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This section covers the new initiatives which have taken by the various organizations.
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 Hartz Mountain Industries, a New Jersey real estate development
company, has made a major commitment to cut energy, water, waste and emissions at
its retail and commercial properties across the state through a partnership with
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), reports RealEstateRama.com. Read more..
 Sunpods Inc. is California-based manufacturing
company. They produce modular, fully integrated and tested solar power generation
systems. Recently they have come out with an idea of the first solar power-assist
system for buses. Read more..
 GE Energy’s renewable energy business has expanded greatly,
to keep up with growing U.S. and global demand for clean energy. Since entering
the renewable energy industry in 2002, GE has invested more than $850 million in
renewable energy technology. In 2009, GE’s renewable energy initiatives. Read more..
 For Swedbank, taking responsibility for its impact on the
environment and alleviating it in a systematic manner is a high priority. Since
1996, the group has applied an environmental policy in its Swedish operations and
in 2003, Swedbank became (and remains) the first and only listed bank in the Nordic
region to be environmentally certified in accordance with ISO 14001. Read more..
Telecom Limited They recognize
the importance of environmental responsibility because their employees are part
of local communities and also they believe excellence in environmental management
has a big part to play in Telecom's own long-term success. Read more..
FIA Launches Formula For Environment
The FIA has launched a new environmental publication, Formula for the Environment,
which outlines its initiatives in promoting environmental sustainability both on
public roads and on the race track. Read
more..
 Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. hereby
declares that as company committed to the betterment of human life and will conduct
business activities with proper regard for our impact on the global environment
and local community, and that will take practical and positive steps to address
environmental issues. Read more..
 Supply chains are, for the most part,
opaque. But a handful of companies, such as Patagonia, are working to make their
supply chains more transparent—boldly letting their customers, activists and competitors
see their strengths and their weaknesses.
Read more..
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 Supply chains are, for the most part, opaque. But a handful
of companies, such as Patagonia, are working to make their supply chains more transparent—boldly
letting their customers, activists and competitors see their strengths and their
weaknesses. Read more..
 Supply chains are, for the most part,
opaque. But a handful of companies, such as Patagonia, are working to make their
supply chains more transparent—boldly letting their customers, activists and competitors
see their strengths and their weaknesses.
Read more..
 Supply chains are, for the most part,
opaque. But a handful of companies, such as Patagonia, are working to make their
supply chains more transparent—boldly letting their customers, activists and competitors
see their strengths and their weaknesses.
Read more..
 Supply chains are, for the most part,
opaque. But a handful of companies, such as Patagonia, are working to make their
supply chains more transparent—boldly letting their customers, activists and competitors
see their strengths and their weaknesses. Read
more..
 Supply chains are, for the most part, opaque. But a handful
of companies, such as Patagonia, are working to make their supply chains more transparent—boldly
letting their customers, activists and competitors see their strengths and their
weaknesses. Read more..
 The Iowa Soybean Association, which
represents 6,000 growers, is pioneering a new way to reduce the over-application
of nitrogen fertilizers. The potential benefits are huge—both for the environment
and the business of farming. Nitrogen fertilizer is a costly input for farmers,
and nitrogen loss through leaching is an environmental problem because at excessive
levels, it pollutes waterways, near and far.
Read more..
 Precision systems gather weather and
soil data to reduce water use, save money and improve plant health. Here's a surprising
fact: There are about 60 million automatic irrigation systems across the U.S., operated
by governments, real estate developers, suburban office parks and retailers. Read more..
 Supply chains are, for the most part, opaque. But a handful
of companies, such as Patagonia, are working to make their supply chains more transparent—boldly
letting their customers, activists and competitors see their strengths and their
weaknesses. Read more..
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There is no doubt that the iPhone is a qualified success, with millions of the units now in the wild. But millions of anything can have an environmental impact, iPhone included
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Over half of the soccer teams participating in the South African World Cup tournament will offset the carbon dioxide emissions they generate from travel and hotel
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Water stewardship is one of the top five business concerns among 52 percent of sustainability professionals, according to a survey by Ethical Corporation, while 99 percent believed water will become a priority in the next five to ten years
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Return on investment is the second-highest driver of supply chain sustainability initiatives among shippers, third party logistics companies and supply chain solution providers, according to a recent survey by eyefortransport.
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Marcal Manufacturing claims to be the first U.S. paper goods brand to add an environmental facts panel on its packaging.
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The Connecticut-based Beazley Group announced the launch of its first two environmental insurance products
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Kodak Launches New Environmental Messaging Symbol; New Sustainability Website Also Created
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Apple has launched an expanded environmental section of its website to offer extensive information on the company's green initiatives
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Agilewaves has launched a monitoring-based commissioning (MBCx) platform and services program to help commissioning agents and facilities management firms reduce energy costs and improve building operations.
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Connecticut will join other states in launching a statewide electronics recycling program in the fall, according to a report in the Hartford Courant.
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