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Environmental Degradation Increases the Risk of Disasters Worldwide

The report's WorldRiskIndex, developed by UNU-EHS in cooperation with the Alliance, determines the risk of becoming the victim of a disaster as a result of natural hazards for 173 countries. The Pacific Island states of Vanuatu and Tonga have the highest disaster risk. Malta and Qatar face the lowest risk. India ranks 73rd and is therefore midway in all risk categories.
PR Newswire
12/10/2012

Environmental Degradation Increases the Risk of Disasters Worldwide

The report's WorldRiskIndex, developed by UNU-EHS in cooperation with the Alliance, determines the risk of becoming the victim of a disaster as a result of natural hazards for 173 countries. The Pacific Island states of Vanuatu and Tonga have the highest disaster risk. Malta and Qatar face the lowest risk. The UK ranks 139th and is therefore in the lowest of all risk categories.
PR Newswire
11/10/2012

Frost & Sullivan: Energy Efficiency, Green Measures and Supportive Policies…

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan's (http://www.buildingtechnologies.frost.com) Analysis of the North American Building Automation Systems Market research finds that the market earned revenues of $535.3 million in 2011 and estimates this to reach $615.4 million in 2016.
PR Newswire
10/10/2012

Verne Global helps the BMW Group to cut carbon emissions by 3,570 metric tons…

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PR Newswire
10/10/2012

Governments Set to Tackle International Shark Trade

"We congratulate the governments of Brazil, Comoros, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Ecuador, Egypt, the member States of the European Union, and Honduras for their leadership and commitment to shark conservation, and urge the global community to join their call to finally provide critical international trade protection for these vulnerable shark species," said Susan Lieberman, director of international policy for the Pew Environment Group.
PR Newswire
05/10/2012

WWF: Friend of the Sea criteria more effective than MSC in protecting ecosystem…

Friend of the Sea's new criteria scored highest at 0.93, while MSC's only 0.78. These criteria are no doubt the strongest indicators of the efficiency and reliability of a sustainability certification program.
Elastico Comunicazione
02/10/2012

Frost & Sullivan: Drive toward Sustainability by the Food and Beverage Industry…

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan's (http://www.environmental.frost.com) Analysis of the Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market in the Food and Beverage Industry research finds that the market earned revenues of $288.7 million in 2011 and estimates this to reach $336.2 million in 2017.
PR Newswire
26/09/2012

RISI Announces the First China International Recycled Fiber Conference, December…

Registration for the conference is now open. The conference will be held at the Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall, December 5-7, 2012. This event will cover the problems facing the recovered paper industry in China and explore solutions to make it more healthy and sustainable for further development. High officials from China, industry experts, associations from developed countries, Chinese recovered paper collectors, as well as paper producers in Beijing will be attending this event.
PR Newswire
25/09/2012

Frost & Sullivan honours Green Companies at 2012 Asia Pacific Green Excellence…

The 2012 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Green Excellence Awards are presented to companies that have demonstrated significant progress in enhancing long-term sustainability and managing the environmental impact of its operations, resulting in measurable improvement in the company's overall environmental performance within the Building and Environment, Energy, Logistics, Healthcare and Chemicals industry sectors.
PR Newswire
25/09/2012

Friend of the Sea and AS Do MAR side by side to preserve Italian beaches

Friend of the Sea supported major Italian tuna, salmon, mackerel and sardines producer AS DO MAR, who has promoted an important beaches clean up initiative in Italy.
Elastico Comunicazione
21/09/2012

Soros Economic Development Fund and IFU Invest Millions in Food Security and…

This is the third round of investment for CleanStar Mozambique which is also backed by CleanStar Ventures, Novozymes, ICM, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. The Soros Economic Development Fund becomes the biggest cash investor in the $20 million venture and will provide $6 million to CleanStar Mozambique. IFU will contribute approximately $3 million.
PR Newswire
19/09/2012

Live to Love Embarks on Historic Environmental Initiatives

Sri Lanka and Live to Love Collaborate on Pad Yatra to Promote Preservation
PR Newswire
17/09/2012

Abengoa enters the South Korean market with industrial waste recycling business

SEVILLE, Spain, Sept. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Abengoa, the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainable development in the energy and environment sectors, has reached an agreement through its industrial waste recycling division, Befesa, to acquire 55% of the South Korean company Hankook R&M, valued at €60 million. The firm specializes in recycling steel dusts and is constructing a plant in the city of Gyeongju, in the southeastern part of the country…
PR Newswire
12/09/2012

Now Ready to Download: Electronic Press Kit on HUSUM WindEnergy 2012

In the press portal on the HUSUM WindEnergy homepage http://www.husumwindenergy.com/content/de/presse/press-kit.php you will find statements by
PR Newswire
10/09/2012

Friend of the Sea's presence grows in Hong Kong and China

Friend of the Sea has an established presence in Asia and it is growing rapidly in China, particularly in Hong Kong and also in Singapore.
Elastico Comunicazione
06/09/2012

Beter Bed posts lower profit as revenue rises for first half of 2012

* Revenue up 5.8% to EUR 196.3 million (first half 2011: EUR 185.5 million) * German revenue up 9.9%; Dutch revenue down 1.5% * Gross profit as a percentage of revenue in line with same period last year * Operating profit: EUR 12.9 million (first half 2011: EUR 14.3 million) * Net profit: EUR 9.1 million (first half 2011: EUR 10.6 million) Beter Bed Holding N.V. posted net profit of EUR 9.1 million for the first six months of 2012 - down 14...
Thomson Reuters
30/08/2012

Tuna from Spanish Frime SA gains Friend of the Sea seal of approval

Spanish Frime SA has undergone chain of custody audit for tuna from approved Friend of the Sea vessels.
Elastico Comunicazione
03/08/2012

Global Water Design, Build and Operation Market Expected to be Fast-growing…

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.environmental.frost.com), CEO 360 Degree Perspective of the Global Water Design-Build-Operate (DBO) Market, finds that the global municipal water DBO market earned revenues of $84.68 billion in 2011 and estimates this to reach $185.21 billion in 2020.
PR Newswire
01/08/2012

Carbon Disclosure Project Renews Partnership with FirstCarbon Solutions to…

Climate change and sustainability reporting transparency is increasingly important to consumers, shareholders and other stakeholders. But creating an accurate and comprehensive carbon management inventory is challenging, especially since, according to CDP in their 2011 Supply Chain Report, more than half of an average corporation's total carbon emissions comes from the supply chain rather than operations within its own four walls. The CDP Supply Chain program takes aim at that challenge, moving…
PR Newswire
31/07/2012

Marfrig Group completes its Scope 3 Global Carbon Emissions Inventory

The range of products and supply chains, and the fact that it has manufacturing facilities located all around the globe were the greatest challenge for completing this inventory. Marfrig Group is the most diversified food company in the industry. Its portfolio of products includes beef, chicken, turkey, pork, lamb, fish and vegetable based products along with pastas and sweets and confectioneries, among others. From grangers and confinement farms to feed plants and incubation units, from food to…
PR Newswire
30/07/2012

North American Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Market Sees High-voltage…

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.automotive.frost.com), Strategic Technology and Market Analysis of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in North America, finds that there will be approximately 4.1 million charging points by 2017. The most common ones will be the level 1 charging stations, as every EV sold will have a level 1 charging cord included in the vehicle. Level 1 charging station can be plugged in a household socket which takes approximately 8 to 10 hours to charge…
PR Newswire
26/07/2012

Escursione guidata sul percorso circolare “Ta Lipa Pot” nel Parco Naturale…

I marciatori di Terni offriranno la “bruschetta dell’amicizia”. Sabato 28 luglio 2012, ore 9. Piazza dell’Arrotino, Stolvizza di Resia. Parco Naturale Regionale delle Prealpi Giulie. Sede centrale Resia. Udine - Friuli Venezia Giulia - Italy. Associazione ViviStolvizza.
Press Office
24/07/2012

CHTF in Israel and Hungary Build Business Bridge with China

Ran Khan, Chairman of Israel - Asia Chamber of Commerce, also former Minister of Ministry of Industry and Trade, indicated in his speech that, Chinese and Israelis have many features in common, and this is the deep-rooted reason for both sides' successful cooperation. Israel has the continuous enthusiasm about Chinese enterprises and investors, and will embrace Chinese partners with an open attitude.
PR Newswire
23/07/2012

Beter Bed expects higher revenue and lower profit in first six months of 2012

* Revenue grows by 6% to EUR 196 million in first six months of 2012. * Gross profit remains up to standard. * Operating profit decreases by approximately 10% (net profit -14%) due to higher costs. * Market share grows in all markets. The main trends in consumer confidence and propensity to buy continued in the company's two most important markets in the second quarter of 2012...
Thomson Reuters
20/07/2012
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