Top 62 High Impact Practices - This document identifies
which sustainability practices have the highest impact on the triple bottom line (i.e., virant businesses healthier environment, and stronger communities and workforce).
Not exact matches
Not evident in such calculations is the extent to
which the
practice of high grading (mining of the highest - grade ore) has further gutted the
sustainability of industry production at current levels.
Sustainability Reporting: Final chart in this session looks at the proportion of companies which have adopted «sustainability reporting» - it speaks to the emerging field of ESG research where there is a growing acceptance and body of evidence which says that ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) factors are also relevant and can particularly be useful in filtering out companies that are at risk of brand impairment, legal liability, and general backlash due to inferior ESG practice
Sustainability Reporting: Final chart in this session looks at the proportion of companies
which have adopted «
sustainability reporting» - it speaks to the emerging field of ESG research where there is a growing acceptance and body of evidence which says that ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) factors are also relevant and can particularly be useful in filtering out companies that are at risk of brand impairment, legal liability, and general backlash due to inferior ESG practice
sustainability reporting» - it speaks to the emerging field of ESG research where there is a growing acceptance and body of evidence
which says that ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) factors are also relevant and can particularly be useful in filtering out companies that are at risk of brand impairment, legal liability, and general backlash due to inferior ESG
practices and ratings.
(We can talk about the democratic
practice of an omnibus bill later, perhaps, because gracious, what a miscarriage of democracy...) So Bill C - 45 is an omnibus bill, attached to our budget currently going through Parliament, with hundreds of provisions included,
which (and these are the key ones related to Idle No More) seriously undermine our environmental
sustainability as a nation and the sovereign rights of the First Nations still existing within our borders.
Incorporating
sustainability practices into its business model is a major focus for Central Waters,
which claims to be one of the greenest brewers in the nation.
Their farm, and their
practices are crafted with compassion and
sustainability at their core,
which makes for delicious meat that's good for you and the planet too.
During the Rainforest Alliance's 30 years, we have seen — and been a part of — impressive changes within the business community,
which has embraced
sustainability practices slowly but steadily.
It's also a time to bring attention to the hard working dairy farmers and their responsible
practices,
which include care and commitment to their animals as well as to our environment — you can learn more about the dairy farming industry's
sustainability efforts
The energy workshops are being held in response to findings in the California wine community's 2004
Sustainability Report,
which provided results on the industry's adoption of sustainable winegrowing
practices.
The online Performance Metrics calculator will allow operators to measure and track the effect of specific
sustainability practices,
which is essential to developing a business case for
sustainability.
This is a big task, overseeing the business
practices of companies
which demonstrate a varying degree of corporate responsibility, placating critics who say that RSPO's
sustainability standards are too low, and explaining the value of certified sustainable palm oil to increasingly conscious consumers.
Discussion of the Brewers Association
Sustainability manuals
which include best
practices for energy, water, wastewater, and brewery design and build strategies
As one of the first companies to introduce an organic and fair trade vanilla from Madagascar, we are committed to programs that promote sustainable environmental
practices and
which enable farmers to earn a successful livelihood in countries where poverty is common.As part of this
sustainability commitment, Nielsen - Massey has taken a leadership role in improving the overall health of the vanilla industry, with a particular emphasis on improving economic prospects for the farmers who make the industry possible.
To achieve
sustainability even greater impact and assurance is required, therefore we have high expectations that this merger will result in a positive transformation of farmer livelihoods and land use
practices on a greater scale,
which is urgently needed.»
Though it only has to apply to 10 percent of its purchases right now, the district is also following a Good Food Purchasing Policy
which requires food to meet certain standards for animal welfare, fair labor
practices,
sustainability and support of the local economy.
Anne Thompson, NBC's chief environmental affairs correspondent, moderated the expert panel,
which included (from left): Heidi Cullen, a correspondent for Climate Central, a nonprofit that reports on climate science; Bill Richardson, former governor of New Mexico and a board member of the World Resources Institute, an environmental think tank; Grady Gammage Jr., a
practicing attorney and a senior scholar at the ASU Global Institute of
Sustainability; and Pat Mulroy, general manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority.
Dr. Matson is the author of numerous scientific publications and books, including the recently published Pursuing
Sustainability: A Guide to the Science and Practice, which lays the foundations for sustainab
Sustainability: A Guide to the Science and
Practice,
which lays the foundations for
sustainabilitysustainability science.
This year has seen extensive development in the functionality of the RD - Connect tools and services, consolidation of RD - Connect's reputation in the European rare disease community (as evidenced by invitations for RD - Connect resources to play a central role in major new initiatives), and substantial progress towards future
sustainability of the RD - Connect assets,
which are now mature resources for RD researchers to use in their everyday
practice.
The «23rd Century Movement for Sustainable Peace» is a movement to
practice culture of peace,
which is based on
sustainability principles, the mindfulness of who we are, and the power we are.
We salute the many schools — too many to list — for initiating and encouraging projects and sustainable
practices, along with the enthusiasm and passion of the waste and
sustainability educators,
which can only bring about positive outcomes in the long run.
Schools face pressure to comply with legislation and guidelines around
sustainability, most notably, Part L of the Building Regulations and BREEAM
which stipulates buildings must demonstrate good
practice around energy efficiency.
At Audubon, student growth and self - awareness are promoted through restorative
practices,
which seek to promote a cohesive and peaceful environment built upon the growth and
sustainability of community within our learning environment.
This collaborative model ensures
sustainability of restorative
practices,
which teach conflict - resolution and social - emotional skills to both students and adults, for years to come.
«Our
sustainability plan pushes L.A. to speed adoption of greener
practices and technologies,
which also save money and resources.»
•
Sustainability Category This category recognizes projects that successfully and compatibly apply innovative technologies, sustainable design and / or
practices to historic structures or sites,
which promote environmental design, material and energy conservation, and an improved quality of life.
Due to the
sustainability practices and remoteness of the lodge, their efforts are extensive to maintain and operate under the high standards to
which they hold to guests to ensure maximum comfort and enjoyment.
Her experimental
practice has extended to producing complete living spaces and vehicles through
which she examines
sustainability, self - sufficiency and the tension between autonomy and isolation.
Philena introduces sustainable living to people by pointing out the ways in
which they are already
practicing sustainability and offering new ways of thinking about reducing, reusing and recycling.
This guidance document gives an overview of the initiative Nearly Zero Energy Hotels (neZEH),
which aims to support the European accommodation industry in accelerating the rate of refurbishment of existing buildings into Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB), providing technical advice to hoteliers for NZEB renovations, demonstrating the
sustainability of such projects and challenging further large scale renovations through capacity building activities, showcasing best
practices and promoting the front runners.
On February 7, 1993, the architect William McDonough, a prophet of the
sustainability and clean - technology movements,
which set in motion many of the green design
practices that are commonplace today, delivered a centennial sermon from the high altar of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, in New York City.
Mackenzie Huffman is a Vice President in JPMorgan Chase's Sustainable Finance group,
which collaborates across the firm and with clients to advance best
practices in
sustainability, develop strategies and financing opportunities, and share knowledge and insights on trends in
sustainability and finance.
According to official numbers, 2,700 business leaders participated of the event,
which led to three main outcomes: an offer by the business community to be part of the creation and promotion of Sustainable Development Goals, a commitment to advance corporate water management
practices, and a series of measures to promote
sustainability education in management and business schools.
William McDonough is also the co-author of Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things (2002) and The Upcycle: Beyond
Sustainability — Designing for Abundance (2013)-- books
which highlight the value of good design put into
practice.
BENEFITS: • Improves control over law firm bill review process, including ability to identify trends and gain deeper visibility into law firm spending • Achieves 100 % paperless billing process with law firms,
which supports corporate objective of environmental
sustainability in business operations • Enables easy collaboration with colleagues inside the company, regardless of where they are located and whether they are travelling • Standardized coding and processing of law firm invoices produces tremendous efficiency gains for legal department • Robust reporting tools allow quick analysis of monthly legal budget across
practice areas, easy tracking of matters and more precise assessment of spending by law firm
Other clauses that warrant negotiation include use clauses,
which prohibit business activities that might cause the premises to fail to meet the landlord's
sustainability goals, allocations of costs for green capital improvements, and provisions that address the requirements for constructing tenant improvements using environmentally friendly
practices.
The Global Real Estate Benchmark (GRESB),
which evaluates and ranks the
sustainability practices of real estate companies, has named GWL Realty Advisors No. 1 in Canada.