It demonstrates that behaving in ways that are more responsible to the earth and to people: 1  reduces costs through eco-efficiency; 2  provides easier access to capital; 3  reduces risks by being more responsible; 4  better attracts and retains the best talent; 5  drives innovation by setting such ambitious goals as rapid carbon neutrality; 6  enhances labor 7  ... en
The Symbolism of Turquoise Around the World. Turquoise has long been a symbol of wealth and opulence in ancient cultures, but fascination with this striking gemstone has never been stronger than today. No matter where it is found, turquoise is always associated with strong, positive traits such as purity and healing.
Turquoise is a blue-green mineral, a copper aluminum phosphate, valued for its rarity and unique hue, and widely used as an ornamental stone. Popular in the 16th century to adorn places of worship in Turkey, it was eventually traded in Turkish bazaars and brought to Europe by merchants and travelers.