Rushabh Mehta presented a framework called wnlib that abstracts backend functionality and includes multi-lingual support. He plans to gradually merge parts of an existing framework into wnlib. Mehta also discussed moving an existing CMS to use Jinja2 templating to generate pages dynamically. Additionally, he covered recruiting for sales and marketing, tracking web goals, and writing an ERPNext user guide.
IBM launched several online communities in 2009 to connect customers in the enterprise content management space, including a community on ibm.com, a LinkedIn group, Twitter account, and Facebook page. The goals were to increase engagement, participation, and knowledge sharing among customers. Various user group meetings were held where many new members joined the online communities. The number of members continued growing across multiple events. Moving forward, IBM planned to further expand the communities and encourage more customer blogging on ECM topics.
North American Company breakout by Sales RevenueJ. David Morris
The document analyzes company breakouts in North America based on sales data from the OneSource database. It provides statistics on the number of companies and total sales revenue in different sales brackets. For example, it notes that 295 companies with over $10 billion in sales comprise 0.49% of total North American companies but generate 45.5% of total sales in North America. The analysis also breaks out company headquarters locations by state and province.
Launch: Silicon Valley 2013, High-Value, High -Visibility Product Launch Even...xmeteorite
SVForum today announced that Launch: Silicon Valley 2013, the annual, high profile, product launch platform for startups, will be held June 4, 2013 at Microsoft in Mountain View, California. Companies interested in presenting their products at Launch: Silicon Valley 2013 should send an Executive Summary of no more than two pages to Launchsv@svforum.org by Friday April 26, 2013.Further details available at www.launchsiliconvalley.org.
This white paper discusses the important practices and technologies that any organization should implement in order to improve eDiscovery and drive its cost as low as possible. The paper also presents the results of a primary market research survey conducted specifically for it that highlights the key problems that organizations have with current eDiscovery practices.
The document summarizes a study on environmental marketing claims made by consumer products. Some key findings include:
- Over 98% of products surveyed in North America committed at least one of the previously identified "Sins of Greenwashing".
- A new seventh sin emerged - the "Sin of Worshiping False Labels", where some marketers exploit consumer demand for third-party certification with fake labels or false suggestions of third-party endorsement.
- Legitimate eco-labeling is increasing, present on 23% of products compared to 14% in a previous study.
- Products making the most environmental claims and being most at risk of greenwashing are toys/baby products, cosmetics
The green industry has exploded into a multi-billion dollar phenomenon. No company wants to risk that their brand become associated with pollution, dangerous materials, wastefulness, or overall bad energy practices.
Businesses today are eager make themselves look more environmentally friendly than they really are by using words like “green,” “natural,” and “organic.” This practice of “greenwashing” does not always go un-noticed and could lead to claims of fraud, unfair competition, breach of contract, and customer backlash. Protect your company and your markets to ensure claims of greenwashing do not confuse or mislead your consumers. We’ll discuss the consequences of greenwashing, enforcement options, tips for developing environmentally-friendly branding programs, and strategies for creating new trademarks.
This is about the green washing Greenwashing is a practice followed by organisations in which unsubstantiated or misleading claims are made of the environmental and social attributes of a product, service or the company as a brand.
Background The aggravation of environmental problems has led companies to seek the development and commercialization of green products. Some companies mislead their stakeholders through a phenomenon called greenwashing. Results This paper aims to explore the phenomenon of greenwashing through a systematic literature review in search of its main concepts and typologies in the past 10 years. This research has followed the proceedings of a systematic review of the literature, based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). We identified a major classification of greenwashing: firm-level executional, firm-level claim, product-level executional, and product-level claim. Conclusion It was possible to highlight and catalog the types of the phenomenon. A structure based on such type has been observed in the literature.age 2 of 12deFreitasNettoetal. Environ Sci Eur (2020) 32:19 companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and in their interaction with their stakeholders on a voluntary basis” [13].To reach the integration of social and environmental concerns in business operations companies must be sus-tainable and socially responsible [1], not only economi-cally. ey have to aim the three bottom lines: economic, environmental and social performance or people, planet and profit [12].Sustainable development is defined by “development that meets the needs of the present without compromis-ing the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” [51]. e growing demand “drives firms to develop green marketing strategies to show consumers their good corporate image and social responsibility” ([53], p. 740).Since reported by Delmas and Burbano [11], the green market is proliferating. Consumer, capital markets, prod-ucts, services, and firms have been expanding. As there is an increase in green markets, it is followed by the phenomenon of greenwashing [28]. e phenomenon is defined as “the intersection of two firm behaviours: poor environmental performance and positive communication about environmental performance” ([11], p. 65).ere are many different definitions of greenwashing, in various perspectives. is review attends to search the recent literature to identify the different definitions of greenwashing and its forms. e primary purpose of this article is to analyze the different typologies and charac-teristics of greenwashing. In order to achieve the objec-tive, we sought to systematically review the last 10years in the literature. A systematic past decade, stakeholders like investors, consumers, governments, and corporate customers are increasing the pressure on companies to disclose information about their environmental performance [25,30)
Rushabh Mehta presented a framework called wnlib that abstracts backend functionality and includes multi-lingual support. He plans to gradually merge parts of an existing framework into wnlib. Mehta also discussed moving an existing CMS to use Jinja2 templating to generate pages dynamically. Additionally, he covered recruiting for sales and marketing, tracking web goals, and writing an ERPNext user guide.
IBM launched several online communities in 2009 to connect customers in the enterprise content management space, including a community on ibm.com, a LinkedIn group, Twitter account, and Facebook page. The goals were to increase engagement, participation, and knowledge sharing among customers. Various user group meetings were held where many new members joined the online communities. The number of members continued growing across multiple events. Moving forward, IBM planned to further expand the communities and encourage more customer blogging on ECM topics.
North American Company breakout by Sales RevenueJ. David Morris
The document analyzes company breakouts in North America based on sales data from the OneSource database. It provides statistics on the number of companies and total sales revenue in different sales brackets. For example, it notes that 295 companies with over $10 billion in sales comprise 0.49% of total North American companies but generate 45.5% of total sales in North America. The analysis also breaks out company headquarters locations by state and province.
Launch: Silicon Valley 2013, High-Value, High -Visibility Product Launch Even...xmeteorite
SVForum today announced that Launch: Silicon Valley 2013, the annual, high profile, product launch platform for startups, will be held June 4, 2013 at Microsoft in Mountain View, California. Companies interested in presenting their products at Launch: Silicon Valley 2013 should send an Executive Summary of no more than two pages to Launchsv@svforum.org by Friday April 26, 2013.Further details available at www.launchsiliconvalley.org.
This white paper discusses the important practices and technologies that any organization should implement in order to improve eDiscovery and drive its cost as low as possible. The paper also presents the results of a primary market research survey conducted specifically for it that highlights the key problems that organizations have with current eDiscovery practices.
The document summarizes a study on environmental marketing claims made by consumer products. Some key findings include:
- Over 98% of products surveyed in North America committed at least one of the previously identified "Sins of Greenwashing".
- A new seventh sin emerged - the "Sin of Worshiping False Labels", where some marketers exploit consumer demand for third-party certification with fake labels or false suggestions of third-party endorsement.
- Legitimate eco-labeling is increasing, present on 23% of products compared to 14% in a previous study.
- Products making the most environmental claims and being most at risk of greenwashing are toys/baby products, cosmetics
The green industry has exploded into a multi-billion dollar phenomenon. No company wants to risk that their brand become associated with pollution, dangerous materials, wastefulness, or overall bad energy practices.
Businesses today are eager make themselves look more environmentally friendly than they really are by using words like “green,” “natural,” and “organic.” This practice of “greenwashing” does not always go un-noticed and could lead to claims of fraud, unfair competition, breach of contract, and customer backlash. Protect your company and your markets to ensure claims of greenwashing do not confuse or mislead your consumers. We’ll discuss the consequences of greenwashing, enforcement options, tips for developing environmentally-friendly branding programs, and strategies for creating new trademarks.
This is about the green washing Greenwashing is a practice followed by organisations in which unsubstantiated or misleading claims are made of the environmental and social attributes of a product, service or the company as a brand.
Background The aggravation of environmental problems has led companies to seek the development and commercialization of green products. Some companies mislead their stakeholders through a phenomenon called greenwashing. Results This paper aims to explore the phenomenon of greenwashing through a systematic literature review in search of its main concepts and typologies in the past 10 years. This research has followed the proceedings of a systematic review of the literature, based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). We identified a major classification of greenwashing: firm-level executional, firm-level claim, product-level executional, and product-level claim. Conclusion It was possible to highlight and catalog the types of the phenomenon. A structure based on such type has been observed in the literature.age 2 of 12deFreitasNettoetal. Environ Sci Eur (2020) 32:19 companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and in their interaction with their stakeholders on a voluntary basis” [13].To reach the integration of social and environmental concerns in business operations companies must be sus-tainable and socially responsible [1], not only economi-cally. ey have to aim the three bottom lines: economic, environmental and social performance or people, planet and profit [12].Sustainable development is defined by “development that meets the needs of the present without compromis-ing the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” [51]. e growing demand “drives firms to develop green marketing strategies to show consumers their good corporate image and social responsibility” ([53], p. 740).Since reported by Delmas and Burbano [11], the green market is proliferating. Consumer, capital markets, prod-ucts, services, and firms have been expanding. As there is an increase in green markets, it is followed by the phenomenon of greenwashing [28]. e phenomenon is defined as “the intersection of two firm behaviours: poor environmental performance and positive communication about environmental performance” ([11], p. 65).ere are many different definitions of greenwashing, in various perspectives. is review attends to search the recent literature to identify the different definitions of greenwashing and its forms. e primary purpose of this article is to analyze the different typologies and charac-teristics of greenwashing. In order to achieve the objec-tive, we sought to systematically review the last 10years in the literature. A systematic past decade, stakeholders like investors, consumers, governments, and corporate customers are increasing the pressure on companies to disclose information about their environmental performance [25,30)
The document discusses green marketing strategies for products. It outlines the 7 Ps of marketing - product, price, promotion, placement, people, process, and physical evidence. For each P, it provides considerations for marketing green products in an environmentally friendly way. It also discusses the potential for "greenwashing", or making misleading environmental claims, and outlines the six main sins of greenwashing according to TerraChoice - hidden trade-offs, no proof, vagueness, irrelevance, lesser of two evils, and fibbing. Real-world case studies of companies like Innocent Smoothies, Sheep Poo Paper, and Ecover are also examined.
New green guide for marketing - build it greenBuild ItGreen
This document summarizes a webinar presented by Maureen Ladley on marketing green products. The webinar provided an overview of the Federal Trade Commission's Green Guides, which were introduced in 1992 and updated in 2010 to help businesses avoid making false environmental claims. Ladley reviewed key aspects of the Green Guides, including general principles around qualifying claims, distinguishing product benefits, and addressing overstatements. She also reviewed guidelines for specific claims like recycled content, compostability, and recyclability. The webinar emphasized ensuring marketing claims are qualified and substantiated to avoid greenwashing.
This document summarizes a study conducted by TerraChoice Environmental Marketing Inc. on environmental marketing claims in North American consumer markets. The study analyzed over 1,700 claims on 1,018 consumer products and found that all but one product committed at least one of "The Six Sins of Greenwashing". The six sins identified were: the sin of the hidden trade-off, the sin of no proof, the sin of vagueness, the sin of irrelevance, the sin of the lesser of two evils, and the sin of fibbing. The most frequently committed sins were the sin of the hidden trade-off and the sin of no proof. The study provides recommendations for concerned consumers to avoid being misled by false
This document provides an overview and guidance for general merchandise category managers on sustainable sourcing. It discusses key sustainability issues like carbon footprint, water footprint, waste footprint and packaging. It presents a stepwise decision framework for managers to 1) identify sustainability priorities, 2) communicate needs to suppliers, 3) acquire product sustainability information, 4) evaluate information, and 5) make purchasing decisions considering both sustainability and other factors. The overall goal is to help managers understand sustainability in the retail sector and select more sustainable products and suppliers.
This document provides an overview and guidance for general merchandise category managers on sustainable sourcing. It discusses key sustainability issues like carbon footprint, water footprint, waste footprint and packaging. It presents a stepwise decision framework for managers to 1) identify sustainability priorities, 2) communicate needs to suppliers, 3) acquire product sustainability information, 4) evaluate information, and 5) make purchasing decisions considering both sustainability and other factors. The overall goal is to help managers understand sustainability in the retail sector and select more sustainable products and suppliers.
This document discusses green marketing and green power. It defines green marketing as using environmental claims to promote products. Common claims include biodegradable, recyclable, and environmentally safe. Companies use green marketing because consumers prefer and are willing to pay more for environmentally friendly products. However, some claims can be deceptive. The FTC issued guidelines for environmental marketing claims to prevent deception. The document also discusses green power options for electricity, including green pricing programs and renewable energy certificates. It notes issues around verifying the environmental benefits of green power claims.
This document discusses green marketing and green power. It defines green marketing as using environmental claims to promote products. Common claims include biodegradable, recyclable, and environmentally safe. Companies use green marketing because consumers prefer and are willing to pay more for environmentally friendly products. However, some claims can be deceptive. The FTC issued guidelines for environmental marketing claims to prevent deception. The document also discusses green power options for electricity, including green pricing programs and renewable energy certificates. It notes issues around verifying the environmental benefits of green power claims.
This document discusses green marketing and green power. It defines green marketing as using environmental claims to promote products. Common claims include biodegradable, recyclable, and environmentally safe. Companies use green marketing because consumers prefer and are willing to pay more for environmentally friendly products. However, some claims can be deceptive if products do not actually have the advertised environmental attributes. The document also defines green power as electricity from renewable sources like wind and solar. It discusses options for consumers to purchase green power and issues around verifying the environmental impact of claims.
This document discusses green marketing and green power. It defines green marketing as using environmental claims to promote products. Common claims include biodegradable, recyclable, and environmentally safe. Companies use green marketing because consumers prefer and are willing to pay more for environmentally friendly products. However, some claims can be deceptive. The FTC issued guidelines for environmental marketing claims to prevent deception. The document also discusses green power options for electricity, including green pricing programs and renewable energy certificates. It notes issues around verifying the environmental benefits of green power claims.
A Long View of Electronic-Product Sustainability Antea Group
This document summarizes a presentation on electronic product sustainability given by Pamela Gordon. It discusses the long view of sustainability challenges as population and resource depletion increase rapidly. The presentation addresses three main challenges companies face in sustainability efforts, and three key areas of success others have found. It provides a 10-year forecast for increasing sustainability requirements and concludes with recommendations for companies on where to start with sustainability initiatives.
What Are Solutions For the Non-Recyclables That Our Industry Generates?Stephanie Elton
The following powerpoint presentation was shared at a Printing Industries of Northern California (PINC) webinar.
Channeled Resources Group provides solutions for both manufacturers and consumers of coated, treated, and laminated papers & films. We understand that companies need creative ideas and, particularly in today's economy, cost savings at both ends of the supply chain. Doing business should be simple and improve your company's bottom line.
CRG - Global Solutions is a recycler of both traditional and non-traditional papers. Our specialty is in processing roll stock and silicone coated release liner. We offer competitive pricing making us the ideal one-stop shop for your recycling needs.
Our niche is purchasing silicone-coated paper for repulping. We even buy discarded liner left behind from high-speed machine applicators.
The document discusses greenwashing and advertising self-regulation. It provides details on how the National Advertising Division ensures advertising claims are truthful through resolving disputes. It notes green claims must be substantiated with competent evidence. The document also gives tips for environmental marketing claims, including being a resource, being grounded, being realistic, and addressing the green gap between consumer perception and reality.
A global revolution is in full swing, and the Sustainable Brands Conference is where sustainability, brand and innovation leaders gather to learn, share and strategize to shape the future. SB'12 was the largest gathering to date, a kinetic convergence of innovators from more than 150 companies from around the world finding new ways to create monumental disruption in traditional models of commerce and consumption.
1. The document discusses General Electric's (GE) ecomagination initiative which aims to double investments in clean energy and reduce GE's environmental impact through goals like lowering greenhouse gas emissions and energy/water usage.
2. Ecomagination has helped GE develop green technologies since the 1870s and aims to inspire a sustainable energy future through programs, teams, and processes to track progress.
3. The initiative has benefited GE through new customers and products, policy influence, and improved reputation while helping solve environmental problems.
Monica becker turi cont ed - session c green materials for turi websitezevoush
2012 presentation on Innovative Business / University Partnership: The Safer Plasticizer Assessment Project - Project for the Green Chemistry & Commerce Council (GC3)
First East Asia Pacific Agribusiness Trade and Investment ConferenceSteve Homer
The document discusses the evolution of private standards in the European agri-food industry from business to business focused in the 1990s to increasingly including business to consumer and business to society issues by 2010. Drivers of compliance have sped up and focus more on subjective environmental, social and ethical concerns publicized through media campaigns. Major retailers and brands now require suppliers meet multifaceted criteria around food safety, sustainability, and social accountability.
The document discusses corporate environmentalism and why companies pursue green strategies. It provides examples of companies like Apple, Pepsi, and Coke that have made commitments to renewable energy and reducing water usage. The document suggests that with proper incentives, companies can achieve large gains in sustainability through their existing knowledge of markets and technologies. It examines theories like social license that propose companies improve their environmental performance in order to maintain public trust and acceptance of their operations.
The document summarizes a presentation about corporate sustainability and social responsibility. It discusses concepts like the triple bottom line and CSR. It provides examples of sustainability reporting and initiatives from companies like Dell, Walmart, Patagonia and others. It addresses benefits of sustainability and stresses that protecting people and the environment is an expectation for businesses.
Dow Chemicals is a global leader in chemistry with annual sales of $58 billion and 46,000 employees worldwide. It provides innovative products and services across multiple industries including agriculture, transportation, construction, healthcare, and more. Dow has a long history dating back to 1897 and is committed to sustainability and social responsibility goals like providing safe drinking water to over 11 million people by 2015.
The document discusses green marketing strategies for products. It outlines the 7 Ps of marketing - product, price, promotion, placement, people, process, and physical evidence. For each P, it provides considerations for marketing green products in an environmentally friendly way. It also discusses the potential for "greenwashing", or making misleading environmental claims, and outlines the six main sins of greenwashing according to TerraChoice - hidden trade-offs, no proof, vagueness, irrelevance, lesser of two evils, and fibbing. Real-world case studies of companies like Innocent Smoothies, Sheep Poo Paper, and Ecover are also examined.
New green guide for marketing - build it greenBuild ItGreen
This document summarizes a webinar presented by Maureen Ladley on marketing green products. The webinar provided an overview of the Federal Trade Commission's Green Guides, which were introduced in 1992 and updated in 2010 to help businesses avoid making false environmental claims. Ladley reviewed key aspects of the Green Guides, including general principles around qualifying claims, distinguishing product benefits, and addressing overstatements. She also reviewed guidelines for specific claims like recycled content, compostability, and recyclability. The webinar emphasized ensuring marketing claims are qualified and substantiated to avoid greenwashing.
This document summarizes a study conducted by TerraChoice Environmental Marketing Inc. on environmental marketing claims in North American consumer markets. The study analyzed over 1,700 claims on 1,018 consumer products and found that all but one product committed at least one of "The Six Sins of Greenwashing". The six sins identified were: the sin of the hidden trade-off, the sin of no proof, the sin of vagueness, the sin of irrelevance, the sin of the lesser of two evils, and the sin of fibbing. The most frequently committed sins were the sin of the hidden trade-off and the sin of no proof. The study provides recommendations for concerned consumers to avoid being misled by false
This document provides an overview and guidance for general merchandise category managers on sustainable sourcing. It discusses key sustainability issues like carbon footprint, water footprint, waste footprint and packaging. It presents a stepwise decision framework for managers to 1) identify sustainability priorities, 2) communicate needs to suppliers, 3) acquire product sustainability information, 4) evaluate information, and 5) make purchasing decisions considering both sustainability and other factors. The overall goal is to help managers understand sustainability in the retail sector and select more sustainable products and suppliers.
This document provides an overview and guidance for general merchandise category managers on sustainable sourcing. It discusses key sustainability issues like carbon footprint, water footprint, waste footprint and packaging. It presents a stepwise decision framework for managers to 1) identify sustainability priorities, 2) communicate needs to suppliers, 3) acquire product sustainability information, 4) evaluate information, and 5) make purchasing decisions considering both sustainability and other factors. The overall goal is to help managers understand sustainability in the retail sector and select more sustainable products and suppliers.
This document discusses green marketing and green power. It defines green marketing as using environmental claims to promote products. Common claims include biodegradable, recyclable, and environmentally safe. Companies use green marketing because consumers prefer and are willing to pay more for environmentally friendly products. However, some claims can be deceptive. The FTC issued guidelines for environmental marketing claims to prevent deception. The document also discusses green power options for electricity, including green pricing programs and renewable energy certificates. It notes issues around verifying the environmental benefits of green power claims.
This document discusses green marketing and green power. It defines green marketing as using environmental claims to promote products. Common claims include biodegradable, recyclable, and environmentally safe. Companies use green marketing because consumers prefer and are willing to pay more for environmentally friendly products. However, some claims can be deceptive. The FTC issued guidelines for environmental marketing claims to prevent deception. The document also discusses green power options for electricity, including green pricing programs and renewable energy certificates. It notes issues around verifying the environmental benefits of green power claims.
This document discusses green marketing and green power. It defines green marketing as using environmental claims to promote products. Common claims include biodegradable, recyclable, and environmentally safe. Companies use green marketing because consumers prefer and are willing to pay more for environmentally friendly products. However, some claims can be deceptive if products do not actually have the advertised environmental attributes. The document also defines green power as electricity from renewable sources like wind and solar. It discusses options for consumers to purchase green power and issues around verifying the environmental impact of claims.
This document discusses green marketing and green power. It defines green marketing as using environmental claims to promote products. Common claims include biodegradable, recyclable, and environmentally safe. Companies use green marketing because consumers prefer and are willing to pay more for environmentally friendly products. However, some claims can be deceptive. The FTC issued guidelines for environmental marketing claims to prevent deception. The document also discusses green power options for electricity, including green pricing programs and renewable energy certificates. It notes issues around verifying the environmental benefits of green power claims.
A Long View of Electronic-Product Sustainability Antea Group
This document summarizes a presentation on electronic product sustainability given by Pamela Gordon. It discusses the long view of sustainability challenges as population and resource depletion increase rapidly. The presentation addresses three main challenges companies face in sustainability efforts, and three key areas of success others have found. It provides a 10-year forecast for increasing sustainability requirements and concludes with recommendations for companies on where to start with sustainability initiatives.
What Are Solutions For the Non-Recyclables That Our Industry Generates?Stephanie Elton
The following powerpoint presentation was shared at a Printing Industries of Northern California (PINC) webinar.
Channeled Resources Group provides solutions for both manufacturers and consumers of coated, treated, and laminated papers & films. We understand that companies need creative ideas and, particularly in today's economy, cost savings at both ends of the supply chain. Doing business should be simple and improve your company's bottom line.
CRG - Global Solutions is a recycler of both traditional and non-traditional papers. Our specialty is in processing roll stock and silicone coated release liner. We offer competitive pricing making us the ideal one-stop shop for your recycling needs.
Our niche is purchasing silicone-coated paper for repulping. We even buy discarded liner left behind from high-speed machine applicators.
The document discusses greenwashing and advertising self-regulation. It provides details on how the National Advertising Division ensures advertising claims are truthful through resolving disputes. It notes green claims must be substantiated with competent evidence. The document also gives tips for environmental marketing claims, including being a resource, being grounded, being realistic, and addressing the green gap between consumer perception and reality.
A global revolution is in full swing, and the Sustainable Brands Conference is where sustainability, brand and innovation leaders gather to learn, share and strategize to shape the future. SB'12 was the largest gathering to date, a kinetic convergence of innovators from more than 150 companies from around the world finding new ways to create monumental disruption in traditional models of commerce and consumption.
1. The document discusses General Electric's (GE) ecomagination initiative which aims to double investments in clean energy and reduce GE's environmental impact through goals like lowering greenhouse gas emissions and energy/water usage.
2. Ecomagination has helped GE develop green technologies since the 1870s and aims to inspire a sustainable energy future through programs, teams, and processes to track progress.
3. The initiative has benefited GE through new customers and products, policy influence, and improved reputation while helping solve environmental problems.
Monica becker turi cont ed - session c green materials for turi websitezevoush
2012 presentation on Innovative Business / University Partnership: The Safer Plasticizer Assessment Project - Project for the Green Chemistry & Commerce Council (GC3)
First East Asia Pacific Agribusiness Trade and Investment ConferenceSteve Homer
The document discusses the evolution of private standards in the European agri-food industry from business to business focused in the 1990s to increasingly including business to consumer and business to society issues by 2010. Drivers of compliance have sped up and focus more on subjective environmental, social and ethical concerns publicized through media campaigns. Major retailers and brands now require suppliers meet multifaceted criteria around food safety, sustainability, and social accountability.
The document discusses corporate environmentalism and why companies pursue green strategies. It provides examples of companies like Apple, Pepsi, and Coke that have made commitments to renewable energy and reducing water usage. The document suggests that with proper incentives, companies can achieve large gains in sustainability through their existing knowledge of markets and technologies. It examines theories like social license that propose companies improve their environmental performance in order to maintain public trust and acceptance of their operations.
The document summarizes a presentation about corporate sustainability and social responsibility. It discusses concepts like the triple bottom line and CSR. It provides examples of sustainability reporting and initiatives from companies like Dell, Walmart, Patagonia and others. It addresses benefits of sustainability and stresses that protecting people and the environment is an expectation for businesses.
Dow Chemicals is a global leader in chemistry with annual sales of $58 billion and 46,000 employees worldwide. It provides innovative products and services across multiple industries including agriculture, transportation, construction, healthcare, and more. Dow has a long history dating back to 1897 and is committed to sustainability and social responsibility goals like providing safe drinking water to over 11 million people by 2015.
62. Contact Information Stanley A. Millan Special Counsel, Jones Walker 201 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70170-5100 504.582.8328 tel 504.589.8328 fax [email_address] Sarah S. Brehm Associate, Jones Walker 8555 United Plaza Boulevard Baton Rouge, LA 70809 225.248.2142 tel 225.248.3142 fax [email_address]