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Pratt & Whitney Launches 2025 Sustainability Goals to Be Achieved by Its 100th Anniversary

Jun. 18, 2013

 PARIS AIR SHOW– Pratt & Whitney launched aggressive goals today to further improve the sustainability of its factories, suppliers and products by 2025 and increase efficiencies, create added value for its customers and employees, and lead industry efforts to reduce aviation's environmental impact. Pratt & Whitney is a United ...

Carbon Trust warns time is running out to test important cost-saving technology for offshore wind

Jun. 12, 2013

Carbon Trust will today issue a warning to the offshore wind industry that important new innovations to slash the cost of offshore wind power are at risk of remaining on the drawing board as the UK currently has nowhere to demonstrate new lower-cost foundations with more powerful offshore wind turbines. Carbon Trust will today issue a warning to ...

Carbon Trust

UNEP Executive director emphasizes environmental education as key driver of knowledge and empowerment

Jun. 12, 2013

The head of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) emphasized the importance of environmental education as a key driver of empowerment as he addressed the opening plenary session of the 7th World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC) in Marrakesh. Over 1,800 participants from more than 100 countries are attending the Congress, which is themed ...

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

European Commission annouced Call for Pilots

Jun. 11, 2013

On May 30th, the European Commission officially called for volunteers to take part in the pilot projects for creating product and sector specific rules in the framework of the Environmental Footprint. Organizations which like to take part in the pilots have to apply until July 26. To help companies and associations to make an informed decision, ...

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Wärtsilä AQUARIUS UV ballast water management system to be retrofitted to LPG vessel

Jun. 7, 2013

Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 7 June 2013 at 11 am EET By retrofitting Wärtsilä's AQUARIUS® ballast water management system to the 'Marola', Carboflotta can be assured of conforming to legislation, as well as protecting and safeguarding the environment in sensitive areas around the world. Wärtsilä, the ...

Wärtsilä

“Take It To The Park” This Summer To Make a Little Activity Go a Long Way for Your Favorite Park

Jun. 6, 2013

Did you know that a run in the park or a family game of soccer could be worth $100,000? This summer, being active outdoors has never been more rewarding as Coca-Cola kicks off the fourth-annualAmerica Is Your Parkcampaign. Starting today, people can get active on behalf of their favorite park to help it win money for improvements and the title of ...

The Coca-Cola Company

General Mills Joins U.S. Food Waste Challenge as Founding Partner

Jun. 5, 2013

General Mills today was named a founding partner of the U.S. Food Waste Challenge, a collaborative initiative between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The U.S. Food Waste Challenge urges producer groups, processors, manufacturers, retailers, communities, and other government agencies to ...

Unilever Commits to U.S. Food Waste Challenge as Founding Participant

Jun. 4, 2013

Consumer packaged goods giant Unilever, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other founding participants, today announced the U.S. Food Waste Challenge, an initiative to take actions to address food waste in the U.S. “We are excited to ...

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Remarks by Achim Steiner on Green Economy and Green Jobs - Implications for Graduate Education and Students at the National University of Mongolia

Jun. 4, 2013

Professor A. GaltBayar, President of the National University of Mongolia, distinguished students and guests, ladies and gentlemen, Thank you for inviting me to address you here at the University of Mongolia and the Institute for Sustainable Development . I want to speak on the issue of the Green Economy and its role in generating not only growth ...

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Mainstreaming of Product Sustainability Q&A Clinic

Jun. 3, 2013

Do you need any advice or tips on your product sustainability challenges? We're here to help. From June 17th to 21st, PE INTERNATIONAL in partnership with 2degrees will hold a Q&A clinic designed to help YOU with your questions. Our supply chain sustainability experts will be online to provide free advice and answers on the role of ...

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