Sentences with phrase «with environmental company»

Like Mr. Silver — Mr. Bharara refused to make the connection between the two Albany power brokers — the younger Skelos was charged with taking a no - show job, this time with an environmental company that won a contract with Nassau County.

Adam Skelos, 33, had sought to profit from fracking through a contract with environmental company AbTech Industries, as Dean — then the Senate majority leader — tried to pressure the state to legalize the procedure.

Nassau's $ 12 million contract with an environmental company at the center of corruption charges against State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, has hit serious roadblocks, interviews and documents show.

That same developer, the next year, arranged for Adam Skelos to meet with an environmental company.

Not exact matches

In a rare move for the pro-mining Barnett government, environment minister Albert Jacob has sided with the Environmental Protection Authority and rejected appeals by Canadian company Cameco over its proposed Yeelirrie uranium mine in the Goldfields.

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.

One small business that's benefited is RCS Nuclear of Charlotte, N.C. Back in 1997, RCS was an environmental and engineering services company with revenue of $ 5 million a year.

In a time where environmental and social consciousness is valued, consumers and employees alike will resonate better with an ethical company, building trust and loyalty.

Shareholders are starting to see the benefits of employee and customer satisfaction, and with the growing concern of environmental issues and social responsibilities, younger generations are backing companies who align with their interests.

According to an Alcoa spokesperson, the company has spent $ 75 million on its Western Australian operations over the past two years in order to comply with environmental standards.

Recent research published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine found the performance of workers with insomnia or sleep problems lags their well - rested colleagues, and that costs companies between $ 2,500 and $ 3,156 annually per sleepy employee.

Chase says the environmental risks posed by climate change mean companies need to find «platforms for participation,» or ways to trade resources with one another to limit environmental drain.

Unlike «ESG investing,» which adds environmental, social and governance aspects to the financial analysis of a company, impact investing must bring actual social or environmental returns along with the financial.

Of course, strong leadership also often goes hand in hand with bold ambition: Polman took a big risk by declaring his — to double the company's size even while reducing its environmental footprint and increasing its positive social impact.

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.

The 2015 Nielson Global Sustainability Report found that retail brands with a commitment to sustainability, environmental concerns and social responsibility experienced 4 - percent growth, while companies that did not grew only 1 percent.

With so many U.S. corporations racing to the bottom — moving manufacturing to foreign countries for cheap labor and no environmental responsibility, taking advantage of the H1 - B Visa program to bring cheap workers in, lowering benefits and eliminating pension plans — it's refreshing to learn that some companies are taking the exact opposite approach.

The water - purification firm has found success by targeting regions with new or tightened environmental regulations — like China and Mexico — and offering its services to mining, power generation, and oil and gas companies.

Bain & Company partner Norbert Hueltenschmidt told the BBC last year that China faces major health care issues with its aging population, environmental problems, levels of access to health care, and sedentary living — physical activity has dropped 45 % since 1990.

«The best way to do this is through partnering with those companies and, from our experience, it delivers the best results in a relatively short period of time,» he said, adding this could also boost a company's environmental and social ratings.

BP PLC, the world's third - biggest publicly traded energy company — and fourth - biggest public company of any kind — flirted with annihilation this year after a deadly explosion aboard the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig on April 20 and the environmental disaster that spread across the Gulf of Mexico in the four months that followed.

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.»

Aspiration evaluates mutual fund companies across three categories — social, environmental, and governance programs — and will choose to work with them only if they have committed to more employee training to reduce safety violations on site, reducing their carbon emissions, or increasing gender diversity at the board level.

In early February, the firm received a response from Vanguard, which Tim Smith, senior vice president at Walden Asset Management, told me included a discussion of Vanguard's efforts to talk with companies about social and environmental issues, but stopped short of saying that Vanguard would actually change its proxy voting practices.

«With more than half of the world's population now living in cities, environmental health is becoming increasingly important to quality of life,» CEO of Aclima Davida Herzl wrote on the San Francisco - based company's blog.

Environmental, social and governance investing, or ESG, looks at the performance of a company based on the six principles laid out by the United Nations» Principles for Responsible Investment, allowing investors to align values with investments.

Greenpeace has targeted Volkswagen with a new website and set of spoof ads that send up the automaker's award - winning, Force - inspired Super Bowl ad, accusing the company of opposing key environmental laws in Europe relating to CO2 emissions.

Laval offers a wide array of specializations, some of which (such as agribusiness management, pharmaceutical management and corporate social and environmental responsibility) include a consultancy project working with a real company.

The realities of the 21st century require fiduciaries to be concerned with the impact of financial, social and environmental factors on the performance of their company to fulfill their legal obligations and maximize shareholder value.

Elders were taken on well - site tours, which is important, because the company's super pads reduce the environmental disruption compared with conventional sites.

After graduating from St. John's University with a bachelor's degree in marketing, he became a sales manager for an environmental services company before shifting gears and becoming a debt collector.

The company wants to secure producing assets abroad as it juggles depleting mines and heightened environmental scrutiny at home with growing demand in the world's biggest buyer of the metal.

Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) portfolio: tailored for those who want to align their values with their investments, this portfolio favors investing in companies that meet or exceed criteria involving environmental, social, and governance impact.

The iShares MSCI USA ESG Select Social Index Fund tracks an index of 250 companies with high environmental, social and governance (ESG) factor scores as calculated by MSCI.

The coffee company adds to the growing menu of bonds tied to social and environmental projects with the first Yen sustainability bond by a non-Japanese corporate.

Impact investments are investments made into companies, organizations, and funds with the intention to generate social and environmental impact alongside a financial return.

TORONTO / NEW YORK (Reuters)- Private equity - backed Canadian waste management company GFL Environmental Inc is seeking to raise as much as C$ 1 billion ($ 778 million) in an initial public offering that could be filed as early as the first quarter, people familiar with the situation told Reuters on Wednesday.

At Rizzo Associates, an engineering and environmental services company, four of the first seven employees had to leave because they could not grow with the company.

With almost 20 years of experience in shareholder advocacy, Jonas is responsible for leading and coordinating Trillium's extensive advocacy program, which works to engage companies on their environmental and social performance.

Ceres is the largest U.S. coalition of investor groups, environmental organizations, and investment funds that engages directly with companies on environmental and social issues.

A user - friendly index of all companies with upcoming social and environmental proxy votes this season

This means that we actively build companies to not only include a financial return, but also aligning them with social and environmental issues that we're passionate about.

Both Canadian and foreign - owned companies must also comply with our myriad environmental and other regulations.

Trade - exposed companies compete internationally, potentially against firms producing the same commodities in places with less strict environmental regulations.

Working closely with industry partners, authorities and local communities, we drill to maintain our position as one of the world's leading exploration companies — whether you measure us in terms of value creation, health, safety or environmental performance.

The coffee company adds to the growing menu of bonds tied to social and environmental projects with the first ever Yen sustainability bond by a non-Japanese corporate.

But other funds may hold companies like Whole Foods or Starbucks with well - known environmental policies.

With decades of experience in both the business and environmental spheres — helping companies braid them together profitably for more than 15 years — Shel helps you identify profitable business opportunities within your organization's existing expertise and interests that help turn hunger and poverty into sufficiency, war into peace, and catastrophic climate change into planetary balance.

This has increased pressure on companies with oil sands assets to improve (i.e., reduce) their environmental footprint, and in some cases, to divest such assets.

To further fast - track development, Holland said the company had begun environmental baseline work that he hoped to submit in parallel with the completion of the prefeasibility study.