Sentences with phrase «of voluntary commitments»

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.

Meanwhile, the UN is publishing a list of voluntary commitments governments and organizations have pledged to.

Measures proposed to achieve these targets include the development of voluntary commitments (VC's) and voluntary agreements (VA's) with industry.

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 initiative.

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 itself.

The European food and drink industry is a major contributor to the work of the EU Platform, accounting for almost half of all voluntary commitments and initiatives undertaken by Platform members.

It also has a long history of taking a responsible, proactive and responsive approach to the energy drinks category, including developing a set of voluntary commitments that all manufacturers adhere to.

«I am excited about the potential of this voluntary commitment by the beverage industry.

We found that the pollution ranking of the automakers has remained relatively constant since MY98, with one notable exception: Although still dirtier than the average, Ford has overtaken General Motors as the greenest of the Big Three as a result of its voluntary commitment to build trucks with lower smog - forming emissions.

«The trajectory of our voluntary commitment shows very clearly that we are reducing emissions much more than many developed countries... We came here to positively move the process forward to ensure we come out of Paris with an enhanced climate regime.»

The video also looks at decisions by the NAR Board of Directors at its meeting in early November, which included the approval in concept of a voluntary Commitment to Excellence program that's designed to help elevate the professionalism of the real estate industry.

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Calgary based Enbridge, the company behind Northern Gateway, has emphasized its commitment to safety and the environment, saying the National Energy Board Joint Review Panel, which held two years of hearings on the project, had made many of the company's voluntary commitments a mandatory part of the conditions for approval.

They also encouraged Myanmar and Bangladesh to press on with their «shared commitment to carry out the voluntary return» of about 700,000 Rohingya Muslims who have fled Myanmar's Rakhine state, Lee said.

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 election.

I have become allergic to slick modern interpretations of discipline that bear down heavily on discipleship and ignore the long series of historical events that moved the focus of the term from a glad and voluntary commitment and placed it around censure of the individual by the group.

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.

The Beer, Wine and Spirits Producers» Commitments 2013 - 2017 include adding to packaging globally (except where similar information is already legally required, prohibited or already provided by voluntary agreements) a standard set of easily understood symbols or equivalent words to discourage (1) drinking and driving (2) consumption by those under - age and (3) consumption by pregnant women.

As part of this commitment to being part of a broad, multi-pronged approach to the issue, the beverages industry has instigated a number of key voluntary initiatives.

The beverage industry's voluntary commitment to make calories more visible and useful to consumers supports First Lady Michelle Obama's efforts to help families make informed choices as part of an active, healthy lifestyle.

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.

The commitment included voluntary food labelling of, among other values, sodium content per 100g / 100 ml and per portion.

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).

Coffey launched the fund at a conference for WRAP's Courtauld Commitment 2025 - a voluntary agreement to bring together representatives of the food system to reduce food and drink waste by 20 per cent by 2025.

The voluntary commitment comes following extensive discussions with The Living Wage Foundation and Steve Rotheram, mayor of the Liverpool city region, which have taken place over recent months.

, «Clear on Calories,» Big Soda seems to think that placing calorie numbers on the front of beverage containers and vending machines equals good nutrition and «has painted the voluntary commitment as an answer to First Lady Michelle Obama's call to eradicate childhood obesity.»

Consistent with our unwavering commitment to safety we are providing consumers with notice of a voluntary recall to repair of the now discontinued sport v2 and classic v1 strollers, manufactured between April 2008 and June 2010.

Consistent with our unwavering commitment to safety we are providing consumers with notice of a voluntary recall to repair and upgrade the discontinued sport v2 and classic v1 strollers, manufactured between March 2008 and June 2010.

The reality now of course is that native breeds often only survive because of the commitment shown by organisations like The New Forest Pony Breeding and Cattle Society, which is an absolute exemplar of how any voluntary organisation should be run — full of traditional commoners and pony breeders, for whom I hold a massive affection.

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.

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 is?

This voluntary sector agenda fits into the wider Conservative commitment to decentralise power - the agenda of the Direct Democracy group.

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.

So far only voluntary commitments and a code of ethics drawn up by the Energy Brokers Association keep players honest — though the new financial reform regulations may change that.

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.

The post of Board Member is an unpaid voluntary position with a commitment of a minimum eight days.

Adoption of the standards is, of course, voluntary for states and does not include a commitment to any other programs or policies.

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

However, because of their commitment to safety and quality, Smallbatch Pets is conducting a voluntary recall of this product.

AAHA accreditation is voluntary; it is a commitment we have made to our clients and patients to uphold the highest standards of veterinary care.

However, because of its commitment to safety and quality, the Company is conducting a voluntary recall of this product.

AAHA accreditation is strictly voluntary; we have chosen to undergo this process to demonstrate our commitment to the highest standards of veterinary care.

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.»

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.

I said «lack of motivation and commitment by individuals to make voluntary change.»