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Costa Coffee, the Kenco Coffee Company ad Mars Inc. are among the winners of Rainforest Alliance's Sustainability Standard-Setter Awards for 2011.
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As the sun began to set on 2009, we asked some of our readers and partners to share their innovations, commitments, and passions for the coming year.
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As part of a new partnership with the Carbon Disclosure Project, Wal-Mart announced yesterday that it will measure the energy use and emissions of the entire supply chain of seven product categories, and find ways to increase their energy efficiency.
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In the ninth annual survey of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes, Norwegian aluminum company Norsk Hydro took the overall top score, while BMW topped the automotive index for the third year running.
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The office supplies company has announced that it will make Domtar's EarthChoice Paper -- certified to Forest Stewardship Council standards and endorsed by the Rainforest Alliance -- widely available in its stores for the first time in the U.S.
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For the 12th annual Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards, the EPA recognized a combination of academic and private-sector innovations in reducing or eliminating waste in manufacturing processes.
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At the Financial Times Sustainable Banking Awards, more than 100 banks from around the world competed for recognition for their contributions to social and environmental development.
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Canon Communications announced it will highlight sustainable practices at four of the country's biggest manufacturing trade shows this year.
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The automaker announced two new contracts designed to speed up the production of electric batteries for its Chevy Volt, and its CEO said alternative fuel vehicles were a high priority for the company.
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The world leaders at the G8 summit have agreed to pursue 'substantial cuts' in greenhouse gas emissions, but fall short of a a concrete commitment, giving President Bush a wins on his insistence to avoid mandatory cuts.
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Nike's latest Corporate Responsibility Report includes a series of ambitious goals for environmental and socially responsible practices the company plans to adopt over the next four years.
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With the creation of an alternative energy investment unit and the release of its climate-change research to the public, the financial giant is getting invested in halting climate change.
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By adopting the latest hybrid-electric vehicle technology, the company estimates it will increase its fuel economy by 45 percent in those trucks.
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Using a new tool developed to help cities lower their carbon emissions, Mayor David Miller announced plans to make Toronto among the world's greenest cities.
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North American companies are lagging behind their rivals in cutting down their carbon emissions, according to a new report from the Economist Intelligence Unit.
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The consulting company and insurance agency have teamed up to create a new, first-of-its-kind program that offers lower insurance risks for companies that are committed to sustainable business practices.
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Ethisphere Magazine publishes its inaugural ranking of ethical companies; IKEA, Dole, Baxter Healthcare, Starbucks, Duke Energy, Berkshire Hathaway and others make the list of worldwide leaders in ethical practices.
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States once again take the lead over the federal government on climate change, this time creating a voluntary reporting program to begin tracking greenhouse gas emissions state by state.
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Over the next ten years, the company will dramatically increase its investments in alternative energy, clean technology, and other projects to reduce carbon emissions.
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In an announcement to employees today, the News Corp. CEO said that not only would the company become carbon neutral by 2010, but would also weave environmental messages into Fox programming.
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The U.S. Climate Action Partnership, a coalition of major businesses and environmental organizations, has announced the latest round of new members pushing for national climate-change legislation.
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The company is the only utility company named by the EPA as a winner of this year's award for working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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A new report from Siemens and McGraw-Hill Construction has found that the vast majority of American businesses plan to take advantage of the financial and environmental benefits of green buildings and other practices.
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The beverage giant's billion-kilowatt-hour purchase will offset 100 percent of the energy used by its U.S. operations.
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The furniture designer's inaugural report highlights economic progress, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship.