Sustainable forest management

Great Business Schools Releases National Rankings of Environmental Sustainability Master's Programs

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Articles, Environmentalism, Sustainability, Forestry, Natural environment, Sustainable forest management, Yale University, Sustainable MBA, Sustainability at American Colleges and Universities

The Top 3 Best Environmental and Sustainability Management Programs for 2021 are: 1) Yale University; 2) Columbia University; 3) Georgetown University.

Key Points: 
  • The Top 3 Best Environmental and Sustainability Management Programs for 2021 are: 1) Yale University; 2) Columbia University; 3) Georgetown University.
  • The Top 3 Online Environmental and Sustainability Management Programs for 2021 are: 1) Duke University; 2) University of Wisconsin; 3) University of Connecticut.
  • Climate change may be controversial in some circles, but that doesn't change the fact that environmental management and sustainability careers are growing in importance and demand.
  • Great Business Schools doesn't get caught up about which schools are the "best."

Global Mining Sustainability Thematic Research Report 2020 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Natural Resources, Environment, Mining, Minerals, Environmentalism, Articles, Ethical investment, Natural environment, Economy, Sustainability, Sustainable forest management, Responsible Research, RepRisk

The "Sustainability in Mining - Thematic Research" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Sustainability in Mining - Thematic Research" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • "Sustainability in Mining - Thematic Research" provides a comprehensive sustainability framework, covering environment, social and governance (ESG) factors, which can be used as a management tool to help CEOs identify all potential sustainability risks and implement mitigating actions that can improve their company's ESG performance.
  • Sustainability in mining covers a wide range of activities from community engagement and development prior to a mine's construction, through to rehabilitation, with mining required to be both environmentally sound as well as socially responsible.
  • This report provides an overview of sustainability in mining, the most important theme for 2020.

BADCOCK HOME FURNITURE &MORE JOINS THE SUSTAINABLE FURNISHINGS COUNCIL

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Articles, Sustainability, Natural environment, Environmentalism, Environmental movements, Sustainable forest management

Badcock Corporation is officially joining the sustainability movement with its new membership role in the Sustainable Furnishings Council.

Key Points: 
  • Badcock Corporation is officially joining the sustainability movement with its new membership role in the Sustainable Furnishings Council.
  • The council is a coalition of manufacturers, retailers, and designers dedicated to increasing awareness and adoption of environmentally sustainable practices in the home furnishings industry.
  • As a member of the Sustainable Furnishings Council, Badcock acknowledges the importance of a triple bottom line (People-Planet-Profits) that represents a healthy balance between social equity, environmental concerns, and local economies.
  • Furthermore, Badcock is committed to Best Practices outlined by the Sustainable Furnishings Council that include carbon reduction, consumer and environmental health, social equity, waste reduction, water management, and product circularity.

Mercer International Inc. to Present at Upcoming 24th Annual CIBC Western Institutional Investor Conference

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Monday, January 11, 2021
Wood products, Wood, Biotechnology, Sustainable agriculture, Sustainable business, Sustainable forest management, Articles, Forestry, Bioproducts, Pulp, Forward-looking statement, Asia Pulp & Paper

At Mercer International Inc., we are exceptional people creating bioproducts for a more sustainable world.

Key Points: 
  • At Mercer International Inc., we are exceptional people creating bioproducts for a more sustainable world.
  • We are a diversified global producer of forest products, bioproducts, and green electricity with operations in Germany, Canada, and Australia with a consolidated annual production capacity of approximately 2.2 million tonnes of kraft pulp and 550 million board feet of softwood lumber.
  • For further information, please visit www.mercerint.com .
  • The preceding includes forward looking statements which involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties which may cause our actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results.

Global Market for Biobased and Sustainable Plastics 2020-2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Articles, Biotechnology, Environmentalism, Sustainability, Sustainable agriculture, Nature, Bioplastic, Biobased economy, Sustainable forest management

The "The Global Market for Biobased and Sustainable Plastics 2020-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "The Global Market for Biobased and Sustainable Plastics 2020-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The biobased and sustainable plastics sector aims to create green products from biological based inputs, residue and wastes.
  • Global production capacities for biobased and sustainable plastics, market demand and trends 2019-2030.
  • Market segmentation analysis for biobased and sustainable plastics including packaging, consumer products, automotive, building & construction, textiles, electronics and agriculture markets.

Amyris Announces Bonsucro Certification Sustainable Sugarcane Production For Clean Ingredients

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Monday, December 28, 2020
Articles, Amyris, Bonsucro, Natural environment, Forestry, Sustainability, Sustainable forest management

Bonsucro is a global organization that promotes sustainable sugarcane production, processing and trade around the world.

Key Points: 
  • Bonsucro is a global organization that promotes sustainable sugarcane production, processing and trade around the world.
  • Sustainability is a key pillar of Amyris' No CompromiseTM commitment, and our leading synthetic biology platform delivers clean chemistry using sustainably sourced sugarcane.
  • Amyris' Certification of the Bonsucro Chain of Custody Standard underscores our mission to deliver clean, sustainable solutions for a healthier planet," said John Melo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Amyris.
  • Amyris (Nasdaq: AMRS) is a science and technology leader in the research, development and production of sustainable ingredients for the Clean Health & Beauty and Flavors & Fragrances markets.

DGAP-News: KION Group recognized by CDP for its climate change mitigation

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Physical sciences, Articles, KION Group, Natural environment, Climate change policy, Forest certification, KION, Sustainability, Sustainable forest management, Climate change mitigation

Frankfurt a. M., December 17, 2020 - International environmental organization CDP has once again recognized the KION Group's commitment to combating climate change.

Key Points: 
  • Frankfurt a. M., December 17, 2020 - International environmental organization CDP has once again recognized the KION Group's commitment to combating climate change.
  • The rating reflects the KION Group's progress from a coordinated approach to climate change mitigation (management level) to the implementation of the latest best practice (leadership level).
  • "Combating climate change is and remains a key area of action for the KION Group.
  • Further information on climate management at the KION Group is available in the 2019 sustainability report: https://www.kiongroup.com/KION-Website-Main/About-us/Management/Sustaina... .

 Philip Morris International Recognized Among World’s Top Sustainable Businesses with “Triple A” Score from CDP

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
Tobacco, Retail, Environment, Environmentalism, Forestry, Articles, Sustainability, Sustainable forest management, Natural environment

CDP has recognized PMI as a global environmental leader.

Key Points: 
  • CDP has recognized PMI as a global environmental leader.
  • For the previous year, PMI also earned a position on the Water Security A List, and an A- for its forest disclosure.
  • Combined, CDPs most recent rankings place PMI among the select few to achieve a Triple A score and among the world's most pioneering companies leading on environmental transparency and performance.
  • Water stewardship and sustainable forest management are also a significant part of PMIs efforts to reduce its environmental footprint.

REI Co-op fights climate change and advances equity in the industry with bold new product standards

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Retailing, Recreational Equipment, Inc., Retailers, Articles, The Co-operative Group, Sustainability, Carbon neutrality, Sustainable forest management

The REI Product Impact Standards include the co-op's expectations for how brands are addressing carbon reduction, inclusive marketing practices and cultural designs in the products they make and sell to REI.

Key Points: 
  • The REI Product Impact Standards include the co-op's expectations for how brands are addressing carbon reduction, inclusive marketing practices and cultural designs in the products they make and sell to REI.
  • The standards first launched in 2018 as a way for REI to advance sustainability across the industry and have expanded to include additional areas of impact.
  • The REI Product Impact Standards (previously Product Sustainability Standards) are designed to evolve over time to ensure the co-op proactively engages partners on the industry's most pressing and meaningful topics.
  • When the standards were first launched in 2018, they were hailed as the first of their kind in the retail industry.

From Earth to Sky: New PR Agency to Bolster Green Business Success in Growing Sustainability Market

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Forestry, Articles, Environmentalism, Sustainability, Sustainable forest management, Glens Falls, New York, Natural environment

"I reached a point where I could really take a step back and evaluate where I wanted to head next," DeFazio said.

Key Points: 
  • "I reached a point where I could really take a step back and evaluate where I wanted to head next," DeFazio said.
  • We look forward to working alongside business and civic leaders to help make Glens Falls an even more vibrant city."
  • Led by veteran PR practitioners, Sustainable PR is strategically built to help green companies craft compelling stories about their sustainability initiatives.
  • Sustainable PR is an Upstate New York-based public relations agency which brings earned media expertise to green companies.