulations including OSHA and other applicable laws Consult with management regarding employee - and labor - related issues to resolve conflicts
in a professional manner, conducting grievance hearings and negotiation agreements with worker representatives within the provisions of any applicable contract Provide relevant guidance and administration to the development of human resources site on firm intranet, housing online - employment forms, manager resources, job postings, and HR - related forms and documents Develop valuable staff relationships to
improve workplace morale as well as maintain positive business relationships with all related brokers and vendors