February 05, 2009
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Environment Management Newsletter February 05, 2009 |
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Global 100 most sustainable corporations list unveiled in Davos
Corporate Knights Inc. and Innovest Strategic Value Advisors have announced the fifth annual Global 100 list of the most sustainable large corporations in the world. The Global 100 includes companies from 15 countries encompassing all sectors of the economy that were evaluated according to how effectively they manage environmental, social and governance risks and opportunities, relative to their industry peers. Five Canadian companies are included in this year’s list of the 100 most sustainable large companies in the world, including EnCana Corp and Royal Bank of Canada, both of whom are members ... |
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New Wal-Mart boss declares desire to `accelerate` green efforts
Wal-Mart`s new incoming president and chief executive, Mike Duke, last week insisted he was `very, very committed` to the sustainability strategy launched by his predecessor Lee Scott back in 2005, adding that he would seek to ` accelerate` and `broaden` the company`s green initiatives when he takes over the reins of the world`s largest retailer. Speaking alongside Scott at the company`s 2009 Sustainability Milestone Meeting, Duke said that the company would continue to work towards meeting its various green targets, such as its goal to become a zero waste operation and source all its energy from ... |
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