Sentences with phrase «on environmental products»

There is also a difference between ETFs that focus on socially responsible practices like carbon offsets, community involvement and the protection of animal rights as well as those that focus on environmental products or services.

That might affect an ETF that focused on the environmental products, but would have little impact on an ETF that held stocks with strong environment practices.

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Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

As chairman of Puma, Jochen is pioneering an environmental profit - and - loss reporting tool that helps companies assess the impact their products are having on our planet and our communities, and lets customers know which products are sustainable.

Monsanto (mon) put on hold the launch of a chemical designed to be applied to crop seeds on Wednesday following reports it causes rashes on people, in the latest instance of complaints about a company product that was approved by U.S. environmental regulators.

He talked at length about business's responsibility to be aware of its affect on the planet and shared the Patagonia mission statement to «build the best product, do no unnecessary harm, use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis.»

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

However, product certification is unlikely to satisfy environmental NGOs, he says, which have their sights set on rapid decarbonization of the economy.

While the environmental benefits to lab - grown meat are potentially huge, as of now meatless products are still significantly more expensive on a per - pound basis than the alternatives.

But they also focus on ways businesses can be profitable by creating products that not only advance social change and environmental protection, but which the company can successfully market.

Seventh Generation sells cleaning, paper and personal care products with an emphasis on sustainability, health and environmental awareness.

A hard cap on oilsands emissions was the product of secret negotiations between four top oilsands companies and four environmental organizations.

As the North American leader in environmental and hazardous waste management services, our success is critically dependent on maintaining a best - in - class vendor base, capable of furnishing products and services of superior quality and maximum value.

Social and environmental responsibility are critical elements of Nutiva's culture and business, as the company is committed to nourishing people by providing the purest quality product and reducing negative impacts on the planet.

It is recognised that the negative impact of people on environment is the product of thee factors the total population, the amount of resources consumed by each person and the environmental destruction caused by each person.

DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers leverages its science and technology know - how through a global development team working with converters, brand owners, retailers and others on packaging programs in the areas of total cost reduction, product protection, environmental stewardship, shelf appeal and convenience.

The organic market in the People's Republic of China is enjoying continued growth, as more and more consumers are turning to products developed on environmental principles: with turnover of more than 5.8 billion USD in 2015, China is now the world's fourth - largest organic consumer market.

A decision to calculate the water footprint of a product is a conscious decision to focus on one environmental issue at a time.

The LCA examined the effects of a 1 kilogram industry - average corrugated product manufactured in 2014 on seven environmental impact indicators: global warming potential (greenhouse gas emissions), eutrophication, acidification, smog, ozone depletion, respiratory effects, fossil fuel depletion; and four inventory indicators: water use, water consumption, renewable energy demand, and non-renewable energy demand.

«Based on these production issues and our goal to redesign and relaunch all of our packaging in a sustainable manner, with product protection and environmental concerns in mind, we decided on the new MasterBag Pyramid format and a high - barrier, paper - based outer packaging, following a lengthy development and testing phase,» confirms Thomas Holz, Managing Director and Tea Taster at TeeGschwendner.

The news comes as scores of UK hospitality firms are beginning to change their policies on plastic waste, while some environmental campaigners are attempting to tax single - use plastic products in an effort to discourage their use.

«On America Recycles Day and every day, environmental responsibility is a top priority for our industry, from the design of our packaging to water use to the way we ship our products,» said Susan Neely, American Beverage Association (ABA) president and CEO.

Since packaging has the highest environmental footprint of food and beverage products, the final session focuses on Sustainable Packaging.

But this B - Corp brand stands out the most due to its sustainability mission, which hinges on the trifecta of being socially just, striving for environmental responsibility and crafting reliably delicious products (after all, it's hard to make true impact in the world if consumers don't like how your products taste).

Other speakers emphasised: the impact of cheaper and more accessible digital technology on identifying as well as solving problems (Mr Salesh Kumar and Dr Washington Otieno); the importance of realising the nutritional and economic value of food as well as accounting for the environmental impacts of food production (Dr Karen Brooks); and the opportunities for novel products from so - called waste, such as phosphorus recycling (Dr Dana Cordell); Novaq (Dr Cedric Simon); and anaerobic digestion (Dr Bernadette McCabe).

We focus on continuous improvement in our environmental performance everywhere we operate, to provide products that are not only tastier and healthier but that are better for the environment along their entire value chain.

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods zeroed in on five refrigerated and frozen foods producers who exemplify food safety, environmental initiatives, plant expansions, new product development, packaging optimization and more.

Specifically, the site includes detailed information on the health and environmental benefits of glass containers, images of the latest product designs and detailed specifications for glass manufacturers.

The company has a proud history of focusing on safety, product safety and environmental performance.

Hormel Foods places great emphasis on environmental considerations when producing the products made for our customers.

Our little green frog is a symbol of environmental, social, and economic sustainability and can be found on farm and forest products around the world.

As part of manufacturing products, solid waste has a direct impact on the company's environmental footprint, thus Hormel Foods factors in solid waste minimization as a company goal.

Put products on your baby registry / get list that have a positive environmental impact.

You can also go straight to the Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database for comprehensive information on the toxicity levels of all sorts of baby care products.

The GOTS logo on baby clothing and fabrics ensures that the product has been produced and processed in accordance with the strictest environmental and animal welfare standards.

Liz Armstrong and Adrienne Scott have written a remarkably coherent and depressing attack on chlorine and consumerism in Whitewash: Exposing the Health and Environmental Dangers of Women's Sanitary Products and Disposable Diapers.

On Friday, Canada's health and environmental ministries announced that it will ban the use of bisphenol - a (BPA) in plastic products because of health concerns.

The course focuses on creative ideas for products and how they relate to consumer needs and tastes, as well as their environmental impact.

On its Web site, Nalgene's manufacturer, Nalge Nunc International, refers to research on Bisphenol A by the FDA, the Environmental Protection Agency, the American Plastics Council and «other reliable sources from around the world» to state «we firmly believe in the safety of our products.&raquOn its Web site, Nalgene's manufacturer, Nalge Nunc International, refers to research on Bisphenol A by the FDA, the Environmental Protection Agency, the American Plastics Council and «other reliable sources from around the world» to state «we firmly believe in the safety of our products.&raquon Bisphenol A by the FDA, the Environmental Protection Agency, the American Plastics Council and «other reliable sources from around the world» to state «we firmly believe in the safety of our products.»

I wanted to focus on environmental issues like substituting conventional school cleaning products with more environmentally friendly options; introducing waste - free lunches; eliminating the throw - away styrofoam trays used in our lunchroom; replacing Sally Foster fundraisers with more eco-friendly options; and stopping the Cheap Plastic Crap giveaways used at school fundraisers.

One of the great tips I got from Gorgeously Green is to check out all of your beauty, hair care, and personal hygiene products on Skin Deep: the Environmental Working Group's Cosmetic Safety Database.

The Red Tractor kitemark now appears on billions of packs of meat, poultry and dairy products and is intended to reassure consumers that these products have been produced to the highest standards of animal welfare and environmental protection.

Last night, a number of Senate Democrats took their frustration with being excluded from the closed - door budget negotiations on the final product, voting «no» on part of the agreement that dealt with transportation, economic development and environmental spending.

The NYLCV has two ads out for O'Brien — a negative spot that slams Funke; and a positive spot that focuses on O'Brien's support for the Child Safe Products Act, which made it out of the Senate Environmental Committee and had enough sponsors to pass, but never got to the floor for a full house vote.

These system - on - a-chip innovations will drive a host of new technologies and products in the consumer and business marketplace, including smart phones, tablets, and laptops; 3D systems for gaming; ultrafast and secure computer servers and IT systems; and sensor technology for emerging health care, clean energy and environmental applications.

Last August, I was honored to be joined by Erie County legislators, environmental agencies and advocates, and concerned residents on the shores of Lake Erie to sign legislation into law that bans the sale of products containing microbeads in Erie County.

The senator advised his son on fracking in an email on Sept. 4, 2012, writing: «Should think about showing product to these environmental groups.

Parts of the statement read, «This exhibition will focus on the Visual arts specifically; the traditional fine arts such as drawing, painting, photography, sculpture; architectural, environmental, and industrial arts such as urban, interior, product, and landscape designs.

«We will be equally interested to hear from car manufacturers about EU product standards, as from NGOs about EU environmental policies, or security experts about combating organised crime,» Hague went on.

The Committee on Environmental Protection will meet at 1 p.m. to discuss «a Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the sale of nonwoven disposable products.»