http://www.justmeans.com/companiesFri, 10 Feb 2012 16:27:44 GMTJustmeanshttp://www.justmeans.com en hourly 1 http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Understanding-the-U-S--Clean-Air-Act/744.html Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Understanding-the-U-S--Clean-Air-Act/744.html Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;The U.S. Clean Air Act is aimed at reducing air pollution to improve the countryrsquo;s air quality with specific requirements for the management of refrigerant gases. In addition, the law targets harmful substances that weaken the stratospheric ozone layer. As such, companies, in particular manufacturers, utility providers and facilities with HVAC-R equipment that use chemical substances and refrigerants, are required to follow the federal law. br /br /The U.S. Clea Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;The U.S. Clean Air Act is aimed at reducing air pollution to improve the countryrsquo;s air quality with specific requirements for the management of refrigerant gases. In addition, the law targets harmful substances that weaken the stratospheric ozone layer. As such, companies, in particular manufacturers, utility providers and facilities with HVAC-R equipment that use chemical substances and refrigerants, are required to follow the federal law. br /br /The U.S. Clea Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Vital-Capital-Index-for-Dairy-Ag/732.html Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Vital-Capital-Index-for-Dairy-Ag/732.html Read Full Media  p style=text-align: center;nbsp;/pbr / p style=text-align: center;span style=font-size: small;The Vital Capital Index (VCI) and Toolkit for Dairy Agriculture is a practical tool to help dairy farmers identify opportunities for improving agricultural stewardship and to communicate their stewardship to their stakeholders and supply chain. nbsp;It is meant to help dairy farmers to identify improvement opportunities and make improvements appropriate to their farm. nbsp;Initially, the VCI could be us Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  p style=text-align: center;nbsp;/pbr / p style=text-align: center;span style=font-size: small;The Vital Capital Index (VCI) and Toolkit for Dairy Agriculture is a practical tool to help dairy farmers identify opportunities for improving agricultural stewardship and to communicate their stewardship to their stakeholders and supply chain. nbsp;It is meant to help dairy farmers to identify improvement opportunities and make improvements appropriate to their farm. nbsp;Initially, the VCI could be us Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/White-Paper-on-Dairy-Farming--amp--the-VCI/802.html Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/White-Paper-on-Dairy-Farming--amp--the-VCI/802.html Read Full Media  p style=text-align: center;The Vital Capital Index for Dairy Agriculture (VCI) is a critical tool that helps dairy farmers measure their success and their impact on the economic, social, and physical environments around them./pbr / p style=text-align: center;Please read this report to learn more./p Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  p style=text-align: center;The Vital Capital Index for Dairy Agriculture (VCI) is a critical tool that helps dairy farmers measure their success and their impact on the economic, social, and physical environments around them./pbr / p style=text-align: center;Please read this report to learn more./p Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Occupational-Hygiene-Assessment-Report--conducted-by-Sumerra/801.html Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Occupational-Hygiene-Assessment-Report--conducted-by-Sumerra/801.html Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; lang=EN-USDuring summer 2011 the /spanspan style=font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; lang=EN-GBCambodian garment industry has faced several concerning incidents of mass faintings among workers and a/spanspan style=font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; lang=EN-USlso Hamp;Macute;s suppliers /spanspan style=font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; lang=EN-USMamp;V International Manufacturing Ltd Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; lang=EN-USDuring summer 2011 the /spanspan style=font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; lang=EN-GBCambodian garment industry has faced several concerning incidents of mass faintings among workers and a/spanspan style=font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; lang=EN-USlso Hamp;Macute;s suppliers /spanspan style=font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; lang=EN-USMamp;V International Manufacturing Ltd Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/VT-s-Working-Landscape-Action-Plan/799.html Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/VT-s-Working-Landscape-Action-Plan/799.html http://www.justmeans.com/reports/2010-CVS-Caremark-CSR-Report/798.html Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/2010-CVS-Caremark-CSR-Report/798.html Read Full Media  pWith the passage of federal health care reform and an economy that remained challenging for individual consumers and companies alike, 2010 was an eventful year for our industry. But throughout it all, CVS Caremark made sustainable contributions in health care and beyond. This report chronicles our performance as a socially and environmentally responsible corporate citizen and underscores our commitment to our colleagues, customers, clients and plan members, investors, the communities we serve a Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pWith the passage of federal health care reform and an economy that remained challenging for individual consumers and companies alike, 2010 was an eventful year for our industry. But throughout it all, CVS Caremark made sustainable contributions in health care and beyond. This report chronicles our performance as a socially and environmentally responsible corporate citizen and underscores our commitment to our colleagues, customers, clients and plan members, investors, the communities we serve a Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Toshiba-s-2011-CSR-report-review/797.html Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Toshiba-s-2011-CSR-report-review/797.html Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: medium;/spanKathee Rebernak, founder of a target=_blank title=Framework website href=http://frameworkcr.com/Framework:CR,/a writing for the September issue of a target=_blank title=Ethical Corporation href=http://www.ethicalcorp.com/Ethical Corporation/a reviewed the Toshiba 2011 CSR report and found the reams of information provided failed to present a cohesive picture of its overal performance.nbsp;/p Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: medium;/spanKathee Rebernak, founder of a target=_blank title=Framework website href=http://frameworkcr.com/Framework:CR,/a writing for the September issue of a target=_blank title=Ethical Corporation href=http://www.ethicalcorp.com/Ethical Corporation/a reviewed the Toshiba 2011 CSR report and found the reams of information provided failed to present a cohesive picture of its overal performance.nbsp;/p Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Focus--Ingredients-for-a-Changing-World/796.html Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Focus--Ingredients-for-a-Changing-World/796.html Read Full Media  pspan style=font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; color: black;Danisco releases Sustainability Report: Resource use down, focus on Life Cycle Assessment and market facing objectives./span/pbr / pspan style=font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; color: black;Despite increased activity and production, Danisco managed once again to reduce its CO2 emissions. With a reduction of 13% in CO2 emissions and an increased use of renewable energy at 3.6%, Danisco succeeded in using re Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pspan style=font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; color: black;Danisco releases Sustainability Report: Resource use down, focus on Life Cycle Assessment and market facing objectives./span/pbr / pspan style=font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; color: black;Despite increased activity and production, Danisco managed once again to reduce its CO2 emissions. With a reduction of 13% in CO2 emissions and an increased use of renewable energy at 3.6%, Danisco succeeded in using re Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/The-Big-Green-Bus-Tour/794.html Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/The-Big-Green-Bus-Tour/794.html http://www.justmeans.com/reports/2010-Corporate-Responsibility-Report/793.html Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/2010-Corporate-Responsibility-Report/793.html Read Full Media  pIntel Corporation's 2010 Corporate Responsibility Report highlights the company's focus on applying its technology and the talents of its employees to transform education and technology access, and improve economic and environmental sustainability around the world. The report also discusses the actions Intel continues to take to further embed corporate responsibility into its culture and decision-making, from providing funding for innovative employee sustainability projects to linking a portion Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pIntel Corporation's 2010 Corporate Responsibility Report highlights the company's focus on applying its technology and the talents of its employees to transform education and technology access, and improve economic and environmental sustainability around the world. The report also discusses the actions Intel continues to take to further embed corporate responsibility into its culture and decision-making, from providing funding for innovative employee sustainability projects to linking a portion Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Global-Food-Losses--amp--Food-Waste/792.html Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Global-Food-Losses--amp--Food-Waste/792.html http://www.justmeans.com/reports/2010-Barrick-Gold-Responsibility-Report/791.html Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/2010-Barrick-Gold-Responsibility-Report/791.html Read Full Media  p style=font-size: 14px; color: #333333; line-height: 19px;nbsp;/pbr / p style=font-size: 14px; color: #333333; line-height: 19px;Wersquo;ve just published Barrick Goldrsquo;s new Responsibility Report. It covers Barrickrsquo;s environmental, economic and social performance in 2010, and was prepared following the Global Reporting Initiative G3 sustainability reporting guidelines. The report was reviewed by an independent third party and received an A+ rating./pbr / p style=font-size: 14px; color Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  p style=font-size: 14px; color: #333333; line-height: 19px;nbsp;/pbr / p style=font-size: 14px; color: #333333; line-height: 19px;Wersquo;ve just published Barrick Goldrsquo;s new Responsibility Report. It covers Barrickrsquo;s environmental, economic and social performance in 2010, and was prepared following the Global Reporting Initiative G3 sustainability reporting guidelines. The report was reviewed by an independent third party and received an A+ rating./pbr / p style=font-size: 14px; color Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/NEEP-Award-for-Cabot/790.html Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/NEEP-Award-for-Cabot/790.html Read Full Media  pimg height=344 width=512 src=https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/pkY5eeV09e_WTlOE-C_XkkDFc4PQRImVpRVpeGb6J6YN099iAYH1w-iaLzAcAUCg457ZjN6vImK3awhioQu3-P-fcQ=s512 //p Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pimg height=344 width=512 src=https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/pkY5eeV09e_WTlOE-C_XkkDFc4PQRImVpRVpeGb6J6YN099iAYH1w-iaLzAcAUCg457ZjN6vImK3awhioQu3-P-fcQ=s512 //p Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Spring-CSR-Update-for-Boston-based-SRI-Stakeholders/789.html Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Spring-CSR-Update-for-Boston-based-SRI-Stakeholders/789.html Read Full Media  pFull slide-set shared with our Boston-based SRI stakeholders during the Campbell Soup Spring outreach meeting./p Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pFull slide-set shared with our Boston-based SRI stakeholders during the Campbell Soup Spring outreach meeting./p Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Earth-Day-is-for-Everyone--Including-Business/788.html Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Earth-Day-is-for-Everyone--Including-Business/788.html Read Full Media  pThroughout its 40 plus year history Earth Day has been a rallying point for millions of personal acts intended to help save the environment./pbr / pIt has sparked rallies and marches, demonstrations and parades, contests and car washes, and with the aid of the Internet and social media tools it has become a global moment in time to signal the importance of living more sustainably./pbr / pEarth Day street and stream clean ups, recycling drives, letter writing campaigns and similar calls to reduc Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pThroughout its 40 plus year history Earth Day has been a rallying point for millions of personal acts intended to help save the environment./pbr / pIt has sparked rallies and marches, demonstrations and parades, contests and car washes, and with the aid of the Internet and social media tools it has become a global moment in time to signal the importance of living more sustainably./pbr / pEarth Day street and stream clean ups, recycling drives, letter writing campaigns and similar calls to reduc Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Presentation-Energy-Management-w-EnerNOC/787.html Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Presentation-Energy-Management-w-EnerNOC/787.html http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Global-Talent-Risk----Seven-Responses/751.html Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Global-Talent-Risk----Seven-Responses/751.html Read Full Media  pIndustries and countries worldwide will require major increases of highly educated people in their workforces to sustain economic growth, argues a new report prepared by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The report, ema target=_blank href=http://www.weforum.org/s?s=global+talent+riskGlobal Talent Risk ndash; Seven Responses/a/em, analyses projected talent shortages by 2020 and 2030 in 25 countries, 13 industries and 9 occupational clusters./pbr / Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pIndustries and countries worldwide will require major increases of highly educated people in their workforces to sustain economic growth, argues a new report prepared by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The report, ema target=_blank href=http://www.weforum.org/s?s=global+talent+riskGlobal Talent Risk ndash; Seven Responses/a/em, analyses projected talent shortages by 2020 and 2030 in 25 countries, 13 industries and 9 occupational clusters./pbr / Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/The-Peat-Zero-Challenge---B-amp-Q-and-2degrees/786.html Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/The-Peat-Zero-Challenge---B-amp-Q-and-2degrees/786.html Read Full Media  pBamp;Q is pioneering the development of sustainable replacements to peat in all its products. Significant investment in the last 20 years has delivered successin partial peat replacement, and Bamp;Q is now setting challenges for:/pbr / p1. 100% peat replacement from bagged media by 2020./pbr / p2. 100% peat replacement for professional horticulture by 2030./pbr / p2degrees is helping Bamp;Q find fresh ideas, new relationships and different perspectives that can open the way to a total replaceme Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pBamp;Q is pioneering the development of sustainable replacements to peat in all its products. Significant investment in the last 20 years has delivered successin partial peat replacement, and Bamp;Q is now setting challenges for:/pbr / p1. 100% peat replacement from bagged media by 2020./pbr / p2. 100% peat replacement for professional horticulture by 2030./pbr / p2degrees is helping Bamp;Q find fresh ideas, new relationships and different perspectives that can open the way to a total replaceme Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/H-amp-M-Conscious--Actions-Sustainability-Report-2010/785.html Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/H-amp-M-Conscious--Actions-Sustainability-Report-2010/785.html Read Full Media  p*Is The Name For All The Work We Do To Offer You More Sustainable Fashion, Both Today and Tomorrow/pbr / pnbsp;/pbr / pToday H amp; M Hennes amp; Mauritz AB has published its Conscious Actions Sustainabilitynbsp;Report for 2010. Both the report and a summary are available to read online and tonbsp;download at a href=http://www.hm.com/us/consciousactions2010www.hm.com/consciousactions2010/a./pbr / pnbsp;/pbr / pnbsp;/pbr / div id=_mcePaste style=position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; widt Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  p*Is The Name For All The Work We Do To Offer You More Sustainable Fashion, Both Today and Tomorrow/pbr / pnbsp;/pbr / pToday H amp; M Hennes amp; Mauritz AB has published its Conscious Actions Sustainabilitynbsp;Report for 2010. Both the report and a summary are available to read online and tonbsp;download at a href=http://www.hm.com/us/consciousactions2010www.hm.com/consciousactions2010/a./pbr / pnbsp;/pbr / pnbsp;/pbr / div id=_mcePaste style=position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; widt Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Presentation--Issues-in-Sustainability/784.html Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Presentation--Issues-in-Sustainability/784.html Read Full Media  p style=text-align: center;nbsp;/pbr / p style=text-align: center;nbsp;/pbr / p style=text-align: center;span style=font-size: large;Key Issues in Sustainability/span/pbr / p style=text-align: center;span style=font-size: medium;Metrics and Indicators/span/pbr / p style=text-align: center;nbsp;/pbr / p style=text-align: center;A Presentation by Mark W. McElroy, Ph.D./pbr / p style=text-align: center;Center for Sustainable Organizations (CSO)/pbr / p style=text-align: center;nbsp;/pbr / p style=t Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  p style=text-align: center;nbsp;/pbr / p style=text-align: center;nbsp;/pbr / p style=text-align: center;span style=font-size: large;Key Issues in Sustainability/span/pbr / p style=text-align: center;span style=font-size: medium;Metrics and Indicators/span/pbr / p style=text-align: center;nbsp;/pbr / p style=text-align: center;A Presentation by Mark W. McElroy, Ph.D./pbr / p style=text-align: center;Center for Sustainable Organizations (CSO)/pbr / p style=text-align: center;nbsp;/pbr / p style=t Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/ICMM-s-Annual-Review-2010---Making-progress-through-dialogue/783.html Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/ICMM-s-Annual-Review-2010---Making-progress-through-dialogue/783.html Read Full Media  pspan style=font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; /span/pbr / div style=color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 8px;br / pWe are pleased to present ICMM'snbsp;a href=http://www.icmm.com/content/newsletter/323044/http://www.icmm.com/document/1581Annual Review 2010 - Making Progress Through Dialogu Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pspan style=font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; /span/pbr / div style=color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 8px;br / pWe are pleased to present ICMM'snbsp;a href=http://www.icmm.com/content/newsletter/323044/http://www.icmm.com/document/1581Annual Review 2010 - Making Progress Through Dialogu Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Year-2012-is-the-Year-of-Cooperatives/782.html Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Year-2012-is-the-Year-of-Cooperatives/782.html Read Full Media  p style=text-align: center;span style=font-size: medium;The International Year of Cooperatives encourages us to promote cooperatives, raise public awareness of the contribution of cooperatives, and promote the formation and growth of cooperatives./span/pbr / p style=text-align: center;span style=font-size: medium;Please read the attached report from the a target=_blank href=http://www.ncba.coopNational Cooperative Business Association (NCBA)/a for more information on the International Year of Co Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  p style=text-align: center;span style=font-size: medium;The International Year of Cooperatives encourages us to promote cooperatives, raise public awareness of the contribution of cooperatives, and promote the formation and growth of cooperatives./span/pbr / p style=text-align: center;span style=font-size: medium;Please read the attached report from the a target=_blank href=http://www.ncba.coopNational Cooperative Business Association (NCBA)/a for more information on the International Year of Co Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Nestl-Creating-Shared-Value-and-Rural-Development-Report-2010/781.html Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Nestl-Creating-Shared-Value-and-Rural-Development-Report-2010/781.html Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;Creating Shared Value is a fundamental part of Nestleacute;'s way of doing business that focuses on specific areas of the Company's core business activities ndash; namely iwater/i, inutrition/i, and irural development/i ndash; where value can best be created both for society and shareholders./span/pbr / pspan style=font-size: small;In our latest Creating Shared Value Report, we focus specifically on rural development, one of the most important drivers of global devel Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;Creating Shared Value is a fundamental part of Nestleacute;'s way of doing business that focuses on specific areas of the Company's core business activities ndash; namely iwater/i, inutrition/i, and irural development/i ndash; where value can best be created both for society and shareholders./span/pbr / pspan style=font-size: small;In our latest Creating Shared Value Report, we focus specifically on rural development, one of the most important drivers of global devel Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Campbells-2010-Social-Responsibility-Report/779.html Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Campbells-2010-Social-Responsibility-Report/779.html Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;By leveraging our core competencies to create the greatest positive impact - improving nutrition, strengthening communities, engaging and developing our employees, improving our environmental performance, and delivering value to our consumers, customers, and shareholders./span/p Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;By leveraging our core competencies to create the greatest positive impact - improving nutrition, strengthening communities, engaging and developing our employees, improving our environmental performance, and delivering value to our consumers, customers, and shareholders./span/p Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Reed--Corporate-Responsibility-Report-2010/780.html Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Reed--Corporate-Responsibility-Report-2010/780.html Read Full Media  pnbsp;/pbr / pspan style=font-size: small;Corporate responsibility influences what our employees think about their company and how we are perceived by others. Yet for us, corporate responsibility is not a programme,br /it is how we conduct our business every day./span/p Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pnbsp;/pbr / pspan style=font-size: small;Corporate responsibility influences what our employees think about their company and how we are perceived by others. Yet for us, corporate responsibility is not a programme,br /it is how we conduct our business every day./span/p Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Corporate-Responsibility-Report-2010/774.html Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Corporate-Responsibility-Report-2010/774.html Read Full Media  pVaisala's third Corporate Responsibility report has been published on the company's website. The 2010 report discusses our continued commitment to further strengthen Vaisala's role as the responsible employer, the sustainable supplier and the fair business partner it is known for.br /br /Highlights of the report include presenting our new eco-efficient office building at the head office site, new scientific collaborations, innovative sustainable business models and services, environmental perfo Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pVaisala's third Corporate Responsibility report has been published on the company's website. The 2010 report discusses our continued commitment to further strengthen Vaisala's role as the responsible employer, the sustainable supplier and the fair business partner it is known for.br /br /Highlights of the report include presenting our new eco-efficient office building at the head office site, new scientific collaborations, innovative sustainable business models and services, environmental perfo Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/CSR-2008/768.html Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/CSR-2008/768.html http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Infographic--U-S--High-Speed-Rail/767.html Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Infographic--U-S--High-Speed-Rail/767.html Read Full Media  pbr / meta http-equiv=Content-Type content=text/html; charset=UTF-8 /br / meta http-equiv=Content-Style-Type content=text/css /br / title/titlebr / meta name=Generator content=Cocoa HTML Writer /br / meta name=CocoaVersion content=1038.35 /br / /pbr / style type=text/css!--br / p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Myriad Pro'; color: #ffffff}br / --/stylebr / pIn January of 2010, Obama announced the $8 billion investment plan in HSR for 13 projects in 31 states. High speednbsp;ra Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pbr / meta http-equiv=Content-Type content=text/html; charset=UTF-8 /br / meta http-equiv=Content-Style-Type content=text/css /br / title/titlebr / meta name=Generator content=Cocoa HTML Writer /br / meta name=CocoaVersion content=1038.35 /br / /pbr / style type=text/css!--br / p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Myriad Pro'; color: #ffffff}br / --/stylebr / pIn January of 2010, Obama announced the $8 billion investment plan in HSR for 13 projects in 31 states. High speednbsp;ra Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Cabot-Chooses-CarbonSMART/766.html Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Cabot-Chooses-CarbonSMART/766.html Read Full Media  pCabot manages and reduces its Carbon Footprint by selecting EnerNOC's CarbonSMART System/p Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pCabot manages and reduces its Carbon Footprint by selecting EnerNOC's CarbonSMART System/p Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/CSR-2009/765.html Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/CSR-2009/765.html http://www.justmeans.com/reports/How-to-Make-Sustainability-Everybody-s-Job/764.html Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/How-to-Make-Sustainability-Everybody-s-Job/764.html http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Vermont-Companies-Support-State/763.html Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Vermont-Companies-Support-State/763.html Read Full Media  p style=text-align: center;nbsp;/pbr / p style=text-align: center;strongspan style=font-size: small;Cabot supports the a href=http://vtrural.org/programs/policy-councils/working-landscape target=_blankVermont Working Landscape Partnership/a/span/strong/p Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  p style=text-align: center;nbsp;/pbr / p style=text-align: center;strongspan style=font-size: small;Cabot supports the a href=http://vtrural.org/programs/policy-councils/working-landscape target=_blankVermont Working Landscape Partnership/a/span/strong/p Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/US-Dairy-Sustainability-Progress-Report/762.html Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/US-Dairy-Sustainability-Progress-Report/762.html Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy has published the first U.S. Dairy Sustainability Commitment Progress Report, a summary of the industry-wide efforts currently underway to increase the economic, environmental and social sustainability of the dairy industry./span/p Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy has published the first U.S. Dairy Sustainability Commitment Progress Report, a summary of the industry-wide efforts currently underway to increase the economic, environmental and social sustainability of the dairy industry./span/p Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Guiding-Principles-for-the-Implementation-of-the-UN-Protect--Respect-and-Remedy-Framework-/758.html Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Guiding-Principles-for-the-Implementation-of-the-UN-Protect--Respect-and-Remedy-Framework-/758.html Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;Firstly, ICMM is very grateful to John Ruggie for his unstinting commitment to develop a clear and comprehensive framework that clarifies and untangles the state-business human rights nexus. We recognize the professional and personal investment (and sacrifices) that his work has entailed, and the strong emphasis throughout on multi-stakeholder engagement. We believe that the outcomes will be of lasting benefit to all with an interest in ensuring that business support Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;Firstly, ICMM is very grateful to John Ruggie for his unstinting commitment to develop a clear and comprehensive framework that clarifies and untangles the state-business human rights nexus. We recognize the professional and personal investment (and sacrifices) that his work has entailed, and the strong emphasis throughout on multi-stakeholder engagement. We believe that the outcomes will be of lasting benefit to all with an interest in ensuring that business support Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Sustainability-in-the-Dairy-Industry/754.html Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Sustainability-in-the-Dairy-Industry/754.html Read Full Media  pa href=http://www.usdairy.com/sustainability/Pages/Home.aspximg src=http://www.usdairy.com/Style%20Library/Images/UsDairy_Logo.gif width=175 height=31 //a/pbr / pspan style=font-size: small;The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy has compiled a collection of success stories from dairy businesses across the United States, highlighting those who have made strides in making the dairy industry more sustainable and economical./span/p Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pa href=http://www.usdairy.com/sustainability/Pages/Home.aspximg src=http://www.usdairy.com/Style%20Library/Images/UsDairy_Logo.gif width=175 height=31 //a/pbr / pspan style=font-size: small;The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy has compiled a collection of success stories from dairy businesses across the United States, highlighting those who have made strides in making the dairy industry more sustainable and economical./span/p Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Cabot-Participating-in-FARM-Program/753.html Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Cabot-Participating-in-FARM-Program/753.html Read Full Media  p style=text-align: left;nbsp;/pbr / p style=text-align: left;span style=font-size: 14pt;span style=font-size: small;Cabot Farms are now participating in the National Milk Producers Federation National Dairy FARM Program (/spanstrongspan style=font-size: small;F/span/strongspan style=font-size: small;armers /spanstrongspan style=font-size: small;A/span/strongspan style=font-size: small;ssuring /spanstrongspan style=font-size: small;R/span/strongspan style=font-size: small;esponsible /span/spanst Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  p style=text-align: left;nbsp;/pbr / p style=text-align: left;span style=font-size: 14pt;span style=font-size: small;Cabot Farms are now participating in the National Milk Producers Federation National Dairy FARM Program (/spanstrongspan style=font-size: small;F/span/strongspan style=font-size: small;armers /spanstrongspan style=font-size: small;A/span/strongspan style=font-size: small;ssuring /spanstrongspan style=font-size: small;R/span/strongspan style=font-size: small;esponsible /span/spanst Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Moving-lives/750.html Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Moving-lives/750.html Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;We are thrilled that more charities than ever are benefiting from the products donated by our generous donors. Our vibrant network of nonprofits addresses a wide range of causes, helping those who most need it. Donated products enhance the programs that give people a second chance, and provide solutions to communities. For example, a pot, donated by Williams-Sonoma, can be used to cook hundreds of meals at a local shelter; a book, donated by Borders,can be used to ed Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;We are thrilled that more charities than ever are benefiting from the products donated by our generous donors. Our vibrant network of nonprofits addresses a wide range of causes, helping those who most need it. Donated products enhance the programs that give people a second chance, and provide solutions to communities. For example, a pot, donated by Williams-Sonoma, can be used to cook hundreds of meals at a local shelter; a book, donated by Borders,can be used to ed Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Applying-the-ICMM-Assurance-Procedure--an-interpretative-guide/749.html Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Applying-the-ICMM-Assurance-Procedure--an-interpretative-guide/749.html Read Full Media  p style=outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; color: #8f9090; text-decoration: none; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 1.2em; padding: 0px; border: initial none initial; mce_style=outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: in Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  p style=outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; color: #8f9090; text-decoration: none; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 1.2em; padding: 0px; border: initial none initial; mce_style=outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: in Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/California-Water-Legislation-Stalls/748.html Mon, 27 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/California-Water-Legislation-Stalls/748.html Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;Problems facing us in relation to overall water management again came into sharp focus recently when a plan to deal with California water legislation met problems in Sacramento. Water remains a precious commodity, an issue that is squarely on a list of every organization's sustainability plan. As efficiencies are demanded within all levels, water management takes a priority position.br /br /Of all the states within the USA, the water management problem is particularl Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;Problems facing us in relation to overall water management again came into sharp focus recently when a plan to deal with California water legislation met problems in Sacramento. Water remains a precious commodity, an issue that is squarely on a list of every organization's sustainability plan. As efficiencies are demanded within all levels, water management takes a priority position.br /br /Of all the states within the USA, the water management problem is particularl Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Do-you-Make-Waste-Efficiency-A-Priority-/747.html Fri, 24 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Do-you-Make-Waste-Efficiency-A-Priority-/747.html Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;Why is it that we avoid the question when it comes to waste efficiency? It seems that we consider ourselves to be very good at avoiding waste whether individually or the corporate level, because we are naturally efficient, in some way. The truth is that pretty much any activity involves waste, essentially when we use anything more than the absolute minimum of resources.br /br /In a corporate environment, there are at least six distinct areas where we can identify tha Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;Why is it that we avoid the question when it comes to waste efficiency? It seems that we consider ourselves to be very good at avoiding waste whether individually or the corporate level, because we are naturally efficient, in some way. The truth is that pretty much any activity involves waste, essentially when we use anything more than the absolute minimum of resources.br /br /In a corporate environment, there are at least six distinct areas where we can identify tha Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Why-Work-Order-Automation-Make-Sense/746.html Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Why-Work-Order-Automation-Make-Sense/746.html Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;As efficiencies come under close scrutiny across a wide spectrum of enterprise management, perhaps one of the last activities to be considered is work order automation. Traditionally this is overlooked as other areas gain more media focus and stand to produce more significant results, but there are nevertheless notable gains to be achieved through efficiencies in the service chain.br /br /Numerous problems concern a typical work order process. Often there is a limite Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;As efficiencies come under close scrutiny across a wide spectrum of enterprise management, perhaps one of the last activities to be considered is work order automation. Traditionally this is overlooked as other areas gain more media focus and stand to produce more significant results, but there are nevertheless notable gains to be achieved through efficiencies in the service chain.br /br /Numerous problems concern a typical work order process. Often there is a limite Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Walmart-Sustainability-Principles/745.html Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Walmart-Sustainability-Principles/745.html Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;Walmart made an announcement to a gathering of its associates and suppliers that may prove to be one of the most significant that the company has ever made. Indeed, the initiative will likely become a milestone in the battle against carbon-induced climate change within our environment. br /While the company maintained that they were not incorporating any earth shattering initiatives, statements or directives within their announcement, the fact that a company of this Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;Walmart made an announcement to a gathering of its associates and suppliers that may prove to be one of the most significant that the company has ever made. Indeed, the initiative will likely become a milestone in the battle against carbon-induced climate change within our environment. br /While the company maintained that they were not incorporating any earth shattering initiatives, statements or directives within their announcement, the fact that a company of this Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Sustainable-Procurement-Policy/743.html Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Sustainable-Procurement-Policy/743.html Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;A New Requirement for Efficient Operations and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Managementbr /br /Traditionally, an organization has operated its business according to operational and economic baselines. The lure of the almighty dollar has dictated the parameters used when setting up the operation in the most efficient manner, to turn the most profit and return the best investment for stakeholders. br /External influences did, of course, come into play during this policy-mak Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;A New Requirement for Efficient Operations and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Managementbr /br /Traditionally, an organization has operated its business according to operational and economic baselines. The lure of the almighty dollar has dictated the parameters used when setting up the operation in the most efficient manner, to turn the most profit and return the best investment for stakeholders. br /External influences did, of course, come into play during this policy-mak Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/SEC-Corporate-Disclosure----Climate-Issues-Critical/742.html Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/SEC-Corporate-Disclosure----Climate-Issues-Critical/742.html Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;In an important clarification, the Securities and Exchange Commission has made it known that companies should consider disclosing to investors information about climate related effects to the business. This SEC corporate disclosure finding is given as interpretive guidance as can be expected from this organization periodically. A growing body of opinion suggests that companies were recalcitrant when it came to climate issues./span/pbr / pspan style=font-size: small;A Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;In an important clarification, the Securities and Exchange Commission has made it known that companies should consider disclosing to investors information about climate related effects to the business. This SEC corporate disclosure finding is given as interpretive guidance as can be expected from this organization periodically. A growing body of opinion suggests that companies were recalcitrant when it came to climate issues./span/pbr / pspan style=font-size: small;A Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/SEC-Corporate-Fillings---Include-Climate-Information/740.html Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/SEC-Corporate-Fillings---Include-Climate-Information/740.html Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;No longer will it be possible for annual reports to be submitted without reference to climate change issues, as SEC corporate filings will then be seen to be incomplete. We can conclude this by reference to the new interpretive guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission in January. On many fronts, this classification was expected, as many public figures and investor organizations lobbied the SEC to pay attention to companies who they felt were overlook Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;No longer will it be possible for annual reports to be submitted without reference to climate change issues, as SEC corporate filings will then be seen to be incomplete. We can conclude this by reference to the new interpretive guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission in January. On many fronts, this classification was expected, as many public figures and investor organizations lobbied the SEC to pay attention to companies who they felt were overlook Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/SEC-Climate-Disclosure-Findings----What-is-Materiality/739.html Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/SEC-Climate-Disclosure-Findings----What-is-Materiality/739.html Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;The essence of the concept of materiality, according to the designated accounting and reporting standards organization, the FASB, is as follows: the omission or misstatement of an item in a financial report is material if, in the light of surrounding circumstances, the magnitude of the item is such that it is probable that the judgment of a reasonable person relying upon the report would have been changed or influenced by the inclusion or correction of the item. As s Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;The essence of the concept of materiality, according to the designated accounting and reporting standards organization, the FASB, is as follows: the omission or misstatement of an item in a financial report is material if, in the light of surrounding circumstances, the magnitude of the item is such that it is probable that the judgment of a reasonable person relying upon the report would have been changed or influenced by the inclusion or correction of the item. As s Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/GMA-FMI-Sustainability-Summit---Telling-Your-Sustainability-Story-to-key-Stakeholders/736.html Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/GMA-FMI-Sustainability-Summit---Telling-Your-Sustainability-Story-to-key-Stakeholders/736.html Read Full Media  pBrief presentation from Campbell Soup Company VP, CSR/pbr / pnbsp;/pbr / pstrongTelling Your Sustainability Story/strongbr /Organizations share the challenge of telling a compelling story about their sustainability and corporate responsibility efforts to a wide range of interested audiences. This workshop will focus on identifying your audience and the communications tools and strategies necessary for delivering your sustainability message to them. We will discuss the importance of understandin Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pBrief presentation from Campbell Soup Company VP, CSR/pbr / pnbsp;/pbr / pstrongTelling Your Sustainability Story/strongbr /Organizations share the challenge of telling a compelling story about their sustainability and corporate responsibility efforts to a wide range of interested audiences. This workshop will focus on identifying your audience and the communications tools and strategies necessary for delivering your sustainability message to them. We will discuss the importance of understandin Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/SEC-Carbon-Disclosure-Not-Optional/735.html Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/SEC-Carbon-Disclosure-Not-Optional/735.html Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;As amazing as it may seem, many organizations are still not on board when it comes to the issue of corporate sustainability. Many see this as just another buzzword and have not taken the issue to heart. In truth, an organization that does not realize how important this matter is to its very survival is doomed to failure unless it acts and acts relatively quickly. This is not about the green movement any more, but a fact of corporate life.br /br /When the SEC carbon d Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;As amazing as it may seem, many organizations are still not on board when it comes to the issue of corporate sustainability. Many see this as just another buzzword and have not taken the issue to heart. In truth, an organization that does not realize how important this matter is to its very survival is doomed to failure unless it acts and acts relatively quickly. This is not about the green movement any more, but a fact of corporate life.br /br /When the SEC carbon d Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Ration-Indicators-Determine-Performance/733.html Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Ration-Indicators-Determine-Performance/733.html Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;While a company may be particularly interested in its absolute performance in relation to greenhouse gas emissions reduction, it should realize that it will be necessary within the broader market to establish its performance according to results from its peers. This can be very sensitive information as it cuts right to operational efficiencies and core costing matrices. Such data may therefore not be publicly available but should be nevertheless composed to give the Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;While a company may be particularly interested in its absolute performance in relation to greenhouse gas emissions reduction, it should realize that it will be necessary within the broader market to establish its performance according to results from its peers. This can be very sensitive information as it cuts right to operational efficiencies and core costing matrices. Such data may therefore not be publicly available but should be nevertheless composed to give the Read Full Media ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/On-Demand-Sustainability-is-Essential/731.html Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/On-Demand-Sustainability-is-Essential/731.html Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;Responsibility is front and center these days. One of the worst economic downturns we have ever seen has come together with a growing force calling for us to be accountable in our lives in general. This all points toward us entering a new era, one in which we must all take responsibility for our actions and be better prepared for the future. On-demand sustainability is an ability that all businesses must strive for.br /br /It is no longer good enough to accept certai Read Full Media ]]> Read Full Media  pspan style=font-size: small;Responsibility is front and center these days. One of the worst economic downturns we have ever seen has come together with a growing force calling for us to be accountable in our lives in general. This all points toward us entering a new era, one in which we must all take responsibility for our actions and be better prepared for the future. On-demand sustainability is an ability that all businesses must strive for.br /br /It is no longer good enough to accept certai Read Full Media ]]>