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Wanted: major investors to spend 'clean trillion' on climate | Reuters - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 16 Jan 14

Clean-energy investments of up to $1 trillion a year are needed to avoid climate change, and that will require new commitments by major institutional investors, according to a Ceres report. The usual energy investors -- banks and utilities -- won't be able to raise that amount, the report warns.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Clean-energy investments of up to $1 trillion a year are needed to avoid climate change, and that will require new commitments by major institutional investors, according to a Ceres report. The usual energy investors -- banks and utilities -- won't be able to raise that amount, the report warns. </div>

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L'Oréal reiterates sustainability importance with 'zero deforestation' commit... - 0 views

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shared by Adriana Trujillo on 29 Jan 14 - No Cached

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L'Oréal has pledged to use only renewable raw materials by the start of next decade as part of a "zero deforestation" strategy that will affect its sourcing of palm oil and other resources.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">L'Oréal has pledged to use only renewable raw materials by the start of next decade as part of a "zero deforestation" strategy that will affect its sourcing of palm oil and other resources. </div>

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L'Oréal Pledges 'Zero Deforestation' by 2020 · Environmental Management & Ene... - 0 views

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shared by Adriana Trujillo on 28 Jan 14 - No Cached

Adriana Trujillo on 28 Jan 14

L'Oréal has committed to zero deforestation and says it will source 100 percent renewable raw materials from sustainable sources by 2020.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">L'Oréal has committed to zero deforestation and says it will source 100 percent renewable raw materials from sustainable sources by 2020. </div>

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Burberry Pledges No More Toxic Chemicals in Supply Chain · Environmental Mana... - 0 views

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Burberry has committed to eliminating hazardous chemicals from its supply chain by Jan. 1, 2020, following weeks of Greenpeace-led protests at its stores and consumer pressure on its social media channels.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Burberry has committed to eliminating hazardous chemicals from its supply chain by Jan. 1, 2020, following weeks of Greenpeace-led protests at its stores and consumer pressure on its social media channels.</div>

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Rainforest Alliance, Peatland Experts to Evaluate APP Progress · Environmenta... - 0 views

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The Rainforest Alliance will evaluate the progress of Asia Pulp and Paper's forest conservation policy and commitments, including its pledge last year to stop clearing natural forests across it supply chains in Indonesia, the company announced in its one-year report.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Rainforest Alliance will evaluate the progress of Asia Pulp and Paper's forest conservation policy and commitments, including its pledge last year to stop clearing natural forests across it supply chains in Indonesia, the company announced in its one-year report.</div>

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Chick-fil-A Commits to Stop Sales of Poultry Raised With Antibiotics - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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Chick-fil-A announced this week that it will stop using meat from chickens raised with antibiotics within five years. The chain said consumer demands sparked the change; Chipotle and Panera Bread have taken similar measures recently. "This ... surfaced as the No. 1 issue for our customers," said Tim Tassopoulos, Chick-fil-A's executive vice president of operations.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Chick-fil-A announced this week that it will stop using meat from chickens raised with antibiotics within five years. The chain said consumer demands sparked the change; Chipotle and Panera Bread have taken similar measures recently. "This ... surfaced as the No. 1 issue for our customers," said Tim Tassopoulos, Chick-fil-A's executive vice president of operations. </div>

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Retailers Sign Up To Challenging New Green Goals - 0 views

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McDonald's and 24 other retailers committed to a new set of 2020 sustainability targets within their UK operations. The companies pledged to collectively reduce absolute carbon emissions associated with retail operations 25% from 2005 levels, account for 100% of their water usage, and divert over 99% of their waste from landfills.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">McDonald's and 24 other retailers committed to a new set of 2020 sustainability targets within their UK operations. The companies pledged to collectively reduce absolute carbon emissions associated with retail operations 25% from 2005 levels, account for 100% of their water usage, and divert over 99% of their waste from landfills.</div>

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April's Sustainable Forest Management Policy Met With Criticism, Caution · En... - 0 views

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Threatened with expulsion from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, Indonesian pulp and paper company Asia Pacific Resources International re-committed to an earlier pledge to stop clearing forests for new plantations by the end of 2014. The company also pledged to double its forest restoration program to 40,000 hectares and use 100% plantation fiber by the end of 2019.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Threatened with expulsion from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, Indonesian pulp and paper company Asia Pacific Resources International re-committed to an earlier pledge to stop clearing forests for new plantations by the end of 2014. The company also pledged to double its forest restoration program to 40,000 hectares and use 100% plantation fiber by the end of 2019.</div>

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Higher education gets smart about climate change | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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A climate commitment database reveals colleges and universities are reporting significant reductions in emissions.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A climate commitment database reveals colleges and universities are reporting significant reductions in emissions.</div>

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Ikea readies first sustainability campaign in marketing switch | News | Marketing Week - 0 views

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IKEA is launching a campaign aimed at persuading its customers to stock up on energy-efficient light bulbs while highlighting the company's commitment to stop selling nonefficient bulbs by 2016. "This is a sustainability campaign but also a brand campaign. We need to explain what we stand for and celebrate that," says Peter Wright, IKEA's UK and Ireland marketing manager

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">IKEA is launching a campaign aimed at persuading its customers to stock up on energy-efficient light bulbs while highlighting the company's commitment to stop selling nonefficient bulbs by 2016. "This is a sustainability campaign but also a brand campaign. We need to explain what we stand for and celebrate that," says Peter Wright, IKEA's UK and Ireland marketing manager</div>

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How Golden Agri could help make half of all palm oil sustainable | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 13 Mar 14

Golden Agri Resources (GAR) which produces an estimated 5 percent of the world's palm oil, made a significant announcement in a filing to the Singapore Stock Exchange - confirming it is committed to zero deforestation throughout its entire supply chain

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"> Golden Agri Resources (GAR) which produces an estimated 5 percent of the world's palm oil, made a significant announcement in a filing to the Singapore Stock Exchange - confirming it is committed to zero deforestation throughout its entire supply chain</div>

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At least 56 countries are buying green: What this means | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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Government agencies buy a lot of products and services. In some countries, up to 30 percent of GDP is due to government spending, according to the World Bank. What would happen if these agencies matched their sustainable development commitments to their actual spending?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Government agencies buy a lot of products and services. In some countries, up to 30 percent of GDP is due to government spending, according to the World Bank. What would happen if these agencies matched their sustainable development commitments to their actual spending?</div>

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Pepsico recycles snack food waste into energy and fertilizer | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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Waste from snack food production, such as potato peels, corn kernels and other ingredients, is used to generate 35% of the electricity needed to power two PepsiCo plants in Turkey, thanks to an investment the company made in anaerobic digestion technology at the plants two years ago as part of its zero-waste commitment. The nutrient-rich digestate is also used as a fertilizer that the company supplies to 350 contract farmers

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Waste from snack food production, such as potato peels, corn kernels and other ingredients, is used to generate 35% of the electricity needed to power two PepsiCo plants in Turkey, thanks to an investment the company made in anaerobic digestion technology at the plants two years ago as part of its zero-waste commitment. The nutrient-rich digestate is also used as a fertilizer that the company supplies to 350 contract farmers</div>

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Catalyst, Coca-Cola, HP, Johnson & Johnson, and National Geographic Announce Goals to C... - 0 views

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Hewlett-Packard, Johnson & Johnson, Coca Cola and twp other global corporations have made new commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cut energy use.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Hewlett-Packard, Johnson & Johnson, Coca Cola and twp other global corporations have made new commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cut energy use.</div>

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Target Takes Important Step Toward Sustainable Product Standard | Sustainable Brands - 0 views

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The Target Sustainable Product Standard, the latest initiative supporting a growing sustainability commitment at the retail leader, was developed over the last two years in partnership with industry experts, vendors and NGOs

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Target Sustainable Product Standard, the latest initiative supporting a growing sustainability commitment at the retail leader, was developed over the last two years in partnership with industry experts, vendors and NGOs</div>

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AT&T Reaches Halfway Mark in Alternative Fuel Vehicles Goal · Environmental M... - 0 views

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AT&T says it has reached the halfway mark of its commitment to invest up to $565 million to deploy about 15,000 alternative fuel vehicles over the course of a 10-year period through 2018.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">AT&T says it has reached the halfway mark of its commitment to invest up to $565 million to deploy about 15,000 alternative fuel vehicles over the course of a 10-year period through 2018. </div>

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General Mills: Statement on responsible palm oil sourcing - 0 views

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To help ensure our purchases do not contribute to deforestation of the world's rainforests or negatively impact the communities that depend on them, we will source 100 percent of our palm oil from responsible and sustainable sources by 2015 (a commitment we first made in 2010).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">To help ensure our purchases do not contribute to deforestation of the world's rainforests or negatively impact the communities that depend on them, we will source 100 percent of our palm oil from responsible and sustainable sources by 2015 (a commitment we first made in 2010).</div>

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Colgate-Palmolive issued a new Policy on No Deforestation, which commits the company to sustainably sourcing pulp, paper, palm oil, soy, and beef tallow. The company also pledged to achieve full traceability of its palm oil supply chain by 2015 under the policy.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Colgate-Palmolive issued a new Policy on No Deforestation, which commits the company to sustainably sourcing pulp, paper, palm oil, soy, and beef tallow. The company also pledged to achieve full traceability of its palm oil supply chain by 2015 under the policy.</div>

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Companies to Phase Down Potent Greenhouse Gases · Environmental Management & ... - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 18 Sep 14

Coca-Cola, Target, DuPont, Honeywell and other major companies along with the White House have announced a series of commitments to curb emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), potent greenhouse gases used in refrigeration and air conditioning.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Coca-Cola, Target, DuPont, Honeywell and other major companies along with the White House have announced a series of commitments to curb emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), potent greenhouse gases used in refrigeration and air conditioning.</div>

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Forest carbon investors impatient for state-backed global market - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 15 Jul 14

Forest carbon-credit proponents say serious government backing is needed to develop a global market for their offsets. "Once speculators believe that government is committed to doing this, they will rush in -- it will happen overnight," predicts Jim Procanik, managing director of InfiniteEARTH.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Forest carbon-credit proponents say serious government backing is needed to develop a global market for their offsets. "Once speculators believe that government is committed to doing this, they will rush in -- it will happen overnight," predicts Jim Procanik, managing director of InfiniteEARTH. </div>

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