Latest Sustainable development Stories

Through BE Integrative Design, the group aims to apply Blue Economy principles towards realizing positive environmental, social and economic impact, says company setup specialist, Rikvin. Singapore (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 BE Integrative Design, a member of the BE Sustainable Group, has recently set up operations in Singapore and announced its aims in Asia. The consultancy, which is inspired by the work of The Blue Economy proponent Gunter Pauli, aims to create positive environmental, social...

New Ernst & Young LLP and Boston College survey of sustainability experts examines the benefits of the GRI Sustainability Reporting Framework and the risks of not reporting. NEW YORK, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In today's competitive business environment, sustainability reporting is evolving into a core business practice for companies around the world because they say it provides a competitive advantage. Though issuing a sustainability report in accordance with the GRI Framework...

Allied Environmental Services, Inc. seeks to further expand its client base and geographic coverage following a successful 2012. Lima, Ohio (PRWEB) May 10, 2013 Allied Environmental Services, Inc., one of the Midwest’s premier environmental consulting and contracting companies, recently announced that Business Development Manager Sam Ansara has joined the firm to further the company’s expansion. Mr. Ansara brings 22 years of industry experience and a broad knowledge of environmental...

OTTAWA, May 8, 2013 /CNW/ - The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is conducting a comprehensive study type environmental assessment of the proposed Arnaud Mining Project located in Quebec. The Agency invites the public to comment on the potential environmental effects of the project and the proposed measures to prevent or mitigate those effects as described in a summary of the proponent's Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Mine Arnaud Inc. is proposing the...

New study provides insight into six key trends in corporate sustainability NEW YORK, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Ernst & Young LLP / GreenBiz Group study - 2013 six growing trends in corporate sustainability - reveals that companies are increasingly connecting the dots between risk management and sustainability by making sustainability issues more prominent on corporate agendas. Driven by trends such as extreme weather events and risks to natural resources, among other...

Awards honor innovative programs that engage hospital staff, clinicians, patients and the community IRVING, Texas, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- VHA Inc., the national health care network, has recognized three health systems with four 2013 VHA Leadership Awards for Sustainability Excellence. Announced at VHA's Navigating to Excellence Forum in Las Vegas, awards in two categories honor organizations that are leading the way in health care sustainability through responsible use of...

KUNMING, China, April 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- China Top 100 Green Companies 2013 - The annual assessment for sustainable competitiveness of enterprises was unveiled in Kunming today. The top 100 sustainable Chinese enterprises were unveiled, including Alibaba, the Lenovo Group, Vanke, Huawei, TSMC and the TCL Corporation. Guided by the Expert Committee for Chinese Green Companies, the assessment system has been revamped, with improvements in quantification, professionalism and...

BCEAO issues Section 10 Order & requests streamlined EA process Issued Capital: 121,276,976 LONDON, ON, April 19, 2013 /CNW/ - Fortune Minerals Limited (TSX: FT) (OTCQX: FTMDF) ("Fortune" or the "Company") (www.fortuneminerals.com) and POSCO Canada Ltd. ("POSCAN") are pleased to announce that their Arctos Anthracite Joint Venture ("AAJV") has submitted a revised Project Description for the Arctos Anthracite Project to the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office...

LONDON, April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Anglo American will launch its Sustainable Development Report 2012, "Creating Value with the Future in Mind", at today's annual general meeting in London. The report details Anglo American's sustainable development performance for 2012, highlighting how long-term thinking helps to generate wealth, mitigate environmental harm, combat poverty and promote development in the communities in which we operate. Sir John Parker, Chairman of...

NEW YORK, April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board today announced that Matteo Tonello, managing director of corporate leadership, joined the Advisory Council of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), a non-profit organization developing sustainability measurement and reporting standards for publicly-held companies in the United States. The invitation to join SASB's advisory body recognizes The Conference Board's commitment to promote transparency and...