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This is the first of two papers on the illegal conflict-gold trade from eastern Congo that is fueling one of the most violent conflicts in the world. This paper tracks the transnational trade from mines in eastern Congo to consumers. The second paper will map a way to resolve this problem by setting out recommendations to formalize the trade, cut down conflict-gold smuggling, and create jobs to provide living wages to Congolese miners. more[...] login_required

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Global Witness condemns API lawsuit to strike down Dodd-Frank oil, gas and mining transparency provision

Global Witness is outraged by a lawsuit filed by the American Petroleum Institute (API), the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and others to gut Section 1504, an important anti-corruption provision of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. (1) By seeking to nullify this provision, API, whose members include BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil and Shell, and other industry groups are demonstrating that they have something to hide. Any claims by API that they support transparency efforts are preposterous when they are not only trying to weaken the rules but to strike Section 1504 in its entirety. more[...] login_required

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Social dialogue needed to prevent further violence in SA mines, says ILO

As an inquiry begins into the fatal August shooting of dozens of striking miners in South Africa, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has called for high-level social dialogue in order to prevent further violence and unrest. more[...] login_required

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New report underlines sustainability benefits of using forest products

World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)

Facts and Trends: Forests, forest products, carbon & energy is a new report developed by the WBCSD Forest Solutions Group and NCASI. The report is highlighting the key role forests and forest products play in furthering sustainable solutions in a resource constrained world. It also underlines their necessity for a future low-carbon and bio-based economy, as they can help to reduce society’s greenhouse gas emissions. more[...]

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Managing CSR Within the Supply Network

Jeffrey Revels, TMS Group
TMS Group

The TMS Group continues to expand and enhance both its inherent responsibility in corporate social responsibility and that of all our external supply chain partners. This is a daunting task for an organization that continues to establish itself as one of the premier sourcing organizations for apparel and fashion accessories in Asia. This includes a company structure of operations and sales offices in the United States, Hong Kong, China, India, Bangladesh, and Indonesia. The TMS Group’s extended supply network supports and services a global customer base, marketing products on five continents and in more than 45 countries – in virtually every corner of the globe. more[...]

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Alyokhina, Elena

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Responsible Engagement - Core Element of Securing Human Rights

Natalia Gonchar, Sakhalin Energy Investment Company
Marina Ee, Shakalin Energy
Elena Alyokhina, Sakhalin Energy
Sakhalin Energy

Sakhalin Energy Investment Company Ltd. (Sakhalin Energy) is the operator of the Sakhalin-2 project, which involves the development of two oil and gas fields offshore from the Sakhalin Island. more[...]

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Less is More

Fridolin Weindl, BSH
BSH Group

Less is more – This applies especially where the environment is concerned. Less energy consumption means more climate protection, because using energy efficiently is the fastest and easiest way to save energy and avoid CO2 emissions. This applies to all areas of life – including the “little things”. With super-efficient home appliances, every household can reduce its power and water consumption considerably. And that benefits our climate and our budgets. more[...] login_required

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Safeguarding Biodiversity in Practice

Pakis Papademetriou, Athens International Airport
Nikos Fokas, Athens International Airort
Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos

Airport operations can have an impact on local ecosystems. Athens International Airport is located near the Vravrona Wetland, an area of great environmental and historical significance. The Airport Company undertakes initiatives to preserve this sensitive natural environment and protect a number of important wildlife species, while at the same time helping to divert birds away from the airport and reduce risks related to aircraft operations. more[...] login_required

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Energy efficiency – comfort vs. sustainability

Lisbet Bræmer-Jensen, Grundfos & ‘Act NOW‘

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US ruling on oil, gas and mining companies will make them more accountable

Chris Sanders, Transparency International

On 22 August 2012, more than two years after the orignal legislation was passed, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted by a 2-to-1 majority to adopt robust rules implementing section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Act. In an effort to curb corruption, this landmark ruling will require oil, gas and mining companies listed on US Stock Exchanges to publish the payments that they make to governments. more[...] login_required

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Meeting the Global Water Challenge

Susan Steinhagen, Nestlé
Nestlé S.A.

As the world’s largest food and beverage company, Nestlé depends on reliable access to clean water at every level in order to maintain our ability to meet consumers’ needs. Our long-term success depends on effective management of water resources that supply our everyday business operations and support the livelihoods of suppliers and consumers. We apply a lifecycle approach to assess the impacts of our own operations and those along the wider value chain from farmer to consumer, thereby creating shared value to both Nestlé and society. more[...] login_required

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New Technology Brought Cleaner Air and New Jobs to Facture

Paula Niemistö
Metso Corporation

Residents of Facture, a city in southwest France, have been breathing cleaner air since October 2010. A biomass-fired combined heat and power plant – which is one of Europe’s largest and represents Metso’s latest technology – was commissioned at the energy company Dalkia’s new biomass power plant, located at the local Smurfit Kappa paper mill. For Metso, a global engineering and technology company, this delivery was an excellent opportunity to demonstrate its ability to support its customers in combining business objectives and environmental targets. more[...]

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Saving Energy and Reducing Emissions at Penshibao

Fazhong Liang, Guangxi Beihai Penshibao
Yuanqiong Yao, Guangxi Beihai Penshibao
Guangxi Beihai Penshibao

For more than two decades, we have been committed to research on foliar fertilizer. We have developed a new generation of efficient, environmentally-friendly, highquality, and residue-free foliar fertilizer by conducting extensive tests in grain-producing areas in China via the Ministry of Agriculture. The findings have greatly improved the fertilization technologies of China and even the whole world, changed farmer’s fertilization habits, and promoted the sustainable development of the environment. more[...] login_required

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Habshan 5 – Going Green

Tony Awad, Consolidated Contractors Company
Consolidated Contractors Company

Over the years, the Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) has participated in and contributed to the countries and communities in which it has operated. Contributions have come in the form of monetary and in-kind donations. The “Habshan 5” project is an example of CCC’s sustainable engagement. more[...] login_required

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