At Sustainable Brands 2010, Zumer and SLM Insights co-released their 2009 Sustainability Initiatives Report. The 130-page report tracks the sustainability activities of 100 companies in 10 industries, analyzing what activity occurred in 2009 and what to expect in 2010. For sustainability executives, the report provides detailed analysis of industry trends, consumer demand and industry rankings to measure performance and set goals for 2011.

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1. Companies are prioritizing supply chain efficiencies and seeking ways to reduce costs by improving energy use, water use and waste recycling programs
2. Companies are investing in occupational health and safety programs to reduce lost time injury frequency rates (LTIFR)
3. There is increased partnership between companies to address supply chain efficiencies
4. Companies are reporting on their sustainability activity more frequently and releasing shorter, targeted reports as a result
5. Companies are prioritizing community investment programs, particularly in the Automotive, Airlines and Oil & Gas
6. Waste reduction and recycling is an increasing priority
7. Customer health and safety is the top priority in the Airlines, Automotive, and Diversified Foods industries
8. There is a decreased focus on use of organic materials in the production process in the Apparel and Footwear industries
9. Few companies view sustainability as a core part of their global strategy; most still view sustainability policy as a means to mitigate risk and achieve operational efficiencies
10. There are opportunities for companies to develop differentiated strategies by integrating sustainability concepts into their global strategy

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