Sentences with phrase «term policy commitment»

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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.»

Like it or not, Finance Minister Joe Oliver's April budget has now become the fiscal «benchmark» against which their policy platforms will be judged in terms of their commitments to maintain a balanced budget.

Apparently the Mr. Flaherty sees no additional scope for fiscal policy action in these circumstances of slowing economic growth, other than to maintain a commitment to eliminate the deficit over the medium term.

We believe that the Government should put aside its sole policy commitment of eliminating the deficit by 2015 - 16, and introduce a medium - term strategy to support job creation and economic growth.

If you choose to buy a new policy, you enter into a commitment that obliges you to pay premiums for a fixed term.

The new China - Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) has some of the «best - ever commitments from China» in terms of opening its markets to imports, according to a new analysis by trade policy experts Laura Dawson and Dan Ciuriak.

When you purchase term life insurance, you agree to pay recurring premiums in return for the commitment by the insurance company to pay a death benefit if the insured happens to die during the term that the insurance policy is in effect.

But commitment to safety requires that we muster our best technology, and commitment to permanence requires that we be vigilant in establishing long - term management policies.

As impressive as the churches» work is, its long - term success depends on commitments and policies at the state and national levels.

The government is expected to defer activity such as «taking or announcing major policy decisions; entering into large / contentious procurement contracts or significant long - term commitments; and making some senior public appointments and approving Senior Civil Service appointments, provided that such postponement would not be detrimental to the national interest or wasteful of public money».

The Chancellor's commitment to protect the Science Budget in real terms over the life of this Parliament is a positive first step but sadly does not go far enough to compensate for the # 1 billion lost to the research base over the past five years due to the Government's flat - cash policy.»

However the current crisis evolves, an OBR for health would be a real, tangible improvement to health service policy making and in this 70th anniversary year of the NHS, a sign of our commitment to its long - term future.

A policy that would have a modest, short - term impact on the cost of living has trumped a commitment to start a process that could have huge consequences for Britain for decades to come.

BASC's Council has agreed the following policy on wildfowling as a clear statement of the organisation's long term commitment to wildfowling which had previously been dispersed through documents such as the constitution and council minutes.

Other recommendations included making it easier to finance infrastructure projects and providing a clear commitment to a long - term energy policy.

«Given the advantages of this policy, it is essential that the Government retains its commitment to it, helps schools share good practice in terms of managing provision and ensures that the funding schools receive for addressing poverty and deprivation is not affected by the lower registrations for free school meals that may be an unintended consequence of this initiative.»

This site is ideal for long - term commitment because of its strict policy.

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Andreas Schleicher, OECD director for education and skills, who launched the report alongside Wales» cabinet secretary for education, said: «Sustaining this commitment, deepening investments in key policy areas and strengthening the implementation process will be central to realising the country's ambitions for education and society over the long term.»

And because it requires such full - time, long - term commitments from mayors, he wouldn't recommend the policy for a city unless the mayor is really committed to the idea.

Our Effective Teaching Campaign is a long - term commitment to supporting effective teaching policies in Oakland.

[81] While these contingent commitments are not an obligation and do not guarantee receipt of RRIF or TIFIA credit assistance, as applicable, they represent an agreement between the DOT and a project sponsor to provide credit assistance subject to the satisfaction of all of the terms and conditions for credit assistance set forth under the RRIF or TIFIA statutes, as applicable, including satisfaction of Federal eligibility requirements (such as the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969) and the availability of budgetary authority for such credit assistance.

Over these past two years, we have shined a hot lamp on the problem — political handwringing, using yesterday's funding levels to solve tomorrow's challenges, expecting state and local governments to place big bets when the national government won't make long - term commitments, and applying 20th century policy to a 21st century context.

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The log in means that the library interfaces with third party systems which have their own privacy policies and terms of service — and these systems may, or may not, have the same commitment to privacy as the libraries themselves.

Since 1992, when it was known as Specialty Programs, Ltd., eINSURE has held to this commitment and vision by making insurers compete for consumers, while working to keep insurance shoppers up - to - date on coverage options and policy terms.

When you purchase term life insurance, you agree to pay recurring premiums in return for the commitment by the insurance company to pay a death benefit if the insured happens to die during the term that the insurance policy is in effect.

The term conversion rider is great for young people just starting out with a term life insurance policy, who may be considering the benefits of permanent coverage but are not quite yet willing to make a commitment.

This commitment usually will state the loan terms that have been approved (including loan amount), how long the commitment is valid, and the lender's conditions for making the loan such as receipt of a satisfactory title insurance policy protecting the lender.

The policy term should be dependent on your expected retirement age, financial goals / commitments / liabilities.

Most people make a long term commitment when they decide to purchase a life policy.

«We define these brands based on a manufacturer's commitment to stay loyal to independents for the long term and to back that up with who they choose to sell to, as well as fair and enforced MAP or MRP policies.»

What stuck with me is what Morris Ward, editor of Yaleclimatemediumforum.org, posing: «At some point,» he said, «the public at large has to step up to the plate in terms of scientific and policy literacy, in terms of commitment to education and strong and effective political leadership, and in terms of their own general self - improvement.»

The goal of the paper I have just written is to «restart» the discussion of climate change, which, as I see it, is on the verge of disappearing from view, putting into cold storage both 1) the policy initiatives like carbon prices and regulations that could have short - term impact on wedge technologies like conventional renewables, efficiency, and CCS, and 2) commitments to the advancement of a climate - change - driven research frontier.

... they caution that society should fully quantify direct and indirect GHG emissions associated with energy alternatives and associated consequences prior to making policy commitments that have long - term effects on global forests; for they ominously warn «there is a substantial risk of sacrificing forest integrity and sustainability for maintaining or even increasing energy production with no guarantee to mitigate climate change.»»

Key recommendations presented in the document include: adopting migration and conflict - sensitive adaptation policies; promoting regional environmental cooperation in addressing climate change, migration and conflict; rooting national adaptation policies in the Green Economy and promoting the creation of green jobs; strengthening preventive action; and using conflict and / or migration risk to prioritize investments and build donor commitment to long - term engagement in the Sahel.

Add to this the commitment by the opposition party to deny the President any (more) political victories in this year of mid-term Congressional elections, and the possibility of progressive climate policy action appears unlikely in the short term.

The Clean Air Act lacks any other mechanism for economy - wide CO2 regulation, and the Administration will say it is legally and politically justified by both the inability of existing policy to meet either the specific U.S. commitment at Paris, an 80 percent emissions reduction, or the longer - term, 2 - degree goal to which the world is collectively committed.

Include short - term policy signals through the creation of regular five - year cycles of commitments with increased ambition;

In ethical terms we see another example of a climate scientist who holds a strong ethical commitment to the policy dimension of climate change and its associated end of shaping public opinion and behaviour, appearing to prioritise the pursuit of those ends above the narrower moral codes of scientific discovery.

If put into place, along with the US commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement (another Trump administration casualty), the Plan would have gone a long way toward shaping sensible US climate policies and priorities, in terms of both better health outcomes and a more level playing field for renewable energies.

Attorneys are more likely to try to bring business to their law firms if their firms» policies encourage long - term commitment between employer and employee.

How buildings are used, in energy terms, is becoming a crucial issue: energy costs are rising; various policy drivers (such as display energy certificates) mean that there is increasing awareness of the environmental impact of the built environment; and the pricing and rationing from the CRC (carbon reduction commitment) will begin to bite over the next few years.

Instead of signing up for a multi-year commitment, annual renewable term life insurance allows you to purchase a policy that expires and renews again every year.

The financial strength of a life insurance company is highly important because a life insurance policy is a long - term commitment.

Buying a life insurance policy — especially a permanent one — is a long - term financial commitment.

Since 1992, when it was known as Specialty Programs, Ltd., eINSURE has held to this commitment and vision by making insurers compete for consumers, while working to keep insurance shoppers up - to - date on coverage options and policy terms.

Permanent policies provide a huge variety of complex investment components, but in turn require a long term commitment and additional fees / expenses.

Then some find the long - term commitment towards premiums a little overbearing; so often they just give up paying premiums a few years into the policy.

A life insurance policy is a long - term commitment, and it's important to do business with a reliable company.