Full Coverage: Corporations
October 2008
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09.10.2008
Royal Bank of Scotland has responded to campaigners' pressure and sold its shares in Global Coal Management Resources, the British company behind the controversial Phulbari open-cast mine project in Bangladesh.
more...From: World Development Movement Related topics/regions: [Bangladesh] [United Kingdom] [Finance] [Corporations] Image: Zakir Kibria, Bangladesh activist 'The poorest people of Bangladesh will suffer at the hands of a start up UK corporation, who want to mine our land and destroy our environment for profit. Phulbari communities gave a verdict written in blood that they do not want the mine.'
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08.10.2008
The Shell oil company CEO says it is up to governments rather than companies like his to take the lead in finding solutions for a sustainable energy future.
more...From: Inter Press Service Related topics/regions: [Renewable energy] [Climate change] [Corporations] [Energy] Image: Shell: trying to clean up its image © Corporate Watch
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07.10.2008
A snapshot of climate policies and practices, good and bad, that are pulling the UK in different directions, and of the organisations holding the power to make a difference.
more...From: Oxfam Great Britain Related topics/regions: [United Kingdom] [Climate change] [Corporations] [Consumption] [Development] Image: The forecast for tomorrow
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06.10.2008
Despite its claims to be green, Starbucks keeps taps running all day at its branches around the world.
more...Related topics/regions: [Corporations] [Water/sanitation] Image: water
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