Chase, Dell, Lenovo, MySpace, Nestle Waters, RecycleBank, smart
USA, Target and Timberland Collaborate to Deliver Simple, Practical
Energy-Saving Solutions NEW YORK, June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- World
Environment Day -- Leading businesses, US cities nationwide and
respected non-profit organizations today joined with California
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, New York City Mayor Michael R.
Bloomberg and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to launch "Together"
(http://www.together.com/) -- the largest-ever consumer engagement
campaign on climate change. Together unites brands, cities and
non-profits to make it easier for every American to fight climate
change. Together partners are committed to delivering and promoting
simple, practical solutions that will help people save energy, save
money and save the planet. New research* released today shows that
while Americans are more willing than ever to change their behavior
to do something about climate change, the majority still do not
know exactly what to do. Together delivers clear and simple steps
people can take to help reduce their impact on the planet.
"Protecting our environment is a job that belongs to each one of
us. It means more than companies changing their practices or
governments changing their policies. It means each person finding
ways to change the little things in our lives that will in turn
have a huge positive impact on the world around us. Together will
help make this possible," said California Governor Arnold
Schwarzenegger. "By making it easier and more affordable for
Americans to fight climate change, we are taking a giant step
towards a brighter and cleaner future. I extend my best wishes for
every success in saying 'Hasta la Vista' to climate change."
Together is an initiative of The Climate Group, a global,
independent non-profit organization dedicated to building
public-private partnerships to find solutions to climate change.
Together first launched in the UK in 2007 with the help of then
Prime Minister Tony Blair. To date, Together solutions in the UK
have helped consumers save 522,000 tonnes of CO2 and over $200
million on household energy bills. "Climate change is a global
issue that requires a global response," said Dr. Steve Howard, CEO
of The Climate Group. "Following a successful first year in the UK,
we're proud to announce the US launch of Together. With plans for
an international rollout to Australia, China and India, Together is
poised to engage citizens of the biggest greenhouse gas-emitting
nations in the world." Companies including Chase, the campaign's
founding corporate partner, as well as Dell, Lenovo, MySpace,
Nestle Waters, RecycleBank, smart USA, Target and Timberland, seven
cities across the country and non-profit organizations including
ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability, The American Red Cross
in Greater New York, Climate Counts, Global Footprint Network,
Mercy Corps, National Wildlife Federation and The Center for a New
American Dream have joined Together, with dozens of additional
partners set to join in the coming months. MTV, News Corporation
and Time Warner have joined the campaign as media partners.
Together will promote simple products, services and initiatives
that yield measurable energy-saving results, and the campaign will
clearly show how, together, these small actions make a big
difference. The "Togetherizer," an online aggregator at
http://www.together.com/, will tally the combined efforts of
everyone who adopts a Together solution, demonstrating the real
savings -- both in CO2 and in dollars -- that the campaign delivers
directly to consumers. Environmental Resources Management (ERM), an
independent, third-party validator, will verify CO2 savings for
every Together solution. "Chase is pleased to be the founding
sponsor of the Together campaign in championing opportunities that
partner governments, companies and consumers in efforts that will
help protect the environment," said William Daley, JPMorgan Chase
Midwest Vice Chairman and Head of the Office of Corporate
Responsibility. "In serving our clients, customers, shareholders,
employees and communities, we are using our intellectual capital to
invest in environmentally sustainable solutions. Working together,
we can help consumers reduce their impact on the planet." Through
Together's alliance with the City of New York, the campaign's
founding city partner, as well as Boston, Chicago, Miami, Las
Vegas, Los Angeles and Seattle, participating mayors are committing
to collaborate with brands and non-profits to create custom
programs that enable city residents to help fight climate change.
"The philosophy of 'Together' is a perfect fit with New York City's
own approach to dramatically shrinking our carbon footprint -- the
goal that is at the heart of our 'PlaNYC' sustainability agenda,"
said Mayor Bloomberg. "New Yorkers are deeply concerned about
climate change. They want to do all they can in their own homes and
communities to make a difference and we're committed to providing
them the opportunities to do just that." Target became one of the
first corporate partners to roll out Together solutions by making
reusable shopping bags and energy-efficient light bulbs available
at all of its stores. While these solutions will help Target guests
reduce their impact on the planet, it is only the beginning. The
retailer also announced that it will offer more than a dozen
Together solutions and demonstrated its commitment to fighting
climate change by giving away 15,000 reusable bags and coupons
worth $2 off the price of energy-efficient bulbs at the campaign
launch. "At Target, we're passionate about the importance of
public/private partnerships as each party brings unique
capabilities and knowledge to the table to strengthen our
communities," said Nate Garvis, Vice President for Government
Affairs, Target. "Our partnership with The Climate Group and
support of the Together campaign are natural extensions of this
philosophy and we look forward to collaborating to amplify our
guests' support of the environment." MySpace and smart USA are
collaborating with Together to deliver an online initiative to
raise awareness and accelerate action around the fight against
climate change. The companies will launch a competition on July 4,
2008 to give away a smart fortwo car to the MySpace user who refers
the most friends to http://www.myspace.com/jointogether. MTV is
partnering with Together to broaden consumer awareness on how to
end climate change through its "Break The Addiction" pro-social
initiative. The network's thinkMTV 12-step campaign launched on
Earth Day 2006, and aims to educate and empower young people to
make daily choices that improve their lives and simultaneously curb
the impact of global warming and preserve our environment. Together
has also joined forces with a diverse group of non-profit
organizations to extend the reach of the campaign. Together's
founding non-profit partner, ICLEI-Local Governments for
Sustainability, has committed to continually enlist and engage new
city partners. "Mayors and local government leaders have informed
and inspired this country's response to global climate change, but
this challenge requires the collective effort of entire
communities," said Michelle Wyman, Executive Director, ICLEI-Local
Governments for Sustainability. "ICLEI is thrilled to serve as the
founding non-profit partner for Together and engage individuals in
their communities' climate protection efforts." "Climate change is
the biggest social, environmental and economic challenge of our
lifetime," said environmental expert and press conference moderator
Simran Sethi. "It's essential that we act now -- and imperative
that we all participate -- in order to achieve lasting results. The
Together campaign unites the key drivers of change in our society,
enabling each of us to be a part of the solution." For more
information about partner solutions and to join the campaign, visit
http://www.together.com/. * New consumer research released today by
The Climate Group and Lippincott -- The number of people agreeing
with the statement 'I am prepared to make changes to my lifestyle
to help reduce climate change' rose by 44% over the past year -- up
from 25% of people in 2007 to 36% in 2008. -- The number of people
agreeing with the statement 'It is clear to me what I can
personally do to reduce climate change' rose by less than 10% over
the past year -- from 41% of people in 2007 to 45% in 2008. May
2008 figures are based on consumer research conducted with 1,000
people over the age of 16 in the US, commissioned by The Climate
Group, and conducted by Lippincott. The comparable 2007 research
was commissioned by The Climate Group, funded by BSkyB and
Lippincott, and conducted by Lippincott. About The Climate Group
The Climate Group is an independent, nonprofit organization that
works with government and business leaders to accelerate the
transition to a low-carbon economy. Its coalition of leaders in
government, business and other nonprofit organizations has
demonstrated that the emissions reductions needed to slow climate
change can be achieved while boosting profitability and
competitiveness. Companies, states, regions and cities around the
world are realizing there are significant economic as well as
environmental advantages of taking decisive action now. The Climate
Group was founded in 2004 and now has offices in the UK, the US,
China, India and Australia. For more information, please visit
http://www.theclimategroup.org/. About Chase JPMorgan Chase &
Co. (NYSE:JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with
assets of $1.6 trillion and operations in more than 60 countries.
The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for
consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial
transaction processing, asset management, and private equity. A
component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase
serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the
world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government
clients under its JPMorgan and Chase brands. JPMorgan Chase is
committed to investing in education, economic opportunity,
development and environmental programs that enable people and
communities to thrive. Information about the firm and its
environmental policy is available at http://www.jpmorganchase.com/.
About Dell Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL) listens to customers and
delivers innovative technology and services they trust and value.
Uniquely enabled by its direct business model, Dell is a leading
global systems and services company and No. 34 on the Fortune 500.
For more information, visit http://www.dell.com/, or to communicate
directly with Dell via a variety of online channels, go to
http://www.dell.com/conversations. To get Dell news direct, visit
http://www.dell.com/RSS. About Lenovo Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR:
LNVGY) develops, manufactures and markets high-quality, secure and
easy-to-use technology products and services worldwide and is
dedicated to building the world's best-engineered personal
computers. Formed by Lenovo Group's acquisition of the former IBM
Personal Computing Division, Lenovo's heritage in both emerging and
developed markets has resulted in a New World Company business
model where ideas, operations and resources are borderless and
mobile. With four operational hubs in Beijing, Raleigh, Singapore
and Paris, Lenovo has major research centers in Yamato, Japan;
Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China; and Raleigh, North Carolina,
as well as a marketing center in Bangalore, India. For more
information, see http://www.lenovo.com/. About MySpace MySpace, a
unit of Fox Interactive Media Inc., is the premier lifestyle portal
for connecting with friends, discovering popular culture, and
making a positive impact on the world. MySpace has created a
connected global community by integrating web profiles, blogs,
instant messaging, e-mail, music streaming, music videos, photo
galleries, classified listings, events, groups, college
communities, and member forums. MySpace's international network
includes more than 20 localized community sites in the United
States, Brazil, Canada, Latin America, Mexico, Austria, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway,
Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Australia, India, Japan, and
New Zealand. Fox Interactive Media is a division of News Corp.
(NYSE:NWSNYSE:-NYSE:NewsNYSE:NWS.ANYSE:-NYSE:News)(ASX:NWSASX:-ASX:NewsASX:NWSLVASX:-ASX:News).
About News Corporation News Corporation
(NYSE:NWSNYSE:NWS.A)(ASX:NWSASX:NWSLV) had total assets as of
December 31, 2007 of approximately US$69 billion and total annual
revenues of approximately US$31 billion. News Corporation is a
diversified entertainment company with operations in eight industry
segments: filmed entertainment; television; cable network
programming; direct broadcast satellite television; magazines and
inserts; newspapers and information services; book publishing; and
other. The activities of News Corporation are conducted principally
in the United States, Continental Europe, the United Kingdom,
Australia, Asia and the Pacific Basin. In May 2007, News
Corporation announced its company-wide commitment to helping solve
the climate problem by reducing its own emissions and engaging its
employees, business partners, and audiences on energy and climate
change issues. More information is available at
http://www.newscorp.com/energy. About Nestle Waters North America
Nestle Waters North America Inc. is the number one bottled water
company in the U.S. Its family of 15 well-known brands includes
Poland Spring(R) Brand Natural Spring Water, the leading spring
water brand in America. Consumers around the U.S. enjoy other
popular regional brands such as Arrowhead(R), Deer Park(R), Ice
Mountain(R), Ozarka(R) and Zephyrhills(R). Nestle Waters North
America also imports globally recognized bottled water brands such
as Perrier(R) and S. Pellegrino(R). The company is related to
Nestle Waters, based in Paris, the bottled water division of the
Swiss company, Nestle, S.A. About Nestle Waters North America
Sustainability Commitment: Nestle Waters North America spring water
brands come from carefully selected spring sources that are honored
for their great-tasting water. These brands have a long history of
sustainability. They are dedicated to creating beverages that are
good for consumers, and they are committed to moving toward a
lighter environmental footprint, from source to bottle. About
RecycleBank RecycleBank is a rewards program that motivates people
to recycle. It does this by quickly and easily measuring the amount
of material each home recycles and then converting that activity
into RecycleBank Reward Points that can be used at hundreds of
local and national rewards partners. RecycleBank is simple to
implement, market-driven and proven to work, saving municipalities'
money and rewarding citizens for their environmental stewardship.
Kleiner, Perkins, Caulfield and Byers, RRE Ventures, The Westly
Group and Sigma Partners are institutional shareholders and Ron
Gonen, the co-founder and CEO is the largest individual
shareholder. RecycleBank is headquartered in New York City and also
maintains an office in Philadelphia. Visit
http://www.recyclebank.com/ for more information. About smart USA
smart USA Distributor LLC, headquartered in Bloomfield Hills,
Michigan, is the exclusive distributor of the smart fortwo in the
United States and Puerto Rico and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. The smart fortwo is a brand of and is
manufactured by Daimler AG. This technologically advanced vehicle
achieves 41 mpg on the highway and is an ultra-low emissions
vehicle, as certified by the State of California Air Resources
Board. The vehicle is 8.8 feet long, 5.1 feet tall and 5.1 feet
wide and comes equipped with many functional and safety features
found in many luxury models. smart is currently sold in 36 other
countries, and more than 900,000 smart fortwos have been sold since
1998. The 2008 smart fortwo is available in three trim levels
ranging in price from $11,590 to $16,590*. For more information
visit the smart USA website -- http://www.smartusa.com/. smart is a
registered trademark of Daimler AG. *For 2008 models. Excludes tax,
title, registration, destination charge, options and other dealer
fees. About Target Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at 1,613
stores in 47 states nationwide by delivering today's best retail
trends at affordable prices. Target is committed to providing
guests with great design through innovative products, in-store
experiences and community partnerships. Whether visiting a Target
store or shopping online at Target.com, guests enjoy a fun and
convenient shopping experience with access to thousands of unique
and highly differentiated items. Target (NYSE:TGT) gives more than
$3 million a week to its local communities through grants and
special programs. Since opening its first store in 1962, Target has
partnered with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to
help meet community needs. For more information, please visit
http://www.target.com/. About ThinkMTV ThinkMTV is the umbrella for
MTV's on-air, off-air and online pro-social campaigns that engage,
educate and encourage young people to take action on some of the
biggest challenges facing their generation. The backbone for MTV's
pro-social efforts is Think.MTV.com, an online community where
young people, their friends and some of the biggest names in pop
culture come together to effect positive social change. The Think
Community is dynamic, multimedia-driven and enables youth to easily
learn more about the issues that matter to them most, share their
opinions -- via uploaded online videos, podcasts and blogs -- and
connect with others to make a difference. The site is one of the
only to reward members for positive actions taken online or off,
serving up chances to hang out with socially conscious celebs,
access to exclusive MTV events, exposure on MTV and other national
media outlets, as well as grants, scholarships and more.
Think.MTV.com was founded in partnership with the Case Foundation,
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Goldhirsh Foundation and MCJ
Amelior Foundation. For more information or to build a profile and
become involved, visit Think.MTV.com. About Timberland Timberland
(NYSE:TBL) is a global leader in the design, engineering and
marketing of premium-quality footwear, apparel and accessories for
consumers who value the outdoors and their time in it. Timberland
markets products under the Timberland(R), Timberland PRO(R),
SmartWool(R), Timberland Boot Company(TM), Howies(R) and IPATH(R)
brands, all of which offer quality workmanship and detailing and
are built to withstand the elements of nature. The company's
products can be found in leading department and specialty stores as
well as Timberland(R) retail stores throughout North America,
Europe, Asia, Latin America, South Africa and the Middle East.
Timberland's dedication to making quality products is matched by
the company's commitment to "doing well and doing good" -- forging
powerful partnerships among employees, consumers and service
partners to transform the communities in which they live and work.
To learn more about Timberland, please visit
http://www.timberland.com/. About Time Warner Time Warner is a
leading media and entertainment company whose businesses include
interactive services, cable systems, filmed entertainment,
television networks and publishing. About ICLEI -- Local
Governments for Sustainability ICLEI -- Local Governments for
Sustainability is a membership association of local governments
committed to advancing climate protection and sustainable
development. Since its inception in 1990, ICLEI has grown to
include nearly 1,000 cities in the world, more than 400 of which
are in the United States. At ICLEI our mission is to build, serve,
and drive a movement of local governments to advance deep
reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and achieve tangible
improvements in local sustainability. For more information, please
visit http://www.icleiusa.org/. About The American Red Cross in
Greater New York The American Red Cross in Greater New York is a
key humanitarian partner and a vital participant in New York's
plans and programs to help the 9 million people in New York City
and Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Sullivan counties prevent, prepare
for and respond to emergencies. The Chapter provides immediate aid
to more than 100,000 people affected by 3,000 emergencies a year,
including fires, floods, building collapses and power outages.
Given the uncertainties of today's world, the Chapter is
accelerating its collaboration with partner agencies to develop and
implement readiness plans to respond to major natural and
human-caused disasters. The Chapter also helps New York residents
and businesses prepare for emergencies by offering hundreds of
courses in first aid, CPR and aquatics and free emergency
preparedness training programs and resources. For more information,
call 1-877 REDCROSS (1-877-733-2767), or visit
http://www.nyredcross.org/. About The Center for a New American
Dream The Center for a New American Dream helps Americans consume
responsibly to protect the environment, enhance quality of life,
and promote social justice. We work with individuals, institutions,
communities, and businesses to conserve natural resources, counter
the commercialization of our culture, and promote positive changes
in the way goods are produced and consumed. Visit us at
http://www.newdream.org/. About Climate Counts Climate Counts is a
non-profit campaign that scores companies annually on the basis of
their voluntary action to reverse climate change. The Climate
Counts Company Scorecard -- launched in June 2007 -- helps people
vote with their dollars by making climate-conscious purchasing and
investing choices that put pressure on the world's most well-known
companies to take the issue of climate change seriously. Launched
by organics pioneer Stonyfield Farm, Climate Counts believes
everyday consumers can be the most important activists in the fight
against global warming. Updated Climate Counts company scores were
released on May 7, 2008. For more information, please visit
http://www.climatecounts.org/. About Global Footprint Network
Global Footprint Network is committed to fostering a world where
all people have the opportunity to live satisfying lives within the
means of one planet. Established in 2003, Global Footprint
Network's mission is to advance the use of the Ecological
Footprint, a science-based sustainability tool that measures how
much of the Earth's resources we use, how much we have and who uses
what. The organization maintains National Ecological Footprint
accounts that work like bank statements, documenting whether we are
living within our ecological budget or consuming nature's resources
faster than the planet can renew them. Together with hundreds of
individuals, 200 cities, 23 nations, leading business, scientists,
NGOs, academics, and 90 plus global Partners, Global Footprint
Network is advancing the science of Footprinting, applying it to
practical projects, sparking a global dialogue about a one-planet
future, and facilitating positive change. About Mercy Corps Mercy
Corps works amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and
instability to unleash the potential of people who can win against
nearly impossible odds. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided more
than $1.5 billion in assistance to people in 106 nations. Supported
by headquarters in North America and Europe, the agency's global
programs employ 3,500 staff worldwide and reach more than 16.4
million people in more than 35 countries. Over the past five years,
more than 89 percent of the agency's resources have been allocated
directly to programs that help people in need. In the fall of 2008,
Mercy Corps will open the-first-of-its-kind Action Center to End
World Hunger in New York City. This represents Mercy Corps'
commitment to radically alter the way people think about the world
and their role within it. For more information, visit
http://www.mercycorps.org/. About National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation(R) (NWF) is America's largest
conservation organization, inspiring Americans to protect wildlife
for our children's future. NWF unites individuals from diverse
backgrounds through a grassroots network of 4 million members and
supporters, and is joined by 47 affiliated state wildlife
organizations. National Wildlife Federation's programs educate and
inspire people from all walks of life to protect wildlife and
wildlife habitat. NWF focuses its conservation work in three major
areas to have the biggest impact on the future of America's
wildlife: confront global warming, restore wildlife and wildlife
habitat and connect people with nature. For more information,
please visit http://www.nwf.org/. EDITORS NOTE: Additional comments
from Together partners: -- Dell Inc. chairman and CEO Michael Dell:
"We are at a historic point in time when the combined efforts of
the ReGeneration -- people of all ages around the world -- are
coming together to protect our shared Earth. In partnering with the
Climate Group in launching Together, we're helping the ReGeneration
share meaningful actions that protect our environment." -- Lenovo
Product Group SVP Fran O'Sullivan: "It is a new world, one in which
business, as arguably the most powerful institution on the planet,
must accept its responsibility to address the challenges we all
face. Lenovo is delighted to join Together and The Climate Group in
offering sustainable solutions to the climate change challenge." --
MySpace CEO Chris DeWolfe: "MySpace is thrilled to be part of the
historic coalition that is the Together campaign. MySpace is about
connecting and empowering people -- and climate change is a problem
that will only be solved when individuals, organizations and
governments join forces. We are proud to help Together unite
disparate industries and empower individuals to drive society's
progress towards a more sustainable future." -- Nestle Waters North
America Inc. CEO Kim Jeffery: "As the beverage company with the
lightest environmental footprint in America, Nestle Waters North
America is happy to collaborate with The Climate Group and members
of the Together campaign to help us address climate change and
improve our sustainability. After mapping our carbon footprint, we
recognized that one of the most effective ways to reduce emissions
was using less plastic, and we designed our Eco-Shape bottle to use
less plastic than any other half-liter beverage bottle on store
shelves. That alone has reduced the company's carbon emissions by
eight percent. We look forward to announcing additional carbon
mitigation initiatives in the near future, as part of a dynamic
partnership with The Climate Group." -- RecycleBank co-founder and
CEO Ron Gonen: "RecycleBank is pleased to partner with The Climate
Group and Together. Every day, RecycleBank gets closer to achieving
its goal of motivating all households in the United States and
beyond to recycle. This partnership provides us the opportunity to
expand our impact on climate change at the individual household
level. That's a great message for us to share." -- smart USA
President Dave Schembri: "As a society, we need to reevaluate our
transportation decisions as we begin to realize that oil is a
limited resource and our decisions impact the environment and
others around us. smart USA is happy to partner with The Climate
Group and Together and showcase the smart fortwo as an innovative
transportation option today, offering outstanding fuel efficiency,
industry-leading safety advances and environmental responsibility.
The smart fortwo is simply the right car at the right time and is
the perfect vehicle for the Together campaign." -- Timberland
President and CEO Jeffrey Swartz: "We will realize real, positive,
sustainable environmental impact when and only when we make the
climate change conversation relevant and meaningful to consumers.
We believe Together's model for meeting this mission, by convening
like-minded organizations to promote simple, practical energy- and
earth-saving solutions, is absolutely dead on -- and we're proud to
be among those driving this critical campaign." -- Time Warner Vice
President, Corporate Citizenship Michele Sacconaghi: "Time Warner
is committed to conducting our businesses in an environmentally
responsible and proactive manner. Whether through our long history
of sustainable forestry initiatives, our leadership in efforts to
recycle magazines or being the first movie studio to put up solar
panels, we believe it's essential for everyone to find ways to
address climate change. The companies, non-profits and government
leaders behind Together have a tremendous opportunity to transform
individual action into global change. Time Warner is pleased to be
able to join this effort as a media partner." -- Boston Mayor
Thomas Menino: "The City of Boston is excited about the partnership
that the Together campaign is creating among cities, non-profit
organizations, and major corporations to bring to our residents
additional tools for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in their
daily activities and limiting the risks of climate change. The City
of Boston is already setting an example by reducing municipal
energy use, expanding single-stream recycling, initiating the Solar
Boston project, and purchasing alternative-fuel vehicles, among
many other measures. We look forward to working with The Climate
Group, ICLEI, Mayor Bloomberg and all the other partners on this
valuable effort." -- Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley: "An important
part of Chicago's efforts to be the most environmentally friendly
city in the world is to understand the effects of climate change on
our city. Programs like Together remind us that we all share the
responsibility for global warming, and we all can be part of the
solution." -- Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman: "Las Vegas was
named the American City of the Year at the World Leadership Awards
in London, largely due to our efforts in sustainability. We have
demonstrated leadership with a number of programs aimed at
protecting our environment today and into the future. They range
from having 90 percent of our vehicle fleet run on alternative
fuels, to how we build new city facilities, to the ways we conserve
water and power." -- Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa: "In
Los Angeles, we are doing our part to reduce our greenhouse gas
emissions by 35% below 1990 levels by 2030 because our future as a
great global city depends on our willingness to meet the challenges
of global climate change. I am proud to support Together and The
Climate Group because it will take everyday people, business and
government to solve this problem." -- Miami Mayor Manny Diaz:
"Climate change is one of the most important challenges facing the
world today, yet there is so much each and every one of us can do.
The Climate Group's Together campaign is an opportunity for all of
us to effect real change in our lives and our world." -- Seattle
Mayor Greg Nickels: "Fighting global warming starts with individual
decisions. That's why I'm proud to support the Together
partnership. Our experience in Seattle shows that people are eager
to respond to the climate crisis when provided the information and
tools to make a difference." -- The American Red Cross in Greater
New York CEO Theresa Bischoff: "Climate change is not just an
environmental issue; it is also a humanitarian issue. We applaud
the Together campaign's efforts to meet this challenge. A key part
of our mission is disaster prevention, including doing what we can
to protect against climate risks like floods, storms, droughts and
new diseases. But we must also commit ourselves to being truly
prepare for when disaster does strike, including increasing our
efforts to help our most vulnerable communities." -- The Center for
a New American Dream Executive Director Lisa Wise: "Center for a
New American Dream is thrilled to help launch Together. We believe
in the power of conscious consumers to change the world, and see
Together as an ideal vehicle to help real people feel connected to
real solutions to climate change. Together helps citizens rise up
in their communities, lifting voices and making personal decisions
that influence government and corporate policies and lower personal
carbon footprints." -- Climate Counts Project Director Wood Turner:
"At Climate Counts, we believe strongly that the world's largest
corporations should demonstrate a clear commitment to addressing
climate change. Corporations have a tremendous opportunity to lead
consumers and help them understand why substantive action on global
warming is critical. The Climate Group's Together campaign
reinforces the idea that addressing climate change, energy
efficiency, and waste reduction is not only critical for our
communities and our planet; it is also one of the most important
ways for forward-thinking businesses to save money." -- Global
Footprint Network Executive Director Mathis Wackernagel, Ph.D.,:
"Climate change is one of the most significant indicators of
ecological overshoot, and curbing climate change is essential to
creating a world where everyone can live well and live within the
means of one planet. The Together campaign recognizes that while
the scale of this challenge is enormous, all of us pulling together
toward this common goal, making low-carbon choices in our home and
work lives, can turn the tide towards a sustainable future. We are
proud to be a part of this effort." -- Mercy Corps CEO Neal
Keny-Guyer: "We see that climate change is a very unjust,
discriminatory mega-force challenge. While it impacts us all, it
impacts the poor and the vulnerable most, especially the bottom
billion. Those folks who live on less than a dollar a day! While it
impacts citizens least responsible -- the people of Africa -- the
most. When global warming triggers famine through flooding and
drought or the spread of infectious diseases such as malaria and
dengue, the poor suffer most." -- National Wildlife Federation Vice
President for Education Kevin J. Coyle: "Americans must learn to
see the climate crisis as real and that it presents unprecedented
opportunities to clean up the environment and restore nature via
the creation of better jobs, new technologies, improved profits,
and a higher quality of life. Adequately preparing people to seize
these opportunities is a key part of the solution. The National
Wildlife Federation looks forward to working with Together
participants at the national and local level to help millions of
students, administrators, teachers and parents reduce the carbon
emissions from their daily activities on university and school
campuses." DATASOURCE: The Climate Group CONTACT: Casey Klurfeld,
+1-212-582-9795, , or Courtney McCraw, +1-212-582-9795, , both of
Freud Communications, for The Climate Group
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