Sentences with phrase «in voluntary commitments»

Although a low - speed AEB system is standard on all Volvo passenger vehicles, not all include forward collision warning as outlined in the voluntary commitment.

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«Rather than seeing marriage as a voluntary partnership that lasts only as long as the passion does, the elders propose a mindset in which it is a profound commitment to be respected, even if things go sour over the short term.

Highland Capital Management is a Dallas - based investment management firm with $ 19 billion in assets under management and a significant presence in the liquid alts space... [I] n late July, the firm demonstrated its commitment to integrity and transparency when it announced its compliance with the voluntary Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS).

If the ministry of disciplining is to avoid the image of punishing, it must find its roots in the word «disciple» with its emphasis on voluntary commitment and self - disciplining, and an image of the minister in prayer as he both disciplines himself personally and professionally, and encourages the laity to do the same.

In the story of chapter 15 in which Yahweh voluntarily binds himself, and himself alone, in covenant to Abraham, Israel reads her own experience of the exodus from Egypt, Yahweh's voluntary commitment to fulfill the promise inherent in Israel's electioIn the story of chapter 15 in which Yahweh voluntarily binds himself, and himself alone, in covenant to Abraham, Israel reads her own experience of the exodus from Egypt, Yahweh's voluntary commitment to fulfill the promise inherent in Israel's electioin which Yahweh voluntarily binds himself, and himself alone, in covenant to Abraham, Israel reads her own experience of the exodus from Egypt, Yahweh's voluntary commitment to fulfill the promise inherent in Israel's electioin covenant to Abraham, Israel reads her own experience of the exodus from Egypt, Yahweh's voluntary commitment to fulfill the promise inherent in Israel's electioin Israel's election.

In addition to emphasizing serious Christian commitment and discipleship, the monthly stresses voluntary service to the needy, both materially and spiritually.

But then some surprises: Canada, whose government led by Steven Harper has been backing away from the previous government's commitment to Kyoto, began publicly leaning toward the U.S. position; and then, to the embarrassment of the Kyoto group, Japan, home country of the treaty and of course a signatory to it, joined the United States and Canada in looking favorably on the voluntary approach.

His work in founding the communitarian movement in 1977 came not because he thought he had changed but because he thought the United States was abandoning its commitment to families and all the voluntary associations that Tocqueville observed as a defining part of a liberal republic.

The Jonah House community is a voluntary association of persons who have no time commitment to each other and who own all of their property in common.

And with Clear on Calories, America's leading beverage companies have come together through a voluntary commitment to make the calories in their products even more clear and consumer - friendly by putting calorie information at consumers» fingertips at every point of purchase, including containers, company - controlled vending machines and fountain machines.

Based on industry and stakeholder feedback, CSWA determined that a voluntary third - party certification option for California vintners and growers was the appropriate next step in the evolution of the Sustainable Winegrowing Program to maintain the California wine industry's leadership position and commitment to transparency.

Through the English government's voluntary pledge programme, the Responsibility Deal, 23 companies have made voluntary commitments («pledges») to adopt the government's recommended Front of Pack Nutrition Labelling Scheme (last company signed up in February 2014).

The way we work, our global code of business conduct, supported by our global policies, standards and guidance notes, in conjunction with the requirements of local law and our voluntary commitments, forms the basis of our governance systems.

But the accord's national targets are voluntary, leaving room for the nearly 200 other countries in the agreement to alter their commitments.

In another breathe, of course, NPP is a voluntary organization, and if Akufo - Addo admires haughtiness to the extent that he does not need to call people he has sacked from the party, to join in his «One Tour One Rest» campaign, who the hell is Dominic Nitiwul, a PNC retarded clown to define what commitment and loyalty to the NPP iIn another breathe, of course, NPP is a voluntary organization, and if Akufo - Addo admires haughtiness to the extent that he does not need to call people he has sacked from the party, to join in his «One Tour One Rest» campaign, who the hell is Dominic Nitiwul, a PNC retarded clown to define what commitment and loyalty to the NPP iin his «One Tour One Rest» campaign, who the hell is Dominic Nitiwul, a PNC retarded clown to define what commitment and loyalty to the NPP is?

The world must achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, they write, with greenhouse gas emissions peaking by 2020 — a rate that is not in line with the voluntary commitments made by countries in Paris.

Launched in 2003, it relies on companies such as Cargill, DuPont, Intel, Ford and Monsanto to make legally binding but voluntary commitments to meet emissions targets either by reducing emissions from their factories or by purchasing permits from other members of the exchange who have exceeded their targets.

«Our future field studies will focus on voluntary commitment devices in other health behaviors, such as gym exercise and smoking cessation, which can work in large - scale incentive programs and help people maintain self - control on an ongoing basis.»

In addition to the formal Rio +20 outcome, a significant number of voluntary commitments were made by governments, businesses and other civil society partners in the lead - up to Rio and at Rio itselIn addition to the formal Rio +20 outcome, a significant number of voluntary commitments were made by governments, businesses and other civil society partners in the lead - up to Rio and at Rio itselin the lead - up to Rio and at Rio itself.

I have seen progress in recent years, with commitments to universal early education growing in states like Oklahoma, Georgia, Florida, and my home state of Massachusetts, where the legislature has consolidated governance of early - education programs and made a commitment to provide voluntary, universal prekindergarten for 3 -, 4 -, and 5 - year - olds by 2012.

Absent federal pressure, the Common Core standards would have been a voluntary initiative in 15 or 20 states, with far greater commitment from participating state officials.

However, the Network primarily is supported by individuals» voluntary commitment of time and energy to something in which we believe.

The government intends to establish an expert panel to study the scope for an Adult Fitness Tax Credit; it also has an initiative in progress to investigate the price gap between U.S. and Canadian goods and services, plus a commitment to work with mortgage lenders to improve voluntary disclosure of mortgage prepayment penalty fees

Further, voluntary commitment to the AAHA Standards and the Accreditation Program demonstrates that the practice has chosen to have itself measured by an outside organization against the most rigorous published standards in the industry.

Accreditation is a voluntary commitment practices make to their clients and patients, and AAHA is the only organization in the U.S. and Canada that accredits companion animal hospitals based on standards that go above and beyond state regulations.

Our voluntary membership in this organization for over 20 years reflects our commitment to providing the best care possible for our animal patients along with excellent communication to our clients.

Commenting on the award to Professor Zorko, WSAVA President Dr. Walt Ingwersen said, «Professor Zorko has made an outstanding contribution to the development of veterinary medicine in Slovenia through his long service to voluntary veterinary organizations and his commitment to teaching and his research.»

New Hartford Animal Hospital's voluntary commitment to the AAHA Standards and the Accreditation Program demonstrates that our practice has chosen to be measured by an outside organization against the most rigorous published standards in the industry.

Introduced in 2004, the Florida Green Lodging Program is a voluntary initiative of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection that designates and recognizes lodging facilities that make a commitment to conserve and protect Florida's natural resources.

The RCC Commitment To Parents initiative is a voluntary program in which computer and video game retailers in Canada agree not to sell or rent games that carry an M (Mature) or AO (Adults Only) rating to anyone under the age of 17 or 18, respectively.

In fact, of the half a trillion dollars worth of voluntary commitments made in Rio for the cause of sustainable development, over 60 percent were generated through this initiativIn fact, of the half a trillion dollars worth of voluntary commitments made in Rio for the cause of sustainable development, over 60 percent were generated through this initiativin Rio for the cause of sustainable development, over 60 percent were generated through this initiative.

The Director of Greenpeace in Brazil, Sérgio Leitão, is nevertheless skeptical of Brazil's commitment to enforcing the new bill, of which he says that compliance is voluntary — calling it «nonsense to the old festival of crap that plagues the country.»

Sofidel Group (known in Italy mainly for its Regina brand) is re-launching its commitment to the environment by broadening its agreement with WWF's Climate Savers, based on the voluntary definition of substantial reduction plans for carbon dioxide emissions through the implementation of innovative strategies and technologies.

The current text therefore reiterates the existing commitment, adding that «we will endeavour to make further progress in moving forward this commitment», encouraging all G20 members to initiate a voluntary peer review as soon as feasible, and noting the OECD / IEA progress report on the peer review process and facilitation of inefficient fossil fuel subsidies phase out.

The Cancun meeting in fact made it more likely for the developed countries to shift from the Kyoto Protocol and its binding regime of emission reduction commitments, to a voluntary system in which each country only makes pledges on how much it will reduce its emissions.

It includes, in addition to internal reductions, a commitment to financing external emission reductions either through buying voluntary market carbon credits or by funding activities directly.

While they have made significant voluntary commitments to move to green refrigeration and cooling systems in their parent market, they refuse to do so in India.

The TestPledge program is a voluntary commitment by the North American hemp food industry to limit THC concentrations to levels that can not result in positive drug tests.

In addition to the company's numerous awards and top environmental sustainability rankings, in 2010 General Motors announced the $ 40 million Chevrolet Carbon Reduction Initiative, one of the largest voluntary commitments to greenhouse gas reductions in U.S. historIn addition to the company's numerous awards and top environmental sustainability rankings, in 2010 General Motors announced the $ 40 million Chevrolet Carbon Reduction Initiative, one of the largest voluntary commitments to greenhouse gas reductions in U.S. historin 2010 General Motors announced the $ 40 million Chevrolet Carbon Reduction Initiative, one of the largest voluntary commitments to greenhouse gas reductions in U.S. historin U.S. history.

Roughly 90 % of 2013 purchases came from «repeat customers» — a testament to many companies» ongoing loyalty to their offsetting commitments, but also a stark reminder of the challenge the market faces in attracting new voluntary offset buyers.

Welcoming invitees, Winrock President and CEO Rodney Ferguson affirmed Winrock's continued commitment to supporting the American Carbon Registry in its role as an innovator in the voluntary carbon market, as well as in the role of helping to make the California cap - and - trade program a success.

In fact, the Copenhagen Accord and the Cancun agreements allowed each nation to identify its emissions reduction commitment based upon voluntary national considerations without regard to equity.

Others saw Copenhagen as a success for achieving agreement on the long - term goals of the UNFCCC, new voluntary commitments from many developing countries, new levels of cooperation from China on verifying its voluntary emissions reductions commitments, and promises to mobilize significant amounts of money for adaptation in developing countries.

Simultaneously the consensus science tells us that even if voluntary emission reduction commitments are perfectly implemented (an optimistic scenario), warming is likely to reach 3 ˚C to 4 ˚C in the course of the century, and quite possibly much higher.

As part of WestJet's environmental commitment, which includes one of the newest and most efficient fleets in North America, Carbonzero has developed a voluntary carbon offset program to allow WestJet's Guests to measure and mitigate the greenhouse gas emissions associated with air travel.

Canada's first Black Carbon Inventory was released in 2015 for the 2013 year, and is published annually to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) to meet a voluntary obligation under the Gothenburg Protocol and as part of Canada's Arctic Council commitments.

Agreed to on the sidelines of COP16 in Cancun and signed on New Year's Eve, the deal between the two organizations proves their mutual commitment to making 2011 the year voluntary carbon offset trading grows to record levels.

«Outcomes are expected to include: a political declaration on pollution, linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); resolutions and decisions adopted by Member States to address specific dimensions of pollution; voluntary commitments by governments, private sector entities and civil society organizations to clean up the planet; and the Clean Planet Pledge, a collection of individual commitments to take personal action to end pollution in all its forms.»

Exploring voluntary efforts to help deliver on countries» climate commitments, such as market mechanisms, in a way that promotes sustainable development and environmental integrity.

In September 2014, the Obama administration announced a series of voluntary commitments from chemical firms, manufacturers and retailers, and the federal government to move rapidly away from HFC - 134a and similar compounds and to shift to more environmentally friendly replacements.