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Volkswagen intends to make production 25 percent more environmentally compatible by 2018
As part of its "Think Blue. Factory." Initiative, the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand has set itself clear targets for the environmentally sustainable positioning of all its plants. By 2018, the environmental impact of all Volkswagen plants is to be reduced by 25 percent. This applies especially to energy consumption, waste volumes, air-borne emissions, water consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.Read more(Source: Volkswagen)
19 January 2012
BASF plays significant role in development of European Water Stewardship standard
Companies and agricultural organizations can use a Europe-wide standard to assess the sustainability of their water management practices. The European Water Stewardship standard was jointly developed over a three-year period by NGOs, governments and businesses – with a significant role played by BASF. “BASF’s water experts worked on the entire process and made a key contribution to the development of the European Water Stewardship standard”, said Friedrich Barth, deputy chairman of the European Water Partnership (EWP), an independent NGO that initiated and coordinated the project… Read more
19 January 2012
Panasonic’s Romanian kids school programme awarded at national environmental protection contest
On 16th of December2011 the 3rd edition of Gala Awards for the best Romanian environmental protection projects took place, held by Bucharest – ECOTIC, HotNews.ro and National Guard of Environment Romania.GreenWeee International sponsored the event .The campaign promotes the best projects related to social responsibility and good practices dedicated to enviromental protection .Panasonic Romania’s kids school project received a diploma primarily because of:Content of the lessonsKids involvement in a practical wayEco Picture Diary Contest with participation/education of more than 5000 kids(Source: Panasonic)
19 January 2012
Cargill supports development of first Ukrainian Food Bank
As part of Cargill’s commitment to provide safe, nutritious and accessible food supplies in its local communities, Cargill has provided funding totalling U.S.$50,000 (UAH 400300) to help the development of a food bank based in Kiev, Ukraine.A food bank is a not-for-profit organisation that collects, stores, and distributes useable surplus food to social organisations, who in turn distribute or serve it to people in need in their local communities.Cargill’s funding will be used to help pay for a refrigerated van, truck rental and other immediate start up costs such as insurance, supplies and warehouse rental… Read more
18 January 2012
IBM Reveals Five Innovations That Will Change Our Lives within Five Years
IBM unveils its sixth annual "Next 5 in 5" -- a list of innovations with the potential to change the way people work, live and play over the next five years. The Next 5 in 5 is based on market and societal trends expected to transform our lives, as well as emerging technologies from IBM's Labs around the world that can make these innovations possible.Read more (Source: IBM)
18 January 2012
IBM sets patent record
IBM has announced announced that it set a new U.S. patent record in 2011, marking the 19th consecutive year that the company has led the annual list of patent recipients. IBM inventors earned a record 6,180 U.S. patents in 2011.More than 8,000 IBMers residing in 46 different U.S. states and 36 countries are responsible for the company's record-breaking 2011 patent tally. IBM inventors who reside outside the U.S. contributed to more than 26% of the company's 2011 patents.Read more(Source: IBM)
18 January 2012
Telefónica seeks your input to enhance 2011 CSR report and improve disclosure of non-financial information
In an effort to increase transparency and improve the content and format of their 2011 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report, Telefónica has recently launched an online survey to find out which topics are of most interest to their stakeholders. In addition to helping the report to reach maximum impact, your contribution will also help Telefónica plan new collaborations and initiatives. A spokesperson from Telefónica encourages CSR professionals to take part in the survey by highlighting that “it is essential to join forces if we are to make progress on the issues that really matter… Read more
17 January 2012
EU Consultation on delivering more sustainable consumption and production
The European Commission wants to gather views and additional information on the possible introduction of EU wide measures related to Sustainable Consumption and Production. The consultation also looks at Green Public Procurement (GPP), the Environmental Footprint of Products (PEF) and the Environmental Footprint of Organisations (OEF). The consultation offers an opportunity to all interested parties to express their views, to give their opinion on the proposed policy options.Read more(Source: European Commission)
16 January 2012
Cargill Wins Prestigious Platinum Indonesian CSR Award
Cargill was presented with the highest honor for its commitment and efforts to spur economic development within Indonesia’s Agriculture and Agro-Industry sector last night at the Indonesian CSR Awards 2011 ceremony held in Jakarta. Presented by the Indonesian Minister of Social Affairs Dr. Salim Segaf Al Jufri, the Platinum Indonesian CSR Award (ICA) was bestowed on PT Hindoli, Cargill’s palm oil plantation in South Sumatra. It recognizes PT Hindoli’s successful smallholder program that resulted in a vast improvement in the living standards of the farmers and the establishment of effective cooperatives for long-term economic viability… Read more
16 January 2012
BASF Supplier Day in China - Engaging suppliers through sustainability
The BASF Greater China Procurement team held the “2011 Supplier Day – Sustainability Loves Growth” in Shanghai, attracting some 70 external and 30 internal participants. The event paved the way for strategic partnerships between BASF and its suppliers by promoting a common understanding in the area of sustainability and identifying opportunities for further improvement. Since 2007, the BASF Greater China Procurement team has hosted the annual BASF Supplier Day. The Supplier Day gave evidence that sustainability is a joined effort and that sharing information and best practices is an important element to strengthen business relations and to move on to a globally sustainable economy… Read more
16 January 2012
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