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#BusinessCase: Dow/TNC Study Highlights Benefits of Valuing Ecosystem Services | Sustai... - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 20 May 15

This week, scientists from The Nature Conservancy and The Dow Chemical Company, with research support from Colorado State University and Duke University, published Finding solutions to water scarcity: Incorporating ecosystem service values into business planning at The Dow Chemical Company's Freeport, Texas facility, which addresses challenges businesses face to accurately estimate the value of water resources and address future scarcity threats.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This week, scientists from The Nature Conservancy and The Dow Chemical Company, with research support from Colorado State University and Duke University, published Finding solutions to water scarcity: Incorporating ecosystem service values into business planning at The Dow Chemical Company's Freeport, Texas facility, which addresses challenges businesses face to accurately estimate the value of water resources and address future scarcity threats. </div>

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Dow Expects $1bn Cost Savings by Valuing Nature in Business Decisions · Envir... - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 21 Apr 15

The Dow Chemical Company today announced new sustainability goals, to be accomplished by 2025, which include creating products that offset three times more carbon dioxide than they emit throughout their life cycle and delivering $1 billion in cost savings or new cash flow by valuing nature in business decisions.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Dow Chemical Company today announced new sustainability goals, to be accomplished by 2025, which include creating products that offset three times more carbon dioxide than they emit throughout their life cycle and delivering $1 billion in cost savings or new cash flow by valuing nature in business decisions.</div>

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With Dow, Coca-Cola, Ocean Conservancy seeks to cap plastic pollution | GreenBiz - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 12 Oct 15

Coca-Coca, Dow Chemical and a slew of other players are teaming up with the nonprofit giant to attack a problem that has been explored very little up to now.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Coca-Coca, Dow Chemical and a slew of other players are teaming up with the nonprofit giant to attack a problem that has been explored very little up to now. </div>

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Dow Chemical's Water Woes Signal Trouble | The Texas Tribune - 0 views

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But this success story has been underscored by a tense struggle over water, which Dow needs to keep production afloat, and which is in short supply in Texas amid the state's debilitating drought and its water users' increasing thirst. When Dow Chemical, one of the largest manufacturers of chemicals and plastics in the world, announced a multibillion-dollar expansion on Texas' Gulf Coast last summer, Gov. Rick Perry had yet another example to add to his list of explosive economic growth on Texas soil.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">But this success story has been underscored by a tense struggle over water, which Dow needs to keep production afloat, and which is in short supply in Texas amid the state's debilitating drought and its water users' increasing thirst. When Dow Chemical, one of the largest manufacturers of chemicals and plastics in the world, announced a multibillion-dollar expansion on Texas' Gulf Coast last summer, Gov. Rick Perry had yet another example to add to his list of explosive economic growth on Texas soil.</div>

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Dow builds the business case for green infrastructure | GreenBiz - 1 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 23 Jun 15

For Dow, this natural treatment decision in Seadrift led to some $39 million in initial capital savings and ultimately translated into some $282 million of Net Present Value benefits and counting.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">For Dow, this natural treatment decision in Seadrift led to some $39 million in initial capital savings and ultimately translated into some $282 million of Net Present Value benefits and counting.</div>

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By 2025, our seas may be filled with one ton of plastic for every three tons of fish | ... - 0 views

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Dow Chemical and the Ocean Conservancy explain why they have formed an unlikely alliance to prevent plastic from choking the world's oceans.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Dow Chemical and the Ocean Conservancy explain why they have formed an unlikely alliance to prevent plastic from choking the world's oceans.</div>

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Coca-Cola HBC Sets Out New Sustainability Targets Supporting Its Purpose to Inspire a B... - 1 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 18 Oct 16

ZUG, SWITZERLAND , Sep. 30 /CSRwire/ - Coca-Cola HBC, ranked global beverage industry sustainability leader by Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) earlier this month, announces new sustainability targets.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">ZUG, SWITZERLAND , Sep. 30 /CSRwire/ - Coca-Cola HBC, ranked global beverage industry sustainability leader by Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) earlier this month, announces new sustainability targets. </div>

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» Conservation Certification Website is Live - Users may now register their c... - 0 views

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shared by Adriana Trujillo on 10 May 16 - No Cached

Adriana Trujillo on 10 May 16

The Wildlife Habitat Council launched a new certification website that enables its members to add projects, upload documentation, submit applications, and more. CEF members that have been recognized by the Wildlife Habitat Council for achievements in land conservation include BASF, Boeing, CH2M, Chevron, Dow Chemical, Fidelity Investments, General Motors, Lockheed Martin, and Waste Management.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Wildlife Habitat Council launched a new certification website that enables its members to add projects, upload documentation, submit applications, and more. CEF members that have been recognized by the Wildlife Habitat Council for achievements in land conservation include BASF, Boeing, CH2M, Chevron, Dow Chemical, Fidelity Investments, General Motors, Lockheed Martin, and Waste Management. </div>

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Neighbourly Helping Businesses Align Philanthropic Efforts with SDGs | Sustainable Brands - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 28 Jul 16

Companies including SABMiller, Dow, Novozymes, and many others have begun to align their corporate responsibility targets with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) since the United Nations (UN) launched them in September. Indeed, aligning corporate strategy with the SDGs demonstrates the relevancy of social and environmental efforts, and private sector contributions are essential if we hope to achieve the 17 ambitious targets by 2030.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Companies including SABMiller, Dow, Novozymes, and many others have begun to align their corporate responsibility targets with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) since the United Nations (UN) launched them in September. Indeed, aligning corporate strategy with the SDGs demonstrates the relevancy of social and environmental efforts, and private sector contributions are essential if we hope to achieve the 17 ambitious targets by 2030. </div>

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The launch of a Natural Capital Protocol for businesses to identify, measure and value ... - 0 views

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The Natural Capital Coalition launched the Natural Capital Protocol, a framework for harmonizing natural capital valuation across business sectors. The framework was developed over the last two years with input from more than 450 organizations and has been piloted by companies including The Coca-Cola Company, Dow Chemical, Nestlé, and others.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Natural Capital Coalition launched the Natural Capital Protocol, a framework for harmonizing natural capital valuation across business sectors. The framework was developed over the last two years with input from more than 450 organizations and has been piloted by companies including The Coca-Cola Company, Dow Chemical, Nestlé, and others.</div>

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3M, Aveda, Target Among Members of New Coalition Aimed at Advancing Circular Economy in... - 1 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 07 Jul 16

The Minnesota Sustainable Growth Coalition is a business-led public-private partnership harnessing the collective expertise of over 25 companies, including 3M, Aveda, Dow Water, Ecolab, General Mills, the Great Plains Institute, and Target, to advance the next frontier of corporate sustainability - the circular economy - here in the U.S. Environmental Initiative, a local nonprofit organization, is convening and facilitating the coalition

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Minnesota Sustainable Growth Coalition is a business-led public-private partnership harnessing the collective expertise of over 25 companies, including 3M, Aveda, Dow Water, Ecolab, General Mills, the Great Plains Institute, and Target, to advance the next frontier of corporate sustainability - the circular economy - here in the U.S. Environmental Initiative, a local nonprofit organization, is convening and facilitating the coalition</div>

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A 'Net Positive' Future Is Within Reach: Introducing the Net Positive Project | Blog | BSR - 0 views

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BSR and Forum for the Future launched the Net Positive Project, a coalition to clearly define what it means to be net positive and build a framework on how to scope, measure, and communicate net positive outcomes. Founding company members include Dell, The Dow Chemical Company, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Kimberly-Clark, and others.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">BSR and Forum for the Future launched the Net Positive Project, a coalition to clearly define what it means to be net positive and build a framework on how to scope, measure, and communicate net positive outcomes. Founding company members include Dell, The Dow Chemical Company, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Kimberly-Clark, and others.</div>

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Cleaning Industry Launches Sustainable Products Initiative · Environmental Ma... - 0 views

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shared by Adriana Trujillo on 30 Jan 14 - No Cached

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The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), whose members include Dow Chemical, Procter & Gamble, SC Johnson and Seventh Generation among other major brands, has launched a voluntary initiative to improve the sustainability of cleaning products.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), whose members include Dow Chemical, Procter & Gamble, SC Johnson and Seventh Generation among other major brands, has launched a voluntary initiative to improve the sustainability of cleaning products.</div>

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Investors Urge Biotech, Food Industry to Stay Out of GMO Labeling Fight · Env... - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 10 Oct 13

Environmentalist and shareholder advocacy groups have filed resolutions urging Monsanto, DuPont de Nemours and Dow Chemical Company to stop using corporate funds to fight a referendum in Washington that, if it passed, would require special labels on raw and processed foods made from genetically modified crops.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Environmentalist and shareholder advocacy groups have filed resolutions urging Monsanto, DuPont de Nemours and Dow Chemical Company to stop using corporate funds to fight a referendum in Washington that, if it passed, would require special labels on raw and processed foods made from genetically modified crops. </div>

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Google, Facebook, Others Launch Sustainability Platform · Environmental Manag... - 1 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 14 Oct 14

A group of 29 companies and organizations launched collectively.org, a website designed to engage millennials on environmental issues by showcasing examples of sustainability in art, culture, food, and technology. CEF members involved in the initiative include Coca-Cola, Dow Chemical, Facebook, Google, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, Nike, Salesforce and Unilever.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A group of 29 companies and organizations launched collectively.org, a website designed to engage millennials on environmental issues by showcasing examples of sustainability in art, culture, food, and technology. CEF members involved in the initiative include Coca-Cola, Dow Chemical, Facebook, Google, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, Nike, Salesforce and Unilever.</div>

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Study to examine recovery of flexible packaging - RT - Recycling Today - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 23 Sep 15

Dow Chemical, Procter & Gamble, and others have sponsored Materials Recovery for the Future-a research effort to increase the recycling and recovery rates for flexible film and packaging. The group plans to publish results in the second quarter of 2016.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Dow Chemical, Procter & Gamble, and others have sponsored Materials Recovery for the Future-a research effort to increase the recycling and recovery rates for flexible film and packaging. The group plans to publish results in the second quarter of 2016.</div>

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Toxic 100 Names Top Corporate Air Polluters · Environmental Management & Ener... - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 23 Aug 13

Precision Castparts, DuPont, Biomet, the Bayer Group and Dow Chemicals are the top five corporate air polluters in the US, say researchers at the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Precision Castparts, DuPont, Biomet, the Bayer Group and Dow Chemicals are the top five corporate air polluters in the US, say researchers at the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. </div>

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Plastic made from pollution hits U.S. market - 0 views

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Two childhood friends spent a decade, beginning in college, figuring out how to cheaply make plastic from carbon that's been captured from the atmosphere.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Two childhood friends spent a decade, beginning in college, figuring out how to cheaply make plastic from carbon that's been captured from the atmosphere.</div>

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Two childhood friends have teamed up to market AirCarbon, a plastic produced using carbon drawn from industrial atmospheric emissions. Their process could enable carbon-negative manufacturing. "I wish I had been smart enough to figure this out," says William Dowd, a former biotechnology research director at Dow Chemical. "I was astounded by what they were able to do

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Two childhood friends have teamed up to market AirCarbon, a plastic produced using carbon drawn from industrial atmospheric emissions. Their process could enable carbon-negative manufacturing. "I wish I had been smart enough to figure this out," says William Dowd, a former biotechnology research director at Dow Chemical. "I was astounded by what they were able to do</div>

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Fracking Green Chemistry Roundtable Launched · Environmental Management & Sus... - 1 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 17 Dec 14

The American Chemical Society's Green Chemistry Institute launched the Hydraulic Fracturing Roundtable, a consortium for businesses to explore sound chemical use in operations and sustainable alternatives to materials commonly used in natural gas exploration. Founding member companies include Apache, Dow Chemical, Marathon Oil, Nalco Holding, Rockwater Energy Solutions, and Trican Well Svc. Companies may sign on as founding members until December 31.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The American Chemical Society's Green Chemistry Institute launched the Hydraulic Fracturing Roundtable, a consortium for businesses to explore sound chemical use in operations and sustainable alternatives to materials commonly used in natural gas exploration. Founding member companies include Apache, Dow Chemical, Marathon Oil, Nalco Holding, Rockwater Energy Solutions, and Trican Well Svc. Companies may sign on as founding members until December 31.</div>

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The State of Green Business: The circular economy revs up | GreenBiz - 0 views

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Why Dow, Coca-Cola, Google and many other big companies are joining the quest to cut waste by continually cycling materials back through supply chains.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Why Dow, Coca-Cola, Google and many other big companies are joining the quest to cut waste by continually cycling materials back through supply chains. </div>

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