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Multinationals Have Suppliers Feeling Green

Firms to monitor environmental impact of distribution as well as manufacturing

By Lucas Laursen, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 9, 2007 2:01 PM CDT

(Newser) – Some of the world’s largest firms are uniting to encourage their suppliers to incorporate environmental awareness into their operations. Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and other multinationals hope to shrink their carbon footprints, educate consumers—and soften the potential financial impact of climate change legislation... Read full story »

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