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Recoverâ„¢ Commits to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Collaboration With Global Stakeholders at the United Nations HQ

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Friday, June 3, 2022

The company has registered its commitments to sector change on the United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network.

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  • The company has registered its commitments to sector change on the United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network.
  • By collaborating with these global stakeholders, we hope to scale our impact further to help brands and retailers meet their sustainable goals.
  • The United Nations Conscious Fashion Campaign and Lifestyle Network is a joint initiative of the United Nations Office for Partnerships, the Division for Sustainable Development Goals - United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, and the Fashion Impact Fund.
  • The UN Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network is a joint initiative of the United Nations Office for Partnerships, the Division for Sustainable Development Goals - United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, and the Fashion Impact Fund.

Wacker Chemical Corporation Joins Global Sustainability Efforts, Celebrating Annual Initiative

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

ADRIAN, Mich., Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In recognition of World Sustainability Day, the fourth Wednesday in October (October 27), Wacker Chemical Corporation employees participated in environmentally friendly activities this month.

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  • ADRIAN, Mich., Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In recognition of World Sustainability Day, the fourth Wednesday in October (October 27), Wacker Chemical Corporation employees participated in environmentally friendly activities this month.
  • Wacker Chemical Corporation Joins Global Sustainability Efforts, Celebrating Annual Initiative
    For a designated week each October, WACKER employees celebrate Sustainability Week to generate awareness and inspire community action to protect the environment.
  • Additionally, the annual Bradley County's Household Hazardous Waste Day was bolstered by the help of the WACKER-Charleston volunteers.
  • Also, by 2030, WACKER aims to reach its corporate goal of having 90 percent of products made with a neutral or positive contribution to sustainability.

Love That Design announces the region's first sustainable design awards in partnership with Surge For Water

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Entrants for The Sustainability Awards 2021 include projects, products and companies from the MENA region with an entirely sustainable design ethos in terms of aesthetics and practices.

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  • Entrants for The Sustainability Awards 2021 include projects, products and companies from the MENA region with an entirely sustainable design ethos in terms of aesthetics and practices.
  • "Emphasis on sustainable design doesn't necessarily mean a less creative product or space," adds Ben D'Souza, Co-Founder at Love That Design.
  • Love That Design has been an avid and active supporter of Surge for Water since 2017.
  • Love That Design is a B2B platform showcasing the best architecture and interior design projects in the region.

Love That Design announces the region's first sustainable design awards in partnership with Surge For Water

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Entrants for The Sustainability Awards 2021 include projects, products and companies from the MENA region with an entirely sustainable design ethos in terms of aesthetics and practices.

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  • Entrants for The Sustainability Awards 2021 include projects, products and companies from the MENA region with an entirely sustainable design ethos in terms of aesthetics and practices.
  • "Emphasis on sustainable design doesn't necessarily mean a less creative product or space," adds Ben D'Souza, Co-Founder at Love That Design.
  • Love That Design has been an avid and active supporter of Surge for Water since 2017.
  • "These Sustainability Awards in partnership with Love That Design are a great way to raise additional awareness of our cause and help create a better world."

Canada highlighted its commitment to the 2030 Agenda at the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development is proud to lead the development of a Canadian implementation strategy in collaboration with other Ministers and their departments.

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  • The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development is proud to lead the development of a Canadian implementation strategy in collaboration with other Ministers and their departments.
  • In support of Canada's commitment to the 2030 Agenda, the Minister traveled to New York for the 2018 United Nations High-level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development to present Canada's first Voluntary National Review (VNR) report which highlights Canada's progress to date on the 2030 Agenda both at home and abroad.
  • Throughout the HPLF, Canada made meaningful contributions to global discussion on the path forward to implement the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs.
  • To further support Canada in its efforts to achieve the SDGs, a unit will be established within Employment and Social Development Canada.