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Anheuser-Busch Touts Waste Reduction in Annual EH&S Report
Anheuser-Busch Companies has released its 2003 Environmental, Health and Safety report focusing on the company's overall progress in promoting excellence in environmental, health, and safety performance for its brewing, packaging, entertainment, and brewing-related operations.

Natsource Reports Significant Increases in GHG Trading in 2004
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions trading continued to increase during the first four months of 2004 when compared to activity in 2003, according to an annual analysis Natsource LLC.

Major Concessioner Expands Sustainable-Cuisine Program
Since Xanterra Parks & Resorts first announced an aggressive company-wide seafood policy three years ago, the company's sustainable cuisine menu offerings have grown substantially.

U.S. Builders Recognized for Tree-Conserving Projects
Conservation-minded builders and developers throughout the U.S. have been named to receive 2004 Awards of Excellence in the Building With Trees recognition program.

New Initiative Creates Partnerships on Water Projects Across Africa
The World Economic Forum has launched a new matchmaking service designed to create public-private partnerships for the delivery, conservation and management of water projects in Africa.

Survey of Global Executives Shows Link Between Shareholder Value, Climate Change
More global companies are developing coherent climate change strategies, according a new report by the Carbon Disclosure Project, representing 95 leading institutional investors that account for $10 trillion in assets under management.

Alcoa Recognized by DOE for Energy Efficiency Practices
The U.S. Department of Energy has recognized Alcoa for its best practices to reduce energy consumption.

New Report Aims to Enhance Supply Chain Value Through Environmental Excellence
The Global Environmental Management Initiative (GEMI) has released a new report to help companies recognize, prioritize and pursue specific supply-chain "value creation opportunities."

Fujitsu Details 'Stage Four' of Its Environmental Program
Fujitsu Limited has announced the details for Stage Four of the Environmental Protection Program of its group companies.

Design Firm Turns Earth-Friendly Theory into Practice
Environmental sensitivity ranks high among the hip trends in culture and design. But one Boulder design firm reaches beyond the hype, to innovate and lead within the sustainable design movement.


SC Johnson Exceeds Goal to Use More Environmentally Preferable Raw Materials
SC Johnson has exceeded its goal to use more environmentally preferable raw materials across all SC Johnson brands, crediting its Greenlist raw material classification system for the improvements.

Bayer and UNEP Launch Partnership for Youth Environmental Projects
The Bayer Group has become the first private-sector company to partner the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) in environmental projects for young people.

L.A. College to Create Sustainable Design Certification Classes
The Los Angeles Community College District plans to launch sustainable design certification classes at its campus, where more than 40 green buildings are being constructed as part of the college district's extensive campus improvement program.

New Report Outlines Environmental Progress of 12 Industry Sectors
A new EPA report establishes a performance baseline for tracking future environmental progress in 12 key industrial and service sectors.

EPA Issues Record Grant for Brownfield Redevelopment
The U.S. EPA announced a record payout of more than $75 million to clean up brownfield sites, which, it says, will turn them from problem properties to productive community use. Communities in 42 states as well as Puerto Rico will share the fund.

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