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Kimberly-Clark Corporation was recognized by the Forest Stewardship Council for the company's efforts to promote sustainability and environment-friendliness in the marketplace. Conferred at the Annual Design & Build with FSC Awards during the Greenbuild 2014 event, the award acknowledges Kimberly-Clark's actions promoting forest conservation and leveraging markets to promote forest stewardship. Starting in 2009, Kimberly-Clark has expanded by 111 percent its use of FSC-certified fiber in tissue products it manufactures worldwide.
"Kimberly-Clark Corporation Recognized by Forest Stewardship Council As Conservation Champions", Kimberly-Clark, October 27, 2014
Japanese cosmetics company Shiseido Co., Ltd., was recognized by the nonprofit group Carbon Disclosure Project for its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and climate change risks. The commendation also highlights the company's inclusion in the Climate Performance Leadership Index. CDP announced the honors during the CDP Japan 500 Climate Change Report 2014 event held in Tokyo on October 15, 2014.
"Shiseido Recognized by "CDP" for "Climate Performance Leadership Index"", Shiseido, October 24, 2014
Seventh Generation secured $30 million in funding from Generation Investment Management, former U.S. Vice-President Al Gore's investment fund, to finance its planned acquisition of other green cleaning companies. With annual sales of more than $300 million, Seventh Generation wants to remain independent and privately owned instead of being acquired by a larger corporation. In 2013, Seventh Generation bought Bobble, a manufacturer of filtered water bottles, and more recently, it acquired Gamila Company's range of gourmet coffee and tea products.
"Seventh Generation Is Buying A Mini Empire Of Sustainable Companies", Fast Co Exist, October 14, 2014
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