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Hitachi holds its 12th EU Hitachi Science & Technology Forum

HitachiThe 12th EU Hitachi Science & Technology Forum "Smart Energy Usage for a Sustainable Society" will be held on 7th May at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in Brussels celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Hitachi Group. For the 12th time, Forum members, industry experts, representatives of NGOs and academia will come together to discuss a topic of crucial importance to today's society - the 2010 event focuses on different aspects of society's strive towards energy efficiency. For more information about the EU Hitachi Science & Technology Forum, please visit http://www… Read more
26 April 2010

Stress at work today - depression tomorrow?

Despite all the speculation on whether the incidence of mental disorders has really increased in recent years, there is general agreement both in public and professional circles that one of the most important issues in the field of prevention in future will be  to maintain peoples' mental health at work. In view of the new work related risks that have developed through the changing stress factors and from the threats resulting from the global economic and financial crisis, scientific research in this area will be a priority. Read more (Source: ENWHP)
26 April 2010

ArcelorMittal China and the China Association for NGO Cooperation (CANGO) Green Commuting Fund, announce the launch of the "Green Commuting" project

ArcelorMittalThis cooperation between ArcelorMittal and the Green Commuting Fund aims to raise awareness about environmental protection and to build a "Low-carbon World Expo" via measures like green commuting training for employees.  At the project launch, Dr. Zhang Jianyu, Deputy Secretary General & Chief Environmental Expert of CANGO Green Commuting Fund, conducted a comprehensive training for ArcelorMittal employees. The training program gave ArcelorMittal employees a better understanding on green commuting, carbon footprint calculation and neutralization methods, and corporate low-carbon development strategies… Read more
26 April 2010

Arcelor Mittal’s Sustain our Great Lakes Program announces $7.6 Million in grants to protect and restore Great Lakes in Canada and the USA

ArcelorMittalArcelorMittal, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, local officials and federal agency partners - the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S.D.A Forest Service, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - recently announced 25 projects selected to receive a total of $7.6 million in funding through the Sustain Our Great Lakes programme. The 25 selected projects will help protect, restore and enhance the ecological integrity of the lakes and surrounding region by restoring critical aquatic and terrestrial habitats, controlling invasive species, protecting rare natural communities, improving passage for fish and other aquatic organisms, and educating citizens on how to protect the ecosystem… Read more
26 April 2010

Nestlé backs its commitment to one of its key growth drivers Popularly Positioned Products (PPPs)

PPPs meet the specific needs of around 3 billion consumers with lower income levels, many of whom are entering into the cash economy and buying branded goods for the first time. As such, PPPs are adapted in terms of nutritional composition, price, accessibility and format to meet their specific requirements. At a press conference in Jakarta, Arshad Chaudhry, CEO for Nestlé Indonesia, said: "PPPs make a difference in a country like Indonesia, where better nutrition positively impacts not only the health, development and education of lower-income consumers but also the local economy… Read more
26 April 2010

Companies Invited to update Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes

When they were launched in 1999, the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI) became the first global indexes to track the financial performance of the leading global sustainability corporations. Analysis for inclusion in the DJSI family of indexes is provided by SAM, a Swiss-based investment group focused exclusively on sustainability investing with $14 billion in assets under management. For this year's update of the indexes, SAM has invited 2,500 of the world's largest companies, based on market capitalization, to participate in its Corporate Sustainability Assessment… Read more
26 April 2010

Researchers from BASF plan to utilize greenhouse gas CO2 with solar energy

BASFUtilizing carbon dioxide as an energy source with the aid of sunlight is the goal being pursued in a new research project for recycling of greenhouse gases. Researchers from BASF, Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (EnBW), Heidelberg University and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are seeking to convert CO2 into a fuel for fuel cells or retrofitted internal combustion engines - a step towards implementing environmentally conscious mobility technologies and simultaneously an alternative to existing carbon dioxide storage plans… Read more
23 April 2010

Reminder: Forética and Madrid Chamber of Commerce co-organising session: “The energy sector and CSR” on 23rd April

Forética is organising with Madrid Chamber of Commerce their 4th one-day event. It consists in gathering companies operating in a specific and targeted industry so that they can discuss the latest sustainability-related issues and share their good practice initiatives. The event will take place on 23rd April at Madrid Chamber of Commerce premises and will bring together pioneering companies from the energy sector. The session will be inaugurated by the General Director of Industry, Energy and Mining, Carlos Lopez Jimeno, the President of UNESA syndicate, Pedro Rivero, the General Director of Forética, Germán Granda, and the President of Madrid Chamber of Commerce, Salvador Santos Campano… Read more
20 April 2010

Hewlett-Packard Company Foundation commits up to $400,000 to relief efforts in China

HPHP announced on April 15 that Hewlett-Packard Company Foundation has committed $250,000 to organizations, including World Vision and the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, providing aid in the aftermath of the earthquake that devastated China’s Qinghai Province earlier in the week. The Foundation also has committed up to an additional $150,000 to match eligible contributions made by HP employees in support of the earthquake relief efforts, bringing the total amount committed by the Foundation to $400,000… Read more
20 April 2010

EABIS: Executive Education Mapping - Event & Report Publication

On April 21, EABIS will be holding it's "Mainstreaming CR and Sustainability through Executive Education" workshop hosted by Fondazione ISTUD. Besides joint academic-business presentation; the presentation of the EABIS Executive Education Mapping is a major highlight of the event. The participation for EABIS members is free, non members can join for 300 euro including all meals and materials. Download here the latest programme or look up the event website. More information on the project and the mapping in particular will follow in the weeks to come.
20 April 2010

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