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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.

Exxon has argued against all the other shareholder proposals as well, including a «policy to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity»; a policy articulating Exxon's «respect for and commitment to the human right to water»; «a report discussing possible long term risks to the company's finances and operations posed by the environmental, social and economic challenges associated with the oil sands»; a report of «known and potential environmental impacts» and «policy options» to address the impacts of the company's «fracturing operations»; a report of recommendations on how Exxon can become an «environmentally sustainable energy company»; and adoption of «quantitative goals... for reducing total greenhouse gas emissions.»

Though calculations of the environmental impact of Dr Post's lab - grown meat have yet to be published, early indications suggest that cultured meat could reduce the need for land and water by as much as 90 % and overall energy use by up to 70 %.

This was followed by an announcement made by a global food and service distribution company, Sysco Corporation, who said they have purchased 50Tesla Semi trucks as part of a company commitment to reduce environmental impact for its operations.

Similarly, a leading producer of palm oil in Papua New Guinea recognized the social and environmental impacts of production, so it altered its business model to include a fully traceable supply chain and reduced its use of petrochemicals as a fertilizer.

Other high - profile companies such as UPS, UAE - based Bee'ah and Norway's Postal Service, among many smaller operations, have committed to reducing their operations environmental impact by either replacing or augmenting their fleet with Tesla Semi trucks.

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.

Our customers demand information on the environmental impact and sustainability of our processes and on working practices.This is an increasingly important objective for businesses as they strive to reduce their impact on the environment.

Tesco has begun displaying carbon footprint labels on milk bottles as part of a series of measures designed to reduce the environmental impact of milk production.

As an example of what we're doing, our ripening rooms now use a chilled water system which reduces environmental impact (and ripens the bananas beautifully!)

«Initiatives such as the Courtauld Commitment, aimed at reducing the environmental impact of the grocery sector, along with high profile food recalls, mean that suppliers and retailers are giving increasing priority to driving out waste, reducing risk and optimising performance,» points out Alan Mutch.

This is increasingly paramount to businesses as they seek ways to lower their environmental impact, manage warehouse complexity and reduce costs to help them grow successfully and sustainably.

We source materials as close to Avery Island as possible (most within a 10 - hour delivery circle), resulting in lower fuel and freight costs and reduced environmental impact.

As a part of Valio's responsibility program, the company is also creating a «soy - free milk production chain,» which it says helps with exports as an increasing number of customers expect dairy companies to actively reduce the environmental impacts of dairy productAs a part of Valio's responsibility program, the company is also creating a «soy - free milk production chain,» which it says helps with exports as an increasing number of customers expect dairy companies to actively reduce the environmental impacts of dairy productas an increasing number of customers expect dairy companies to actively reduce the environmental impacts of dairy products.

As part of its sustainability commitment to double the size of its business while reducing its environmental impact, Unilever has announced that it will work with its suppliers to source 75 % of its paper and board packaging from sustainably managed forests or from recycled material by 2015, rising to 100 % by 2020.

Reducing food waste is important as it keeps food out of landfills, reduces emissions of methane, and has other environmental impacts.

I think we're already seeing this, and for good reason: as options and availability of cloth diapers increase, more families will be drawn to the cost savings, convenience, and reduced environmental impact of cloth.

More and more Westerners, aware of the problems our planet is facing, are also turning to this method as a way of reducing our environmental impact.

Since we can grow it in much closer proximity to our production sites, we can further reduce both the environmental impact as well as our logistics costs by a substantial margin.

Prof Carlos Peres, an author on the study from UEA's School of Environmental Sciences, said: «Our analysis shows that even so - called «reduced - impact logging» in tropical forests can rarely be defined as sustainable in terms of forest composition and dynamics in the aftermath of logging — never mind the greater susceptibility of logged forests to catastrophic fires.

Using an interdisciplinary approach that combined evidence from climate modelling of large 20th - century eruptions, annual measurements of Nile summer flood heights from the Islamic Nilometer — the longest - known human record of environmental variability — between 622 and 1902, as well as descriptions of Nile flood quality in ancient papyri and inscriptions from the Ptolemaic era, the authors show how large volcanic eruptions impacted on Nile river flow, reducing the height of the agriculturally - critical summer flood.

Growing meat from single cells could reduce the opportunity for disease and contaminants to enter the food supply and eliminate the environmental impact (such as clearing Amazon rain forest to create grazing land) of raising livestock.

To reduce this staggering amount and improve sustainability, manufacturers need to accurately measure and evaluate consumption of energy and materials, as well as environmental impacts, at each step in the life cycles of their products.

Understanding the behaviour of materials during their formation and use is crucial to allow manufacturers to develop new materials with tailored properties, such as those with reduced environmental impact.

This set of resource includes: • 6 attractive PowerPoint presentations which lead the class through each of the lessons • Fun and thought provoking activities and discussion starters, worksheets and questions to reinforce the learning • 6 differentiated homework tasks • A mark sheet which allows pupils to track their own progress • An end of unit test to prepare the students for exams or can be used as a form of assessment • A complete teacher's guide including easy to follow lesson plans • An answer booklet to help the teacher along The lessons are: Lesson 1 — Looking into ethical and moral dilemmas such as driverless cars and the impact of technology on modern life Lesson 2 — More ethical dilemmas including the ratings culture, medical apps, sharing personal data and cyber bullying Lesson 3 — Environmental issues with technology and how organisations and individuals can reduce these effects Lesson 4 — The Computer Misuse Act 1990 Lesson 5 — The Data Protection Act 1998 Lesson 6 — Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 For more high - quality resources written by this author visit www.nicholawilkin.com

In addition to economic benefits, there are social and environmental advantages to reducing energy consumption, such as preserving fossil fuels and minimising impact on the environment.

Electronic stewardship addresses the life - cycle of electronics from procurement to disposal, often referred to as cradle to grave, for the purpose of reducing their environmental and energy impacts during product acquisition, operation, maintenance and disposition.

As has already been pointed out, the temperature degradation has been well documented, and things like pre-conditioning reduce the impact of that environmental concern.

The system is designed to eliminate unnecessary maintenance, reduce environmental impact and expenses as well as to ensure long component and vehicle life.

At it advances, hopefully the environmental impact will be reduced as well.

We look for ways to reduce environmental impact, such as emissions cleaning systems and processes to prevent contaminants from being released into the environment.

Benefits of using the Boeing 787 family includes less fuel consumption as compared to similar aircraft, and reducing environmental impact and CO2 emission by 20 per cent.

«With this we reinforce our commitment to improving travel experience, reducing the environmental impact of our operations and serving as a bridge between South America and the rest of the world,» said Roberto Alvo, chief executive of international business and alliances at LATAM Airlines Group.

Lightweighted packaging configurations are often marketed to consumers as being more affordable, more convenient and making less of an environmental impact by taking up less volume, and companies cite the practice as reducing a company's carbon footprint, as well as costs, throughout the supply chain.

It's an ongoing conversation, and we're always looking for new ways to contribute to a more sustainable future, as well as be a springboard for you to reduce your environmental impact.

Efforts like composting, and maybe even small - scale waste - to - energy projects, could pop up at churches, temples, and other centers of worship as these organizations work to wring every bit of use out of this «waste» while reducing their carbon footprints and other environmental impacts.

The American Lung Association supports programs and policies to reduce the health and environmental impacts associated with refuse disposal by: first, reducing the use of materials in production, packaging and purchasing; second, reusing materials whenever possible; and third, recycling or composting as much of the remainder as possible.

This manual aims to help public and private sector planners, developers and designers, as well as the management and operating staff, in the tourism sector to conceptualize and recommend options for energy systems, design and management, that minimize the consumption of scarce energy resources and reduce the energy system's environmental impacts.

Their low running costs and efficiency can result in heating bills being reduced by as much as 70 %, and also, crucially, reduce the environmental impact considerably.

Based on their desire to reduce their environmental impact, they bought as much solar from the Lake Region Electric as the community solar program would allow.

The ICAO Council also adopted Strategic Objectives, with high priority given to environmental protection, while the new Business Plan asserts the Organization's status as the leading international organization pursuing unified and coordinated measures to reduce civil aviation's impact on the environment.

Unlike other environmental impacts such as water use, it doesn't matter where in the world carbon is reduced.

What will it take for the industry as a whole to radically reduce its environmental impact, eradicate exploitation and labour malpractice, and maximize its positive impact for poverty reduction and sustainable livelihood creation?

That's why the committee proposes $ 60 m a year for research into lessening the environmental impacts of coal mining, such as mitigating disturbance of groundwater and surface water systems, minimizing the risk of ground collapse, and reducing the effects of acid mine drainage from abandoned mines.

Labeling issues such as reduced agricultural productivity, loss of biodiversity, pollution and the looming shortage of fresh water as «impacts of global warming» leaves the public confused and susceptible to propaganda by groups who oppose environmental regulation of any kind.

Local and state governments in the Northeast have been leaders and incubators in utilizing legal and regulatory opportunities to foster climate change policies.103 The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) was the first market - based regulatory program in the U.S. aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions; it is a cooperative effort among nine northeastern states.104 Massachusetts became the first state to officially incorporate climate change impacts into its environmental review procedures by adopting legislation that directs agencies to «consider reasonably foreseeable climate change impacts, including additional greenhouse gas emissions, and effects, such as predicted sea level rise.»

As a group our aim was to examine whether we can substantially reduce America's carbon footprint by reaching the 20 - percent wind benchmark without sacrificing our broader energy goals of reliability, affordability and reduced wildlife and environmental impacts.

Humans are developing technologies and means to improve lives while reducing environmental impacts even as humanity is increasing greenhouse gas emissions and worsening climate catastrophe risks and impacts.

What I would like to hear is that concerned climate scientists are exploring ways in which they can continue to do their work effectively whilst reducing their environmental impacts, as should anyone who is part of any organisation.

As a result, it offers the only way for humanity to both significantly reduce its environmental impact and lift every country out of poverty.