CITIZENS CHALLENGE CORPORATE POWER IN U.S.

Business Week’s September 11, 2000 cover story discusses how the American public is increasingly willing to challenge what it views as corporate misbehavior – from inflated CEO pay to political contributions to advertising in schools. Companies should take note, the article asserts, because it’s not just young people taking them to task: “Today, those Americans angry at corporations cut across generations, geography, and even income groups.” And with the Internet making it possible to share information more quickly and widely than ever before, discontented citizens have a powerful tool in their fight against corporate power. Lees verder op http://www.businessweek.com/2000/00_37/b3698001.htm ... lees meer

Tweede Kamer heeft Duurzame Koffer gekregen

Het Duurzame Koffertje is afgelopen dinsdag 5 september voor de tweede keer aan de Tweede Kamer overhandigd. De heer drs. J. Reitsma, voorzitter van de Vaste Kamercommissie Volkshuisvesting, Ruimtelijke Ordening en Milieubeheer (VROM) ontving de koffer uit handen van de bestuursvoorzitter van de Nationale Toekomstprijs, de heer mr. H.E. (Henk) Koning. Het koffertje bevat ook dit jaar weer veel duurzame en toekomstgerichte projecten en plannen uit de samenleving. ... lees meer

Non-Polluters Average $10.4 Billion Higher Market Value

Contrary to the belief that multinationals suffer from environmental regulation, large companies that adopt strict global environmental standards in developing countries are rewarded with higher stock market performance, according to a study published in a journal of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMSÃ??). ... lees meer

Rabobank groep publiceert gedragscode genetische modificatie

De Rabobank Groep heeft een eigen gedragscode ontwikkeld inzake genetische modificatie. Deze gedragscode is wereldwijd richtinggevend bij financieringsbeslissingen op het gebied van genetische modificatie door de Rabobank Groep. Met de publicatie van de gedragscode wil de Rabobank Groep haar houding ten opzichte van de genetische modificatie technologie voor iedereen inzichtelijk maken. ... lees meer

A new survey by Innovest finds Royal Dutch/Shell in the lead for addressing environmental challenges.

Report Rates Environmental Record of Leading Oil Companies. With rising concerns over global warming, air pollution, and oil spills, few investors would classify any petroleum company as “green.” But a recent report from Innovest Strategic Value Advisors, a New York-based, specialized investment advisory firm, will help concerned investors discriminate between environmental leaders and laggards within the petroleum industry. ... lees meer