Sentences with phrase «key commitments in»

Promoting positive parental relationships and better supporting parents through separation are key commitments in the Scottish Government's recently published National Parenting Strategy (Scottish Government, 2012).

«The Pupil Deprivation Grant was a key commitment in the Welsh Liberal Democrat's 2011 manifesto.

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Although this commitment is more modest than the one advocated in Making it Simple, a report I authored for the Mowat Centre, the goal of reducing input costs for manufacturers was identified as a key priority in the paper, which suggested there was more work to be done on this front:

Commitment and consistency in correspondence are key.

Last week, Trump signed an executive order rolling back former President Barack Obama's climate change policies, including the Clean Power Plan to slash carbon emissions from power plants — a key factor in the United States» ability to meet its Paris commitments.

Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.

As the CEO since 2005, MacDowell continues to deepen TD's commitment to servant leadership and to the «Great Place to Work» culture that plays such a key role in sustaining an environment in which employees are valued, respected, and appreciated.

In fact, it's really just an in - depth common - sense analysis of key success parameters of any startup to assess the risk before final commitmenIn fact, it's really just an in - depth common - sense analysis of key success parameters of any startup to assess the risk before final commitmenin - depth common - sense analysis of key success parameters of any startup to assess the risk before final commitment.

The key is to secure a firm commitment from everyone in the organization to be purpose - driven.

For Starbucks, the new store in Englewood and others like it form a key part of the company's long - term commitment to connect opportunity youth — 16 - 24 year olds who are out of work and school — to jobs.

Bernier - Green's bakery was selected as the key supplier for this special Starbucks store as part of the company's overall commitment to work with women and minority - owned businesses in urban areas.

Share: FacebookTwitterLinkedinGoogle + emailOTTAWA — Clare Demerse, federal policy advisor at Clean Energy Canada, made the following comments in response to today's federal carbon pricing discussion paper: «This proposal is a big step forward on a key climate commitment, and the approach Ottawa has chosen is a promising one.

Its key commitment of balancing the budget in 2015 - 16 is at risk, although Finance officials will be under pressure to come up with innovative ways to show a balanced budget for 2015 - 16.

I'm referring to statements such as the conditional commitment we made in 2009 — when we pledged to keep the key policy rate unchanged for a year as long as the outlook for inflation didn't change.

An advocate internally and externally, Austin's commitment to developing relationships with diverse suppliers and key stakeholders has contributed to Coca - Cola's success in supplier diversity.

Australia must prepare to respond to the impact of Beijing's stronger commitment of the past 15 years to change through military cyber science and technology in comparison to the Australian government's commitment in key areas of policy.

It signifies the federal government's commitment to Canada's future prosperity in the context of a shifting global economy, while strategically positioning Canada as a long - term provider of energy security to key partners in the Asia Pacific.

The announcement builds on the retailer's commitment to reduce waste in its own operations and achieve zero waste in key markets, including Canada, by 2025.

One of the key elements in a presentation is your ability to demonstrate your team's credibility, relevant experience, commitment, integrity, ability to execute, and passion.

In order to demonstrate commitment to increased transparency within the financial industry, the Saxo Group has taken the initiative to publicise on a monthly basis key figures related to its activity, namely retail assets under management as well as daily average and monthly trading volumes.

If in Emerson's words «Every great institution is the lengthened shadow of a single man'there's no doubt that the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association's commitment to accountability is both a true reflection of Graham and a key reason why he has remained free of financial scandal.

The reason that's important is because, in every area of life, we understand that preparation is the key to success, but when it comes to relationships, we think that, no, commitment is the key to success: I don't need to prepare for a relationship, I just need to meet the right person and commit to that person.

The word God is the key in all religious language, although phrases about him and his actions are logically odd, and we need to make use of models and qualifiers in prolific abundance if we are to provide those situations in which may be evoked disclosures leading to commitment.

This renewal requires a commitment to fundamental values within a framework of belief - in this case Christian faith - that is in dialogue with other frameworks.49 From a similar perspective, Robin Gill sees the primary function of the church in society as that of generating «key values which alter the fundamental moral, social, and political vision.»

Douglas said in a recent interview with Closer magazine that the key to his 63 - year marriage is the couple's commitment to talking to each other every night.

Four motifs in Rogers» approach to counseling and therapy represent continuing contributions to the psychotherapeutic enterprise — his growth orientation; his emphasis on listening responsively and acceptingly to clients; his awareness that the emotional quality of the therapeutic relationship is the key to whether or not it nurtures growth; and his commitment to subjecting the therapeutic process and outcome to careful research.

The knowledge and commitment to quality and food safety that Club Coffee employees demonstrated on the job proved to be a key factor in achieving the company's AA rating.

«ITW's commitment to 80/20 is stronger than ever, and the company continues to make the investments necessary to ensure that 80/20 remains a key driver of its competitive advantage now and in the future.»

We call on governments at all levels to come together as a matter of urgency to develop in collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and communities, health and community sector peak bodies and other key stakeholders, a policy framework, funding commitments and national action plan for food sovereignty and food security.

Commenting on these challenges, Jignesh Bhatt, Executive Director for GATC, «leveraging our logistics expertise, dedicated members of our company, and our intimate relationship with key suppliers of CSPO, we are able to seamlessly import and distribute CSPO products to our customers in the US and Canada that have made a superior commitment to sustainability for palm oil at highly competitive prices since 2013.»

In achieving this commitment, FJA has forged strong links with government regulatory departments and Australian fruit grower organisations in addition to other key stakeholderIn achieving this commitment, FJA has forged strong links with government regulatory departments and Australian fruit grower organisations in addition to other key stakeholderin addition to other key stakeholders.

«Extending the unique IHOP experience into the Asia Pacific region has long been part of our vision,» says Julia Stewart, chairman and CEO of DineEquity, Inc. «But the key to achieving that goal was finding the right franchisee who had the necessary experience in the area and who shared the same commitment to excellence and putting our guests first that IHOP's reputation has been built on.

An ongoing commitment to innovation and high - value production are key reasons why the UK's food and drink industry has emerged from recession in better shape than many other manufacturing sectors, according to a new report commissioned by the Food and Drink Federation from the Institute for Manufacturing at the University of Cambridge.

The key trend at fast casual restaurants is transparency in ingredients, a desire to be more socially responsible and a commitment to source local food whenever possible.

Budweiser is upholding its commitment to be the first beer on Mars by confirming upcoming experiments on the International Space Station with plans to send and study barley — one of its key ingredients — into space in early December.

He has played a key role in the club's recent improvement in form, and head - coach Rafael Benitez has admitted that he is delighted with the Welshman's commitment to the club.

The key selling point of Salah to Napoli is that this is a short term commitment, and as Salah leaves Napoli in the summer to return to Chelsea, Insigne will return from injury.

Top - down commitment to the issue has been key, with ongoing reflection by the whole team to identify gaps in support.

In addition, as services are expanded within states, policymakers should ensure that program models are implemented with commitment to fidelity so that key elements are not diluted as the programs expand.

The new School Meal Flexibility Rule... reflects USDA's commitment, made in a May proclamation to work with program operators, school nutrition professionals, industry, and other stakeholders to develop forward - thinking strategies to ensure school nutrition standards are both healthful and practical... This action reflects a key initiative of USDA's Regulatory Reform Agenda, developed in response to the President's Executive Order to alleviate unnecessary regulatory burdens.

Adamu who was represented by a Director in the Ministry, Mrs. Ajaegbu Cordelia, maintained that the present administration sees Education as key to the achievement of the SDGs hence the commitment of the Federal Ministry of Education to provide leadership in its attainment through promotion of equitable access to primary and secondary education for boys and girls as well as promotion of equitable access to Technical and Vocational Education.

And there are three reasons why they are likely to attempt to stick to this position: they know there are dangers in policy U-turns (think Lib Dem commitments to oppose student fees); commitment to the renewal of Trident is entrenched in some parts of the party, even if key members of the leadership understand the downsides; and it would be seen as weakness if they succumbed to pressure from smaller parties with less credibility and electoral support.

In an age in which most of our key players pay lip service to Awo's ideals as well as the symbolism around his life and service, it is refreshing to find someone in such a critical position as the Governor who not only exemplifies Awo's commitment to public good, but also recognizes the value of symbolic memory»In an age in which most of our key players pay lip service to Awo's ideals as well as the symbolism around his life and service, it is refreshing to find someone in such a critical position as the Governor who not only exemplifies Awo's commitment to public good, but also recognizes the value of symbolic memory»in which most of our key players pay lip service to Awo's ideals as well as the symbolism around his life and service, it is refreshing to find someone in such a critical position as the Governor who not only exemplifies Awo's commitment to public good, but also recognizes the value of symbolic memory»in such a critical position as the Governor who not only exemplifies Awo's commitment to public good, but also recognizes the value of symbolic memory».

Elliott also paid tribute to the level of research and development investment saying «R&D investment is key to UK growth and the fact that 98 % of companies will maintain or grow their R&D commitment is a sign of confidence these companies — the majority of which are foreign headquartered — have in the UK».

President Obama's intended visit to the region in early October 2013 was supposed to be a key plank in demonstrating that commitment.

In the last months, the EU has not only delayed the decision on a 100 million Euro macro-financial assistance programme for Chisinau, but has also decided to cut a budget support programme for justice reforms and to postpone support programs in other four key areas, specifically citing Chisinau's «insufficient commitment» to necessary reformIn the last months, the EU has not only delayed the decision on a 100 million Euro macro-financial assistance programme for Chisinau, but has also decided to cut a budget support programme for justice reforms and to postpone support programs in other four key areas, specifically citing Chisinau's «insufficient commitment» to necessary reformin other four key areas, specifically citing Chisinau's «insufficient commitment» to necessary reforms.

Last week the first Syrian refugees arrived in the UK as part of the government's commitment to help the «most vulnerable» Syrians under a resettlement scheme - a low - key but absolutely vital gesture for those affected.

She points to several initiatives the administration undertook in 2017 — such as the Housing New York 2.0 plan, which was just announced last month, and rezonings in key neighborhoods like East Harlem — as proof of the administration's commitment to combating the housing crisis.

Key to that effort so far has been a commitment of $ 12,000 and a staff leader to head the preservation effort by Cornell Cooperative Extension Service of Rockland County, headquartered in Thiells; and Rockland County BOCES, which has committed its vocational education home building students to the actual work effort, as part of a new construction major in historic restoration and preservation instead of concentrating solely on new construction techniques, their emphasis for the past half - century.

I thank Governor Cuomo for the Administration's commitment preserving housing and keeping people in their homes, and Comptroller DiNapoli and the New York State Common Retirement Fund for providing us with a key source of financing that has helped further our shared mission of creating and preserving a diversity of housing across the state.»