Tag: Corporate Responsibility - Page 4
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To Envision Sustainable Business, We Must Reimagine Our Economy
Sustainability professionals must move beyond specific green initiatives and start asking tougher questions about systemic change.
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Vermont Senate Votes Against Citizens United, Corporate Personhood
On town meeting day dozens of Vermont towns voted against corporate personhood, now the state senate has done so as well, urging Congress to act.
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What A Romney Presidency Could Do For The Environment...Good, Bad, Or Uncertain
A President Romney surely would listen to big oil and coal...but other voices from business could offer balance. Time will tell.
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Coca-Cola Quits American Legislative Exchange Council
Another big corporation breaks from climate denying, right-wing fundamentalists. The move comes just hours after Coke was targetted by a Color of Change petition demanding severing ties with ALEC.
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Best of Green: Business
From best community advocate to best business protest, watchdog, non-profit, and more, the results are in for our 2012 Best of Green Awards in Business.
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Two New Studies Show Neonicotinoid Pesticides Harm Bees
As evidence mounts that neonicotinoid pesticides are harmful to bees, the denials from Bayer CropSciences just keep on coming,
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McDonald's Now Using Goats to Exploit Children
To call McDonald’s latest advertising campaign aimed at children cynical doesn’t give enough credit to the fast food giant and its ad agency, Leo Burnett.
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10 Fairtrade, Organic, and Vegan Sources For Easter Chocolate
Buying ethically produced chocolate bunnies, bars, and eggs for Easter is a lot more difficult than you'd think. Choose from these companies for a guilt-free Easter basket.
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California Assembly Endorses Amendment to Overturn Citizen's United
Another step towards ending pernicious corporate money masquerading as free speech in US politics...
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Chipotle Refusing to Sign Agreement Protecting Farm Workers
The fast food giant has made a name for itself as a more discerning, compassionate buyer. But farm worker advocates argue this is hypocrisy.
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Foot Locker Buys Back Old Sneakers, Offers Gift Vouchers as Incentive
The shoe retail giant announces a major "buy back" program. It's just a shame it will only last a few weeks.
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McDonald's Tests Out Ditching Polystyrene Cups In 2000 Stores
15% of McDonald's stores will begin testing double-walled fiber cups, to replace polystyrene foam.
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Starbucks Sustainability Report Paints A Mostly Rosy Picture Of Green Progress
Starbucks' latest sustainability report is out. TreeHugger sat down with VP of global responsibility Ben Packard to unpack some of the details.
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Campaign Against GMO Food Major Theme at Natural Products Expo West 2012 (Video)
Several attending companies had initiatives lobbying for GMO-labeling at the natural products expo in Los Angeles.
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"Eat More Kale" Crusader Fights Back Against Chick-fil-A's Lawsuit
Fast food giant Chick-fil-A is suing a Vermont t-shirt artist for alleged copyright infringment- but he's not taking it lying down.
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Whistleblower to Maker of Pink Slime: "Quit Harassing Me"
Long gone are the days of your friendly local butcher grinding meat for your kids’ hamburgers. Taking its place is a corporate behemoth you probably never heard of called Beef Products Inc.
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Best of Green Readers' Choice: Business
Who's the best green business ambassador, twitterer, community advocate? What's the best business Facebook page? Vote on these and more.
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How Big Is The Gap Between Walmart's Sustainability Rhetoric & The Reality?
One of the biggest environmental impacts of Walmart's business model isn't even talked about in its sustainability planning.
