Sentences with phrase «with public commitments»

A framework that incorporates the progressive realization principle, with public commitments by government, with targets and benchmarks and with processes for monitoring, would facilitate questions such as is enough being done?

Why DanoneWave took the steps to become the largest public benefit corporation in the U.S. with a public commitment to become a Certified B Corp by 2020

The Coalition brings together leading states, regions and cities with a public commitment to reduce their GHG emissions by 80 - 95 % on 1990 levels, or two metric tons of carbon dioxide - equivalent per capita, by 2050.

Not exact matches

But even after leaving public office, her commitment to improving America's literacy continued — with initiatives like a partnership with NFL player J.J. Watt to encourage parents to read to their children — until the end of her life.

Public schools are continually reducing their commitment to art and music classes for students, so you can try to work with the public school system to supplement their efforts in those Public schools are continually reducing their commitment to art and music classes for students, so you can try to work with the public school system to supplement their efforts in those public school system to supplement their efforts in those areas.

Mackey told the magazine then that his business is mission - based, with core values including commitments to the fulfillment of equitable treatment of stakeholders, as well as the health of the public, while also having a commitment to making money.

The proponent clearly has more work to do in order to fulfill the public commitment it has made to engage with Aboriginal groups and local communities along the route.»

With the public finely attuned to these issues, finance companies that demonstrate their commitment to doing right by their clients and employees by leading with integrity are seeing big financial rewards in the marketplWith the public finely attuned to these issues, finance companies that demonstrate their commitment to doing right by their clients and employees by leading with integrity are seeing big financial rewards in the marketplwith integrity are seeing big financial rewards in the marketplace.

Gore's commitment to public service began when she spent more than two years in Bolivia with the Peace Corps.

It also manages a public market fund that operates as a kind of hedge fund and quietly closed last year with an undisclosed amount in capital commitments.

He is actively engaged with many stakeholders as part of Ernst & Young's commitment to enhancing the public's trust in professional services firms and in the quality of financial reporting.

With growing interest and support from public markets (including through the incorporation of DanoneWave as the largest public benefit corporation in the U.S. and their public commitment to become a Certified B Corp by 2020 as well as Laureate Education's IPO in early 2017), multi-billion dollar companies are following suit and choosing to operate their businesses with purpose and accountabilWith growing interest and support from public markets (including through the incorporation of DanoneWave as the largest public benefit corporation in the U.S. and their public commitment to become a Certified B Corp by 2020 as well as Laureate Education's IPO in early 2017), multi-billion dollar companies are following suit and choosing to operate their businesses with purpose and accountabilwith purpose and accountability.

«Beth Comstock of GE, who is on the board of Nike, told me that given the reality of our jobs, you can only take one public board seat with the time commitment and demands of our current careers.

Conversion of preferred stock occurs automatically and immediately upon the earlier to occur of the closing of a firm commitment underwritten public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement filed covering the offer and sale of common stock in which (i) the aggregate public offering price equals or exceeds $ 25 million, (ii) with respect to the Series F convertible preferred stock only, the public offer price per share of which is not less than one times the original issue price of the Series F convertible preferred stock, (iii) with respect to the Series E convertible preferred stock only, the public offer price per share of which is not less than one times the original issue price of the Series E convertible preferred stock and (iv) with respect to the Series D convertible preferred stock only, the initial public offering price per share of which is not less than two times the original price of preferred stock, or the date specified by holders of at least 60 % of the then outstanding Series B convertible preferred stock, Series C convertible preferred stock, Series D convertible preferred stock, Series E convertible preferred stock, Series F convertible preferred stock and Series G convertible preferred stock, provided however, that in the event that the holders of at least 65 % of the then outstanding shares of holders Series G convertible preferred stock, at least a majority of the then outstanding shares of Series F convertible preferred stock or at least of 65 % of the then outstanding share of Series E convertible preferred stock do not consent or agree to the conversion, conversion shall not be effective to any shares of the relevant series of Series G convertible preferred stock, Series F convertible preferred stock or Series E convertible preferred stock for which the approval threshold was not achieved.

With up to 250 - 300 high - level guests from economy, politics, academia, public authorities and the media, the event will display #EqualityMeansBusiness commitments and it aims to send out a powerful message to Switzerland.

His commitment to public service began early on and as a youth Rick was honoured with the Queen's scout award by Boy Scouts of Canada.

In a recessionary period with a falling public market and a steep decline in real estate values, investors in VC funds may also worry that their percentage exposure to venture capital assets is rising in relation to their other assets; therefore, they may reduce their capital commitments to VC funds.

The Business Council works closely with a number of organizations that share our commitment to shaping public policy in the interests of a stronger Canada and a better world.

Commitment and consistency are a very powerful forces that kick in with particularly strong force when people do things like making a public statement about something like a stock price or a political issue.

The core assumption of Virtually Normal» and a compelling one, too» is that the absence of public laws granting homosexuals full equality has helped create a culture in which homosexuality is considered dirty or sinful, and in which homosexuals are deemed incapable of loving each other with dignity and commitment.

And it is because I see this problem as so far from solution, yet so central to my own sense of satisfaction with our public life, that I despair over our government's lack of commitment to its resolution.

I believe that such a commitment, coming from the highest levels of our government, without prejudice with respect to the specific methods to be employed in addressing the issue but involving a public acknowledgment of the unacceptability of the current state of affairs, is now required.

His private meeting with victims, and commitment to justice on their behalf, impressed the British public, disproving any notion he was out to dodge or minimize the gravity of the issue.

Often the churches do so with skill, commitment and compassion that are of special worth to the public.

Whatever legal and public policy solutions are reached in the coming years, Christians need to find a social, political and religious way to secure the well - being of women and children, involve fathers in the lives of their children, and support gays and lesbians who want to establish committed relationships and receive the benefits and blessings that go with this commitment.

Madden says that «public debate predicated on the claim that our opponents are just making errors with regard to their ultimate commitments... strikes me as a non-starter.»

Public debate predicated on the claim that our opponents are just making errors of reason with regard to their ultimate commitments still strikes me as a non-starter.

The naked public square and the antireligious academic arena are incompatible with passionate commitment and intellectual self - respect on the part of religious Jews.

In that book, written for the general public and not for scholars, I suggested that love includes the following elements or aspects: commitment, mutuality, fidelity, hopefulness, union — and that its goal is fulfillment in and with another or with others.

With the right funding commitments in place, the Global Fund can help ensure that no child is born with HIV by 2015, that we end the public health threat of malaria as we know it, and emerging drug resistant strains of TB are brought under control.&raWith the right funding commitments in place, the Global Fund can help ensure that no child is born with HIV by 2015, that we end the public health threat of malaria as we know it, and emerging drug resistant strains of TB are brought under control.&rawith HIV by 2015, that we end the public health threat of malaria as we know it, and emerging drug resistant strains of TB are brought under control.»

If the same people who claim these commitments are also swayed by presidential candidates who offer only the most tangential, glancing, elliptical, and facile engagements with the texts they themselves claim to hold dear, then the emperor and his public square are, if not naked, then leaving little to the imagination.

They, and their children, now have to deal with some of the serious traumas that commonly follow sex divorced from public commitment.

Even though many of the theologians with these concerns have public political commitments (the most forthright tend to be on the political left or center - left, such as Elaine Graham, Timothy Gorringe, Kenneth Leech, Michael Northcott and Denys Turner), the main debates have not usually been about current political issues.

While for the most part conforming to the normal expressions of public ecclesiastical observance, the Lollards privately responded with the special fervour of total commitment to the Gospel, nourished a form of religious egalitarianism which in some respect could be called a proto - Protestantism, and were sharply critical of the established priesthood.

We can work to change them and to prevent them from being changed in the wrong ways, even with policy makers and judges who do not share our religious commitments but do share our concern for the public good.

Contrary to some media reports, social media activity and subsequent public perception, Dr. Hawkins» administrative leave resulted from theological statements that seemed inconsistent with Wheaton College's doctrinal convictions, and is in no way related to her race, gender or commitment to wear a hijab during Advent.

«We are thrilled to present Danny with this prestigious award for his commitment to the industry, his teams, the public they serve, and the communities they support.»

Establishing dialogue with stakeholders to demonstrate its openness and commitment to public safety and health can be a great start.

«I look forward to working with my fellow members and Council President Kraig Naasz to further enhance the Council's public policy leadership in a rapidly changing marketplace, as well as advancing our commitment to moderation and responsibility,» says Clerkin.

This week a new report will be released on behalf of Champions 12.3 — a group of public and private sector leaders who have made a commitment to help halve global food waste per capita by 2030, in line with Target 12.3 of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

With innovative industry initiatives, ABA members have a longstanding commitment to finding better ways to address public health challenges and support healthier communities nationwide.

Her career in child nutrition began in 1950, with the Georgia Department of Education, and she has created an enduring legacy for her fellow school foodservice professionals; her commitment to child nutrition is equaled only by her passion for public policy.

Code of Professional Conduct for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants: This code informs both IBCLCs and the public of the minimum standards of acceptable conduct; exemplifies the commitment expected of all holders of the IBCLC credential; provides IBCLCs with a framework for carrying out their essential duties; and serves as a basis for decisions regarding alleged misconduct.

With growing public awareness of the issues surrounding stillbirth and neonatal death, and a national commitment to reduce the number of babies dying, Clea is dedicated to fulfilling Sands» potential to make a real difference for parents.

As you'll read in this year's annual report, BNC is committed to deepening this commitment to the natural world through our work with Boston Public School students, our participants at camp and vacation week programs, and with the Willow Tree Youth Leaders.

The second agreement with the New Lenox Public Library Board reaffirmed a commitment to continue the Commons project even if the Park District doesn't participate.

«Senators Akshar, Jacobs, Phillips, and Helming have enriched our conference with their years of public and private sector experiences and I know they share a commitment to helping hardworking New Yorkers succeed,» Flanagan said.

«Since joining the Commission, I have been impressed with the commitment of the other Commissioners and the staff to foster public trust in State government in a non-partisan manner, as well as pursuing cases wherever they might lead,» Cherkasky said in a press release.

What is required is discipline in managing the public finances, with a root and branch review of all current expenditure commitments.

What we lack is an honest public debate that acknowledges the connections, and the difficulties of reconciling public - service commitment with the rule book on one side and the claimed allocative efficiency of public - sector markets on the other.