Francine Hardaway
Working with startup technology companies, entrepreneurs, and social causes. Angel investor, business coach, mom, yoga practitioner, blogger, golden retriever fan, social media junkie. Connected woman.
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“CSR for Dummies” is an Earth911.com series highlighting the different pledges and commitments made by companies in regards to product stewardship and recycling. Companies and services featured do not pay for placement and are not endorsed by Earth911.com.
Most people think of Waste Management as simply a garbage company. But inside the organization itself, its ... read more
One Person’s Garbage…
“CSR for Dummies” is an Earth911.com series highlighting the different pledges and commitments made by companies in regards to product stewardship and recycling. Companies and services featured do not pay for placement and are not endorsed by Earth911.com.
Most people think of Waste Management as simply a garbage company. But inside the organization itself, its ... read more
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At the 12th Annual Energy and Environment Conference (EUEC) currently being held in Phoenix, Ariz., over 2,000 delegates from 200 leading energy companies are coming together to discuss the future of energy in the U.S. The conference brings together senior management professionals "at the onset of what is likely to be an active year for energy and environmental policy ... read more
Utility Emissions Revisited at the EUEC
At the 12th Annual Energy and Environment Conference (EUEC) currently being held in Phoenix, Ariz., over 2,000 delegates from 200 leading energy companies are coming together to discuss the future of energy in the U.S. The conference brings together senior management professionals "at the onset of what is likely to be an active year for energy and environmental policy ... read more
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The climate change conference at Poznań took the day off yesterday in observance of the Muslim holiday Eid. Today, the UNFCCC is back in full swing in critical negotiations about how to mitigate climate change and its risks for developing countries.
For them, if the "big" polluters don't meet their goals, climate change can mean the ... read more
Climate Change Insurance: Not Your Typical Policy
The climate change conference at Poznań took the day off yesterday in observance of the Muslim holiday Eid. Today, the UNFCCC is back in full swing in critical negotiations about how to mitigate climate change and its risks for developing countries.
For them, if the "big" polluters don't meet their goals, climate change can mean the ... read more
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At Poznań, everyone agrees that actions should be taken to protect the climate system for the benefit of present and future generations. But how? According to the original documents, decisions should be made "on the basis of equity and in accordance with their common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities."
This is tantamount to the discussion ... read more
Developing, Industrialized Countries Clash at Poznań
At Poznań, everyone agrees that actions should be taken to protect the climate system for the benefit of present and future generations. But how? According to the original documents, decisions should be made "on the basis of equity and in accordance with their common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities."
This is tantamount to the discussion ... read more
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The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which kicked off Monday, is the fourteenth meeting of the Parties to the Convention. Additionally, the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol agreed that they would have an effective response to climate change by the next time they meet in Copenhagen at the end of next year.
Who is in attendance? Governments, ... read more
At Poznań, Where Does the U.S. Stand?
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which kicked off Monday, is the fourteenth meeting of the Parties to the Convention. Additionally, the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol agreed that they would have an effective response to climate change by the next time they meet in Copenhagen at the end of next year.
Who is in attendance? Governments, ... read more
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Henry Nestle founded the company that bears his name in 1866 with a single product: breakfast cereal. With an original mission to provide proper nutrition to children, the company has since expanded, becoming a worldwide conglomerate and household name.
The company that holds 30 percent of the market share for bottled water is looking to begin improving its operations and lessen ... read more
Nestle CSR Report Starts in Right Direction
Henry Nestle founded the company that bears his name in 1866 with a single product: breakfast cereal. With an original mission to provide proper nutrition to children, the company has since expanded, becoming a worldwide conglomerate and household name.
The company that holds 30 percent of the market share for bottled water is looking to begin improving its operations and lessen ... read more
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The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will be meeting for 12 days to try to nail down proposals for its 2009 Copenhagen meeting, at which an ambitious political agreement on how to deal with climate change is expected to be crafted.
This will be complicated. There are 183 Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (a treaty to the ... read more
Poznań Climate Change Conference Begins Dec. 1
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will be meeting for 12 days to try to nail down proposals for its 2009 Copenhagen meeting, at which an ambitious political agreement on how to deal with climate change is expected to be crafted.
This will be complicated. There are 183 Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (a treaty to the ... read more
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“CSR for Dummies” is an Earth911.com series highlighting the different pledges and commitments made by companies in regards to product stewardship and recycling. Companies and services featured do not pay for placement and are not endorsed by Earth911.com.
PepsiCo is an international conglomerate that employs approximately 185,000 people worldwide, and its products are sold in approximately 200 countries. With this clout, ... read more
The Green Pepsi Generation
“CSR for Dummies” is an Earth911.com series highlighting the different pledges and commitments made by companies in regards to product stewardship and recycling. Companies and services featured do not pay for placement and are not endorsed by Earth911.com.
PepsiCo is an international conglomerate that employs approximately 185,000 people worldwide, and its products are sold in approximately 200 countries. With this clout, ... read more
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“CSR for Dummies” is an Earth911.com series highlighting the different pledges and commitments made by companies in regards to product stewardship and recycling. Companies and services featured do not pay for placement and are not endorsed by Earth911.com.
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GE looks at the concept of sustainability from a global perspective. Because of this, the company refers to its report as its ... read more
GE “Citizenship” Report Shows Global Sustainability Practices
“CSR for Dummies” is an Earth911.com series highlighting the different pledges and commitments made by companies in regards to product stewardship and recycling. Companies and services featured do not pay for placement and are not endorsed by Earth911.com.
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GE looks at the concept of sustainability from a global perspective. Because of this, the company refers to its report as its ... read more
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“CSR for Dummies” is an Earth911.com series highlighting the different pledges and commitments made by companies in regards to product stewardship and recycling. Companies and services featured do not pay for placement and are not endorsed by Earth911.com.
When you think of a world with four billion mobile phone connections, you are certainly looking at the potential for an enormous environmental ... read more
Nokia CSR Points to the Future
“CSR for Dummies” is an Earth911.com series highlighting the different pledges and commitments made by companies in regards to product stewardship and recycling. Companies and services featured do not pay for placement and are not endorsed by Earth911.com.
When you think of a world with four billion mobile phone connections, you are certainly looking at the potential for an enormous environmental ... read more
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