Justmeans's Reportshttp://www.justmeans.com/reports.xmlJustmeansTue, 18 Jun 2013 23:12:12 GMThttp://www.justmeans.com en hourly 1 http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Conscious-Actions-Sustainability-Report-2011/808.html Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:27:49 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Conscious-Actions-Sustainability-Report-2011/808.html  H&M is committed to transparent reporting on its sustainability performance.In our Conscious Actions Sustainability Report 2011 you can read details about our sustainability strategy and how far we have come in our work towards fulfilling our seven strategic sustainability commitments. Read Full Report ]]>  H&M is committed to transparent reporting on its sustainability performance.In our Conscious Actions Sustainability Report 2011 you can read details about our sustainability strategy and how far we have come in our work towards fulfilling our seven strategic sustainability commitments. Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/GLOBE-Foundation-Announces-Finalists-for-10th-Annual-GLOBE-Awards-for-Environmental-Excellence/806.html Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:39:33 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/GLOBE-Foundation-Announces-Finalists-for-10th-Annual-GLOBE-Awards-for-Environmental-Excellence/806.html  Vancouver, CANADA - The GLOBE Foundation, organizer of the world leading GLOBE(tm) Series of conferences on the business of the environment, and EPIC, Western Canada's largest sustainable living expo, is proud to announce the finalists of its 10th annual GLOBE Awards for Environmental Excellence. Considered the most prestigious national awards series of its kind, the GLOBE Awards recognize outstanding Canadian companies that have successfully merged daily business practices with environmental st Read Full Report ]]>  Vancouver, CANADA - The GLOBE Foundation, organizer of the world leading GLOBE(tm) Series of conferences on the business of the environment, and EPIC, Western Canada's largest sustainable living expo, is proud to announce the finalists of its 10th annual GLOBE Awards for Environmental Excellence. Considered the most prestigious national awards series of its kind, the GLOBE Awards recognize outstanding Canadian companies that have successfully merged daily business practices with environmental st Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/GLOBE-2012-Trade-Fair-Attracts-Best-In--Sustainability-Solutions/805.html Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:32:20 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/GLOBE-2012-Trade-Fair-Attracts-Best-In--Sustainability-Solutions/805.html  Vancouver, Canada - Companies from across Canada and around the world will soon transform the floor of the Vancouver Convention Centre East into an international showcase of cutting-edge environmental technologies, services and products during the GLOBE 2012 Conference and Trade Fair in Vancouver this March 14-16."The Trade Fair is an incredibly important component of the GLOBE Series. For three days visitors and delegates have the opportunity to tour the marketplace and discover the latest in b Read Full Report ]]>  Vancouver, Canada - Companies from across Canada and around the world will soon transform the floor of the Vancouver Convention Centre East into an international showcase of cutting-edge environmental technologies, services and products during the GLOBE 2012 Conference and Trade Fair in Vancouver this March 14-16."The Trade Fair is an incredibly important component of the GLOBE Series. For three days visitors and delegates have the opportunity to tour the marketplace and discover the latest in b Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Leadership-at-Cabot-Creamery/804.html Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:25:05 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Leadership-at-Cabot-Creamery/804.html  In a January 2012 article on SustainableBrands.com, Dr. Mark McElroy celebrates leadership at Cabot Creamery and its influence on the cooperative's sustainability program. Read Full Report ]]>  In a January 2012 article on SustainableBrands.com, Dr. Mark McElroy celebrates leadership at Cabot Creamery and its influence on the cooperative's sustainability program. Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/White-Paper-on-Dairy-Farming--amp--the-VCI/802.html Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:49:06 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/White-Paper-on-Dairy-Farming--amp--the-VCI/802.html  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.Please read this report to learn more. Read Full Report ]]>  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.Please read this report to learn more. Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Occupational-Hygiene-Assessment-Report--conducted-by-Sumerra/801.html Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:48:05 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Occupational-Hygiene-Assessment-Report--conducted-by-Sumerra/801.html  During summer 2011 the Cambodian garment industry has faced several concerning incidents of mass faintings among workers and also H&Ms suppliers M&V International Manufacturing Ltd. and Ghim Li Pte. Ltd. have been affected. Since the workers' wellbeing is of importance to us and as a buyerH&M takes these incidents very seriously. Hence, we took immediate action and hired an external expert, Sumerra, to identify the root causes and solutions. The investigation was carried out during September 201 Read Full Report ]]>  During summer 2011 the Cambodian garment industry has faced several concerning incidents of mass faintings among workers and also H&Ms suppliers M&V International Manufacturing Ltd. and Ghim Li Pte. Ltd. have been affected. Since the workers' wellbeing is of importance to us and as a buyerH&M takes these incidents very seriously. Hence, we took immediate action and hired an external expert, Sumerra, to identify the root causes and solutions. The investigation was carried out during September 201 Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/2010-CVS-Caremark-CSR-Report/798.html Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:51:28 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/2010-CVS-Caremark-CSR-Report/798.html  With 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 an Read Full Report ]]>  With 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 an Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Toshiba-s-2011-CSR-report-review/797.html Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:00:10 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Toshiba-s-2011-CSR-report-review/797.html  Kathee Rebernak, founder of Framework:CR, writing for the September issue of Ethical Corporation reviewed the Toshiba 2011 CSR report and found the reams of information provided failed to present a cohesive picture of its overal performance. Read Full Report ]]>  Kathee Rebernak, founder of Framework:CR, writing for the September issue of Ethical Corporation reviewed the Toshiba 2011 CSR report and found the reams of information provided failed to present a cohesive picture of its overal performance. Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Focus--Ingredients-for-a-Changing-World/796.html Thu, 30 Jun 2011 02:38:54 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Focus--Ingredients-for-a-Changing-World/796.html  Danisco releases Sustainability Report: Resource use down, focus on Life Cycle Assessment and market facing objectives.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 resources better in the past year and at the same time focused on their innovation platforms and product offerings toward a more sustainable future. These are just Read Full Report ]]>  Danisco releases Sustainability Report: Resource use down, focus on Life Cycle Assessment and market facing objectives.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 resources better in the past year and at the same time focused on their innovation platforms and product offerings toward a more sustainable future. These are just Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/2010-Corporate-Responsibility-Report/793.html Thu, 19 May 2011 18:00:06 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/2010-Corporate-Responsibility-Report/793.html  Intel 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 Report ]]>  Intel 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 Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/2010-Barrick-Gold-Responsibility-Report/791.html Thu, 12 May 2011 14:39:16 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/2010-Barrick-Gold-Responsibility-Report/791.html  We've just published Barrick Gold's new Responsibility Report. It covers Barrick'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.You can read the report online or download a PDF (7.9MB). Read Full Report ]]>  We've just published Barrick Gold's new Responsibility Report. It covers Barrick'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.You can read the report online or download a PDF (7.9MB). Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Spring-CSR-Update-for-Boston-based-SRI-Stakeholders/789.html Tue, 03 May 2011 20:54:40 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Spring-CSR-Update-for-Boston-based-SRI-Stakeholders/789.html  Full slide-set shared with our Boston-based SRI stakeholders during the Campbell Soup Spring outreach meeting. Read Full Report ]]>  Full slide-set shared with our Boston-based SRI stakeholders during the Campbell Soup Spring outreach meeting. Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Earth-Day-is-for-Everyone--Including-Business/788.html Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:01:45 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Earth-Day-is-for-Everyone--Including-Business/788.html  Throughout its 40 plus year history Earth Day has been a rallying point for millions of personal acts intended to help save the environment.It 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.Earth Day street and stream clean ups, recycling drives, letter writing campaigns and similar calls to reduce, reuse, and rec Read Full Report ]]>  Throughout its 40 plus year history Earth Day has been a rallying point for millions of personal acts intended to help save the environment.It 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.Earth Day street and stream clean ups, recycling drives, letter writing campaigns and similar calls to reduce, reuse, and rec Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/The-Peat-Zero-Challenge---B-amp-Q-and-2degrees/786.html Mon, 18 Apr 2011 04:52:06 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/The-Peat-Zero-Challenge---B-amp-Q-and-2degrees/786.html  B&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 B&Q is now setting challenges for:1. 100% peat replacement from bagged media by 2020.2. 100% peat replacement for professional horticulture by 2030.2degrees is helping B&Q find fresh ideas, new relationships and different perspectives that can open the way to a total replacement of peat in their value chain. T Read Full Report ]]>  B&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 B&Q is now setting challenges for:1. 100% peat replacement from bagged media by 2020.2. 100% peat replacement for professional horticulture by 2030.2degrees is helping B&Q find fresh ideas, new relationships and different perspectives that can open the way to a total replacement of peat in their value chain. T Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/H-amp-M-Conscious--Actions-Sustainability-Report-2010/785.html Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:00:13 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/H-amp-M-Conscious--Actions-Sustainability-Report-2010/785.html  *Is The Name For All The Work We Do To Offer You More Sustainable Fashion, Both Today and TomorrowToday H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB has published its Conscious Actions SustainabilityReport for 2010. Both the report and a summary are available to read online and todownload at www.hm.com/consciousactions2010.Today H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB has published its Conscious Actions SustainabilityReport for 2010. Both the report and a summary are available to read online and todownload at www.hm.com/conscio Read Full Report ]]>  *Is The Name For All The Work We Do To Offer You More Sustainable Fashion, Both Today and TomorrowToday H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB has published its Conscious Actions SustainabilityReport for 2010. Both the report and a summary are available to read online and todownload at www.hm.com/consciousactions2010.Today H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB has published its Conscious Actions SustainabilityReport for 2010. Both the report and a summary are available to read online and todownload at www.hm.com/conscio Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/ICMM-s-Annual-Review-2010---Making-progress-through-dialogue/783.html Sat, 26 Mar 2011 13:00:01 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/ICMM-s-Annual-Review-2010---Making-progress-through-dialogue/783.html  We are pleased to present ICMM'sAnnual Review 2010 - Making Progress Through Dialogue. In it, we review our achievements over the past year through a lens of consensus-building and collaboration.In the forward, ICMM President Anthony Hodge talks about the value of building strong relationships and highlights achievements made in 2010.These included:An opinion survey on mining and sustainable development, which drew responses from 847 people across 81 countries A formalized approach to track and Read Full Report ]]>  We are pleased to present ICMM'sAnnual Review 2010 - Making Progress Through Dialogue. In it, we review our achievements over the past year through a lens of consensus-building and collaboration.In the forward, ICMM President Anthony Hodge talks about the value of building strong relationships and highlights achievements made in 2010.These included:An opinion survey on mining and sustainable development, which drew responses from 847 people across 81 countries A formalized approach to track and Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Nestl-Creating-Shared-Value-and-Rural-Development-Report-2010/781.html Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:33:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Nestl-Creating-Shared-Value-and-Rural-Development-Report-2010/781.html  Creating Shared Value is a fundamental part of Nestl's way of doing business that focuses on specific areas of the Company's core business activities - namely water, nutrition, and rural development - where value can best be created both for society and shareholders.In our latest Creating Shared Value Report, we focus specifically on rural development, one of the most important drivers of global development. Read Full Report ]]>  Creating Shared Value is a fundamental part of Nestl's way of doing business that focuses on specific areas of the Company's core business activities - namely water, nutrition, and rural development - where value can best be created both for society and shareholders.In our latest Creating Shared Value Report, we focus specifically on rural development, one of the most important drivers of global development. Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Reed--Corporate-Responsibility-Report-2010/780.html Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:52:56 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Reed--Corporate-Responsibility-Report-2010/780.html  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,it is how we conduct our business every day. Read Full Report ]]>  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,it is how we conduct our business every day. Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Campbells-2010-Social-Responsibility-Report/779.html Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:46:27 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Campbells-2010-Social-Responsibility-Report/779.html  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. Read Full Report ]]>  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. Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Corporate-Responsibility-Report-2010/774.html Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:37:32 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Corporate-Responsibility-Report-2010/774.html  Vaisala'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.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 performance an Read Full Report ]]>  Vaisala'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.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 performance an Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/CSR-2008/768.html Wed, 09 Mar 2011 08:57:28 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/CSR-2008/768.html   Read Full Report ]]>   Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Infographic--U-S--High-Speed-Rail/767.html Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:27:39 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Infographic--U-S--High-Speed-Rail/767.html  In January of 2010, Obama announced the $8 billion investment plan in HSR for 13 projects in 31 states. High speedrail (HSR) is poised to become the centerpiece of the United State's transportation infrastructure, contingentupon critical support from state and local governments. Current political climates, however, effect thelikelihood of potential HSR projects in certain regions, making rail - historically a very bipartisan issue - a partisanbattleground.For the full report, go to:www.2degreesn Read Full Report ]]>  In January of 2010, Obama announced the $8 billion investment plan in HSR for 13 projects in 31 states. High speedrail (HSR) is poised to become the centerpiece of the United State's transportation infrastructure, contingentupon critical support from state and local governments. Current political climates, however, effect thelikelihood of potential HSR projects in certain regions, making rail - historically a very bipartisan issue - a partisanbattleground.For the full report, go to:www.2degreesn Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Cabot-Chooses-CarbonSMART/766.html Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:47:56 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Cabot-Chooses-CarbonSMART/766.html  Cabot manages and reduces its Carbon Footprint by selecting EnerNOC's CarbonSMART System Read Full Report ]]>  Cabot manages and reduces its Carbon Footprint by selecting EnerNOC's CarbonSMART System Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/CSR-2009/765.html Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:11:21 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/CSR-2009/765.html   Read Full Report ]]>   Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/How-to-Make-Sustainability-Everybody-s-Job/764.html Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:21:10 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/How-to-Make-Sustainability-Everybody-s-Job/764.html   Read Full Report ]]>   Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/US-Dairy-Sustainability-Progress-Report/762.html Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:31:47 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/US-Dairy-Sustainability-Progress-Report/762.html  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. Read Full Report ]]>  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. Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Guiding-Principles-for-the-Implementation-of-the-UN-Protect--Respect-and-Remedy-Framework-/758.html Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:57:51 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Guiding-Principles-for-the-Implementation-of-the-UN-Protect--Respect-and-Remedy-Framework-/758.html  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 supports, rather than hinders, the r Read Full Report ]]>  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 supports, rather than hinders, the r Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Sustainability-in-the-Dairy-Industry/754.html Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:56:47 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Sustainability-in-the-Dairy-Industry/754.html  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. Read Full Report ]]>  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. Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Cabot-Participating-in-FARM-Program/753.html Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:44:23 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Cabot-Participating-in-FARM-Program/753.html  Cabot Farms are now participating in the National Milk Producers Federation National Dairy FARM Program (Farmers Assuring Responsible ManagementTM).The mission of this program is to demonstrate and verify that U.S. milk producers are committed to providing the highest standards of animal care and quality assurance. **National Milk Producers Federation FARM Program Read Full Report ]]>  Cabot Farms are now participating in the National Milk Producers Federation National Dairy FARM Program (Farmers Assuring Responsible ManagementTM).The mission of this program is to demonstrate and verify that U.S. milk producers are committed to providing the highest standards of animal care and quality assurance. **National Milk Producers Federation FARM Program Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Global-Talent-Risk----Seven-Responses/751.html Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:00:01 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Global-Talent-Risk----Seven-Responses/751.html  Industries 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, Global Talent Risk - Seven Responses, analyses projected talent shortages by 2020 and 2030 in 25 countries, 13 industries and 9 occupational clusters."It's a huge problem to find the right people with the right skills in any country in Read Full Report ]]>  Industries 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, Global Talent Risk - Seven Responses, analyses projected talent shortages by 2020 and 2030 in 25 countries, 13 industries and 9 occupational clusters."It's a huge problem to find the right people with the right skills in any country in Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Moving-lives/750.html Thu, 13 Jan 2011 09:57:42 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Moving-lives/750.html  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 educate many children through a Read Full Report ]]>  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 educate many children through a Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Applying-the-ICMM-Assurance-Procedure--an-interpretative-guide/749.html Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:51:05 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Applying-the-ICMM-Assurance-Procedure--an-interpretative-guide/749.html  An interpretive guide to help member companies apply the ICMM Assurance Procedure is now available todownload.It is intended to help guide ICMM member companies in developing their sustainability reports and in engaging with assurance providers. Assurance providers may also find value in using a common interpretive framework.The guide has been developed on the basis of feedback from ICMM member companies and assurance providers, drawing on their experience of applying the Assurance Procedure ove Read Full Report ]]>  An interpretive guide to help member companies apply the ICMM Assurance Procedure is now available todownload.It is intended to help guide ICMM member companies in developing their sustainability reports and in engaging with assurance providers. Assurance providers may also find value in using a common interpretive framework.The guide has been developed on the basis of feedback from ICMM member companies and assurance providers, drawing on their experience of applying the Assurance Procedure ove Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/California-Water-Legislation-Stalls/748.html Mon, 27 Dec 2010 06:55:46 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/California-Water-Legislation-Stalls/748.html  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.Of all the states within the USA, the water management problem is particularly acute within California. Booming po Read Full Report ]]>  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.Of all the states within the USA, the water management problem is particularly acute within California. Booming po Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Do-you-Make-Waste-Efficiency-A-Priority-/747.html Fri, 24 Dec 2010 05:54:50 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Do-you-Make-Waste-Efficiency-A-Priority-/747.html  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.In a corporate environment, there are at least six distinct areas where we can identify that waste is an issue. One of the mos Read Full Report ]]>  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.In a corporate environment, there are at least six distinct areas where we can identify that waste is an issue. One of the mos Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Why-Work-Order-Automation-Make-Sense/746.html Wed, 22 Dec 2010 05:56:10 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Why-Work-Order-Automation-Make-Sense/746.html  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.Numerous problems concern a typical work order process. Often there is a limited amount of information available as Read Full Report ]]>  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.Numerous problems concern a typical work order process. Often there is a limited amount of information available as Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Walmart-Sustainability-Principles/745.html Mon, 20 Dec 2010 06:28:50 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Walmart-Sustainability-Principles/745.html  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. 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 size and magnitude is involved wi Read Full Report ]]>  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. 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 size and magnitude is involved wi Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Understanding-the-U-S--Clean-Air-Act/744.html Fri, 17 Dec 2010 05:24:57 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Understanding-the-U-S--Clean-Air-Act/744.html  The U.S. Clean Air Act is aimed at reducing air pollution to improve the country'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. The U.S. Clean Air Act was established in 1963 by the U Read Full Report ]]>  The U.S. Clean Air Act is aimed at reducing air pollution to improve the country'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. The U.S. Clean Air Act was established in 1963 by the U Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Sustainable-Procurement-Policy/743.html Wed, 15 Dec 2010 05:52:47 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Sustainable-Procurement-Policy/743.html  A New Requirement for Efficient Operations and Greenhouse Gas Emissions ManagementTraditionally, 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. External influences did, of course, come into play during this policy-making process as a company would recognize Read Full Report ]]>  A New Requirement for Efficient Operations and Greenhouse Gas Emissions ManagementTraditionally, 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. External influences did, of course, come into play during this policy-making process as a company would recognize Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/SEC-Corporate-Disclosure----Climate-Issues-Critical/742.html Mon, 13 Dec 2010 07:56:32 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/SEC-Corporate-Disclosure----Climate-Issues-Critical/742.html  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.A publicly traded company must reveal information about climate issue Read Full Report ]]>  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.A publicly traded company must reveal information about climate issue Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/SEC-Corporate-Fillings---Include-Climate-Information/740.html Fri, 10 Dec 2010 05:31:06 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/SEC-Corporate-Fillings---Include-Climate-Information/740.html  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 overlooking climate information. Th Read Full Report ]]>  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 overlooking climate information. Th Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/SEC-Climate-Disclosure-Findings----What-is-Materiality/739.html Wed, 08 Dec 2010 06:56:09 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/SEC-Climate-Disclosure-Findings----What-is-Materiality/739.html  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 such, to understand whether Read Full Report ]]>  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 such, to understand whether Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/GMA-FMI-Sustainability-Summit---Telling-Your-Sustainability-Story-to-key-Stakeholders/736.html Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:20:33 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/GMA-FMI-Sustainability-Summit---Telling-Your-Sustainability-Story-to-key-Stakeholders/736.html  Brief presentation from Campbell Soup Company VP, CSRTelling Your Sustainability StoryOrganizations 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 understanding stakeholder expectations and how to e Read Full Report ]]>  Brief presentation from Campbell Soup Company VP, CSRTelling Your Sustainability StoryOrganizations 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 understanding stakeholder expectations and how to e Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/SEC-Carbon-Disclosure-Not-Optional/735.html Mon, 06 Dec 2010 05:46:01 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/SEC-Carbon-Disclosure-Not-Optional/735.html  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.When the SEC carbon disclosure finding was revealed Read Full Report ]]>  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.When the SEC carbon disclosure finding was revealed Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Ration-Indicators-Determine-Performance/733.html Fri, 03 Dec 2010 06:10:55 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Ration-Indicators-Determine-Performance/733.html  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 organization access to a comp Read Full Report ]]>  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 organization access to a comp Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Vital-Capital-Index-for-Dairy-Ag/732.html Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:40:00 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Vital-Capital-Index-for-Dairy-Ag/732.html  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. It is meant to help dairy farmers to identify improvement opportunities and make improvements appropriate to their farm. Initially, the VCI could be used to "benchmark" conditions on a farm. Over time, a farmer could use the VCI to track their efforts at Read Full Report ]]>  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. It is meant to help dairy farmers to identify improvement opportunities and make improvements appropriate to their farm. Initially, the VCI could be used to "benchmark" conditions on a farm. Over time, a farmer could use the VCI to track their efforts at Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/On-Demand-Sustainability-is-Essential/731.html Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:45:05 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/On-Demand-Sustainability-is-Essential/731.html  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.It is no longer good enough to accept certain elements as just part of a process Read Full Report ]]>  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.It is no longer good enough to accept certain elements as just part of a process Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Enterprise-Asset-Tracking/730.html Fri, 26 Nov 2010 06:40:55 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Enterprise-Asset-Tracking/730.html  It is difficult for an organization to operate efficiently, let alone have any competitive advantage, if it does not have direct control over all its assets at any one time. As a business embraces the myriad technological advances of modern times so it seems that items of equipment and necessary tools swell the corporate inventory. As each asset becomes more and more entwined with the organization's processes and procedures, the implications become more and more dire should an asset he misplaced Read Full Report ]]>  It is difficult for an organization to operate efficiently, let alone have any competitive advantage, if it does not have direct control over all its assets at any one time. As a business embraces the myriad technological advances of modern times so it seems that items of equipment and necessary tools swell the corporate inventory. As each asset becomes more and more entwined with the organization's processes and procedures, the implications become more and more dire should an asset he misplaced Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Environmental-Management-Solutions--EMS-/729.html Wed, 24 Nov 2010 05:24:03 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Environmental-Management-Solutions--EMS-/729.html  Environmental management is no longer something for scientists, environmentalists and politicians to debate, rather it is a theory that must be put into practice as a result of boardroom initiatives across the land. Until the latter third of the 20th century these kinds of environmental issues had been largely ignored in real terms by commerce and industry, even though it was clear that there were potentially serious repercussions down the road. In general, big business decisions during the 19th Read Full Report ]]>  Environmental management is no longer something for scientists, environmentalists and politicians to debate, rather it is a theory that must be put into practice as a result of boardroom initiatives across the land. Until the latter third of the 20th century these kinds of environmental issues had been largely ignored in real terms by commerce and industry, even though it was clear that there were potentially serious repercussions down the road. In general, big business decisions during the 19th Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Toward-a-Safe--Just-Workplace--Apparel-Supply-Chain-Compliance-Programs/728.html Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:07:35 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/Toward-a-Safe--Just-Workplace--Apparel-Supply-Chain-Compliance-Programs/728.html  This report provides the first publicly available evaluation of compliance programs of 15 of the apparel companies with the highest market capitalization traded on U.S. bond and equity exchanges including Wal-Mart Stores, Target Corp., Nordstrom Inc., Gap Inc., and Levi Strauss & Co. The report focuses on overall resources that companies are employing on core compliance activities such as: factory auditing, remediation, continuous improvement, collaboration, company management accountability, an Read Full Report ]]>  This report provides the first publicly available evaluation of compliance programs of 15 of the apparel companies with the highest market capitalization traded on U.S. bond and equity exchanges including Wal-Mart Stores, Target Corp., Nordstrom Inc., Gap Inc., and Levi Strauss & Co. The report focuses on overall resources that companies are employing on core compliance activities such as: factory auditing, remediation, continuous improvement, collaboration, company management accountability, an Read Full Report ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/reports/What-is-Ecological-Footprints/727.html Mon, 22 Nov 2010 05:45:51 GMT http://www.justmeans.com/reports/What-is-Ecological-Footprints/727.html  In recent times we have all learned a lot about our carbon footprint. As we come to grips with this terminology and understand the impact that the human race is having on the planet Earth, we all need to be involved in the process of taking action. While a carbon footprint refers to the amount of damaging greenhouse gas emissions that an activity represents, be that on a personal level or on a corporate level, the term "ecological footprint" measures the size of our demand on nature.An ecologica Read Full Report ]]>  In recent times we have all learned a lot about our carbon footprint. As we come to grips with this terminology and understand the impact that the human race is having on the planet Earth, we all need to be involved in the process of taking action. While a carbon footprint refers to the amount of damaging greenhouse gas emissions that an activity represents, be that on a personal level or on a corporate level, the term "ecological footprint" measures the size of our demand on nature.An ecologica Read Full Report ]]>