Business & Financial Services

Globe 2012 Tackles Pipeline & Electricity Infrastructure Challenges

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globe foundation canada logo green media press release 2012Vancouver, CANADA January 30, 2012With public hearings currently underway for the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline project and the US’s recent rejection of TransCanada’s Keystone XL pipeline and several electricity projects underway across the country, the challenges of developing the pipeline and electricity infrastructure to support Canada’s energy resources have never been more apparent. In recognition of this, GLOBE 2012, being held March 14-16, 2012 in Vancouver, Canada, has added a special session on Energy Infrastructure: The Environment and Economy Debate.

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Judging Panel Named for GLOBE Awards as Deadline For Nominations Nears

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globe foundation of canada 2012Vancouver, Canada – The GLOBE Foundation has assembled a high-profile group of Canadian experts on Business of the Environment to act as the judging panel for the 2012 GLOBE Awards for Environmental Excellence. The panel has been chosen as the deadline for nominations for the prestigious awards nears – this Friday, January 27th at 5:00pm (PT).

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Suncor Energy President Steve Williams Confirmed for Globe 2012 Opening Plenary Session

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globe foundation of canadaVancouver, CANADA – Often the biggest innovations come from unexpected sources. Suncor Energy, developer of the Athabasca oil sands, is not only a global leader in fossil fuel exploration, refining and development, but also at the vanguard of developing renewable energy resources in Canada.

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World's Top Companies Gathering in Vancouver; Business & Action Top Items on the Agenda at Globe 2012

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globe foundation canada logo environment media press release 2012Vancouver, CANADA – The international business community is shifting its focus to Vancouver this March as GLOBE 2012, one of the world’s largest and longest-running events dedicated to business and the environment, takes place at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

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Green America Applauds President’s Appointment of Richard Cordray, First Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

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Green america logoWASHINGTON, Jan. 04- Consumers and small businesses achieved an important victory today with President Obama’s appointment of Richard Cordray to direct the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB was created despite immense opposition from Wall Street and from many Republicans who then also blocked the process for nominating the bureau’s first director. By making a recess appointment, the President has solidly affirmed his commitment to protecting American households and small businesses from predatory and deceptive financial products and services.

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Peace Coffee Joins the EcoBonus Collect & Earn Coalition

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ecobonus logoMINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 19- EcoBonus, the rewards program for people who buy earth-friendly products, proudly announced that Peace Coffee has become a Reward Partner. Peace Coffee was one of the first 100% fair trade and organic coffee roasters in the country and still imports its beans directly from small farming co-ops throughout the world. Careful buying, roasting, and blending are what give Peace Coffee’s 19 varieties their distinctive taste and exceptional quality.

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