Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

vincolante e globale "Ban Ki-Moon è un fallito" titolava un settimanale statunitense al momento del suo insediamento al Palazzo di Vetro. E le voci di corridoio dicono che il nuovo Segretario Generale delle Nazioni Unite abbia sarcasticamente appeso in ufficio quel ritaglio di giornale. Noi aspettiamo di vedere come si muoverà su dossier delicatissimi come il Kosovo, il Darfur, l'Iran. Ma intanto bisogna dire che la sessione dell'Assemblea Generale del 24 settembre, dedicata alla lotta ai cambiamenti

23 Abstract The task of this report is to research in-depth the extent sustainable development has reached within the beauty and cosmetics industry. We want to explore what changes, if any; have been made within the sector in the development of more ethical products that do not harm the environment, and if these changes have made an impact on the consumers’ choices or vice versa. We also investigated what motivates both the consumer and producer to make “eco-friendly” changes – whether its true

d'éco-différencier les produits et matériaux de construction selon une méthodologie type « ACV ». Ecospecifier peut être considéré comme l'outils de la démarche américaine de qualité environnementale dans la construction « LEED » (Leadership in Energye and Environmental Design) portée par le US Green Building Council (USGBC, www.usgbc.org). Voir : www.ecospecifier.org Belgique Belgique RecyHouse Le Centre Scientifique et Technique de la Construction (CSTC) a réalisé la construction d'un bâtiment

environnementales (économie d’énergie et d'eau, construction éco responsable, choix des matériaux locaux, etc). Mis à part cette mise en avant de la prise de conscience écologique de Starbucks, l’enseigne a également mis au point une nouvelle stratégie de design de ses boutiques. Le premier salon éco conçu a ouvert ses portes en juillet dernier à Disneyland Paris et a été conçu en grande partie grâce à des produits recyclés. La façade est constituée de tonneaux de récupération et de pupitres à champagne récupérés

CSR in Africa: Internet Research Study Extending Service Delivery Project/ Meridian Group International, Inc. April 3, 2006 Meridian Group International 1250 24th Street, N.W., Suite 350 Washington, DC 20037 (202) 466-0511 Pathfinder International Nine Galen Street, Suite 217 Watertown, MA 02472 (617) 924-7200 Through the Extending Service Delivery Project, Meridian Group International and Pathfinder International are able to build and expand on their earlier work as partners in the

donc dans l'impasse, même si le président du Conseil affirme avoir reçu pour mission de continuer "le travail" afin de chercher un consensus qu'il estime possible "en début d'année prochaine Standard and Poor's: "le gouvernement français est déterminé à mener des réformes budgétaires Standard and Poor's confirme la note de la France, mais reste sur ses gardes. Trois jours après la dégradation de la note française par l'agence d'évaluation financière Moody', son concurrent S&P a réaffirmé

DEVELOPING YOUR CAREER IN SURVEYING rics.org/courses PROFILE 01 WHY BECOME A SURVEYOR? IN MY EXPERIENCE Surveying is a diverse and exciting career choice that can give you the opportunity to travel the world and meet all kinds of people. If you think of the physical assets that cover the earth – buildings, trees, reefs, airports, antiques, festivals, hotels, rainforests, ports and harbours, to name a few – surveyors are there shaping the world that we live in, making their mark. This

Investing Gains Traction in 2007 ..................................................... 18 HNWIs’ Pursuit of “Passion Investments” Is Not Deterred By Economic Volatility ...................................................... 21 Spotlight: Wealth Management Firms Adapt to Meet Unique Needs of Growth Markets .............................................................. 24 Aligned Service-Delivery Models Can Drive Significant Value ....................... 26 A Rightly-Sized and Executed IT Strategy

INTERNATIONAL MARKETING TGV– High Speed Train « More life in your life » Introduction The definition of the acronym TGV is not obvious. On one side it is the abbreviation for "High Speed Train", but also a name filed by SNCF and is supposed to apply only to the French TGV. In addition, there are no specific criteria for defining a high speed train but the speed seems to be the element that will make a train at high speed or not. UIC considers as an high-speed train: - Trains

retailers in the UK. They have over a 20 million customer base who visits their stores every week. They offer an array of products ranging from fine quality clothing, fresh food and home products. They are currently the number one women wear and lingerie brand in the UK. Marks&Spencer was founded in 1884 by Michael Marks and Tom Spencer. They opened a small stall at Leeds, Kirkgate Market, with the idea to sell everything at one penny. Marks&Spencer became a private limited company in 1903