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Consumer Organizations and Promotion of Sustainable Energy Consumption: Comparative Product Quality Testing and Its Impact
Panel III, 04 – Wahnschafft/Huh Consumer Organizations and Promotion of Sustainable Energy Consumption: Comparative Product Quality Testing and its Impact Ralph WAHNSCHAFFT Energy Resources Section, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (UN-ESCAP), Bangkok, Thailand Kwisun HUH Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Hanguk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul, Republic of Korea 1 - SYNOPSIS This paper reports selected preliminary results of an ongoing survey on consumer organizations. It analyzes comparative product quality testing and its potential impact on promotion of energy efficiency. 2 - ABSTRACT The paper provides an overview on consumer organizations in OECD and high income developing countries, in particular with regard to their consumer information activities. It focuses on a review of comparative product testing of selected electrical home appliances and on test reports in consumer interest magazines. The paper analyzes the relative weights allocated to the different product quality criteria, including energy efficiency. Based on the above the paper reflects on the role that consumer organizations can play in the promotion of “green consumerism” and sustainable energy consumption, in particular with regard to the residential sector. 3 - INTRODUCTION 3.1. Background and objectives Advancing commercialization of societies has brought with it the formation of a growing number of local and national consumer interest groups. Today, Consumers International, the largest federation of consumer organizations and agencies worldwide, counts 243 member organizations in over 110 countries (1). Individual organizations greatly differ in their membership and organization, their sources of financing and government sponsorship, their work methods, activities and relative political influence. However, enhancement of consumer protection and better consumer information are overall common objectives that unite the “consumer movement”. -
Experts Workshop on Information and Consumer Decision-Making for Sustainable Consumption Programme on Sustainable Consumption
OECD Environment Directorate Programme on Sustainable Consumption Experts Workshop on Information and Consumer Decision-Making For Sustainable Consumption 16-17 January 2001 OECD Headquarters, Paris BACKGROUND PAPER 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .................................................................................................................................................3 1. Information Channels ..............................................................................................................................3 1.1 Information in the Market..................................................................................................................4 1.1.1 Environmental Labelling: Eco-labels and Environmental Claims ..............................................4 1.1.2 Corporate Environmental Reports...............................................................................................7 1.1.3 Advertising ..................................................................................................................................7 1.1.4 Retailers: Strategic Information ..................................................................................................9 1.2 The Mass Media...............................................................................................................................10 1.3 Social Organisations ........................................................................................................................12 2. Information and Consumer Decision-Making -
Undergraduate & Graduate
VIRTUAL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES August 2020 College of Arts & Sciences School of Engineering School of Business School of Health Sciences School of Communications School of Nursing School of Education CONTENTS Message from the President ..............................................................................3 Order of Exercises College of Arts & Sciences, School of Communications, School of Education – Tuesday, August 25, 2020, 5 p.m. .................4 School of Health Sciences, School of Nursing Thursday, August 27, 2020, 5 p.m. ........................................................5 School of Business, School of Engineering Thursday, August 27, 2020, 7:30 p.m. ..................................................6 Undergraduate Academic Achievement .....................................................7 2020 Graduates College of Arts & Sciences ........................................................................10 School of Business .......................................................................................12 School of Communications ......................................................................16 School of Education ...................................................................................18 School of Engineering ................................................................................19 School of Health Sciences .........................................................................20 School of Nursing .......................................................................................24 -
The Proposed European Ban on Children's Television Advertising Janice H
Northwestern Journal of International Law & Business Volume 21 Issue 2 Winter Winter 2001 Barbie Banished from the Small Screen: The Proposed European Ban on Children's Television Advertising Janice H. Kang Follow this and additional works at: http://scholarlycommons.law.northwestern.edu/njilb Part of the Juveniles Commons Recommended Citation Janice H. Kang, Barbie Banished from the Small Screen: The rP oposed European Ban on Children's Television Advertising, 21 Nw. J. Int'l L. & Bus. 543 (2000-2001) This Comment is brought to you for free and open access by Northwestern University School of Law Scholarly Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Northwestern Journal of International Law & Business by an authorized administrator of Northwestern University School of Law Scholarly Commons. Barbie Banishedfrom the Small Screen 21:543 (2001) Barbie Banished from the Small Screen: The Proposed European Ban on Children's Television Advertising Janice H. Kang* Advertisers, toymakers, and candy companies are in a cold sweat all over Europe. Sweden took the helm of the European Union ("EU") as President in January 2001, and is expected to press for an EU-wide ban on television advertising to children. Will the ban pass? Should the ban pass? Calls for tighter restrictions on television advertising abound in Europe. Currently, alcohol, drugs, cars, and even fatty foods will soon come under scrutiny to determine whether commercials for such products should be banned.1 Concerns run to fraud and the glamorization of danger- ous activities. But the issue most hotly debated at present is the proposed ban on television advertising aimed at children. -
Recommendations for Businesses and Policymakers Ftc Report March 2012
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BUSINESSES AND POLICYMAKERS FTC REPORT FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION | MARCH 2012 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BUSINESSES AND POLICYMAKERS FTC REPORT MARCH 2012 CONTENTS Executive Summary . i Final FTC Privacy Framework and Implementation Recommendations . vii I . Introduction . 1 II . Background . 2 A. FTC Roundtables and Preliminary Staff Report .......................................2 B. Department of Commerce Privacy Initiatives .........................................3 C. Legislative Proposals and Efforts by Stakeholders ......................................4 1. Do Not Track ..............................................................4 2. Other Privacy Initiatives ......................................................5 III . Main Themes From Commenters . 7 A. Articulation of Privacy Harms ....................................................7 B. Global Interoperability ..........................................................9 C. Legislation to Augment Self-Regulatory Efforts ......................................11 IV . Privacy Framework . 15 A. Scope ......................................................................15 1. Companies Should Comply with the Framework Unless They Handle Only Limited Amounts of Non-Sensitive Data that is Not Shared with Third Parties. .................15 2. The Framework Sets Forth Best Practices and Can Work in Tandem with Existing Privacy and Security Statutes. .................................................16 3. The Framework Applies to Offline As Well As Online Data. .........................17 -
Challenges to Consumer Policy in the Digital Age
www.oecd.org/sti/consumer CHALLENGES www.oecd.org/going-digital TO CONSUMER http://oe.cd/digital-economy-papers POLICY IN THE @OECDInnovation DIGITAL AGE Background Report G20 International Conference on Consumer Policy TOKUSHIMA, JAPAN 5-6 SEPTEMBER 2019 2 CHALLENGES TO CONSUMER POLICY IN THE DIGITAL AGE This report is issued under the responsibility of the Secretary General of the OECD. The opinions expressed and arguments employed herein do not necessarily reflect the official views of OECD member countries or of the G20. This document, as well as any data and any map included herein, are without prejudice to the status of or sovereignty over any territory, to the delimitation of international frontiers and boundaries and to the name of any territory, city or area. The statistical data for Israel are supplied by and under the responsibility of the relevant Israeli authorities. The use of such data by the OECD is without prejudice to the status of the Golan Heights, East Jerusalem and Israeli settlements in the West Bank under the terms of international law. © OECD, 2019 © OECD 2019 CHALLENGES TO CONSUMER POLICY IN THE DIGITAL AGE 3 Foreword The digital transformation that is underway in our economies and societies has provided consumers with a wealth of commercial opportunities while also bringing a number of new and emerging risks. This report provides an overview of selected key benefits and challenges faced by digital consumers, in support of discussions at the G20 International Conference on Consumer Policy in Tokushima, Japan on 5-6 September 2019. It focuses on six issue areas of particular importance to policy makers: adjusting policy to rapidly changing technologies (Chapter 1) strengthening cross-border co-operation (Chapter 2) enhancing the impact of product recalls in the digital age (Chapter 3) dispute resolution and redress and new technologies (Chapter 4) the role of consumer protection agencies in attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (Chapter 5) protecting vulnerable consumers in the digital age (Chapter 6). -
Recommended Com P Onen
october 2003 recommended comp onents 10 03 THE 500 BEST AUDIO COMPONENTS COMPONENTS LISTED HERE HAVE BEEN FORMALLY REVIEWED IN STEREOPHILE AND HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE AMONG THE BEST AVAILABLE IN EACH OF FOUR OR FIVE QUALITY CLASSES. WHETHER A COMPONENT IS LISTED IN CLASS A OR CLASS E, WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND ITS PURCHASE. ach listing — in alphabetical order within classes — is fol- We try to include in “Recommended Components” every prod- E lowed by a brief description of the product’s sonic uct that we have found to be truly excellent or that we feel characteristics and a code indicating the Stereophile Volume represents good value for money. Bear in mind that many differ- and Issue in which that product’s report appeared. Thus the ent tastes are represented. The listing is compiled after September 2003 issue is indicated as “Vol.26 No.9.” Please note consultation with Stereophile’s reviewing staff and editors, and that dedicated home-theater products are no longer included in takes into account continued experience of a product after the this listing but are part of Stereophile Guide to Home Theater’s formal review has been published. In particular, we take account “Recommended Components,” the most recent version of of unreliability and defects that show up after extended audi- which was published in that magazine’s March/April 2003 edition tioning. The fact that a product received a favorable review (Issue 63, Vol.9 No.3). cannot therefore be regarded as a guarantee that it will continue Some products listed have not yet been reported on; these are to appear in this listing. -
Where Does My Food Come From?' Origin Labelling on Food
Where does my food come from? BEUC consumer survey on origin labelling on food JAN UARY 2013 Contents I Context and objectives ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2 II Methodology.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 III Key findings and recommendations............................................................................................................................................ 4 III.1 Results from the research commissioned by BEUC ............................................................................................................. 5 III.2 Comparison with the results from other recent research ................................................................................................11 III.3 Recommendations ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 13 IV Detailed country results ..........................................................................................................................................................................15 IV.1 Importance of origin information to consumers when buying food ........................................................................ -
2010 Annual Report
2010BEUC ANNUAL REPORT BEUC - Annual Report 2010 Major steps taken in financial services in favour of protecting the consumer 2010 was a difficult year for European consumers because of the aftermath of the financial and economic crisis. The origin of this crisis is also – if not mainly – a consequence of the lack of consumer protection measures in financial services and shows that a strong consumer policy is needed not only for individuals, but for the market, the economy and society as a whole. During 2010, this hard lesson has finally begun to bear fruit. It has led to proactive rethinking of the EU approach to consumer protection in financial services. Commissioner Barnier and his services within DG Markt were much more open to BEUC’s contributions on the need to better protect consumers. Major files in the financial sector – such as deposit guarantee schemes and investor compensation schemes, the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), home loans (e.g.: responsible lending, credit intermediaries, financial advice), access to basic payment accounts and, to a lesser extent, supervision of financial markets have been managed with due consideration of the specificities of the consumer perspective. Other legislative proposals which should be finalised in 2011 such as investment services also seem to be on the right track. More generally, the need to counterbalance the overwhelming influence of the financial sector in EU decision making has been acknowledged, both by MEPs and the Commissioner, who has initiated a reorganisation of stakeholder participation in expert groups. Also at global level, clear political will has been signalled to address the current blatant lack of efficient consumer protection in the financial services area. -
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT Cover Photo: 13Th Cultures Et Création Fashion Show in Montfermeil 6 a CSR STRATEGY EMBODYING the GROUP’S VALUES and PRIORITIES
2018 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT Cover photo: 13th Cultures et Création fashion show in Montfermeil 6 A CSR STRATEGY EMBODYING THE GROUP’S VALUES AND PRIORITIES 14 BEING RESPECTFUL 21 PASSING ON EXPERTISE 30 BEING SUPPORTIVE 37 MAKING A COMMITMENT 46 APPENDICES 3 LVMH . 2018 Social Responsibility Report Chantal Gaemperle Director of Human Resources and Synergies Being respectful, passing on expertise, being supportive and making a commitment: these are the pillars of social responsibility at LVMH. There is a growing consensus – expressed by our employees, our partners, our customers and society at large – that businesses should be transparent, behave ethically and have a positive impact on the world around them, and our approach responds to these high standards. It is rooted in who we are; our position as a leading global group in our sector; our values of creativity, entrepreneurship and excellence; and our deepest conviction: that people make the difference. By making people our core focus, we have built a corporate social responsibility approach founded on consideration and respect for all – first and foremost our employees. This long-term commitment means taking concrete steps to develop our entire talent pool, being there for our employees, building more inclusive organizations, and helping disadvantaged and vulnerable populations. As an example, women make up nearly three-quarters of the Group’s workforce, yet in 2007 they accounted for only 23% of our senior executives. In the space of 10 years, driven by our determination to ensure equal opportunity, we boosted this proportion to 42% and are aiming for 50% by 2020. In society, women are also the primary victims of poverty and the hardest hit by the rise in single-parent families. -
Consumer Reports the T Success at Consumers Union®: After Five Years “Bible” for Smart Shoppers
EXPERT INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT ANNUAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2006 OUR MISSION To work for a fair, just, and safe marketplace 8 for all consumers and to empower consumers to protect themselves ELECTRONICS FRANCHISE CONTENTS >> 3 From the Board Chair 4 From the President 6 Content Franchises 10 12 Action 14 CU Impact by the Numbers 18 Products & Awards HEALTH & FAMILY FRANCHISE 20 Donors & Fundraising 24 Policies & Practices 25 Financials 26 Board of Directors 27 Senior Leadership Team 20 Eleanor and Ray Devereaux, who are receiving a tax advantage and supporting CU with a gift of their home. DONORS & FUNDRAISING FROM THE BOARD CHAIR onsumers Union celebrated its 70th anniversary C in February, and that milestone caused me to reflect on CU and its early roots. Our founders conceived OUR VISION IS A of an organization that would pair a sense of realism about WORLD WHERE: how the marketplace actually is with an idealism about the way the market could—and should—be. Products and One of CU’s founding members was A. Philip Randolph, services are safe, the legendary civil rights and labor leader. Another board reliable, and affordable. member,Betty Furness, served in the Johnson administration as Special Assistant for Consumer Affairs. Today’s board members recognize the need to safeguard and continue the Consumers have the great legacy of our many distinguished predecessors. information and know-how To do justice to this legacy and to ensure that the 18-member to make good choices. board is always governed by leaders with an optimal mix of talents and expertise, we changed our election process in October 2005. -
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_________________________________________________________ World Consumer Protection Map Contribution by CZECH REPUBLIC Consumer Protection Survey Page 2: Contact of respondent Q1 Name of responding member State Czech Republic Q2 Name of responding authority/agency: Ministry of Industry and Trade Page 3: Consumer protection legislation Q7 Does your country's Constitution contain a No provision on consumer protection? Q8 If you do, please provide de following details: Respondent skipped this question Q9 Does your country have have specific law(s) on Yes consumer protection ? Q10 If you do, when was the main specific law first Date 31/12/1992 enacted? 1 / 17 Consumer Protection Survey Q11 If your main specific law on consumer protection Date 13/11/2017 has been revised, when was the date of its latest revision? Q12 Please provide the following details of the current specific law(s): 1- Name of law Act No 634/1992 Coll., on Consumer Protection, as amended 1- URL link https://www.mpo.cz/cz/ochrana-spotrebitele/pravni- predpisy-pro-ochranu-spotrebitele/zakon-c--634-1992- sb---o-ochrane-spotrebitele--ve-zneni-pozdejsich- predpisu--243608/ Q13 Please check all the fields that your consumer Consumer rights/legitimate needs, protections law(s) cover. Promotional marketing and sales practices (including misleading advertisement) , Dispute resolution, Consumer information Page 4: Consumer protection legislation Q14 From your previous answer, your specific consumer protection law(s) do(es) not cover the following field(s). Please name the relevant