Sentences with phrase «including sustainable business»

He writes on a broad range of topics including sustainable business, the collaborative economy and clean energy.

Given the importance of public - private sector coordination to make the COP21 outcomes a success, the list includes sustainable business leaders and influencers including Chief sustainability officer at Coca Cola, Bea Perez (@BeaperezBea), business leader and philanthropist Tom Seyer (@TomSteyer) and Chairman of Unilever and climate campaigner Paul Polman (@PaulPolman).

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Several of the new socially responsible entrepreneurs, including Goldman and Sustainable Harvest's David Griswold, make a point of hiring business - school grads (or using interns from the schools) to beef up their ranks.

Dan Cherian, general manager of Nike's Sustainable Business & Innovation Lab, says that for startups, the program included relocation to Oregon for the boot camp and a host of opportunities to learn and grow.

For example, a pledge made at CGI America last year by Detroit business incubator TechTown to help second - stage companies successfully transition from startups to sustainable businesses has raised $ 278,750 in funds, pulled in five new partners (including Kiva Detroit), and served more than 40 local entrepreneurs since June 2012.

Investments in the new funds announced Tuesday could include small business loans to women business owners or sustainable housing for workforce tenants and families.

«When you know your own thinking preferences, you can choose and use more effective and sustainable strategies for managing your time, your projects, and your tasks,» Tate explained in another post for Business Insider, which also includes a quick chart to help readers understand how each productivity style can best contribute in a team environment.

It includes a feature article on Sir Martin Sorrell, chief executive officer of WPP Group, a Q & A with Dennis Crowley of Foursquare, and commentary from Nike's vice president of Sustainable Business and Innovation, Hannah Jones.

Leaders from all parts of society, including business, politics, academia, and civil society have one common task: Building resilient and sustainable societies.

A survey of more than 5,500 business leaders from all over the world from the 2016 Global Opportunity Report revealed widespread support of the UN's new Sustainable Development Goals, including the ones relating directly to climate change (SDG 7, 11 and 13).

Leaders from all parts of society - including business, politics, academia, civil society - have one common task of building resilient and sustainable societies.

Over a 31 - year sustainable investment career, he has also served in leadership or founding roles with many organizations, including: the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR), the Northwest Coalition for Responsible Investment, the Network for Business Innovation and Sustainability, Sustainable Seattle, and the NW Boardsustainable investment career, he has also served in leadership or founding roles with many organizations, including: the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR), the Northwest Coalition for Responsible Investment, the Network for Business Innovation and Sustainability, Sustainable Seattle, and the NW BoardSustainable Seattle, and the NW Board of US SIF.

We argue in a forthcoming book that most companies with sustainable growth share attitudes and behaviors: (1) They view themselves as business insurgents, fighting in behalf of underserved customers; (2) they have an obsession with the front line, where the business meets the customer; and (3) they foster a mindset that includes a deep sense of responsibility for how resources are used and for long - term results.

district spaces are renown for accommodating a diverse community of innovative and change - making business ventures including sustainable agriculture, tech start - ups, health, transportation, culture and art.

His involvement in the firm's consumer portfolio included investments in multinationals within the food, health and sustainable business sectors.

As my research coverage grew, my study expanded beyond these sustainable growth companies to include companies whose earnings were not as durable, but rather moved up and down with the business cycle.

Specific measures include renegotiating the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); assisting small business through Green Venture Capital Funds and tax shifting; encouraging the production and consumption of Canadian agricultural products; protecting fish stocks and promoting sustainable aquaculture; and working with the forestry industry to protect jobs and develop value - added products.

Jennifer facilitates the contribution of the Business Council of Australia's CEO members across a policy agenda that includes economic policy and competitiveness; regulation; infrastructure and sustainable growth; labour market, skills and education; engagement with Indigenous Australians, global engagement; healthcare policy; and innovation.

With more than 20 years» experience managing sales teams across a variety of industries including financial services, healthcare and insurance, Ben has a developed a deep understanding of what it takes to grow a sustainable business.

Our areas of expertise are in Investment Banking, Wealth Management and Corporate Advisory and we serve a wide range of clients, including high net worth individuals, family offices and small to medium sized regional businesses.We are valued by clients across the Middle East for our full spectrum capital markets offerings and for the extensive, global experience of our Board and the management team.We are respected for our commitment to building long - standing and successful relationships with our clients and for delivering services that are tailored to their individual needs and requirements.We understand the importance of integrity in promoting and building sustainable businesses and in cultivating personal relationships with all stakeholders, and are committed to generating value for our clients.Morgan Gatsby is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority («DFSA») and is owned by Essel Group ME («EGME»), which is pending authorization.

The two - day schedule will include educational panels, speakers, roundtables and networking opportunities, skills and resources to make small businesses financially sustainable and ready to grow and help attendees find innovative ways to become more profitable.

CHAMPIONS INCLUDE: Dave Lewis, Group Chief Executive, Tesco (Chair) Erik Solheim, Executive Director, United Nations Environment (Co-Chair) Vytenis Andriukaitis, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Peter Bakker, President, World Business Council for Sustainable Development John Bryant, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Kellogg Company Paul Bulcke, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Nestlé Nguyen Xuan Cuong, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam Michael La Cour, Managing Director, IKEA Food Services AB Wiebe Draijer, Chairman of the Executive Board, Rabobank Shenggen Fan, Director General, International Food Policy Research Institute Peter Freedman, Managing Director, The Consumer Goods Forum Louise Fresco, President of the Executive Board, Wageningen University & Research Liz Goodwin, Senior Fellow and Director, Food Loss and Waste, World Resources Institute Marcus Gover, Chief Executive Officer, Waste and Resources Action Programme Hans Hoogeveen, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Netherlands to the UN Organizations for Food and Agriculture Gilbert Houngbo, President, International Fund for Agricultural Development Selina Juul, Chairman of the Board and Founder, Stop Wasting Food Movement in Denmark Yolanda Kakabadse, President, WWF International Sam Kass, Former White House Chef, Founder of TROVE and Venture Partner, Acre Venture Partners Michel Landel, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Executive Committee, Sodexo Esben Lunde Larsen, Minister of Environment and Food, Denmark José Antonio Meade, Minister of Finance, Mexico Gina McCarthy, Former Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Denise Morrison, President and Chief Executive Officer, Campbell Soup Company Kanayo Nwanze, Former President, International Fund for Agricultural Development Rafael Pacchiano, Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources, Mexico Paul Polman, Chief Executive Officer, Unilever Juan Lucas Restrepo Ibiza, Chairman, Global Forum on Agricultural Research Judith Rodin, Former President, The Rockefeller Foundation Oyun Sanjaasuren, Chair, Global Water Partnership Lindiwe Majele Sibanda, Vice President for Country Support, Policy and Delivery, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa Feike Sijbesma, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Managing Board, Royal DSM Rajiv Shah, President, The Rockefeller Foundation Andrew Steer, President and Chief Executive Officer, World Resources Institute Achim Steiner, Administrator, United Nations Development Programme Tristram Stuart, Founder, Feedback Rhea Suh, President, Natural Resources Defense Council Rhoda Peace Tumusiime, Former Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, The African Union Sunny Verghese, Co-Founder, Group Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Olam International Tom Vilsack, Former Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture Senzeni Zokwana, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Republic of South Africa

Assuming an assertive position, ORGANIS, the Brazilian Council for the Organic and Sustainable Production was created as a business platform to unite the sector by members of all production chain, including producers, processors, companies and Brazilian entrepreneurs from the organic and sustainaSustainable Production was created as a business platform to unite the sector by members of all production chain, including producers, processors, companies and Brazilian entrepreneurs from the organic and sustainablesustainable sector.

In this webinar, we'll share strategies tailored for the food and beverage industry, including how to improve business performance by understanding losses, implementing sustainable improvements and achieving a higher, more flexible and predictable production.

Ishida Europe is included in the Queen's Awards announced this year for outstanding business achievement in the fields of International Trade, Innovation and Sustainable Development.

They're working together to reduce natural resources, cut the energy it takes to produce and deliver their products, and implement sustainable business practices throughout their operations (including use of solar and wind energy to power their facilities and hybrid trucks to deliver their products.)

They include: Peter Granoff, MS, Owner / Partner, Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant; Matthew Hoffman, PhD, Grower Program Coordinator, Lodi Winegrape Commission; Allison Jordan, Executive Director, California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance; Cyril Penn, Editor in Chief, Wine Business Monthly; Rhonda Smith, Viticulture Farm Advisor, UC Cooperative Extension; Ann Thrupp, PhD, Executive Director, Berkeley Food Institute; Beth Vukmanic Lopez, SIP Certification Manager, Vineyard Team; and Steve Lederer, Napa County Green Business Program and Napa County Director of Public Works.

Sponsors are: Wine Business Monthly, Exclusive Media Sponsor; Nomacorc and SureHarvest, Platinum Sponsors; Fruition Sciences and Southern California Edison, Gold Sponsors; Ag Unlimited, CC Wine Caves and Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Bronze Sponsors.Partnering organizations include Bay Area Green Business Program, Fish Friendly Farming, Lake County Winegrape Commission, LandSmart, Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association, Mendocino WineGrowers, Inc., Monterey County Vintners & Growers Association, Napa Sustainable Winegrowing Group, Napa Valley Grapegrowers, Paso Robles Wine County Alliance.

They include: Karen Block, Industrial Relations Manager, Viticulture & Enology, UC Davis; Hunter Francis, Director / Founder, Center for Sustainability in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo; Allison Jordan, Executive Director, California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance; Camron King, President, Lodi Winegrape Commission; Karissa Kruse, President, Sonoma County Winegrowers; Kelli McCune, Senior Project Manager, Sustainable Conservation; Michelle Novi, Industry Relations Manager, Napa Valley Vintners; Cyril Penn, Editor in Chief, Wine Business Monthly; and Beth Vukmanic Lopez, SIP Certification Manager, The Vineyard Team.

They include Stephanie Bolton, Grower Communications & Sustainable Winegrowing Director, Lodi Winegrape Commission; David Glancy, Master Sommelier, San Francisco Wine School; Lindsey M. Higgins, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Agribusiness Department, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo; Allison Jordan, Executive Director, California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance; Emily Farrant, Sustainability Manager, Sonoma County Winegrowers; Michelle Novi, Industry Relations Manager, Napa Valley Vintners; Cyril Penn, Editor in Chief, Wine Business Monthly; and Beth Vukmanic Lopez, SIP Certification Manager, The Vineyard Team.

In addition to Fresco, Dutch members of Champions 12.3 include Hans Hoogeveen, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Netherlands to the UN Organizations for Food and Agriculture; Paul Polman, CEO of Unilever; Wiebe Draijer, Chairman of the Managing Board for Rabobank; Feike Sijbesma, CEO and Chairman of the Managing Board for Royal DSM; and Peter Bakker, President and CEO of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.

The company takes pride in their sustainable business practices that include natural pest prevention, use of rainwater, all non-GMO seed and 100 % recycled packaging.

B Lab drives systemic change through three interrelated initiatives: 1) building a community of Certified B Corporations to make it easier for all of us to tell the difference between «good companies» and just good marketing; 2) accelerating the growth of the impact investing asset class through use of B Lab's GIIRS impact rating system by institutional investors; and 3) promoting supportive public policies, including creation of a new corporate form and tax, procurement, and investment incentives for sustainable business.

[2] Western New York Sustainable Business Roundtable members include companies as large as General Motors, Rich Products, National Grid, Purina, and Uniland Development and as small as Community Beer Works, Elm Street Bakery and Block Club.

Priorities in Eldridge's platform, according to Quintana, include «small business and economic development in the region,» sustainable jobs, reproductive freedom for women, getting the nation «prepared for climate change,» opposition to hydrofracking and campaign finance reform.

The draft North Country Regional Sustainability Plan's major goals include generating and exporting renewable energy from the northern tier, energy efficiency improvements, development of alternative heating fuels from within the region, sustainable use of natural resources to enhance jobs and business development and environmental stewardship.

The alliance, which is headed by the World Resources Institute and the Environmental Investigation Agency, is also backed by the U.S. Agency for International Development and groups including the American Forest & Paper Association, IKEA, Staples Inc. and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.

Those benefits include the restoration of tax revenues that can support other critical programs and projects, such as education and health care, as well as the stimulation of new business and technology development around cleaner, more sustainable energy systems.

«For beginning farmers, a group that includes a growing number of veterans, women farmers like me, and other groups, we do have some opportunities with innovative business models that include more diversified farms, more sustainable farming practice, but there aren't nearly enough of us,» she said, addressing O'Malley.

Her strategy in securing emission reductions includes development of strategic partnerships with retailers and other stakeholders, with the ultimate goal of incorporating clean air and efficiency improvements into a sustainable business model.

Emily received her M.A. in Food Studies where she spent time studying food through various disciplines, including business, culture, history, sustainable agriculture, and the journey food takes from production to consumption.

While it provides a pool of global experts, it's multi-disciplinary partnerships including business organizations, non-governmental organizations, research organizations, media agencies, community groups and other organizations strengthens the movement to create a sustainable world.

The Communiqué is supported by The Prince of Wales's Corporate Leaders Group (23 global companies employing 2 million people worldwide with combined revenues exceeding $ 170 billion) and other business organisations working with thousands of corporations and investors, including The B Team, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the We Mean Business cobusiness organisations working with thousands of corporations and investors, including The B Team, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the We Mean Business coBusiness Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the We Mean Business coBusiness coalition.

The Albany Business Review reports that there are currently 16 public — private P - TECH partnerships in New York state, including three in the Albany region that focus on health care, manufacturing, and clean technologies and sustainable industries.

Does the school have a sustainable business plan that includes appropriate start - up capital?

The best - attended seminars at the 2014 SEMA Show included «How to Make Facebook Work for You at $ 1 a Day,» «Building a Sustainable Social Media Strategy,» «The Next Great Business: How Entrepreneurs Pitch Their Ideas,» «The Pumpkin Plan: A Simple Strategy for Growing a Remarkable Business in any Field» and «99 Reasons Why Your Favorite Car Sucks: How to be a Successful Car Builder.»

One of the ways Fiction Notes is able to cover its costs and be a sustainable business is that we earn a small commission when readers make a purchase from Amazon after clicking on our links (including those above).

We provide access to organic, holistic and premium raw diets, and a wide range of alternatives including holistic supplements for companion animals.We are dedicated to sustainable business practices including seeking

We are dedicated to sustainable business practices including seeking out and carrying the best in eco-friendly pet supplies, Fair Trade items, and merchandise sourced from local and North American companies, with preference given to small manufacturers and minority owned companies.

«By adding that tag detail, we let consumers know that they're contributing to a company with values that include an active commitment to progressive, sustainable business practices,» Chen says.