Sentences with phrase «voluntary initiative»

It is worth noting that most of the progress in climate protection to - date is due to voluntary initiatives of households, private companies and organizations.

This new voluntary initiative would get businesses in on the switch to healthy vending.

It has given the alcohol industry one year to develop its own voluntary initiatives — if at the end of that period it is dissatisfied with the industry's measures, it will regulate.

Nestlé's UN Global Compact cover up: How Nestlé's Shared Value reports cover up malpractice and bring the UN voluntary initiative for corporate responsibility into disrepute.

The complaint submitted by Baby Milk Action was presented in the publication Nestlé's UN Global Compact cover up: How Nestlé's Shared Value reports cover up malpractice and bring the UN voluntary initiative for corporate responsibility into disrepute (NESTLÉ CRITICS, 2009) which included information from various civil society organisations (note 3) alleging violations in the areas of:

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 new voluntary initiative streamlines the myriad date labels on consumer products packaging down to just two standard phrases.

Responsible Care is a global voluntary initiative under which companies, through their national associations, work together to continuously improve their health, safety and environmental performance, and to communicate with customers and regulators about their products and processes.

This resolution, like others being promoted by right - wing US groups like the Tea Party and the John Birch Society, forbids engagement with the UN's 20 - year - old voluntary initiative, Agenda 21.

The Paris outcome will include the legal agreement and accompanying decisions, submission of intended nationally determined contributions, a finance package, as well as a random assemblage of voluntary initiatives bundled together under The Lima - Paris Action Agenda.

This will allow the study to take advantage of synergies with the CCAC Oil & Gas Methane Partnership, a public - private voluntary initiative that helps oil and gas companies take a systematic approach to reducing emissions and reporting on progress.

ENERGY STAR is a national labeling and branding program that addresses global climate change by using voluntary initiatives to promote reductions in greenhouse gases and has enjoyed strong bipartisan support.

It is worth noting that most of the progress in climate protection to - date is due to voluntary initiatives of households, private

This voluntary initiative is designed to help organizations and individuals apply key recommendations on how to advance the role of women in leadership and board positions from the B.C. Economic Forum to your organization (as appropriate) and measure the progress.

Facts Up Front is a voluntary initiative led by the Grocery Manufacturers Association, which represents the nation's leading food and beverage companies.

Both stressed they are responsible for voluntary initiatives and that they are only prepared to promote «dialogue».

The UN Global Compact (UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL COMPACT OFFICE, 2010a) is a voluntary initiative promoting 10 principles to corporations.

The HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC) is a voluntary initiative that recognizes schools participating in the National School Lunch Program that have created healthier school environments through promotion of nutrition and physical activity.

It stressed that it is a voluntary initiative, aimed at facilitating communication and dialogue.

However, the GCO repeatedly tells us (for example, 30 July 2012), «The Global Compact Office is a voluntary initiative and does not have the mandate nor the resources to investigate or manage disputes.»

Over the course of the past five years, my office has repeatedly explained to you the nature of the UN Global Compact as a voluntary initiative focused on learning, dialogue and collective action for corporate sustainability.

The USDA HealthierUS School Challenge is a voluntary initiative, established in 2004, to recognize schools participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) that have created healthier school environments through promotion of nutrition and physical activity.

LIT is a voluntary initiative coordinated by City Hall, the Peace Bridge and Iskalo Development that will organize efforts to light buildings on special occasions in a uniform color or color scheme.

No - one is going to believe that a glamorised series of voluntary initiatives should replace the welfare state.

Environment secretary Hilary Benn announced today major retailers and energy suppliers have launched a voluntary initiative to phase out high energy light bulbs and replace them with low - energy alternatives.

«As I stated last month, when I released results of our testing program that included over 150 residences across the City of Buffalo, out of an abundance of caution, we are expanding our voluntary initiative to make sure all water we deliver is safe from lead and other contaminants,» said Mayor Byron Brown.

Ted shared some of his voluntary initiatives or «Rules to Live By» with Branson, which he just posted on the Virgin blog.

Absent federal pressure, the Common Core standards would have been a voluntary initiative in 15 or 20 states, with far greater commitment from participating state officials.

The Common Core was also sold as a voluntary initiative which states would agree to: it was agreed to state by state with the promise of federal funding from Race to the Top grants, not imposed through federal legislation, and was said to be designed by and for educators.

Though Duncan has said repeatedly that the Core is a state - led, voluntary initiative, the Obama administration has supported the standards.

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah drinking water regulators and school districts across the state are rolling out a voluntary initiative to test for lead in water delivery systems, with initial sampling showing some schools need to make upgrades or improvements.

They include international instruments such as treaties and declarations; nationally based standards such as constitutional provisions and national laws; certification schemes such as the Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production (WRAP); and voluntary initiatives that are adopted by businesses on a voluntary basis (Report 4).

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.

This voluntary initiative, undertaken by the Railway Association and Transport Canada, sets annual emission reduction targets and reports on actual emissions from freight, passenger, and regional and short line operations.

Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, as well as promoting the conservation of forest carbon stocks, sustainable management of forests, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks (REDD +) is a voluntary initiative that developing countries may participate in as a contribution to climate change mitigation.

A. Engage with interested Parties and non-Party stakeholders, including furthering the voluntary initiatives of the Lima — Paris Action Agenda: 1.

Saito, K., 2001: Observation on voluntary initiatives as environmental policy.