Welcome Danisco: the Newest Member of the Sustainability Consortium
SAP First Global Technology Software Provider to Join the Sustainability Consortium
As a Founding Member of the Sustainability Consortium, SAP Will Contribute Sustainability Thought Leadership and Technology Direction to the Global Consumer Products Sustainability Organization.
Syngenta Joins Sustainability Consortium as Founding Member
On Earth Day 2010, Syngenta announced it has become a founding member of the Sustainability Consortium, an independent group working to advance consumer product sustainability through science-based platforms.
Sustainability Consortium Welcomes First Restaurant Company, Darden
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Darden Restaurants has joined the Sustainability Consortium, an independent organization of diverse global participants that work collaboratively to build a scientific foundation that drives innovation to improve consumer product sustainability. The consortium is jointly administered by the University of Arkansas and Arizona State University.
“We are pleased to welcome Darden Restaurants to the consortium as the first restaurant company member,” said Jon Johnson, director of the Applied Sustainability Center at the University of Arkansas. “The company’s leaders have set aggressive goals regarding sustainability, and they will undoubtedly bring a wealth of knowledge and innovative ideas to the table. With committed businesses like Darden engaged in our efforts, the accomplishments of this consortium will continue to grow.”
BASF First Chemical Company to Be Founding Member of The Sustainability Consortium
BASF announced that it is the first chemical company to become a member of The Sustainability Consortium, an independent organization of diverse global participants that work collaboratively to build a scientific foundation that drives innovation to improve consumer product sustainability.
L’Oréal Joins Sustainability Consortium
Global Beauty Leader Reaffirms Its Commitment to Help Consumers Make More Sustainable Product Choices
Safeway Becomes First Grocer to be Founding Member of The Sustainability Consortium
Safeway Inc. has become the first U.S.-based retail grocery chain and manufacturer for private label merchandise to join The Sustainability Consortium in support of the organization’s science-based work toward a more sustainable global supply chain.
Electronics Companies, Retailers Team to Simplify Green Electronics Purchasing for Consumers
The Sustainability Consortium, along with leaders in the manufacturing and sales of consumer electronics, today announced plans to establish a system, including social and environmental considerations, to help consumers identify “green” electronics.
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Jay Golden and Jon Johnson on 2009’s 100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics List
Ethisphere’s list of 100 individuals who represent significant impact in the realm of business ethics over the course of the year.
Co-Directors elaborate on vision and goals of Sustainability Consortium
“Co-chairs of the recently established Sustainability Consortium share their vision for the creation of a standardized LCA database that will help propel innovation.”
The Sustainability Consortium Helps to Launch Global Survey of Ecolabelling Organizations
Over 400 organisations are being approached to complete one of the most comprehensive surveys of ecolabels ever undertaken.
American Shoppers Misled by Greenwash, Congress Told
98% of supposedly environmentally friendly products in US supermarkets make false or confusing claims, campaigners say.
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‘Green’ Claims by Marketers Go Unchecked
The federal watchdog that’s supposed to crack down on product labels that make false environmental claims has taken almost no enforcement action over the last decade, even as “green” marketing claims have exploded, agency records show.
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How Green is my Bottle?
Greg Norris of the Sustainability Consortium recently had his article, “How Green is My Bottle” published in the Sunday edition of The New York Times.