United Nations Rio Conventions Calendar 2012 - Sponsors

METRO GROUP
www.metrogroup.de

As an international retail and wholesale company, METRO GROUP especially assumes environmental responsibility in its own stores and in product logistics. Thanks to a rigorous energy and resource management, we are on track towards reaching our goal to reduce the company’s carbon footprint by 15 % until 2015. We also preserve resources by offering a growing range of sustainable products to our customers.

Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget
www.sca.com

SCA is a global hygiene and paper company with sales in more than 100 countries. Our many well-known brands include the global brands TENA and Tork. We are Europe’s largest private forest owner. Our industry leading approach to sustainability builds, supports and inspires communities where we are present and where there is need for improved quality of life.

DENSO
www.globaldenso.com

Here at DENSO, we can honestly say that we’re committed to protecting the environment because it’s who we are. It’s something we’ve done since our inception back in 1949. In an effort to promote activities to help realize a sustainable automotive society, DENSO Corporation announced its environmental action called ‘DENSO EcoVision 2015’.

Universal Forum of Cultures
www.fundacioforum.org

A cultural event that is also a holistic process of urban change based on human rights, sustainability, diversity, and peace. An exceptional opportunity for cities and citizens to express their hopes, fears and ideas about the world today, and contribute to a legacy of change building up since Barcelona 2004.

Veikkaus - The Finnish National Lottery
www.veikkaus.fi

Veikkaus is a Finnish gaming company. We offer gaming entertainment reliably and responsibly. Every week, Veikkaus generates over nine million euros for the good causes. Veikkaus is committed to Environmental Responsibility: in 2010, we made the decision to reduce our carbon dioxide emissions by one third by the end of 2013.

City of Gumi
www.gumi.go.kr

The South Korean city of Gumi is a world-leader when it comes to the development of low-carbon technology. It is on track to become a Carbon Zero City, and aims to promote a healthier future for all its citizens through eco-friendliness and sustainable growth. Gumi is the hometown of President Park Chung Hee, and is a city where green industry is rewarded with a competitive advantage.

Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization
www.tgo.or.th

GHG emission reduction can be a win-win synergy between climate mitigation and economic development. Sharing hope with our society to combat climate change by low carbon activities is everyone’s business. Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO) commits to reduce GHG emission through carbon market mechanism, carbon labeling, and all possible innovations to pave the way for a low-carbon future.

Petroamazonas
www.petroamazonas.ec

Real commitment is needed to not only market green energy but also implement viable solutions that both care for the plant and generate sustainable prosperity for all stakeholders. PETROAMAZONAS EP has developed a business model proving that clean and cheap energy can go hand in hand setting a new benchmark for the industry.

MANAGEM Group
www.managemgroup.com

Managem is a mining and hydrometallurgy company operating in Morocco since 1928. Our investment in technology and R&D ensures we operate efficiently and effectively. The foundations for our continued success lie in strong management and a continued commitment to improve our local environment and community relations.

Pranda Jewelry
www.pranda.com

At Pranda we recognise that it is time to act now if we want to preserve our beautiful planet. We have neglected it for so long – now is the moment to make a stand and make a difference before it is too late. Pranda actively conserves resources and promotes a greener and healthier environment that can be enjoyed by future generations.