ESG USA 2011

13 December 2011

New York, US

ESG USA 2011 marks the third year that Responsible-Investor.com will bring top-level speakers from asset owners, asset managers and advisors together for targeted, practical debate on pertinent themes of sustainable and responsible investment in the US and beyond.

This year’s event could not be more relevant.

As the financial crisis continues, investors and governments are looking for win-win partnerships to promote sustainable economic growth.

ESG is not just ethics: it’s good risk and return investing. While many companies are improving their sustainability strategies and relationships with investors (and we will hear from them) the push-back from some corporates has been disappointing.

And we still face crippling inertia in attempts to combat climate change, despite the significant development of the technologies that will be the energy resources and investment winners of tomorrow. As a result, investors in the US and elsewhere are seeking to collaborate ever further on environmental, social and governance issues.

Investment based on sound ESG principles is gaining serious ground. Investors and corporates need to be aware of the latest trends and challenges.

ESG USA is the forum for that discussion and is free to attend.

Further information

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Bioenergy International Expo & Conference

07-08 December 2011

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Bioenergy International expo & conference offers Asian companies involved in the bioenergy market an opportunity to network with existing and potential customers.

The two day conference programme provides industry professionals the opportunity to present to delegates their current projects and products to the Asian market.  The two day conference streams will cover:

  Bioenergy policy in Asia
  Bioenergy product updates
  Regional outlooks for the industry and the developer

Bioenergy International expo & conference attracts companies and individuals involved in bioenergy production and the operation of bioenergy plants.  As well as attracting policy developers, R&D departments, company CEOs and management.

Further information

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Cleantech 2012: Navigating the future

07 December 2011

Mountain View, CA, US

There are eggshells across the cleantech industry for 2012 and the uncertainty is leaving many skeptical about the success anticipated for emerging technologies. The retreat of M&As and IPOs observed in the third quarter combined with a lack of seed and Series A financing rounds leave many asking the question: Where is cleantech headed? We have invited New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Greentech Media and cleantech startups Micromidas and Switch to discuss their outlook for 2012. Join us and be a part of this intimate and dynamic discussion.

Further information

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How to Embed Sustainability into your Bank- A passport to long-term viability and success

06-07 December 2011

London, UK

Attend our practical 2 day conference delivering all the facts, best practice examples, case studies and insights you need to fully embed sustainability into your company. Hear from senior level executives of Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Citi Group and many more.

Challenging key issues addressed:

• Measure the IMPACT and validate sustainability activities
• Learn how to innovate products and adapt financial services to capitalise on the commercial opportunities of sustainability
• Minimize your reputational risk with effective environmental and social risk management
• Work with and partner effectively with NGOs- Expert insider tips from WWF and former Friends of the Earth UK Executive Director
• A series of no-nonsense, practical case-studies on how to embed ESG principles across a multitude of finance activities

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0) 207 375 7531

Email:
catherine.mcnally@ethicalcorp.com

Event website

World Green Tourism

05-07 December 2011

Abu Dhabi, UAE

World Green Tourism (WGT), supported by the ADTA and the EAD is the only event in the region dedicated to the promotion of sustainable tourism.  The 2012 event brings an impressive line-up of internationally renowned speakers to the conference, a seminar and workshop programme which will directly help you to become more sustainable and a series of field trips so you can understand what Abu Dhabi is doing to be more sustainable.

Further information

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Renewables West Summit 2011

05-06 December 2011

San Diego, US

The event will provide perspectives from key stakeholders and decision makers so you can assess the landscape, learn about new projects and evaluate prospects, meet key players, and learn strategies for overcoming project development hurdles in order to maximize your opportunities.

The renewables west summit will inform on:

 What will play out as a result of the new legislation and what you should be doing now to participate
 What is working in terms of raising capital and getting deals done in today's markets
 The latest opportunities in wind, solar, biomass and geothermal and how to capitalize on them
 How to overcome challenging project hurdles and strategies to get projects done

Further information

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Corporate Governance & Risk Forum

30 November 2011

London, UK

Legal Week's inaugural Corporate Governance & Risk Forum will bring corporate counsel, compliance and risk officers and ‘C-level' executives together to raise awareness of the changing face of GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance). With a specific focus on ethics and corporate social responsibility this event will allow delegates to hear from thought leaders within GRC, network with their contemporaries and source fresh approaches to the ongoing challenges that they face. Speakers include academics, chief risk officers, corporate counsel, consultants and compliance directors.

Further information

Telephone:
+44(0)20 7004 7460

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How to Manage Supplier Social & Environmental Performance Conference

28-29 November 2011

London, UK

http://www.ethicalcorp.com/supplychain

Senior speakers from HP, BT, ArcelorMittal, Nestle, Nokia, InterfaceFLOR, BBC, Ericsson, AkzoNobel, BASF, BSCI will show you how to deliver lasting profitable efficiency though supplier buy-in and engagement.

Attend this 2 day practical conference to learn how to ensure your suppliers co-operate and commit; this event will also equip procurement teams with crucial business tools and processes to succeed in sustainable procurement.

Crucial issues to be addressed include:

• Secure commitment from procurement teams through improved internal alignment and effective training
• Overcome challenges at implementation stage and avoid supplier push-back and non-compliance
• Measure supplier progress to see how compliant suppliers are to your code of conduct
• Implement corrective action plans for lagging strategic suppliers
• Business-critical human rights issues - how and why they matter to EU companies

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0) 207 375 757

Email:
cora.ng@ethicalcorp.com

Event website

International Green Awards

24 November 2011

London, UK

The INTERNATIONAL GREEN AWARDS are internationally established as the leading advocate of best practices in sustainability across business, government and citizen initiatives. The Awards canvas the globe for the best in class examples of sustainability, with the aim of sharing the most creative and innovative ideas to inspire change.

In its 6th year, the RSA accredited INTERNATIONAL GREEN AWARDS™ is broadening its commitment to promote best practice in sustainability through a unique membership platform. This platform will draw on a wide range of experts, influencers and professionals in the discipline of sustainability and environment to share a pan-global view on sustainability.

2010 saw the inaugural year of the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ honouring Sir David Attenborough. The search for another deserving citizen continues this year, and also sees the introduction of the ‘Green Celebrity Award’. The latter will be open to public voting, through social networks and the INTERNATIONAL GREEN AWARDS website.

The INTERNATIONAL GREEN AWARDS™ are open for entry in 20 categories, seeking the Best Green Large Enterprise through to Best Sustainable Investment across the world. More information on categories and entering are available on our new website www.greenawards.com

The ‘green carpet’ will be rolled out for winners on 24th November at the Natural History Museum, London.

Further information

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ASrIA Briefing: The Future of Sustainable Finance - A PRI Perspective

24 November 2011

Hong Kong

ASrIA in conjunction with PRI invites you to a discussion on global and regional initiatives with spotlights on the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC), hosted by HSBC Global Asset Management (PRI Signatory).

Our guest speaker Dr Wolfgang Engshuber, Chairman of the Principles for Responsible Investment Advisory Council (PRIAC), will brief us on this global initiative with over 900 signatories and USD 30 trillion AUM, uncovering the next stages for the Principles for Responsible Investment.

Our host speaker, Xavier Desmadryl, HSBC's Global Head of ESG Research and PRI will bring us through the implications as a PRI signatory – obligations, benefits and why, as a global and pre-dominantly mainstream asset manager, HSBC chose to sign since the inception in 2006.

Alexandra Boakes Tracy, ASrIA Chairman will discuss the multi-faceted needs for investor collaboration in Asia with focus on key benefits in the recently formed Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC).

Further information

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Green Strategy 2011 – Creative Disruption: strategies for a new paradigm

16 November 2011

London, UK

There is a growing realisation in boardrooms across many sectors that the current rise in energy and commodity prices may not be a short term trend. A growing number of economists and investors are seeing it as the early stages of a long term rise in resource prices that will disrupt many sectors of the economy and re-define business models. What Jeremy Grantham, Chief Investment Officer at GMO a $150bn global investment management fund, calls 'The Great Paradigm Shift'.

Green Strategy 2011(GS11) will convene the leading minds to look at how companies should draw up strategies in response to an era of rising resource prices. We have big ambitions for what it will achieve, through a combination of the following:

• Leading global speakers and panellists
• An unparalleled list of attendees
• Cross-industry collaboration to create GREENPRINT
• Our inaugural Green Paper
• A Benchmarking Survey
• A sector Commodity Exposure Index
• And an animated output that is designed to go viral.....

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)20 7251 9151

Email:
alfie.chambers@greenmondays.com

Event website

The CR Reporting and Communications Summit

15-16 November 2011

London, UK

If you work in CSR and sustainability, then you already know how critical your CSR report is, right? And that the right communication strategy to get across your sustainability efforts is absolutely fundamental?

There is only one conference in 2011 that will give you skills, best practice, and insight into CSR reporting and communications from over 25 of Europe’s leading practitioners on the subject.

And that conference is The CR Reporting and Communications Summit (15-16 Nov, London).

Attendees are guaranteed:

Insight and best practice from all over Europe: Our unrivalled speaker roster includes senior directors from Arcelor Mittal, MOL, Aviva, Sanofi-Aventis, Coloplast, InterfaceFLOR, Lego and many more

The best opportunity to build your personal CSR network: Over 200 senior corporate practitioners will attend. Last year, attendees included Agip, Dell, GSK, Maersk, Nokia, Petrom, PepsiCo, Centrica, Johnson & Johnson and Sainsbury’s

Cutting edge discussions and interactive workshops: 19 sessions over two days in a dynamic learning environment to ensure you go back to the office with information you can use.

To download a brochure and find out about all the issues being discussed at the conference, along with a full list of speakers and an audience breakdown, head to http://bit.ly/ReportingBrochure

Ethical Performance readers are entitled to £100 discount - just quote EP100 when you book! Book here: http://bit.ly/ReportingTickets

Further information

Email:
Nick.Johnson@ethicalcorp.com

Event website

‘Learning from nature – the new agenda for business success: A Tomorrow’s Natural Business Conference’

11 November 2011

London, UK

Tomorrow’s Company is the agenda setting ‘think and do’ tank which looks at the role of business and how to achieve enduring business success.  We focus on strong relationships, clear purpose and values as the foundation of effective leadership and governance.

Tomorrow’s Company would like to invite you to attend Tomorrow’s Natural Business Conference where companies can inspire themselves by and through nature, by developing and implementing ‘natural business strategies’ into their business models.

Held at the prestigious One Moorgate Place in the city of London, the conference promises to be an exciting day with a series of practical workshops, insights and experiences to aid your journey in becoming both sustainable and successful. 

You will hear keynote addresses from:

• Dianne Dillon-Ridgley – Director, Interface
• Michael Bremans – Chairman, Ecover International
• L. Hunter Lovins – Founder and President, Natural Capitalism Inc.
• Jane Davidson – Former Welsh Minister, Environment and Sustainability

• Tomorrow’s Companies
• Sustainability NGO’s consultants and communications experts
• Frontier technology start-ups and green social entrepreneurs
• Public sector change managers and innovators
• Academics

Further information

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10th EABIS Colloquium

26-28 October 2011

Fontainebleau, France

A new era of development: the changing role & responsibilities of business in developing countries

What is the business perspective on development? How to adapt business strategy for and to developing countries? How to define the pathways to a new era of development? Join the 10th EABIS Colloquium on 26-28 October 2011 at INSEAD and discuss with speakers such as Pierre Jacquet - Executive Director, Agence Française de Développement ; Peter Piot - Director, The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine; Athalia Molokomme - Attorney General, Republic of Botswana; Pierre Nanterme - Chief Executive, Accenture, and many more.

Together with 300 participants from business, academia, NGO and government, you will have the possibility to debate about the role of business in creating sustainable societies. Join and listen to best practice presentations of how to thrive in the economic environment of developing countries and address issues like competitiveness, investment & entrepreneurship, corruption, transparency, health, education & human rights.

Registrations are open and you can benefit from the early bird discount till 21st August! And don’t forget to book your accommodation in order to have guaranteed transport from the hotels to the venue.

For any questions you might have, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Mirte Gosker.

Further information

Email:
mirte.gosker@insead.edu

Event website

The Carbon Show 2011

20-21 October 2011

London, UK

Gain the tools to allow your organisation to capitalise on clean, green growth at The Carbon Show 2011.

As the only show that covers the full life cycle of carbon, The Carbon Show is a must-attend business event for anyone looking for information on greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy, the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme, green technology, carbon management and carbon finance

The show features an informative seminar programme, with top-level speakers discussing current issues in the industry, policy updates, future trends and advice on capitalising on the low-carbon economy.

There are also over 100 exhibitors showcasing low-carbon products and services, debates and report launches on The Carbon Stage, thought-provoking plenary sessions and the new Green Technology Demonstration Stage.

Now in its third year, The Carbon Show continues to grow and 2011 will see the show expand its international focus, with in-depth features on energy efficiency and carbon markets and activity in Europe.

Register for free at www.thecarbonshow.com

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)20 8267 4657

Email:
rory.bocock@haymarket.com

Event website

The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Global Roundtable

19-20 October 2011

Washington DC, US

The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Global Roundtable is the largest global conference exploring sustainable finance and responsible investment.

More than 600 bankers, insurers, investors, joined by government and civil society participants, will gather in Washington to discuss the latest global and regional developments, as well as to cast a spotlight on what the sustainable development agenda means for the world’s finance, investment and insurance sectors.

Building on previous successes in Cape Town, Melbourne, New York, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro and Frankfurt, UNEP FI now brings this agenda-setting global event, coming just several months ahead of the landmark United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development scheduled for June 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The high level speakers who have confirmed their presence include Nassim Taleb, author of The Black Swan, James Balsillie, co-CEO of RIM and member of the United Nations High-Level Panel on Global Sustainability, as well as Achim Steiner, UN Under Secretary General and Executive Director of UNEP.

REGISTER NOW to set the agenda for action on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues for the financial services and investment sector. Also, be part of the effort to crystallise the global financial services message that will be taken at the historic follow-up to the 1992 Earth Summit in Brazil.

Registration: http://www.unepfi.org/events/2011/roundtable/register
Website: http://www.unepfi.org/washington

For more information contact the UNEP FI Secretariat in Geneva (email: cecilia.serin@unep.org or phone Cecilia Serin on tel: +41 22 917 8253).

Further information

Telephone:
+41 22 917 8253

Email:
cecilia.serin@unep.ch

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i.e. All You Ever Wanted To Know About Ethical Investment

17 October 2011

London, UK

The conference organised by i.e and raising money for TortureCare will give the participants an opportunity to talk to many of the leading figures who are actually practicing ethical investment.

In addition Harriet Lamb Director of The Fair Trade Foundation and Trudy Thompson of Bricks and Bread will be the Key Note speakers.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)1603 309 020

Email:
alan@investing-ethically.co.uk

Event website

ClearlySo Social Business Conference 2011

11 October 2011

London, UK

Working on the theme ‘All Shapes and Sizes’ this Conference offers an outstanding platform for the social businesses. Featuring inspirational speeches and high quality panel this is an event not to be missed. For more information visit the events page.

Further information

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The 2011 Enhanced ESG Analysis Conference

04-05 October 2011

London, UK

A pragmatic exploration of the integration of ESG factors into traditional investment analysis.

The 2011 conference is an entirely practical event, providing the tools and skills necessary to achieve traditional and sustainable investment alignment. This is a unique opportunity to exchange information on current developments in SRI performance, SRI/ESG analysis, corporate responsibility, research, and to hear from a variety of non-biased vendor neutral ESG leaders and those actually undertaking ESG implementation programmes.

Thoroughly researched case studies and industry commentary offer in-depth insights, methodology demonstrations and lessons learned that panel sessions and vendor biased events simply cannot.

•    Gain appraisals of different ESG methodologies and implementation strategies
•    Acquaint your organisation with the benefits of deploying integrated, strategically planned solutions
•    Examine the role of the “ESG architect” in terms of engagement, leadership and communications; challenges that have dogged many an ESG endeavour
•    Benefit from real world examples on how effective ESG strategies & communication can promote inclusion in SRI portfolios and create potential competitive advantage  
•    Road-test current solutions offered in today’s marketplace and alongside analysis on their comparative performance

Who should attend?
•    Asset managers and asset owners
•    SRI managers and analysts
•    CSR and sustainability professionals
•    Consultants
•    Academia

Further information

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Impact Investing 2011

30 September 2011

London, UK

Investments for profit, people and the planet

With some experts predicting a ten-fold increase in impact investments to $500 billion by 2014 (1% of all managed assets), Impact Investing 2011 will analyse and debate the most effective ways for investors to generate environmental, social and financial returns.

Attend to:

  Debate what impact investing is and what it’s not, the market infrastructure, its size and growth potential
 
  Compare & contrast impact investing with SRI
 
  Discover how to penetrate this market, where the highest returns are to be found and how to manage the major risks
 
  Understand the merits of alternative routes to market - private equity / venture capital vs listed equity & bonds – and which impact areas are reaching scale to ensure you are minimising risk
 
  Learn how to gauge what your targets should be, and how to measure and report performance
 
  Benefit from the first-hand experiences of investors already active in the main areas of interest: Microfinance, Healthcare, Education, Environment, Clean energy, Social housing

  Meet, share knowledge and do business with other participants

For full speaker and programme details please Click here  

To register please Click here, or contact Selina Perry on +44 (0)20 7251 9151 or at conferences@environmental-finance.com

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)20 7251 9151

Email:
conferences@environmental-finance.com

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Kuwait CSR Conference

28-29 September 2011

Kuwait

The Kuwait Corporate Social Responsibility Conference aims at being the most prominent annual event and platform where corporate leaders have the opportunity to network, do business and engage in an open dialogue with top experts and professionals who focus on Corporate Social Responsibility in Kuwait. The Conference aims at introducing business leaders and decision-makers to a fairly new concept in CSR, and demonstrate successful case studies powered by an impressive line-up of high-caliber international speakers as well as the regions’ key players.

Further information

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The CSR Asia Summit

27-28 September 2011

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The CSR Asia Summit is the annual flagship event of CSR Asia which aims to be the most innovative and thought-provoking gathering on corporate social responsibility in Asia. Themed Asian Growth: Global Responsibility.

Further information

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TBLI CONFERENCE™ ASIA 2011

15-16 September 2011

Tokyo, Japan

In existence for over 13 years, TBLI CONFERENCE™ consists of two annual conferences, in Europe as well as Asia. These two-day events give the world’s leaders on sustainability an opportunity to network and exchange information on the latest developments in screening, auditing, reporting, SRI analysis, corporate citizenship, indexes, and research.

TBLI CONFERENCE™ is intended for all professionals from the investment and business community. The theme for 2011 is: "ESG and Impact Investing - Now More Than Ever!"

TBLI CONFERENCE ASIA 2011 is located at Four Seasons at Chinzan-so Hotel***** in Tokyo.

Join +60 speakers in two roundtables and 15 workshops on ESG and Impact Investing.

Further information

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ClearlySo - Guardian Seminar

14 September 2011

London, UK

How can social and community enterprises access public sector assets?

ClearlySo has joined forces with the Guardian to host a top notch half-day seminar to help social enterprises access public service assets. For more information visit the ClearlySo events page.

Further information

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Corporate Responsibility Research Conference

12-14 September 2011

Leeds, UK

The tradition of the Corporate Responsibility Research Conference (CRRC) is to focus on the participants and the debate, we aim to create an environment, which is welcoming and friendly yet challenges the existing knowledge base and drives the debate around corporate responsibility forward. We are keen to invite a wide variety of participants from across disciplinary backgrounds, from a variety of academic departments and from practitioners.

The event is organised and hosted by University of Leeds in association with Queen's University Management School and the Euromed Management School Marseille.

Further information

Email:
crrconference@leeds.ac.uk

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Global CSR Summit 2011

11-12 August 2011

Cebu City, Philippines

Asia's most prestigious event on corporate social responsibility, The Global CSR Summit & The Global CSR Awards are back for the 3rd successive year.   

Based on popular feedback, we have selected the beautiful Cebu, Philippines as the venue for this year's conference and awards.  

This year, we will examine the issues of sustainability for businesses in Asia for the 21st century amidst weaknesses in the global economy, environmental disasters, political instability in the middle east and the global food crisis.  

The theme of the event “Beyond Sustainability” highlights the future directions of CSR.  It involves going beyond narrow concepts of sustainability that aims at “minimizing” environmental harm and maintaining the status quo towards a new paradigm of embracing innovative and cutting edge solutions that contribute beneficially to profits, societies and the environment.  

The 2 day event will consist of presentations from industry leaders, an awards luncheon ceremony, a practical workshop and a site tour around Cebu.

See you at this fantastic event. 

Further information

Telephone:
+65 6846 2710

Email:
media@tpgi.org

Event website

7th Australia New Zealand Climate Change Conference

1 August 2011

Wellington, New Zealand

The conference will be a timely opportunity to explore what the recently announced Australian Clean Energy Package and the review of New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme means for business. The conference’s business leaders will dissect the new policy settings and assess what will be opportunities for some and risks for others.

Further information

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Ethical Corporation’s How to Manage Social & Environmental Risk in Oil & Gas, Mining and Steel Summit USA

21-22 June 2011

Houston, US

Following successful events in London, Ethical Corporation is pleased to be able to launch in the USA. Designed specifically for the extractives industry the conference will provide in-depth industry insight into the major challenges facing the sector.

The 20+ speaker roster includes leading authorities from the world’s biggest extractive companies including Shell, Rio Tinto, Marathon Oil, Halliburton, Chevron, Barrick Gold and many more.

Based on months of research the agenda focuses exclusively on issues that matter in 2011, from hydraulic fracturing and obtaining a social license to operate to stakeholder engagement and water management.

With an expected audience of 100+ corporate attendees, the event will provide fantastic networking opportunities with an audience specially tailored to the oil & gas, mining and steel sectors.

To download a brochure, go to: http://www.ethicalcorp.com/risk-management-usa/index.shtml

Ethical Performance members get $150 off their ticket. For any queries or to benefit from your special discount, get in touch with Liam Richardson on liam.richardson@ethicalcorp.com or on +44 (0) 207 375 7531.
 

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0) 207 375 7531

Email:
liam.richardson@ethicalcorp.com

The Africa Roundtable and Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility

15-17 June 2011

Lagos, Nigeria

The Africa Roundtable and Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility (AR-CSR) is an industry flagship event attracting the creme of Africa’s leading figures and decision-makers to immediately spark off conversations and discussions about Corporate Social Responsibility in Africa.  It will also bring counterparts from Europe, UK and the USA for peer reviews and best practices.

Further information

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East Asian Solutions for Global Food Security

12 June 2011

online

As predictions for global population growth are revised to 10 billion by 2100, and with most of that growth in Asia, how can long-term global food security be achieved in Asia in a sustainable way?

Unilever CEO Paul Polman will take part in a debate on East Asian Solutions for Global Food Security on 12 June. This is one of the key plenary sessions of the World Economic Forum East Asian Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia.

To watch the debate live, please register at:
http://www.sustainable-living.unilever.com/news-resources/news/live-debate

Further information

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Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF) 2011

08-09 June 2011

Washington DC, US

The Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF) is an annual global event dedicated to the effective delivery of humanitarian aid and development solutions.

Taking place June 8-9 2011 at the Walter E Washington Convention Center, D.C., the Aid & International Development Forum provides an opportunity for those involved in the aid, relief and development sectors to network, build partnerships and address global humanitarian and development challenges, as well as the opportunity to see the latest products, technologies and services in action.

The Aid & International Development Forum is a free to attend event. Register online now to secure your place.

Further information

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Sustainable Emerging Markets

24-25 May 2011

London, UK

This conference will feature:

  The regulatory climate: attractive and sustainable for global investors? Assessing investment instruments currently available in BRIC countries, Latin America, Africa and Asia
  Managing ESG risk issues. To what extent is the emerging market corporate landscape committed to sustainable development?
  Is there a link between ESG factors and corporate financial performance?
  How to evaluate the risk & return potential for investment decisions?
  In-depth workshops on the regulatory environment, ESG risks and investment potential in BRIC countries, Latin America, Africa and Asia

Further information

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4th GreenBuild Asia Pacific 2011

17-19 May 2011

Hong Kong

Returning bigger and better than ever, the 4th GreenBuild Asia Pacific Conference and Tradeshow will once again be THE meeting place for the region’s sustainable building stakeholders.

Hosted by Facility Media (publishers of Office Space and EcoBuild magazines) and Association and Communications Events, it is expected that GreenBuild Asia Pacific 2011 will attract over 250 senior decision makers with an interest in sustainable building policy and development.

With sustainability white-hot on the agenda for governments, the property and construction sectors and end users alike, GreenBuild Asia Pacific will provide the industry with the latest insights and developments in the ever-evolving green building scene.

What's new for 2011- Live Projects, Hands On
For 2011 we have devised a brand new format for the conference - Live Projects, Hands On. In addition to hearing thought leading keynote addresses and industry updates, delegates will be exposed to 4 cutting edge green building projects and given the opportunity to explore the key issues faced by these projects in a practical and interactive way. This will provide all attendees with the ability to help shape the future of these and other green building projects.

Further information

Email:
jon@acevents.com.au

Event website

Forestry, Biomass & Sustainability 2011

12-13 May 2011

London, UK

This promises to be an important year for the forestry sector internationally, and particularly for forestry finance initiatives. The UN has declared 2011 to be the International Year of Forests and the recent UN Climate Change conference in Cancun has given the green light to efforts to award carbon credits to REDD projects in developing countries.

Attend the 2nd Annual Forestry, Biomass & Sustainability conference for a full update on – and analysis of – the developments in policy, economics and financing of biomass and forestry projects, and to identify new investment opportunities and risks in these rapidly growing markets.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)20 7251 9151

Email:
conferences@environmental-finance.com

Event website

EBBF's - a new paradigm of business - international event

06-08 May 2011

London, UK

The next in the series of sold out "make it meaningful" EBBF international events, will offer keynotes and conversations with an international group of leaders. Offering a new awareness of the opportunities that these times of fast change are offering. Hearing the success stories of leaders who have meaningfully and profitably transformed their organizations. Receiving a series of ideas and paths that will allow you to bring about purpose and success in your company, giving you the tools to navigate the current uncertain times driven by a strong vision and positive values.

Further information

Email:
events@ebbf.org

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Measuring Corporate Sustainability Conference

05 May 2011

Fort Lauderdale, US

How is your company evaluated, measured and ranked on sustainability performance? Understanding this process is a challenge to all parties involved as corporate leaders are tasked to keep up with the requests and metrics for reporting.

This Conference brings together corporate EHS/Sustainability managers, ESG rating firms and members of the investing community to better understand the objectives and concerns of each party. The goal of this event is to improve the consistency, clarity and value of corporate sustainability efforts.

Who should attend:

  Members of the environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings community
  Corporate EHS and sustainability management teams
  Members of the investor relations community
  Third party auditors/verifiers

Further information

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Ethical Corporation’s 10th Annual Responsible Business Summit 2011

03-04 May 2011

London, UK

Now in its 10th year, the Responsible Business Summit is the biggest and most comprehensive 2-day event on leadership in corporate responsibility.

The 60+ speaker roster has never looked so good, with leading authorities from the world’s highest performing responsible businesses including CEOs and Chairmen from PepsiCo, TNT, Innocent Drinks, Panasonic, Seventh Generation, Kraft, Alliance Boots and many more.

Based on months of research with the CR community, the agenda focuses exclusively on issues that matter to the CR professional in 2011, from supply chain management issues and embedding CR in the company to stakeholder engagement and emerging markets.

With an expected audience of 450+ senior corporate attendees, no other event can offer the same networking opportunities in 2011.

To download a brochure, go to: www.ethicalcorp.com/rbs

Ethical Performance members get £100 off their ticket. For any queries or to benefit from your special discount, get in touch with Emmeline Rajasingam on emmeline.rajasingam@ethicalcorp.com or on +44 (0) 207 375 7213.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0) 207 375 7213

Email:
emmeline.rajasingam@ethicalcorp.com

Event website

Business for the Environment Conference

27-29 April 2011

Jakarta, Indonesia

B4E, Business for the Environment, is the world’s leading international conference for dialogue and business-driven action for the environment. Held in partnership with WWF and Global Initiatives, the Summit offers collaborative solutions to address the most urgent environmental and climate issues facing the world today.

Leaders from business, NGOs, international agencies and governments gather to discuss green investments, clean technologies and  sustainable growth strategies. At the B4E Summit, delegates share and explore transformative solutions to tackle climate change and to protect and restore biodiversity and ecosystems. Partnerships are formed and commitments are made to accelerate the shift towards a more sustainable, low-carbon future.

Further information

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Ethical Corporation’s 2nd Social & Environmental Risk Management and Implementation Conference 2011

05-06 April 2011

London, UK

Following the resounding success of the inaugural conference one year ago, Ethical Corporation is pleased to announce the return of The Social & Environmental Risk Management and Implementation Conference. This event is designed specifically for the mining, oil & gas, steel and other heavy industries.

We have again secured the support of industry organisations such as the ICMM and IPIECA. An exciting roster of speakers includes representatives from leading companies such as Anglo American, Chevron, Rio Tinto, ArcelorMittal, Barrick Gold, Freeport McMoran and many more.

Not only that but our agenda has been crafted and shaped by CSR industry experts. The hot topics we’re covering include how to put CSR strategies into action, maintain the social license to operate, manage your supply chain risks and safeguarding your operations from human rights violations.

Limited places are available for this event and there has already been a strong surge of interest. Early booking is strongly advised.

To download a brochure, go to: www.ethicalcorp/risk

Ethical Performance members get £100 off their ticket. For any queries or to benefit from your special discount, please do not hesitate to contact Liam Richardson at liam.richardson@ethicalcorp.com  or +44 (0) 207 375 7531

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0) 207 375 7531

Email:
liam.richardson@ethicalcorp.com

Event website

Sustainable Purchasing & Supply Summit 2011

31 March 2011

London, UK

The Sustainable Purchasing & Supply Summit 2011 is the first UK event to present an holistic view of sustainable procurement: considering the need to balance environmental, social, ethical and economic factors when building a successful strategy in this area.

This major new conference is organised with The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) and takes place on Thursday 31st March 2011 at the prestigious QEII Conference Centre in Westminster, London.

With sustainability rapidly becoming a business imperative, an intensive one-day programme takes a practical approach to understanding the key issues, setting specific objectives and implementing a successful action plan. Key contributors include senior speakers from Boots Group, BSI Standards, Diageo, Global Action Plan, Green Economics Institute, John Lewis Partnership, London Business School, Ovum, Oxfam, Traidcraft and many more.

The event is aimed at senior procurement and finance executives from the private, public and third sectors and is being chaired Steve Bagshaw, the highly-respected Editor of Supply Management

Places currently cost just £295 + VAT (a saving of £50 when you book before 11 February 2011) including access to all conference sessions, networking lounge and innovation showcase, plus lunch, refreshments and special drinks reception at the end of the day.

Visit www.spssummit.com for full information and booking details.

Further information

Event website

Dow Jones Global Compliance Symposium

31 March 2011

Washington DC, US

The event concludes on 01 April.

Guided by editors and reporters of Dow Jones and the Wall Street Journal, the Global Compliance Symposium will provide insight on how to steer companies clear of trouble, especially as the regulatory environment grows more complicated; practical strategies on new regulations in the US, the UK and elsewhere how they could impact the efforts of companies doing business abroad; and guidance on what to do if a mistake is made and the company is the focus of investigations or law suits.  To register visit http://www.gcs.dowjones.com/ or call 212-416-2951.

Further information

Telephone:
+1 212 416 2951

Event website

ESF North America 2011 – New York

31 March 2011

New York, US

The event continues on 01 April 2011

Maximizing Sustainability IMPACT and Business Value

More than a Forum...
The ESF offers a “deep-dive” into the latest advances in sustainability decision-making and strategy. It has become a must-attend event for supply chain and sustainability practitioners eager to share applied innovation and the latest solutions-development processes for social and environmental progress.

The next ESF NA presents an excellent opportunity to address emerging sustainability and ethical supply chain challenges.  If driving innovation and delivering real change is your focus, then the ESF 2011 is sure to offer valuable learning and insight.   

The ESF Community welcomes you!

Further information

Email:
Customerservices@intertek.com

Wall Street Green Summit X

29-30 March 2011

New York, US

The Wall Street Green Summit X is the annual conference in New York dedicated to environmental finance. The conference covers renewable energy finance, carbon trading and finance, SRI investing,  cleantech vc, green hedge funds, greening buildings, and many other cutting edge topics. More information is located on our website at www.wsgts.com.

Further information

Event website

World Biofuels Market (WBM)

22-24 March 2011

Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Europe’s Largest Bioenergy Congress & Exhibition

Registration is now open for World Biofuels Markets: The leading annual industry networking event where leaders of the bioenergy world meet to drive innovation and do business. Over 5465 high calibre executives from 80 countries have attended to date.

Europe’s largest Biofuels and Bioenergy Congress is bought to you by Green Power Conferences. We aim to improve our offering and expand our reach each year. For 2011 we are pleased to introduce our three co-located events; Biogas, Biopower Generation and Bio-based Chemicals.

This is a great opportunity to network with the who’s who of the bioenergy industry, featuring 3 intense and interactive days of thought leadership, interaction and business opportunities.

To take a look at our full agenda and speaker line up, visit our website at http://www.worldbiofuelsmarkets.com?link=ETHICAL

Further information

Event website

Low Carbon Investment in Asia Briefing Event

21 March 2011

Shanghai

The briefing is a culmination of an 18-month project implemented by ASrIA to examine climate change issues relevant to investment in select industries in Asia and the implications of moving towards a low carbon economy.

ASrIA will be presenting key findings about the implications of climate change for investors in two new reports:

  Sector Findings – examining the key risk and opportunities for low carbon investment in six sectors (Agribusiness, Energy, Finance, IT and Mobile Communications, Property and Construction, and Transportation) in Asia
  Analytical Framework Review and Development – providing an integrated look at how investment professionals in Asia can consider climate change in their investment process

Further information

Event website

Sport and Social Responsibility Summit 2011

18 March 2011

London, UK

Sport continues to deliver countless opportunities for brands and properties to demonstrate their caring credentials as social responsibility is further embedded in the mainstream of corporate thinking.  But how will the complex triangular relationship between sport, brands and social projects develop in the years ahead?

That’s the key question to be addressed at the third SportBusiness Group Sport and Social Responsibility Summit.

Further information

Event website

Responsible Partnerships Exhibition 2011

17-18 March 2011

London, UK

A new two day not-for-profit event for those involved
in furthering their corporate responsibility activities
in order to provide a more sustainable and equitable
future.

The exhibition will feature:
  Up to 200 charities, social enterprises and social programmes chosen by UBM and 3rd sector partners NCVO, NAVCA and OXFAM
  Seminars for both business and voluntary sector professionals
  “Clinics/surgeries” offering expert advice on current issues

www.responsiblebusinessevent.org

Responsible Business Convention 2011

The inaugural BITC Responsible Business Convention is a two day, not-for-profit event delivering practical solutions to help businesses create long-term, sustainable business models with economic, environmental and social value.

As the need for a sustainable business model running through an entire organisation becomes not just a responsible way to conduct business, but an ever increasing commercial priority, the convention will focus on the challenges and opportunities that this transition represents.

Further information

Event website

BITC Responsible Business Convention

17-18 March 2011

London, UK

The inaugural BITC Responsible Business Convention from 17-18 March, in London, is a two-day, not-for-profit event delivering practical solutions to help you, your team and your business create long-term, sustainable business models with economic, environmental and social value.   To view this please click http://www.responsiblebusinessevent.org/page.cfm/Link=4/t=m/trackLogID=15589_F143F93E3E

Featuring an unrivalled speaker line-up of 50 global business leaders from across multiple industry sectors, you'll benefit from the latest trends, the greatest innovations and a wide range of case studies on how other organisations are transforming their own business models.   To view this please click http://www.responsiblebusinessevent.org/page.cfm/Link=7/t=m/goSection=3

And that's not all. Attendance also includes:
  A choice of 22 lively sessions delivered in a variety of formats including keynote addresses, case studies, panel discussions & masterclasses
  The opportunity to visit the Olympic Park, witnessing first-hand the excitement building around the hosting of the world's biggest event
  Expert-led clinics - book a 1:1 dialogue with BITC experts and receive tailored advice on your own responsible business projects
  Entry into UBM's Responsible Partnerships Exhibition, featuring 200 voluntary sector exhibitors, showcasing and fostering relationships and best practice across voluntary and corporate sectors

Two days of unparalleled networking opportunities with key decision makers in the sustainable business community

To register your place and see the full agenda, visit http://www.responsiblebusinessconvention.org

Further information

Event website

The 6th Annual SDUK Conference

17 March 2011

London, UK

Over the past five years, SDUK has established itself as the leading national forum for discussing the challenges and opportunities around sustainable growth within a low-carbon economy. Join over 350 delegates from industry, central and local government - in addressing the key issues underlying the sustainability agenda.

Taking place in the impressive QEII Conference Centre, you will hear leading figures discuss the UK’s pressing issues, challenges and pressures involved in the sustainable development agenda.

The agenda includes:

• Phase 2 of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme and how this will affect your organisation
• Driving sustainable development across government following the abolition of the Sustainable Development Commission
• Government energy policy including nuclear, renewables, smart meters and smart grids
• Opportunities for collaboration between government and business to support growth in key low-carbon industries and develop the green economy
• The role of science and research in providing the technology and methodology for sustainable development

Further information

Email:
rashid.patel@govnet.co.uk

Event website

Environmental Bonds 2011

14 March 2011

London, UK

Green bonds - the next environmental asset class? At this highly-interactive conference an expert panel of speakers will review and explain the latest thinking on how the bond market could help attract $billions of additional capital to tackle environmental challenges.

ATTEND TO:
  Understand the potential size and scope of environmental bonds
  Identify potential issuers & investors
  Learn about the existing market and appreciate its future growth potential

KEY BENEFITS OF ATTENDING:
  Forward-thinking green bond expert speakers – including top-level investment specialists and industry experts
  Packed agenda:
- Carbon bonds
- Forestry bonds
- Green infrastructure bonds
- How to monitor bonds’ environmental effectiveness
- The role of rating agencies
- Potential role of green investment banks
- and much more...

  Highly interactive format – the conference will open with two panel discussions, one for issuers and the other for investors, and will close with an interactive brainstorming session on what needs to be done to promote greater uptake

  Superb networking opportunities – meet and build profitable partnerships with other participants

Click here for further information and to register.

Further information

Event website

The Mission Critical Water Virtual Summit

08 March 2011

The Mission Critical Water Virtual Summit will serve as a wake-up call that the era of cheap, easy access to water is ending.  In addition to raising awareness, the Mission Critical Water Summit will present actionable strategies, solutions, best and next practices to determine how best to minimize water footprint, ensure the sustainability of water supply and to understand the impact of business operations on available water resources.  
A fully virtual online event launching live online March 2, 2011 on a state-of-the-art virtual event platform, the Mission Critical Water Virtual Summit will allow attendees to: measure their company's water footprint, assess the principal regulatory and reputational risks associated with their water footprint, align findings with the company's energy and climate risk assessments, engage key stakeholders as a part of the water risk assessment, long-term planning and implementation activities, integrate water issues into strategic business planning and governance and disclose and communicate water performance and associated risks.  

Attendee registration is free-of-charge; sponsorship and virtual exhibitor opportunities are available.  

For more info, visit www.MissionCriticalWater.com, or email Anne Feldmann on afeldmann@g2events.com.

Further information

Email:
afeldmann@g2events.com

Event website

The Mission Critical Water Virtual Summit

03 March 2011

The Mission Critical Water Virtual Summit will serve as a wake-up call that the era of cheap, easy access to water is ending.  In addition to raising awareness, the Mission Critical Water Summit will present actionable strategies, solutions, best and next practices to determine how best to minimize water footprint, ensure the sustainability of water supply and to understand the impact of business operations on available water resources.  
A fully virtual online event launching live online March 2, 2011 on a state-of-the-art virtual event platform, the Mission Critical Water Virtual Summit will allow attendees to: measure their company's water footprint, assess the principal regulatory and reputational risks associated with their water footprint, align findings with the company's energy and climate risk assessments, engage key stakeholders as a part of the water risk assessment, long-term planning and implementation activities, integrate water issues into strategic business planning and governance and disclose and communicate water performance and associated risks.  

Attendee registration is free-of-charge; sponsorship and virtual exhibitor opportunities are available.  

For more info, visit www.MissionCriticalWater.com, or email Anne Feldmann on afeldmann@g2events.com.

Further information

Email:
afeldmann@g2events.com

Event website

The Mission Critical Water Virtual Summit

02 March 2011

The Mission Critical Water Virtual Summit will serve as a wake-up call that the era of cheap, easy access to water is ending.  In addition to raising awareness, the Mission Critical Water Summit will present actionable strategies, solutions, best and next practices to determine how best to minimize water footprint, ensure the sustainability of water supply and to understand the impact of business operations on available water resources.  
A fully virtual online event launching live online March 2, 2011 on a state-of-the-art virtual event platform, the Mission Critical Water Virtual Summit will allow attendees to: measure their company's water footprint, assess the principal regulatory and reputational risks associated with their water footprint, align findings with the company's energy and climate risk assessments, engage key stakeholders as a part of the water risk assessment, long-term planning and implementation activities, integrate water issues into strategic business planning and governance and disclose and communicate water performance and associated risks.  

Attendee registration is free-of-charge; sponsorship and virtual exhibitor opportunities are available.  

For more info, visit www.MissionCriticalWater.com, or email Anne Feldmann on afeldmann@g2events.com.

Further information

Email:
afeldmann@g2events.com

Event website

ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit 2011

28 February 2011

Washington, DS

The ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit 2011 will convene the key players in the nation’s energy innovation community to spur the networks that will bring about the next Industrial Revolution in clean energy technologies, in the way the U.S. has led previous revolutions in life sciences and information technology. Participants will include the nation's leading individuals and organizations in energy innovation, including: venture capital investors, technology entrepreneurs, large and small corporations with an interest in clean energy technologies, policymakers from the Administration and Congress, and government officials from the Department of Energy and ARPA-E.

Summit Objectives

• Showcase the next generation of clean energy technologies
• Introduce ARPA-E’s leadership, program areas, and initial breakthrough technology projects
• Connect technologists, entrepreneurs, and investors
• Provide insights that will enable entrepreneurs to commercialize breakthrough technologies

Further information

Event website

Sustainable Development

23 February 2011

London, UK

The carbon emissions targets of 2020 are fast approaching; it is vital that growth continues to be sustainable, communities are engaged and waste is reduced. Public services can take a bold and creative approach to meeting environmental challenges. At our sixth annual Sustainable Development conference, we will aim to promote the efficient use of resources and explore how sustainable initiatives can not only improve our quality of life but also deliver cost savings.

Further information

Event website

2nd Annual Green Buildings Asia

22-25 February 2011

Singapore

Stay abreast of critical issues and learn about leading-edge solutions and global trends associated with green buildings and sustainable architecture in Asia at the 2nd Annual Green Buildings Asia in Singapore from 22 – 25 February 2011.

Do not be left behind in Asia’s green building movement! Are you updated on the government policies and initiatives that drive the growing green building industry in Asia? Do you know the latest in sustainability products, technologies and practices in green roofing, mobility systems, energy-efficient building systems that you can incorporate into your design? Are you aware of the massive commercial opportunities in green building and retrofit projects around Asia?

Meet regional authorities, industry leaders as well as experts who will share their sustainability strategies and award-winning designs that contribute to the betterment of the built environment at the 2nd Annual Green Buildings Asia – your essential and strategic platform for learning, sharing and networking!

Further information

Email:
Eileen.david@ibcasia.com.sg

Event website

BASE 2011

16 February 2011

London, UK

BASE 2011 is a one-day conference-led event and exhibition designed to help businesses and the public sector add value, create opportunity and improve their profitability through sustainability – and act as a catalyst for the transition to a lower carbon economy.

BASE 2011 will provide the specific information, practical guidance, networking opportunities and above all the inspiration to enable both private and public sector organisations to seize the economic opportunity within sustainability. BASE 2011 is also the place to learn best practice, forge new partnerships and acquire the resources to equip your business for the low-carbon future.

This year’s impressive line-up of speakers includes Dame Ellen MacArthur, Ray Anderson (founder and chair, InterfaceFLOR); Jeremy Darroch (CEO, Sky); John Brock (CEO Coca-Cola); Ian Powell (UK chair, PwC); Phil Smith (CEO Cisco); Mark Elborne (CEO, GE), Caroline Lucas MP, and Tim Yeo MP.

BASE (Business and a Sustainable Environment) 2011 will be held at the Brewery, London, EC1Y 4SD on Wednesday 16 February 2011.

This is the second running of BASE. The first event was favourably greeted as was sister event BASELondon. You can see highlights from the event at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saEb3yDgbxQ or find out more about BASE at www.baseshow.co.uk.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)20 3170 6040

Email:
andrew.dowding@basecommunications.co.uk

Event website

Sustainable Procurement: The New Era

10 February 2011

London, UK

Action sustainability brings you the first conference on sustainable procurement featuring international leaders

2011 will herald a new era in sustainable procurement and sustainability will become a mainstream skill for procurement professionals in this decade. With the publication of BS 8903, the world’s first standard for sustainable procurement practice, never has the need been greater for CSR and procurement leaders to discover how this new era will impact their organisation.

Action Sustainability's annual conference will bring together global visionaries and leaders from some of the world’s largest organisations to discuss best practice and shape the future of sustainable procurement.  

This one-day conference will empower you to:

• Understand what the future of sustainable business looks like
• Apply the new standard for sustainable procurement, BS 8903, in your organisation
• Implement sustainability through your supply chain through learning from global leaders in the field
• Forecast the sustainability challenges your supply chain will face in the coming years and prepare for them now
• Explore how to measure how sustainable you supply chain is
• Remove the mystique associated with sustainability and put it in terms that procurement teams can understand

Further information

Event website

The Guardian Sustainable Business Awards 2011

07 February 2011

Rewarding innovation in corporate sustainability

Deadline for entries: 7 February 2011

Is your sustainability initiative leading the way? If so we want to hear from you!

The Guardian Sustainable Business Awards aim to showcase genuine innovation in corporate sustainability and reward those who take sustainability to the very heart of their business.

Categories:
• Communicating sustainability • Engaging employees • Social impact • Biodiversity • Supply chain • Carbon • Waste & recycling • Water • Energy • ICT • Built environment

Enter the awards today at guardian.co.uk/gsb-awards to get the recognition you deserve.

Winners will feature in a special supplement published on guardian.co.uk and the team judged to have the best overall initiative will be invited to attend a 'winner's day' at the Guardian.

All entries meeting the awards criteria will be added to the new Guardian Sustainable Business best practice exchange - an online database allowing sustainability professionals to share their learning and drive progress for all organisations.

Time is running out so make sure you enter before 7 February 2011.

For more information and to enter visit guardian.co.uk/gsb-awards.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0) 20 3353 2098

Email:
alex.hazell@guardian.co.uk

Event website

The Sustainable Foods Summit

18-19 January 2011

San Francisco, US

The Sustainable Foods Summit will explore new horizons in sustainability for eco-labels. How do organic, fair trade and other eco-labels contribute to sustainability? What role should they play in a food industry that is increasingly looking at the triple bottom line? Do they address the sustainability needs of consumers and food companies? The Sustainable Foods Summit aims to address such questions in a high-level forum.

Further information

Email:
info@sustainablefoodssummit.com

Event website

LCA Sustainable Product Design Europe 2010

14-15 December 2010

London, UK

Now the tenth event in our International Sustainability Series, the LCA Sustainable Product Design Europe 2010 has evolved to meet the demands of todays CSR and Environmental Affairs Strategists and, for the first time, Engineering and Product Design Experts as well.

A copy of the full program is available at http://www.lca-sustainable-product-design-europe.com

Registration is now open, and all bookings received before 8 October 2010 will receive a  £200 discount.

Five Reasons to attend:
1.    Europe’s only environmental design summit which brings together designers and sustainability experts to comprehensively examine cost effective solutions
2.    The only summit which synergizes best practices summit offering a diverse, yet focused perspective for companies across multiple sectors
3.    Unrivalled speaker line up
4.    Opportunity to join industry leaders who are pushing the vanguard of possibilities in sustainable design, addressing cutting edge topics in relation to product design and life cycle assessment
5.    We have produced ten successful events in this area already

LCA Sustainable Product Design Europe 2010 will examine strategies from the pioneers in the field, which can be taken away to cost-effectively incorporate life cycle thinking and sustainability into product design. Simultaneously, practical experiences will be provided on how leading companies have used product design to effectively reduce impacts in key areas of the life cycle.

Further information

Event website

Ethical Corporation’s Water & Business Conference

08-09 December 2010

London, UK

It’s official. The issue of water sustainability has gone global and big businesses have to face it. No less than 99% of the Sustainability Heads surveyed in a recent Ethical Corp report consider water stewardship to be a priority in their business. Unilever, PepsiCo, Rio Tinto, Reckitt Benckiser and Coca Cola are sharing their expertise and best practice on water risk mitigation and water footprint measurement at the Water & Business Conference on 8-9th December.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0) 207 375 7213

Email:
emmeline.rajasingam@ethicalcorp.com

Event website

Ethical trade and procurement

08 December 2010

London, UK

Both those who hold the tenders for public projects and organisations who procure for them face a particular set of challenges when attempting to source goods responsibly. In this afternoon session, we discuss the difficulties faced and offer specific guidance on how to meet requirements, improve your record, minimise risk and harness procurement as a force for good.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)20 7841 4350

Email:
eti@eti.org.uk

Event website

Sustainable Agricultural Partnerships Summit

07-08 December 2010

London, UK

The food production industry is under significant pressure to adjust to the impacts of climate change, scarcity of natural resources, increasing population and changes of industry regulations. The only way to secure a sustainable future for agriculture is through the collaboration of brand manufacturers, processors, retailers and farmers.

London Business Conferences is proud to announce the 5th in a global series of Sustainable Agriculture Summits. The event is a unique and established forum to identify practical solutions to manage and reduce environmental impacts.

Continuing on from the recent success in San Francisco, an event that benefited from extensive participation of farmers and growers, this event is specially designed to integrate farmers’ perspective. This participation will enable the development of successful management programmes and offer simple solutions for sustainable agricultural practices.

Speaker organizations include Marks and Spencer, Tesco, Warburtons, Copa-Cogeca, Stone-Buhr, McCain and Wada Farms, for a full list of speakers and to view the agenda, please visit www.sustainable-agriculture-partnerships.com

Further information

Event website

World Climate Summit

04-05 December 2010

Cancun, Mexico

Following the approval of the Copenhagen Accord at the UNFCCC COP 15, there is now a need to accelerate solutions to mitigate climate change. Fortunately, many of these business, finance and technological solutions already exist, and they must be implemented and scaled globally from the bottom-up, with the private and public sector.

The World Climate Summit is a new, open and collaborative platform that cuts across sectors and industries, accelerating these solutions and encouraging partnerships between businesses, investors, and governments. It is a conference that will run every year for at least the next 10 years, in parallel to the UNFCCC COP annual meeting, with the inaugural one in December 4-5th, 2010 during COP 16 in Cancun, Mexico. This global platform will help governments, companies, and investors build bottom-up solutions to meet 2020 targets.

Participating businesses, entrepreneurs, finance and government leaders will have the opportunity to:

1. Develop new business opportunities and define the business of climate change
2. Meet, learn and network with other decision-makers, thought-leaders, agenda-setters, policy-influencers in business, finance, & governments.
3. Communicate and present existing and future solutions to stakeholders, including local and global media.
4. Matchmake and collaborate with businesses, investors and governments on implementing, scaling, financing, and replicating bottom-up solutions (e.g. Public Private Partnerships).
5. Influence the global economy from the bottom-up.

Further information

Event website

Green Awards 2010

02 December 2010

London, UK

The 5th Annual GLOBAL GREEN AWARDS™ for creative excellence in communicating sustainability are the leading industry awards for marketing and communications, showcasing best practice and effectiveness around CSR, environmental and ethical issues.  The GLOBAL GREEN AWARDS™ recognises excellence in 17 categories ranging from Best Green Educational Project and Best Green Product Innovation to the Best Green Advertising Campaign Award. Entries are invited from all countries. The entry deadline for the GLOBAL GREEN AWARDS™ is Thursday 30th September (12am) so it’s time to start preparing. To enter, visit www.greenawards.com for more details. The winners will be announced at a glittering green gala reception in London on the 2nd December at the Natural History Museum London, presented by celebrity co-host Jo Wood.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0) 20 7939 3958 / 59

Email:
info@greenawards.com

Event website

How to Advance your Sustainability Reporting to the next level of stakeholder engagement

25-26 November 2010

London, UK

Hear from Vodafone, L’Oreal, SONY, M&S, Anglo American, BP, De Beers. Discover why a static annual CR report isn’t enough anymore, and what more needs to be done. Get key facts on:
  the realities of Integrated Reporting
  how to harness the power of Social Media
  how to create effective bespoke reports for key stakeholder groups

In just two days, learn how to effectively ‘communicate with’ rather than ‘report to’ your key stakeholders.

Further information

Event website

Social Enterprise Summit

19-21 November 2010

Hong Kong

The Social Enterprise Summit 2010 aims to achieve the following:

1. Cultivating more in-depth and practical methodologies for Social Entrepreneurship by developing impact measurement and inculcating business capabilities, with a view to helping all stakeholders, including government and NGOs, to achieve their own objectives;

2. Establishing a bridge for funding bodies, investors, social enterprises;

3. Probing into practical ways to arouse greater business interest in social entrepreneurship as an investment opportunity;

4. Building up an effective platform for cross sectoral partnership among gvernment, academics, NGOs, business & investors, think tanks and social enterprises;

5. Further promoting the cause of social entrepreneurship as a modern feature of civil society and corporate citizenship, including raising awareness among the young people; and

6. Capturing the dynamics of change in the region, especially in Hong Kong, Taiwan, China mainland and Macau.

Further information

Event website

SRI in the Rockies

18-21 November 2010

San Antonio, USA

SRI in the Rockies 2010 - Responsible Investing in a Changing Financial Landscape

The premier annual gathering of investment professionals in the sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) industry in North America.  SRI in the Rockies is the largest and longest-running conference of its kind.  This conference showcases leaders in the SRI industry, businesses striving to be good corporate citizens, and organizations working to direct the flow of investment capital to those underserved by traditional lending institutions.

Agenda Tracks
  Social Issues: Exploring the role of SRI in creating a more socially just and environmentally sustainable future.
  Professional Education:  Focusing on investment and practice management topics.

Who Participates?  Join Licensed Investment Professionals, SRI Mutual Fund Companies, Asset Managers, Community Development Financial Institutions, Social Research and Proxy Voting Organizations, Faith-Based Organizations, Social Change Non-profits . . . . and many others who are actively involved in redirecting the flow of investment capital in positive, healthy, life-affirming ways.  Join 650+ friends (and soon-to-be-friends) collectively responsible for over $1 trillion.  

Registration:  Early Discount Rates through September 28, 2010

Event Website:  www.SRIintheRockies.com

SRI in the Rockies is produced by First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC.  First Affirmative is an independent Registered Investment Advisor (SEC File #801-56587).

Further information

Telephone:
+1.888.774.2663

Email:
Krystala@SRIintheRockies.com

Event website

Major Summit on Corporate Responsibility: Transforming to a Sustainable Business

18 November 2010

Dublin, Ireland

This Major Summit on Corporate Responsibility is a one day event presenting leading edge and inspirational thinking from the world’s largest, most innovative companies and practical workshops on how responsible and sustainable practices can transform your business. Register now at our dedicated website to avoid disappointment: www.bitc.ie/summit.

Over 30 Irish and international high profile speakers have confirmed including the above and: Sir Stuart Rose, Chairperson, Marks and Spencer; Natale Ricciardi, President, Pfizer Global Manufacturing and Senior Vice President, Pfizer Inc.; Lindsey Parnell, CEO & President, InterfaceFLOR and many more.

Recently announced speakers include:
  Charlene Lake, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs & Chief Sustainability Officer, AT&T;
  Tracey Noe, Senior Director, Global Citizenship & Policy, Abbott;
  James Quincey, President, Northwest Europe and Nordics Business Unit, The Coca-Cola Company;
  Celia Moore, Manager Corporate Citizenship, IBM EMEA;
  Jonnie Cahill, Head of Brand, Communications & Sponsorship, O2;
  Myriam Cohen-Welgryn, Vice President Environment, Danone;
  Gearoid McDermott, General Manager, Alza Ireland Ltd;
  Andrew Fisk, Director, External Relations UK & Ireland, Procter & Gamble;

Delegates already registered include representatives from companies including KPMG, PepsiCo Ireland, Diageo Ireland, Ulster Bank, Telefonica o2 Ireland, Marks and Spencer, Rabobank, Shell E&P Ireland, Deloitte, EBS Building Society, Microsoft and Accenture.

Further information

Event website

WRAP 10th Anniversary Conference

17-19 November 2010

Ft. Lauderdale, US

Progress on labor and environmental issues over the past 15 years in facilities producing consumer goods for export has, by most accounts, been nothing short of impressive. More progress needs to be made, but as we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of WRAP, we wanted to facilitate a meeting of the best minds and leaders from around the world who have graciously offered to share their progress for the benefit of all.

Please join us in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on November 18-19 for the most important information sharing event of 2010. You are invited to listen to and talk with senior executives who are running businesses – executives who have invested in leading-edge programs and technologies that have directly improved their business processes and profitability – and demonstrated their commitment to socially and environmentally responsible business practices. You will hear how investing in programs ranging from waste treatment to day care centers, chemical management programs, alternative energy, health care, education and training and even local sports have improved their operations and contributed to the improved well-being of the community.

Further information

Telephone:
+1 703 243 0970

Email:
info@wrapcompliance.org

Event website

Good Deals

15-16 November 2010

London, UK

Taking place on the 15 and 16 November Good Deals (www.good-dealsuk.com) brings together the most inspiring social entrepreneurs with the most innovative investors to get good deals done. Its the social investment conference you can't afford to miss.

Good Deals is the hub for cutting edge debate on social investment, bringing together the leading thinkers in the arena, as well as top guests from social enterprise and the business community. Speakers and panelists include:

  Sir Ronald Cohen
  Nick O’Donohoe, global head of research at JP Morgan
  Colin Grassie, Deutsche Bank UK CEO
  Mike Barry, head of sustainability Marks & Spencer
  Liam Black, former CEO Fifteen Foundation and founder of Wavelength
  Rod Schwartz, CEO Clearly SO
  Andrew Haigh, managing partner, Coutts Entrepreneurs
And many more: http://www.good-dealsuk.com/index.php/programme/

There’ll also be a range of specialist workshops taking place, to help you hone your social investment and business skills. Focus areas include social investment as an asset class; how to make equity investment stack up for social entrepreneurs; innovative investment models to deliver financial and social returns; the barriers and opportunities for mainstream investors.

Don’t miss out. Sign up today online: www.good-dealsuk.com or call the Good Deals team on 020 8533 8890.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)20 8533 8890

Event website

TBLI Conference

11-12 November 2010

London, UK

In existence for over 10 years, TBLI CONFERENCE™ consists of two annual conferences, in Europe as well as Asia. These two-day events give the world’s leaders on sustainability an opportunity to network and exchange information on the latest developments in screening, auditing, reporting, SRI analysis, corporate citizenship, indexes, and research.

TBLI CONFERENCE™ is intended for all professionals from the investment and business community. The theme for 2010 is "Values and Leadership in Finance". TBLI CONFERENCE EUROPE 2010 is located at Grange St. Paul's Hotel in London.

Join +100 speakers in two roundtables and 30 workshops on ESG and Impact Investing.

Further information

Telephone:
+31(0)20 428 6752

Event website

Climate Finance 2010

09-10 November 2010

London, UK

Attend this ground-breaking event for a full insight into the innovative tools being developed to deliver a dramatic increase in funding for low-carbon development.  Carbon markets play a valuable but limited role, and it is now widely acknowledged that other approaches will be needed to deliver public and private sector finance on the scale required.

To claim 10% discount go to the REGISTER page, and enter code CF10/ETH/10.

Key benefits of attending:

• 30+ forward-thinking expert speakers

• Packed agenda:
– leveraging public sector funding
– climate change and the bond market
– beyond the CDM – new approaches to low-carbon projects
– climate finance and green stimulus packages
– opportunities for long-term investors in low-carbon development
– developments in global carbon markets
– new opportunities in forestry and agriculture
– hopes and fears for Cancun
– reforms to the CDM & JI mechanisms
– outlook for the EU ETS
– voluntary carbon markets, and much more...

• Highly interactive format – full of panel discussions so you can debate all the issues important to you and your business

• Superb networking opportunities – meet and do business with the key players & decision makers involved in low-carbon projects and providers of public and private finance.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)20 7251 9151

Email:
conferences@environmental-finance.com

Event website

Green IT Expo 2010

09 November 2010

London, UK

Spiralling energy prices, new reporting requirements, increasing political pressure and growing consumer awareness are rapidly becoming key factors in the changing socio-economic landscape. Green IT Expo 2010 will provide a complete one-stop-shop for senior IT and business decision-makers to identify environmentally-friendly technologies, green innovations and socially responsible suppliers that can help them rise to these new challenges.

Through a unique combination of complimentary seminars, supplier briefings and experience-sharing opportunities, this comprehensive event will equip you with all the information you need to:

Further information

Event website

National Ethical Investment Week

07-13 November 2010

UK

National Ethical Investment Week (NEIW) is a campaign to ensure that everyone knows that they have green and ethical options when it comes to their finance and investment decisions. Visit www.neiw.org.

Further information

Event website

ACGA Tenth Annual Conference

03-04 November 2010

Taipei, Taiwan

This year's conference titled “Asian Business Dialogue on Corporate Governance 2010”,  will bring together a group of high-level speakers and delegates from Asia and other parts of the world for a hands-on dialogue about corporate governance challenges and developments in Asia, with a particular focus on Greater China. We very much hope you can join us.

Keynote Speakers
We are delighted to announce that our Opening Keynote Speaker will be Mr. Vincent Hsiao, Vice President, Republic of China, and our Gala Dinner Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Morris Chang, Chairman & CEO, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Hsinchu, Taiwan.

Our Conference Chair will be Mr. Stan Shih, Co-founder and Chairman Emeritus, Acer Group, and Group Chairman, iD SoftCapital, Taiwan.

Regional Overview
A new element in the conference this year will be an overview of corporate governance in Asia on Day 1, followed by a discussion of developments in selected countries and sectors. The overview will draw in part upon ACGA’s new regional survey, “CG Watch 2010”, our fifth report in collaboration with CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets, as well as other work ACGA is engaged upon.

Further information

Email:
barbara@acga-asia.org

Event website

CSR Europe's Enterprise 2020 Marketplace Event

28 October 2010

Brussels, Belgium

Enterprise 2020 is about addressing global, regional and national socio-economic challenges crucial in driving transformation towards a smart, sustainable and inclusive society.

On 28 October 2010, more than 400 participants from companies, European institutions, national governments, non-governmental organisations, academia and other stakeholders from Europe and internationally will gather together in Brussels to:

  Discover CSR Europe's Enterprise 2020 vision and action plan  
  Explore and exchange on innovative business initiatives addressing socio-economic challenges
  Engage in new collaborative ventures developed in joint leadership by companies and stakeholders  
  Learn more about European and international perspectives on CSR

With its high-level keynote speakers, international exhibition and interactive sessions, the Enterprise 2020 MarketPlace will be a unique opportunity to gather ideas and inspiration, network with experts from diverse backgrounds and engage in joint action on the journey towards the enterprise of the future.

Further information

Event website

CSR and the Sustainability Scorecard

26-28 October 2010

San Francisco, US

The Annual Performance Management Event for Corporate Social Responsibility Executives

Expertise
CSR and the Sustainability Scorecard is the most comprehensive CSR management event of the year! Leaders from a variety of sectors will gather to share their expertise and experiences on an array of CSR management topics.

Network
Network with your peers from organizations around the world. Learn how others are leveraging CSR initiatives and programs for today’s competitive edge. There will be ample opportunity for networking during our receptions, meals, breaks and informative sessions.

Justify your CSR Program
Bring your ideas with you and gather invaluable feedback from peers in other leading CSR programs. Talk directly with our world-class presenters in an intimate and inviting atmosphere.

Maximize your ROI
Have every dollar that flows through your CSR program count toward fulfilling long-term commitments to shareholders and communities alike. Only through proper monitoring, reporting and success benchmarks will your CSR pay off.

Further information

Event website

LCA Sustainable Product Design 2010

26-27 October 2010

Miami, US

LCA Sustainable Product Design USA 2010 has evolved to meet the demands of today’s CSR, Environmental Affairs Strategists and for the first time engineering and product design experts as well. This event will give companies strategies from the pioneers in the field, which they can take away to incorporate life cycle thinking and sustainability into product design, cost effectively. At the same time it will provide practical experiences on how leading companies have used product design to effectively reduce impacts in key areas of the life cycle.

This two day summit offers a diverse, yet focused perspective for companies across multiple sectors:
  Plenary sessions offering fresh perspectives to all companies
  Break out sessions split by sector:

• Electronic Goods
• Consumer Goods
• Industrial

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)208 920 1417

Email:
sarah@london-business-conferences.co.uk

Event website

QS TopMBA Careers Conference

22 October 2010

London, UK

Developing Responsible Leaders – Who’s Responsible?

The QS TopMBA Careers Conference provides a platform for the world's leading business schools and the world's leading recruiters to build synergies that will improve the efficiency of MBA recruitment worldwide.

The TopMBA Career Conference 2010 is a one-day meeting for business leaders and business schools. The conference is designed to explore the importance of responsibility to a company’s economic strength and its recruitment brand.

Join us and our university and corporate partners for a discussion of:
•    Corporate leadership development programs
•    CSR in the business school curriculum
•    The expectations of students, schools and employers

Whether times are good or bad, demonstrating responsibility forms an integral part of business today.

Feedback from our New York Conference held on the 24/09/10
Duke - Very good conversation, thought provoking and informative
Gartner – Great diverse network!

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0) 20 7284 7277

Email:
krishna@qs.com

Event website

ESG Europe 2010: Investor-Corporate summit - Bridging the gap between investor ESG requirements and CSR reporting

12-13 October 2010

Hotel Okura, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The crucial relationship between investors and corporations is changing. The new emphasis on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues and CSR reporting are creating new and testing pressure points.

Responsible Investor in partnership with the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Norwegian Embassy in The Netherlands and CSR Nederland presents ESG Europe 2010.

Hear from key investors such as APG Investments, the Norwegian Government Pension Fund and PGGM discussing these perceived mismatches with Unilever, Philips and Shell. Where can best practice principles of reporting and engagement be developed? And how can the future financing of sustainability initiatives at the corporate level be achieved?

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0) 20 8682 3638

Email:
events@responsible-investor.com

Event website

The Carbon Show 2010

04-05 October 2010

London, UK

Sign up today for FREE access to The Carbon Show 2010 exhibition. Benefit from fantastic networking opportunities with organisations at the forefront of carbon reduction, energy efficiency and carbon trading.

Providing resources, products and strategies needed to excel in the new low carbon economy this business event will showcase a comprehensive range of exhibitors leading the way in carbon reduction, energy efficiency and carbon trading.

The specialised speaker programme features a key note address from Chris Huhne, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, DECC, as well as Lord Browne and  Rt. Hon Lord Heseltine Chairman, Haymarket Media Group.

“The Carbon Show 2010 is well timed” says Lord Heseltine, “Now more than ever it is critical that business leaders commit to revolutionising their organisations to ensure they can compete in the future low carbon market place.”

Register for the event today and receive the following FREE:
-    Carbon Show Stage – Take part in topical sessions, hear the latest report launches & interviews
-    Welcome Ceremony & Plenary Debates – Featuring world class industry speakers
-    Carbon Yearbook – Receive your complimentary copy at the show

Find out more at www.thecarbonshow.com

Further information

Event website

EABIS 9th Annual Colloquium

20-22 September 2010

St Petersburg, Russia

The 2010 Colloquium will explore how Corporate Responsibility is understood and applied in Emerging Market contexts and cultures – by old and new multinationals – and its viability as a framework for tackling critical challenges ahead.

The colloquium will be followed by a PhD Conference at the same venue that will take place on 22 September. The PhD forum will be similarly focused on “Corporate Responsibility and Emerging Markets”.

Further information

Event website

7th International Responsible Investment Conference

14-15 September 2010

Sydney, Australia

Climate change, an ageing and growing population, affordable and accessible healthcare and increasing competition for scarce natural resources - these are just a few of the challenges facing us in the 21st century that strike at the fundamental structure of our society - and our economy.

These dominant issues will drive economic innovation and investment value but how well are they really understood in the investment community?

RIAA’s 7th International Responsible Investment Conference will provide insight into how the financial services sector is dealing with these important issues.

The conference will also examine horizon environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues at play when investing in China, the new era of valuation modeling and trend analysis of the big investment themes that now dominate our economies.

This conference provides Australian and New Zealand investment and business professionals with access to globally recognised experts in responsible investment, respected for their firsthand experience and thought leadership in managing ESG issues in investment practices. Participants will also have the opportunity to immerse themselves in master classes, designed to meet the specific needs of financial advisers, fund managers and super funds.

Further information

Event website

The 2nd International Worldly Leadership Summit

06-07 September 2010

Ross-on-Wye, UK

‘Leading with Responsibility and Conviction’

The Leadership Trust is delighted to announce that  Peter Marks, Group CEO of The Cooperative Group, and Philippe De Woot, Professor Emeritus from the Université Catholique Louvain (Belgium), will be this year’s keynote speakers. Drawing on our ground-breaking ‘Worldly Leadership' research into the leadership wisdoms of eastern, indigenous and other non-western societies, the Summit will focus on co-creating a more responsible and transparent model for business and society.

Leaders who attend will:

1. Discover how the Cooperative Group and other highly successful organisations have improved their performance by combining a strong business focus with a deeply held ethic of responsibility and conviction.
2. Share the wisdoms of indigenous and non-western leaders about how their societies have developed responsible and sustainable leadership practices.
3. Develop cross-cultural and cross-sectoral relationships with other successful leaders, and exchange ideas for changing mindsets and practices inside and outside the organisation.
4. Explore how to develop and transform leadership practices in your organisations, sectors and regions.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0) 1989 760705

Email:
lindakeirby-smith@leadership.org.uk

Event website

World Corporate Social Responsibility Conference

23-24 August 2010

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Creating a Virtuous Marketplace for a Sustainable Future

Key Benefits:
  Discovering the key success factors of an ideal CSR Strategy
  Exploring practical methods to conduct compelling CSR Campaigns
  Leaning the benefits of CSR Branding and Cause Related Marketing
  Grasping feasible industrial approaches to protect the Environment
  Examining the impact of corporate responsibility in shaping the Society
  Understanding the advantages of corporate ethics on the Economy
  Analysing the paradigm of effective CSR Reporting
  Acquiring knowledge to overcome the challenges in carrying out CSR

Further information

Event website

Sustainable Agricultural Partnerships 2010

10-11 August 2010

San Francisco, US

The 4th in the series, the Sustainable Agricultural Partnerships Summit will be hosted in August 2010 in California, the nation’s top agricultural state. Senior executives from across the industry will provide practical outputs and best practices on how to manage infiltration and soil water storage, new irrigation technologies, carbon sequestration and traceability solutions among other areas. Its also the only Summit of its kind specially designed to include the active participation from a diverse range of growers and small-scale suppliers.

Speakers at the Sustainable Agricultural Partnerships Summit include:

• Chip Jones, Senior VP Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability, Dean Foods
• Gary Weihs, Senior Director - Tomato Based Strategy Development, ConAgra
• Sylvain Cuperlier, VP - Director of Worldwide CSR, Dole
• Rick Peyser, Crop Specialist,  Green Mountain Coffee Roaster
• Alison Denis, Director of Supply Chain, Burgerville
• Kevin Rabinovitch, Director of Sustainability, Mars
• Edward Beckman, President, California Tomato Growers
• Betsy Cohen, Vice President of Veterinary Business and Sustainability, Nestle Purina
• Erin Fitzgerald, VP of Sustainability, Dairy Management Inc

Further information

Telephone:
+1 800 721 3915

Email:
info@american-business-conferences.com

Event website

CRC Energy Efficiency Summit

6-7 July 2010

London, UK

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC) is the UK’s first mandatory energy savings and carbon trading scheme targeting emissions from public and private sector groups. Organisations with half-hourly metered electricity consumption greater than 6,000 MWh per year are included in this scheme which is designed to incentivize energy and carbon savings through reputational and financial drivers.

CRC participants that fail to reduce their energy consumption and carbon emissions are expected to face significant costs associated with the purchase of carbon allowances and potential financial penalties. They also risk serious reputational damage with the publication of the scheme’s annual league table comparing the carbon management performances of all participants.

Now in its fourth year, the CRC Energy Efficiency Summit has provided an important platform for stakeholders and policymakers to meet and discuss the development of this scheme. Now with the CRC’s launch, this event will offer participants practical advice updates and case studies to help manage the risks and maximize the opportunities associated with this complex and important legislation.

Further information

Email:
adrienne.baker@greenpowerconferences.com

Event website

2nd Annual CSR Summit 2010

29-30 June 2010

Singapore

The Global CSR Awards, Asia's most prestigious award to recognising the efforts of companies in Asia and the rest of the world is back for the 2nd year. The award is held in conjunction with the Global CSR Summit.

"At this year's 2nd Annual Global CSR Summit and Awards, we want to celebrate the resilience of companies that have not only weathered the financial storm but remained resolute in trying times, to continuously uphold the highest standards in CSR while developing innovative and sustainable solutions and products for greater profitability and improving the welfare of societies.” commented Mr Melvin Chan, Senior Director for The Pinnacle Group International.

Further information

Event website

A Climate for Change? NCVO Breakfast Seminar

29 June 2010

London, UK

Find out from leading figures from business and voluntary organisations how effective business/charity partnerships can address the key issues and develop successful practical approaches to tackle climate change.
 
Chair - Dame Julia Cleverdon DCVO, CBE, Vice President Business in the Community (BITC).
 
Speakers include:
  Ben Kernighan, Deputy CEO, NCVO - updates on key challenges facing civil society
  Trewin Restorick, CEO Global Action Plan
  David Symons, Director, Strategic Corporate Advice, WSP Environment and Energy
  Jim Haywood, Business and the Environment Campaign Director, BITC
 
Cost from £52.50 - Book now www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/CCISJUNE10 call +44 (0)20 7520 2443 or email ccis@ncvo-vol.org.uk.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)20 7520 2443

Email:
ccis@ncvo-vol.org.uk

Event website

ESG USA 2010

23 June 2010

New York City, US

Following the success of last year's event, ESG USA 2010 will bring together top-level speakers from the US and Europe for targeted, practical discussion on sustainable and responsible investment.
 
This year’s event could not be timelier. On the heels of financial reform legislation are bills on political contributions and climate change. In addition, the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) increasingly is involving sustainability-minded investors in the process of identifying issues and suggestions for policy solutions and has issued favorable decisions on the filing of shareholders proposals and disclosures of climate-related risks. At the same time, investors globally are seeking to collaborate further on engaging companies on environmental, social and governance issues, and this year’s proxy voting season has been one of the most active ever, with high volumes of proposals on climate change, diversity, human rights, political contributions, hydraulic fracturing, labor rights, sustainability reporting, water and other hot-button ESG topics. Investment based on sound ESG principles is gaining serious ground, and investors and corporations need to be aware of the latest trends and challenges on both sides of the Atlantic and beyond.
 
ESG USA 2010 is the forum for that discussion.

All delegates are invited to register free of charge.

Further information

Email:
events@responsible-investor.com

Event website

Global Advance Biofuels Scale Up Summit 2010

22-23 June 2010

Washington D.C., US

The mission of the Global Advanced Biofuels Scale Up Summit 2010 is to help create a global consensus on how to establish the regulatory and financial framework for commercializing advanced biofuels and how to scale up the technologies to meet the market once its been created. The creation of such a market is a global challenge that will require a global solution: this summit will offer solutions from governments, investors and advanced biofuels producers and end users from both sides of the Atlantic. Multiple U.S. and EU government departments will be joined by:
 Venture capitalists
 Major oil and chemicals companies
 The leading global advanced biofuels producers
 Future end users in the automotive industry

These stakeholders will be meeting to determine how they can work together to create the financial, regulatory and technical foundations for scaling up the production of advanced biofuels.

For more information visit: www.advanced-biofuels-scale-up.com

Further information

Telephone:
+1 800 721 3915

Email:
info@american-business-conferences.com

Event website

Canadian Water Summit

17 June 2010

Toronto, Canada

Water is fast becoming one of the most critical sustainability issues. The Canadian Water Summit is a response to the market need for idea exchange and collaboration between diverse stakeholders at the forefront of shaping Canada’s adaptation to a new water reality. The Summit will act as a unique forum for ensuring that Canada is prepared to overcome water-related challenges by facilitating solution-oriented partnerships.

By framing global water sustainability challenges in a uniquely Canadian context, the Summit empowers practitioners and decision-makers to get ahead of the issues by:

  Building a stronger understanding of the important linkages between water and critical business issues like energy, climate change, corporate risk, and sustainability strategy.

  Accessing a first-rate forum for exploring strategies to meet our regional and global water sustainability challenges.

  Sharing perspectives and expertise on the latest issues, best practices, technology and policies driving the water agenda.

  Fostering collaborative working relationships aimed at realizing Canada’s potential to become a leader in delivering 21st century water solutions.

Further information

Telephone:
+1 416 364 0050 ext: 106

Email:
izabela@innovolve.com

Event website

EIRIS European Climate Change Conference - Investing in a climate of change

17 June 2010

Paris, France

Join asset owners and asset managers from across Europe at a conference which will explore how investors can best respond to the issues and opportunities posed by climate change in the post Copenhagen environment. This free EIRIS conference is held in association with Novethic and the European Sustainable Investment Forum.

Keynote speaker: Laurence Graff, Head of Unit, Directorate-General for Climate Action, European Commission

Key themes to be covered include:

  How can investors consider and incorporate climate change risks into investment analysis?
  What are the implications of the Bonn June/COP 15 climate change talks for investors?
  How should investors engage with policy makers to ensure their views are taken into account?
  How can investors engage with companies on climate change?
  How should investors and companies prepare for the consequences of climate change?

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)20 7840 5722

Email:
events@eiris.org

The Guardian Sustainable Business Quarterly (GSBQ)

15 June 2010

London, UK

The first in a series of thought-provoking evening events for sustainability professionals focuses on levers for change - how can consumers, business and the government work together to incentivise sustainable behaviour?

Free to attend for sustainability professionals, this GSBQ event will offer the chance to:
Think. Briefings and debates on the latest strategies for driving business sustainability.
Practise. In-depth discussion groups that actively seek solutions to key challenges.
Connect. The opportunity for extended informal networking with peers.

This event runs 6 - 9pm.

For further information on all this year's quarterly events and to apply for a place visit guardian.co.uk/sustainable-business/quarterly

Further information

Event website

Canadian Responsible Investment Conference 2010

14-16 June 2010

Toronto, Canada

This year's conference explores how innovation is changing the face of socially responsible investment, and how SRI is revolutionizing conventional investment.

The sessions include speakers on cleantech, oilsands issues, public attitudes, advisor/client relationships, divestment vs. engagement and innovations in Environmental Social Governance (ESG) research and investment management.

This year, the conference will feature the first annual Canadian SRI Lifetime Achievement Award, to be given to an outstanding member of the Canadian SRI community. The award will be the highlight of the Tuesday evening dinner.

Whether you are actively involved in SRI now, or want to know more, the Canadian Responsible Investment Conference offers an accessible, comprehensive program to learn about SRI.

Further information

Email:
thomson@socialinvestment.ca

Event website

Green Manufacturing Asia 2010

14-16 June 2010

Singapore

Green Manufacturing Asia 2010 will give companies an opportunity to learn more about Going Green, the process of conversion, its benefits, and its profitability. It will include:

  Real case studies from companies who have began their green initiatives

  Speakers from the public sector that can aid in understand the government's support

  Innovative green ideas to maintain a competitive edge fro brand name in the global market

Further information

Email:
amalina.a@abf.com.sg

The Regional Business Forum

10 June 2010

London, UK

The London Development Agency, backed by £300m funding from the Mayor and the European Regional Development Funding  programme, is urging businesses across London to go green.

In line with this BSI is holding a free regional business forum at The London Hilton Metropole Hotel on 10 June 2010. The event will provide organisations with an insight into how they can build a more sustainable business by implementing management systems.

The agenda includes information about new standards including the topical standard for energy management, BS EN 16001, and case study presentations from organisations that have benefited from using standards for environmental management.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)1908 228 175

Email:
laura.ayers@bsigroup.com

Event website

Sustainable Brands 2010

07-10 June 2010

Monterey, CA - USA

Sustainable Brands 2010 – Where the Sustainability & Brand & Design Communities Come Together to Shape the Future. Join 700+ sustainability executives, business and brand strategists, designers, and communications experts who are building brand value through sustainability.

Join market-making companies such as Hewlett Packard, Bumble Bee Tuna, IDEO, Johnson & Johnson, Nokia, Coca-Cola, Clorox, Nestle, 3M, Life Technologies, Williams Sonoma, SAP and many others at SB’10.

Come to SB’10 for in depth pre-conference workshops on Day 1 and thought provoking  keynotes, panel discussions, and afternoon breakouts filling three exciting days of extraordinary conversation, inspiration and insights…

• Full Tracks focused on the core tenants of a successful sustainable business innovation cycle: Observe, Re-Design, Measure, and Communicate
• Sustainable Innovation Open: a unique opportunity for emerging sustainable businesses to pitch their ideas to potential investors, partners and peers
• Research Round Tables: leading sustainability and brands researchers present just released studies on brand awareness, consumer expectations, and market trends
• World Oceans Day celebration at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and many other exciting networking events

Further information

Telephone:
+1 415 626 2212

Email:
sb10@sustainablelifemedia.com

Event website

Corporate responsibility and emerging technologies

04 June 2010

London, UK

You are invited to the first major conference in the UK which focuses on a new agenda for corporate responsibility - the social and ethical dilemmas involved in the use of emerging technologies. 

This free conference is for all companies and stakeholders who may have an interest in the development of new technologies, and uses nanotechnologies as a case study for this approach. 

Nanotechnologies are currently used in hundreds of products in the UK and are likely to have a big impact in sectors ranging from cosmetics to automotive, food to energy, textiles to computing - and wider still. 

This conference will explore some of the key areas that companies need to consider when using new technologies from the legal, insurance and CSR perspectives as well as to reflect on what companies are doing already to mitigate the risks and grasp the opportunities.

Participants will be able to reflect on the expectations of companies across the supply chain and meet like-minded individuals wrestling with this area as it evolves.

This is a joint conference from MATTER and the ESRC Centre for Business, Relationships, Sustainability and Society.

Further information

Email:
drclientseminars@freshfields.com

GBASE2010

02-04 June 2010

Nairobi, Kenya

Happening at the same time with the Nairobi Green Week, the Green Business Africa Summit & Expo is Africa’s first flagship event that brings to the mainstream issues around sustainability in the business environment as well as green corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Stakeholders, policy makers and executives from across sustainable business and green CSR in Africa and beyond are preparing to come together and shape the future of sustainable business on the continent.

Joining them at the inaugural Green Business Africa Summit & Expo in Nairobi, Kenya participation in activities and events around Nairobi Green Week guarantees meeting the people with the funding and expertise to transform sustainable business in Africa and beyond.

The Summit will derive from the wide expertise, experience and variety of speakers, presenters and panelists ensures the GBASE 2010 will be an interesting, enriching and stimulating green business and sustainability event. The Global Reporting Initiative will run two Sustainability Reporting Workshops workshop to introduce GRI and the G3 guidelines.

The Summit will provide business leaders at all levels with insight on developing and enhancing profitable and sustainable business enterprises and practices. Successful peers and experts in the field will speak on the many current and future green and sustainable opportunities for businesses in Africa while improving their bottom line. Details can be found at the Programme page.

Further information

Event website

TBLI CONFERENCE™ ASIA 2010

27-28 May 2010

Tokyo, Japan

In existence for over 10 years, TBLI CONFERENCE™ consists of two annual conferences, in Europe as well as Asia. These two-day events give the world’s leaders on sustainability an opportunity to network and exchange information on the latest developments in screening, auditing, reporting, SRI analysis, corporate citizenship, indexes, and research.

Further information

Telephone:
+31 (0)20 428 6752

Email:
asia2010@tbli.org

Event website

Amsterdam Global Conference on Sustainability and Transparency

26-28 May 2010

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Rethink.  Rebuild.  Report.

If you are interested in helping shape the sustainable development agenda for the next decade, or just interested in understanding what some of the leading trends are and meeting the key global players, the biennial GRI conference is not to be missed.

The ambitious and timely objective of the Amsterdam Global Conference will be to craft a global agenda for sustainability reporting for the next decade.  Issues to be considered will include:

  What might a more just and sustainable global economy look like in 2020?

  How can the real economic value of sustainability information be unlocked and unleashed to create a more caring, trusted and sustainable capitalism?

  What lessons can we learn from the past in constructing a new business model in which the integration of sustainable development factors becomes the norm?

  What role will technology play?

  What are the roles of government, business and civil society?  What existing or new partnerships must be forged?

Come and join leading global thinkers in sharing your views on these increasingly pressing issues at the Amsterdam Global Conference. 

Further information

Telephone:
+31 (0)20 531 0000

Email:
conference@globalreporting.org

Event website

Dubai Dialogue: Sustainability Matters

26 May 2010

Dubai, UAE

Dubai’s First Business Led Conference on Sustainability

Sustainability is not a luxury, nor is it a burden on business. Sustainability is a comparative advantage and the future of civilizations.
 
Join us at the 2010 Dubai Dialogue to learn, discuss and engage with local and international thought leaders, academics and industry experts on how together, sustainable business practices can be integrated into the fabric of doing responsible business.
 
This conference aims at addressing this issue and raising awareness of corporate social responsibility and corporate citizenship and also how businesses can be the catalyst for change for the United Arab Emirates.
 
To register please visit www.dubaichamber.ae/dubaidialogue

Visit the Centre for Responsible Business website at www.dubaichamber.ae/crb

Further information

Telephone:
+971 4202 8461

Email:
sabrin.rahman@dubaichamber.ae

Event website

LCA Sustainable Supply Chain Europe

25-26 May 2010

London, UK

A new line-up of CSR and Environment Directors, from leading companies including BASF, BT, CADBURY, SONY ERICSSON, DOLE, TWININGS and UNILEVER will discuss how Life Cycle Analysis can work as part of an overall sustainability strategy.  Day One of the European Summit will look at how to account for impacts throughout the life cycle and creating transparency through standards, while Day Two will look into specific areas of the life cycle and show how companies have been successful in reducing their impacts in those areas.  Benefit also from a dedicated regulatory panel session where European policy-makers and government bodies will outline the future plans on sustainability legislation and their initiatives to harmonize the standards, including the EU Eco-label. 

For full details see the website at www.lca-sustainable-supply-chain-europe.com

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0) 208 920 1400

Email:
info@london-business-conferences.co.uk

Event website

Offshore Wind Supply Chain 2010

25-26 May 2010

London, UK

Gaining Clarity On Regulatory Policies & Commercial Strategies For Enabling the Development of Offshore Wind Supply Chain
 
Bringing together decision-makers from Ofgem, DECC, DEFRA, the Department of Business Skills & Innovation, with regulators and transmission system operators (TSOs) from Ireland, Denmark, Belgium and the Netherlands, this Summit will deliver solutions to the regulatory challenges facing the offshore wind industry.  This is the first Summit of its kind to focus purely on strategic and regulatory solutions:
 enabling the UK’s offshore wind supply chain development
 the implementation of the North Sea Super-Grid
 the long-term financing of offshore wind projects
 the development of a competitive UK supply chain
 
It will provide the industry with valuable know-how; who to go to in what sectors, how to break into the industry with the right tools and the right contacts, and ultimately, the clarity on regulatory frameworks they need to get a foothold in the industry.

For more information visit: www.enabling-offshore-wind-supply-chain-2010.com

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0) 208 920 1400

Email:
info@london-business-conferences.co.uk

Event website

Ashridge Integrating Corporate Responsibility programme

12-14 May 2010

United Kingdom

The Ashridge Integrating Corporate Responsibility programme is specifically designed to meet the learning needs of individuals leading change around Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability.

Your ability to champion the CR and Sustainability agenda in your organisation requires not just technical know how, but the soft skills to think strategically, communicate with impact, be influential at all levels and provoke real change right across your organisation.

Combining input from leading organisations with skills development from Ashridge faculty, this programme helps you develop and fine tune your own strengths and maximise your effectiveness.

Course is also being run 24-26 November 2010

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)14 4284 1479

Email:
Matthew.Gitsham@ashridge.org.uk

Event website

Responsible Business Summit 2010

04-05 May 2010

London, UK

Do you want to learn how to use CSR to drive innovation and opportunity? From 55 of the biggest and most successful corporate practitioners at work today?

Then attend the Responsible Business Summit 2010! The conference features CEOs/Presidents from McDonald’s, Kingfisher, ICA, Tata and Coca Cola Enterprises  - and Directors/VPs from 55 other multinational corporations.

They’ll be giving practical advice, best practice examples and exclusive insights over 2 days, and 24 interactive workshops. You can download a brochure here.

Companies from over 30 different countries are already sending delegates. Some companies attending include Cadbury, H&M, Dole Foods, Walgreens, Bacardi, Danone, Intel, Santander, Rio Tinto, Societe Generale and Novartis.

If you work in corporate responsibility or sustainability, then you simply cannot afford to miss the Responsible Business Summit. 8 CEO keynotes. 24 workshops. 55 European CSR Directors/VPs speaking. 450 attendees from 30 countries. 12 hours of networking. You won’t get numbers like this anywhere else.

Ethical Performance members get a £200 discount on all tickets – just quote EA200 when you register. Register here!

Further information

Email:
Nick.Johnson@ethicalcorp.com

Event website

Corporate Water Scarcity Risk Management

29-30 April 2010

London, UK

Corporate Water Scarcity Risk Management Summit brings together multi-national corporations, with complex international supply chains, to investigate new and innovative strategies to secure your business operations in regions of increasing water scarcity. With plenary sessions on water risk strategy and policy breaking out into specific streams divided into specific solutions for managing risks in Agriculture and Manufacturing, Mining and industrial Operations, this event will help you plan future strategy as well as implement practical steps on managing your water scarcity risk.

Further information

Email:
info@london-business-conferences.co.uk

Event website

LCA Sustainable Supply Chain USA

28-29 April 2010

Chicago, US

Introducing the 7th of our Sustainable Supply Chain Summits, the LCA Sustainable Supply Chain USA (‘Addressing Environmental & Social Impacts Throughout The Entire Life Cycle & Supply Chain’) provides an unprecedented opportunity to find out how the world’s leading multinationals are accounting for and reducing the impacts of their products, across the entire life cycle. This Summit will feature many new corporate case studies, including BT Americas, Alcatel, Texas Instruments, Verizon and Motorola, who will share their experiences with the audience on how they have reduced their social and environmental impacts.

Further information

Email:
info@american-business-conferences.com

Event website

Carbon Disclosure Forum 2010

27 April 2010

Hong Kong

ASrIA is pleased to invite you to attend the Carbon Disclosure Forum 2010.  The Forum will bring together senior executives, business managers and investors from Hong Kong and around the region to focus on the business case for responding to climate change.  

This Forum is designed to assist your organisation to develop a strategy and response to climate change related risks and opportunities.  If your company has received a disclosure request from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) the forum will provide an introduction to the CDP and guidance on how to respond.

Further information

Email:
Mara@asria.org

Event website

B4E, the Business for Environment Global Summit

21-23 April 2010

Seoul, South Korea

B4E, the Business for Environment Global Summit is the world's leading international conference for dialogue and business-driven action for the environment.

The summit addresses the most urgent environmental challenges facing the world today. Important topics on the agenda include:

• Resource efficiency
• Renewable energies
• New business models
• Climate policy and strategies

• Achim Steiner, Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme
• Georg Kell, Executive Director, United Nations Global Compact
• Maanee Lee, Minister for Environment, Republic of Korea
• Sir Richard Branson, Chairman, Virgin Group and Virgin Unite
• Wangari Maathai, Nobel Prize Winner, Founder, Greenbelt Movement
• Jeff Seabright, VP Environment and Water Resources, Coca Cola Company
• John Elkington, Founder & Director, Volans Ventures
• Neil Hawkins, SVP Sustainability & EHS, The Dow Chemical Company
• Bryan Walsh, Energy and Environment Editor, TIME Magazine

Further information

Telephone:
+65 65348683

Email:
michelle.ko@globalinitiatives.com

Event website

Sustainabilitylive!

20-22 April 2010

Birmingham, UK

Managing resources efficiently has long been a key driver for businesses, and with continually increasing pressure for improving environmental performance combined with the demands of an economic recovery, the need for innovation in environmental technologies and sharing of best practice in sustainability is at an all-time high.
 
Taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 20-22 April 2010, Sustainabilitylive! is the UK’s most comprehensive free gathering for the water, environment, energy, land and sustainability sectors. Bringing together decision makers from large multinationals, SMEs and the public sector, along with hundreds of exhibitors, thousands of visitors and a host of insightful seminars, conferences and interactive features.
 
Sustainabilitylive! is home to five leading environment events:
 
  International Water & Effluent Exhibition (IWEX)
  Environmental Technology (ET)
  National Energy Management Exhibition (NEMEX)
  Brownfield Expo (BEX)
  Sustainable Business (SB) - The Event
 
combining expertise and allowing visitors to gather information on a variety of environmental topics all under one roof.
 
Six separate streams of seminars held at the event are free to attend and provide expert views on topics like green transport, land remediation, feed-in tariffs, sustainable water management, air pollution and energy management in buildings to name but a few.
 
To register for free attendance and get up-to-the-minute news on exhibitors and the features programme, or to exhibit, visit www.sustainabilitylive.com/ethical.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0) 20 8651 7106

Email:
sustainabilitylive@fav-house.com

Event website

FT Investing in a Sustainable Future

24 March 2010

New York City, US

The 2nd annual FT Investing in a Sustainable Future international conference, hosted by the Financial Times, will reveal how some of the top minds in today's corporate, financial and investment arena are generating bottom-line profits by putting sustainable and ethical investment strategies at the heart of their organizations. This one-day conference will take place on March 24, 2010 at the Hudson Theatre, Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City.

This international conference will be of particular interest to: CEOs, CIOs, Institutional Investors, Asset Managers, Public and Corporate Pension Funds, Investor Relations Directors, Chief Responsibility Officers, Sustainability Directors, CSR Directors, Foundations and Endowments, Financial Advisors, SRI Funds, Investment Banks, and NGOs.

Further information

Email:
Chrissy.Sexton@FT.com

Event website

The Wall Street Green Trading Summit IX

23-24 March 2010

New York City, US

The Wall Street Green Trading Summit IX is the “one-stop shop” to come up to speed on the latest developments in Green Trading and Finance.

• Latest Innovations In Carbon Trading & Finance
• Insights Into Renewable Energy Market Opportunities
• Linkages of Cleantech Investment & Carbon Trading
• Strategies of Green Hedge Funds
• Why Energy Efficiency Presents Investment Opportunities

Further information

Email:
cprusa@hedgeconnection.com

Event website

Sustainability Virtual Summits: Smart ICT

23 March 2010

Online

This virtual conference and exhibition is the first in a series of events that will focus on Information and Communication Technologies that can significantly contribute to mitigating the effects of climate change. Discussions will focus on the issues that arise from the Copenhagen conference, particularly in relation to the development of ICT such as virtualisation and dematerialisation, Smart ICT, reducing the footprint of telecoms infrastructure, managing sustainable supply chains and tele-working. Confirmed speakers include representatives from UNEP, Orange Business Services, the California Air Resources Board, the Carbon Disclosure Project, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and WWF.

Also:
Mar, 24 2010 Europe Timezones
Mar, 25 2010 Asia Timezones

Further information

Event website

The Sport and Social Responsibility Summit 2010

19 March 2010

London, UK

Bringing together a host of speakers including FIFA, the NBA, Kick It Out, the ICC, StreetGames and many more detailing best practice from the largest international rights holders to small grassroots organisations the Sport and Social Responsibility Summit will take a fresh look at this growing area.

Following on from our inaugural, sold-out 2009 event, the landmark Sport and Social Responsibility Summit  returns for a day of insight, best practice and debate held at Cass Business School, London on March 19th 2010.

Topics to be covered on March 19th include:

• The changing role of CSR in sport
• Telling the world...Successfully communicating your CSR programme
• Building relationships between sponsors, rights holders and charitable partners
• Developing grassroots programmes
• Case studies from leading organisations...and many more!

Further information

Email:
conferences@sportbusiness.com

Event website

Ethical Sourcing Forum – North America 2010

18-19 March 2010

New York City, US

Visualize. Rethink. Solve!
These crucial elements of sustainability decision-making form the basis of the next Ethical Sourcing Forum in New York on March 18-19th, 2010.
Join Intertek Sustainability Solutions as we host the ninth annual ESF-North America
The Ethical Sourcing Forum is a unique industry event that brings together members of the global sustainability community in order to address emerging sustainability and ethical supply chain challenges.
ESF North America 2010 is where you will find applied innovation and the latest solutions-development processes that yield social and environmental progress while advancing core business objectives.
Business the world over is changing as players learn to visualize a new future and rethink the strategy needed to get there.
Visualize. Rethink. Solve! Learn how these decision-making elements can drive sustainability success!
Register now and sponsor emerging sustainability leaders

    Register More Than One Person and Receive 20% Off Additional Registrations

• 15% of each corporate delegate registration will contribute to StartingBloc’s work in support of its Fellows
• ESF participants receive a formal StartingBloc letter of appreciation and recognition on StartingBloc’s website

Further information

Event website

base (business and a sustainable environment)

16-18 March 2010

London, UK

base (business and a sustainable environment) is a major pioneering event about how to do business in the 21st century sustainably. base will provide practical, solutions-based information for business and will complement this with inspiration, entertainment and networking. At its core, base will involve a powerful and engaging ‘no holds barred’ two day programme of 30 discrete 70-minute conference modules. . There will also be a substantial fringe event programme including round table networking, clinics, presentations, product launches and some ground-breaking business theatre. base includes baseLondon taking place on March 18  – everything relating to sustainability in the capital.

Further information

Event website

5th Annual Sustainable Opportunities Summit

03-04 March 2010

Denver, US

Join Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper, CO Governor Bill Ritter, and over 70 sustainability thought leaders from business, government and academia to hear how sustainability is fast becoming the key driver of innovation and competitive advantage. 750 attendees: 4 plenary and 19 panel discussion sessions. Endless networking opportunities.

Further information

Telephone:
+1 303 894 6333

Email:
natalia@corecolorado.org

Event website

CSR and Sustainability: What do these terms mean? Legal and Business Implications for 2010 and Beyond

26 February 2010

Teleconference

11:30 - 1:00 PM Eastern

Program Description
Join us for a discussion of these popular, but often confusing, terms. Where did they come from, what do they mean today and how will they shape the future of business? Learn how corporate philanthropy, environmental responsibility and human rights interact in the CSR/Sustainability field and create legal implications for your company and clients. Share your thoughts on best practices and the emergence of international CSR standards.

https://www.abanet.org/aba_timssnet/meetings/tnt_meetings.cfm?action=long&primary_id=IC02104&webtextid=49194&Subsystem=MTG&related_prod_flag=0

Further information

Event website

Water Footprinting & Availability Risk Management 2010

25-26 February 2010

San Francisco, CA

The first event to focus on practical solutions for assessing and managing water availability risk, within regional contexts (US and global) and specific to either agriculture or industrial operations/mining/manufacturing.  The Summit brings together multi-national corporations, with complex international supply chains, to share insights on measuring water use in volume and investigating new and innovative strategies to secure your business in regions of increasing water scarcity.
 
 
JOIN THIS UNIQUE FORUM AND TAKE AWAY PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO DRIVE BUSINESS STRATEGY FOR MANAGING WATER AVAILABILITY RISK
  Review The Levels Of Available Water And Predictions For Future Water Stress

 Examine The Business Case For Measuring Water Footprints & Addressing High Risk Water Stress Hotspots And Understand What Is At Risk If You Do Not Take Action

 Understand Why Water Risk Along The Supply Chain Is The Next Big Issue Facing Operations

 Hear Best Practice Case Studies On Developing Measurement Methodologies And Participate In Focused Discussions On Standards, Including Input From The Water Footprint Network, ISO, European Union And California State And The Mexican Water Regulator

 Benefit From Regional Analyses Of Water Availability – Africa, China, North America, South America Risks Of Water Scarcity And Developing Better Water Management In Africa, Europe, The Middle East, North And South America

 Develop Your Understanding Of Water Risks In Agriculture And How To Work With Growers To Minimize Water Usage, Via Tightening Up Operations Or Developing Technology

 Develop Your Strategies For Working With Multiple Partners On Complex Supply Chains And On Watersheds Supplies

Further information

Telephone:
+1 800 721 3915

Email:
info@american-business-conferences.com

Event website

The Third Annual Sustainability Summit

25 February 2010

London, UK

Facing the Climate Change Challenge —The Economist's Third Annual Sustainability Summit provides fresh thinking and thought-provoking commentary from top thinkers and policy makers. It will bring together up to 150 business leaders to discuss the real implications of climate change, plus there will be case studies from corporates on cutting-edge sustainability initiatives—both inspirational and informative.

Benefits of attending:
  Be inspired by cutting-edge thinkers on climate change—the visionaries, scientists and policymakers.
  Run a green and profitable business: listen to case studies from companies who’ve found a way to do it.
  Learn first-hand the best experience, the clearest thought and obtain the most up-to-date facts—the Economist Intelligence Unit will be presenting the findings of a major survey After Copenhagen—Assessing the impact on business

Speakers already confirmed include Roger Harrabin, Environment Analyst, BBC; Gareth Llewellyn, Head of Sustainable Development, Anglo-American; Ulrike Sapiro, Corporate Responsibility Director, Environment, Coca-Cola Europe; Anthony Giddens, Member, House of Lords; Jeremy Hobbs, Executive Director, Oxfam International; Will Day, Chairman, Sustainable Development Commission; Richard Tarboton, Energy and Carbon Programme Director, BT; and Paul Polman, Chief Executive Officer, Unilever.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)20 7576 8118

Email:
customerserviceuk@economist.com

Event website

Global Sustainable Bioenergy Project

24-26 February 2010

Delft, The Netherlands

A three stage global project which will discuss the possibilities of biofuel in the future and challenge controversial issues such as the food vs. fuel debate.  Local and regional issues will be brought to the table and the project will seek a European Resolution by the end.  

Twitter - www.twitter.com/GSBioenergy
Website - www.kluyvercentre.nl/content/gsb/gsb.html

Further information

Telephone:
+31 15 278 6990

Email:
gsb@kluyvercentre.nl

Event website

Renewable Energy World Conf & Expo North America

23-25 February 2010

Austin, US

The event leading the renewable industry for the 7th straight year. More than 30 educational conference sessions in 8 highly technical conference tracks covering Biomass, Policy Market & Finance, Solar, Utility Integration, Wind Power, Geothermal and Hydro. 300 companies showcasing the latest products and services in the industry.

Further information

Event website

Global Ethics Summit

23-24 February 2010

New York City, US

The Global Ethics Summit leverages the collective expertise of Dow Jones and Ethisphere to provide a conference program featuring an unmatched agenda, editorially driven content and roster of compliance experts.  In just two days, you'll gain a clear understanding of the rulings and legislation shaping corporate compliance as well as best practices for navigating today's complex and daunting global legal landscape.  Visit the website for complete agenda details at http://www.globalethicssummit.com

Ethical Performance Online members are eligible to receive a 15% discount on regular conference fees - register online with code "GES10P".

Further information

Telephone:
+1 866 291 1800

Email:
events.support@dowjones.com

Event website

ACCSR’s 4th Annual Conference “Meeting the Standard: the Post-GFC World of Responsible Business Practice”

19 February 2010

Melbourne, Australia

Are you ready to meet the standard of responsible business practice in a post-GFC world? Find out what a new global ISO standard on social responsibility principles, topics and practices will mean for your organisation, and learn:

  What issues and practices the new ISO standard will cover

  What value it can add to your organisation

  How it will relate to existing ISO standards and other CSR instruments i.e. the GRI and the UN Global Compact

  What the implications for stakeholders and the environment will be.

Attended by over 200 leaders in business, government, civil society and academia, ACCSR’s Annual Conference has rapidly become recognised as a leading event in the Australian social responsibility events calendar, providing thought leadership by addressing the key issues and trends in corporate social responsibility. This conference will feature three international speakers and five experts who have been central to the development of the new global standard on corporate responsibility -ISO 26000 – due to be released in 2010. Responsible business practices can help address the stakeholder and ethical issues that have eroded trust in business during the Global Financial Crisis. CSR survived the Global Financial Crisis, proving that ‘business as usual’ is no longer viable and the ISO 26000 has the potential to reshape the CSR landscape.
 
Pay before 18 December to receive the ‘super early bird’ rate.

Further information

Telephone:
+61 3 98261767

Email:
workshop@accsr.com.au

Event website

The China Social Compliance Leadership Series

17 February 2010

London, UK

Many of the most transparent retailers and brands disclose in their Corporate Social Responsibility Reports that 40-50% of their factories are either in remediation or considered medium risks.  Moreover, this has not changed much over the past three years.   Why has this proven to be such a challenge? 

INFACT Global Partners will host the fourth in its China Social Compliance Leadership seminar series to explore the underlying issues.   Led by Ian Spaulding, this seminar will provide pragmatic approaches to addressing excessive working hours and other major problems.  Using an audience response system for real time benchmarking and several working sessions with peers and customers, this highly interactive seminar leverages the collective wisdom of the attendees to supplement deep seminar content.

Speakers will include:

• Ian Spaulding – Managing Director – INFACT Global Partners
• Kevin O'Neill — Ethical Sourcing Manager, BBC Worldwide
• Brian Whitters—Director Corporate Social Responsibility Services —Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services

• Improved factory performance
• Better communication with brands and retailers as well as factories on compliance matters
• Improved supplier relationships and lower churn
• Networking with peers and customers

Further information

Telephone:
+1 973 885 5191

Email:
mjones@infactory-solutions.com

Event website

The first Enel Sustainability Day

08 February 2010

Rome, Italy

The Sustainability Day is a new initiative to share and promote a ‘culture of common purpose’ leading toward new thinking and best practice in corporate responsibility at a global level. Participating to the Sustainability Day gives you the opportunity of entering into a conversation with the key stakeholders of the sustainability domain and initiate a cooperation based on sharing innovative thinking.

The first Sustainability Day – Business as Unusual - will be held in Rome on February 8 2010 and will be structured in two roundtables with the participation of global leading experts who will debate on the issues: “BUSINESS: implementing the vision of climate change - Leading the change toward a new tomorrow” and “SOCIETY: global sustainability and the shifting parameters - Living the change through the engagement of civil society and media”.

During the opening session, the Economist Intelligence Unit will present the results of its new research -“Managing for Sustainability”  - into how companies worldwide are integrating goals of sustainability into their business strategies and practices.

For those who will not be able to travel to Rome, the event will be available on video streaming.

In order to confirm your participation please contact sustainabilityday@eneleventi.it

Further information

Email:
sustainabilityday@eneleventi.it

Event website

RETECH 2010

03-05 February 2010

Washington D.C., US

Wind. Solar. Hydro. Ocean. Geothermal. Biomass. Biofuels. Waste. Smart Grid. Transmission. Storage. More than 300 exhibitors across the entire renewable energy marketplace. 250 key leaders from the Administration and Industry speaking. 5,000 attendees. Over 70 Supporting Organizations and 40 Media Partners. All in one venue. This is RETECH 2010.

Further information

Event website

2009 Governance Summit

9-10 December 2009

Franklin, Tennessee, USA

Join twelve speakers including two of TIME magazine’s Persons of the Year, Sherron Watkins, former VP of Enron and Cynthia Cooper, former VP of WorldCom at the 2009 Governance Summit.

The conference presentations will cover 14 topics including:

• Leadership Lessons From Enron: Bulletproofing Your Organization is Simple but not Easy
• The Financial Meltdown and Recent Scandals: Causes, Commonalities and Lessons Learned
• WorldCom: One of the Largest Corporate Frauds in History
• The Value of Values: Why Ethics Matter
• Ethics & Compliance: Ensuring that your Organization has a Best Practice Program
• Ponzi Schemes & Bernard Badoff:  The Unraveling of Investment Schemes During the Financial Crisis

• Ethics and Compliance
• Fraud Prevention and Detection
• Internal Audit and Controls
• Keynote Presentations and Leadership Development
• Board-level Training

Further information

Email:
info@coopergroupllc.com

Event website

Opportunity Green Business Conference at UCLA

7-8 November 2009

Los Angeles, USA

Opportunity Green offers a unique weekend sustainability business experience at UCLA Campus where industry leaders, cultural creatives, entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 executives converge to further the dialogues around developing the next generation of sustainable business solutions. The conference offers two full days of ground breaking panels, case studies and hands-on workshop sessions showcasing sustainability strategies, emerging best practices and leading edge product and service solutions. MINI is the 2009 conference presenting sponsor with speakers like the Editor-in-Chief of the MIT Sloan Management Review Michael Hopkins, VP of Global Sustainability at Procter & Gamble Len Sauers, Innovation & Design Editor of Businessweek Helen Walters, Story of Stuff creator Annie Leonard & many more. All conference attendees will receive a one year subscription to MIT Sloan Management Review.

Further information

Email:
register@opportunitygreen.com

Event website

The CR Reporting and Communications Summit

25-26 November 2009

London, UK

The CR Reporting and Communications Summit is the largest and most comprehensive conference on CSR and sustainability communications and reporting in Europe.

With over 30 expert speakers, including representatives of companies like Tesco, Vodafone, SKF, Nestle, Lego and Arcelor Mittal, along with nations like the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, France and Luxembourg, you will not hear from a more informed and experienced speaker roster anywhere else.

And with over 120 attendees already confirmed, the networking opportunities are second to none. Book your ticket and prepare to rub shoulders with representatives from the following international corporations: TUI Travel, Eastman Chemical, BAE Systems, LaFarge, British American Tobacco, National Grid, BG Group, Carlsberg, Shell, PSA Peugeot Citroen, GlaxoSmithKline, Yara International, Danske Bank, L'Oreal, Molson Coors, AWE, Royal Mail, Sanofi Aventis, JD Wetherspoon.

Ethical Performance readers receive a £100 discount - just quote EP100 when booking here: http://www.ethicalcorp.com/reporting/?t=EP

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)20 7375 7209

Email:
nick.johnson@ethicalcorp.com

Event website

Green Strategy 2009

19 November 2009

London, UK

The main event for companies responding to climate change.
Unlocking Your Green Agenda: Create Support + Win Funding + Implement Change
 
Practical strategies developed in conversation with business leaders from across the business (Board, Operations, Product) and across a range of business types

Hear from:
Chairman:
Roger Harrabin (Chairman),Environment Analyst, BBC
Board Panel:
Joe Greenwell, Chairman, Ford of Britain
Peter Clarke, Executive Offi cer, The British Land Company PLC
Magued El Daief, Executive Director, Infrastructure Accounts, GE Energy
Sustainability Lead Panel:
SEGRO, Rio Tinto, Google, Standard Chartered Bank, Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Operations Panel:
Croda International Plc, McDonald's, Sony Europe, EDF Energy
Product Panel:
Eurostar, Royal Mail, Ecover, Taylor Wimpey
 
Green Strategy 2009 will:

1. Enable you to win more support:
2. Provide insights from top international speakers
3. Elevate the green agenda and effect strategic change
4. Create a more holistic approach
5. Win funding
6. Walk away with an action plan
7. Spot the opportunities
8. A NEW FORMAT for better information:
9. Connect you with the best for fresh and varied thinking
10. Keep on going: This is our third year – we’re committed

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)20 7251 9151

Email:
ben.patten@greenbusinessevents.co.uk

Event website

The Future of Banking: Ethical and Sustainable?

19 November 2009

London, UK

The banking crisis has receded, and stability has returned. Lessons about excessive risk-taking have been learned. Or have they? Is the banking system back on solid ground? Or is more radical change needed?
 
ECCR's 2009 open debate will explore these questions with a panel chaired by Lord Harries of Pentregarth (former Bishop of Oxford) and speakers from Platform/BankTrack, Triodos Bank, the Church Investors Group (invited) and a high-street bank (invited).
 
Thursday 19 November 2009, 4.30-6.15 p.m. Friends House, Small Meeting House, 173 Euston Road, London NW1 2BJ. Entrance is free. Wheelchair access. Nearest underground: Euston or Euston Square.

Further information

Email:
miles.litvinoff@eccr.org.uk

Event website

Green Awards 2009

18 November 2009

London, UK

The media and marketing industry’s GREEN AWARDS™ recognise and reward creative work that communicates the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility, sustainable development and ethical best practice in any sector and across any marketing discipline.

Now in its 4th year the GREEN AWARDS™ has become an established event on the global eco-calendar. The Awards illustrate the crucial role that needs to be played by green marketing and sustainability communications in informing people about green issues, products and lifestyle choices, and showcase examples of excellence and best practice in communicating sustainability and green issues.

The GREEN AWARDS™ recognise excellence in 16 categories from Best Green International Campaign open to global entrants to Best Green Campaigner for individuals and small groups championing sustainability. Full details and entry forms are available at www.greenawards.co.uk

Previous winners include Nokia, Marks & Spencer, UNEP and Do the Green Thing. This year’s keynote speaker will be Jonathon Porritt, Programme Director of Forum for the Future and Chairman of the UK Sustainable Development Commission.

The Awards are now open for entries until 18th September and the winners will be announced at the awards night in Central London on 18th November.

Further information

Email:
info@greenawards.co.uk

Event website

Verité India Supply Chain Symposium

18 November 2009

Delhi, India

On November 18, 2009, ASK and Verité will hold our inaugural India Symposium, examining social and environmental responsibility as a key part of sustainability in supply chains.

We will explore the key role that social compliance and labor rights play in a broader sustainability agenda, sharing perspectives from international and domestic practitioners of social compliance, labor protections, development, capacity building, sourcing and branding.

For over a decade global brands have been pursuing supply chain social and environmental responsibility.  Yet labor problems persist, some of them severe.

• What have we learned?

• What does supplier ownership really mean?

• How can brands and Indian suppliers create mutually beneficial partnerships in support of better labor practices?

Further information

Email:
indiasymposium@verite.org

Event website

TBLI CONFERENCE™ 2009

12-13 November 2009

Amsterdam, Netherlands

TBLI GROUP™ is a knowledge broker and an extra-financial rainmaker, specializing in Triple Bottom Line Investing (TBLI - investing in “people, planet, and profit”) and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance Issues). Sound investments ensure returns in these areas.

We organize TBLI CONFERENCE™, the largest global networking and educational event on TBLI and ESG in both Europe and Asia. TBLI CONFERENCE™ works to educate a new generation of managers and investors aware of the concept of TBLI.

TBLI GROUP™ also provides TBLI consulting and training for investment firms, pension funds, hedge funds and international businesses. For more information, please visit:
http://www.tbliconference.com.

Further information

Email:
europe2009@tbli.org

Event website

Green IT Expo

10-11 November 2009

London, UK

Green IT Expo is the UK's only FREE educational forum to fully address the Green IT agenda, including daily sessions from government policy-makers, Ovum/Datamonitor, WWF/Climate Savers Computing, Global Action Plan, BCS/Carbon Trust, Action Sustainability, Microsoft, AMD and CISCO.
 
To reserve your FREE PLACE visit www.greenitexpo.com

Further information

Event website

Verité’s 11th annual China Symposium

30 October 2009

China

October 30, 2009 marks our 11th annual China Symposium. We will gather perspectives and input from a full range of businesses and organizations and explore various approaches to supplier development and capacity building. Please join us for a reception dinner on the 29th!

This year we will focus on today's critical obstacles and best practices in achieving CSR goals and explore the question:

What does supplier development really mean?

Early bird registration ends September 30, 2009!

$195.00 Early Bird NGO/Academic (1,333 RMB)
$295.00 Early Bird Corporate/Private (2,016 RMB)

Speakers & Presenters Include:

Qiao Jian, Dean and Associate Professor of Department of Labor Relations, China Institute of Industrial Relations

Julia Ranke, Senior Project Manager, Programme Office for Social and Ecological Standards

Kelly Goodejohn, Director, Ethical Sourcing, Global Responsibility, Starbucks Coffee Company

Lary Brown, Corporate Compliance Manager, New Balance

Amy Hall, Director of Social Consciousness, EILEEN FISHER

David Halford, Senior Manager of Corporate Responsibility, BBC Worldwide

Agenda: http://www.verite.org/ChinaSymposiumAgenda

Further information

Email:
chinasymposium@verite.org

Event website

CSR Asia Summit 2009

27-28 October 2009

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Asia-Pacific’s most innovative and challenging conference on CSR will take place 27-28 October in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With the theme “Sustainable Business as the Road to Recovery”, the event will explore top CSR issues and strategies to demonstrate leadership in times of turbulence. It will be a packed week of activities focusing on bringing new insights for businesses, governments, NGOs and other CSR practitioners.

More than 350 international delegates are expected to attend the event. Among those who confirmed participating are representatives from Dell, Talisman, Coca-Cola, DNV, Kulim, CLP, HSBC and Disney.

Format

• Keynote panel
• 18 breakout sessions in four streams: Environment, Workplace & Community, Marketplace & Transparency and Asian CSR
• CSR Bazaar: Selected presentations and case studies
• World Café: Interactive roundtables
• Exhibition booths: Showcasing the latest CSR initiatives.
• Pre- and Post-Conference Training Events: Half-day trainings to help you stay on top the hottest issues

Further information

Telephone:
+852 3579 8079

Email:
jhuen@csr-asia.com

Event website

UNEP FI 2009 Global Roundtable 'Financing change, Changing finance'

22-23 October 2009

Cape Town, South Africa

The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Global Roundtable is the largest global conference exploring sustainable finance and responsible investment. From 22-23 October, 2009, more than 500 bankers, insurers, investors, joined by government and civil society participants, will gather in Cape Town to explore the latest global and regional developments as well as plotting the road ahead for sustainable finance. Building on previous successes in Melbourne, New York, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro and Frankfurt, UNEP FI now brings this agenda-setting global event to Africa.

Amid the global financial and economic crisis, the Cape Town Roundtable has become even more timely and relevant as the financial sector reassesses its thinking and practices. Moreover, 2009 is a critical year to produce a new global climate agreement with the UNFCCC conference this coming December and where on the road to Copenhagen the Cape Town Roundtable will help frame discussions on international climate policy that will have resounding impacts on the financial sector and international carbon markets.

International and African financiers will be in Cape Town this October to shape the new global thinking and debate the challenges and opportunities around the following themes of sustainable finance:

 
  Responsible investment and property investment
  Sustainable banking
  Low-carbon economy
  Financing for sustainable development
  Sustainable insurance
  Transparency, reporting and accountability
  Micro finance
  Valuing natural capital
  Finance and water

Further information

Telephone:
+41 2 2917 8690

Email:
roundtable@unepfi.org

Event website

CSR'09

20-21 October 2009

Bucharest, Romania

The Fourth Edition of the International CSR Conference in Romania, CSR’09 Turning Innovation into Responsibility, organized by Saga Business & Community will take place on October 20 and 21 at Hotel Radisson SAS, in Bucharest, Romania.

In the continuing quest for business growth and the current state of financial crisis, many companies are readapting their strategy to an essential source of growth: innovation.

CSR’09 responds to current needs - trends and best practices in addressing the CSR as a business opportunity and strengthening the position of social responsible actors through innovative solutions.

The speaker line-up includes experts from companies and organizations such as Intel Corp., Novo Nordisk, Alliance Boots, Cadbury, European Commission, Acciona, WWF International, Ashridge Consulting, Standard Life, The CSR Company, IE Business School or Office Depot.

Further information

Telephone:
+40 751 163 414

Email:
raluca.anasache@sbc.com.ro

Event website

Sustainable Roads 2009

13 October 2009

London, UK

Sustainable Roads 2009 is being hosted by The Highways Term Maintenance Association (HTMA) at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, Westminster, on 13 October 2009 to highlight the sustainability issues facing the road network.

The HTMA is an organisation of leading highway maintenance companies responsible for maintaining almost 400,000km of highway in the UK and during the Conference the influential road industry group will explore the link between road maintenance and economic, environmental and social sustainability.

Sustainable Roads 2009 will also focus on the challenge for the highways maintenance industry to meet transportation, community and business needs and still improve the environment at a time when major challenges such as climate change, urban congestion, traffic safety and increasing demand for passenger and freight transport are placing greater demands on the road network.

Speakers already confirmed include: Norman Baker MP, Lib Dem Shadow Secretary of State for Transport; Dame Julia Cleverdon, Vice President, Business in the Community; David Bond, Government Lead on Sustainability, BT; Lorna Pelly, Senior Sustainability Advisor, Forum for the Future; and Winsome MacLaurin, Engagement Director, The Environment Council.

Local Authority discounted tickets, with a saving of £75, are priced at £275 and there is also a £50 discount on Professional Bodies tickets, which can be purchased online at:
www.htmaconference.co.uk

Further information

Event website

Ethical Sourcing Forum Europe

07 October 2009

Paris, France

Visualize Possibilities. Realize Results.  A 'deep-dive' investigation into the latest advances in sustainability decision-making. Which decision-making models have the best track record for helping businesses address today's pressing social and environmental issues? Which new decision-making models have the potential to "change the game" in terms of delivering more effective, progressive sustainability solutions? ESF will feature exciting presenters from leading corporate practitioner, NGO and academic communities, tackling a variety of core sustainability themes. 

Further information

Email:
christopher.foss@intertek.com

Event website

Corporate Responsibility Training Course

28 September 2009

London, UK

This event runs from 28 September to 02 October 2009.

This interactive IRCA-certified course enables companies, sustainability practitioners and assurance providers to build expertise in key aspects of corporate responsibility.  The course includes four modules which can be taken independently or together to form a 5-day course. The modules are:

    Foundation in Corporate Responsibility
    Foundation in Stakeholder Engagement
    Foundation in Sustainability Reporting
    Sustainability Assurance Practitioner Training

Delegates will learn how to benefit from the latest global standards, such as the GRI G3 Guidelines, the AA1000SES and AA1000 Assurance Standard (2008) from the leading provider of AA1000AS report assurance.

We are amongst the first firms in the world to have received IRCA-certification for the course, and it has attracted delegates from around the world.  Feedback has been extremely positive.

The course is presented by Sd3, part of Two Tomorrow Group, which was formed in January 2009 through the merger of Sd3 and csrnetwork.

Sd3 is an IRCA Approved Training Organisation.  This course is certified by IRCA, Corporate Responsibility Training Course A17446. 

“Led by knowledgeable and responsive facilitators, this course was useful and enjoyable.”
-Kate Niblock-Siddle, Program Manager, Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)207 937 7228

Email:
training@twotomorrows.com

Event website

World Congress on Organic Cotton – From Fashion to Sustainability

21-25 September 2009

Interlaken, Switzerland

On the occasion of the UN Year of Natural Fibers 2009 the International Congress on Organic Cotton ‘From Fashion to Sustainability’ is organized by Helvetas, in collaboration with the international partners Organic Exchange, Institute for Market Ecology IMO, International Trade Centre ITC, Max Havelaar and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO.

The congress provides a unique platform to practitioners of the whole textile value chain, offering the opportunity to discuss and learn about innovations, challenges, successful business models and to establish new partnerships in the field of organic and fair trade cotton.

Main agenda points will be:

  More than 30 workshops, key-note presentations and panel discussions,
  A marketplace with up to 50 exhibitors,
  Flash presentations of companies and projects working in the field of organic and fair trade cotton,
  A large fashion show presenting organic cotton collections from African and European designers,
  A selection of different excursions, including a visit to Swiss textile companies and organic farms,
  A gala dinner on Lake Thun.

For complete information and online registration please visit www.fashiontosustainability.org

Further information

Telephone:
+41 443 686 533

Email:
conference@helvetas.org

Event website

WWF One Planet Leaders

21-23 September 2009

Zurich, Switzerland

One Planet Leaders is a flexible training programme that enables companies to understand and exploit the opportunities of sustainability. By bringing together world experts, the latest thinking and examples of best practice the Programme support delegates to develop the values and business processes that characterise sustainable companies.  One Planet Leaders isn’t a ‘business as usual’ programme; it’s about transformation.

Participants can take the full programme or access specific workshops as required.

Autumn 2009 and Spring 2010 Workshops
Workshop I – Sustainability & Your Business Future SEPT 21-23
Workshop II – Business Transformation for Sustainability OCT 19-21
Workshop III – Creating & Communicating Change for Sustainability NOV 16-18

The programme offers:

• Three two-day workshops across three months
• Web-based learning, programme materials and management tools to develop a concrete Action Plan for change within your organisation.
• Tutor support across the six month period to tailor learning and action to your specific function and business.
• Opportunity to build ‘One Planet Teams’ in your business that also benefit from learning materials and tools.
• Membership of the One Planet Leaders Community
• An opportunity to reach an MSc accreditation.

Further information

Email:
opleaders@wwfint.org

Event website

EABIS 2009 Colloquium

21-22 September 2009

Barcelona, Spain

"The Role of Business in Society: Challenges and Issues for Global and Corporate Governance”. The current financial crisis has highlighted deep flaws in past approaches to the governance of the firm and of economic systems. This year’s Colloquium will therefore focus on the governance of the firm, in the context of new global governance challenges. EABIS and IESE are calling for contributions adressing the questions how the role of business in society is likely to change and to what extent governance mechanisms can foster corporate responsibility at the global, company and individual levels. The deadline for contributions is May 29.

The Colloquium attracts each year an audience of  300 high-level executives, researchers, professors, policy-makers and other stakeholders. Its dynamic programme features exchange of best practice and case studies promoting innovative and socially responsible styles of management; outstanding networking opportunities for researchers and practitioners to gain insights relevant to business’ circumstances, thought leadership from renowned international speakers and an international awards ceremony. This unique event takes place on September 21-22, 2009; hosted by IESE Business School; Barcelona, Spain.

Further information

Email:
eabis2009@iese.edu

Event website

Sustainability Stakeholder Engagement

14-15 September 2009

New York City, US

What works and what doesn’t work when companies engage with stakeholders on sustainability?

Find out this September 14-15 in NYC at Sustainability Stakeholder Engagement.

This event offers the latest innovations in corporate sustainability engagement with multi-stakeholders including a ground-breaking session on using social media to build your green credentials.

This program features two excellent keynotes from Denis Abrams, President and CEO of Benjamin Moore and Jeffrey Hollender, President and Chief Inspired Protagonist of Seventh Generation – and over 20 other experts in sustainability engagement including representatives from:

Sprint * SAP * Whole Foods* ITT * Nestle Waters * Mead Westvaco * Sharp * NFL * Green Mountain Power * AFL-CIO * Sierra Club * Environmental Defense Fund * Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth * Future 500 * The Brand Architect * Max Gladwell * Virgance

Rob Reed, CEO and Founder of Max Gladwell, and Richard Seireeni, author of The Gort Cloud and founder of Brand Architect Group, are also speaking at this exciting event.

To take advantage of a special 20% discount off registering for this event, simply quote “ETHIC20”.

Further information

Telephone:
+1 60 4569 1752

Email:
adrienne.baker@greenpowerconferences.com

Event website

3rd US Carbon Finance Forum

14-15 September 2009

New York City, US

The US Carbon Finance Forum is the most comprehensive industry event in North America connecting over 150 senior executives from climate policy, carbon markets, energy security, low carbon technology, and the green economic recovery.

Join them at:
https://www.euromoneyenergy.com/EventRegister.aspx?CategoryID=0&EventID=913 

Further information

Telephone:
+1 21 2224 3789

Event website

The Emerging Green Economy

10 September 2009

Sydney, Australia

"Suddenly the green shoots of a 'New Green Economy' are everywhere … so will they take root, or burn off? The environment has featured in government stimulus responses to the global recession, and the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme is dominating Australian politics. But the road towards a CPRS becomes harder and harder, the recession will pass and Australia has to address the question: What then?

 Transformation to a low-carbon, sustainable economy won't just happen without a lot of nurturing. From energy to transport, water to waste, buildings to broadband, Green Capital is exploring this emerging green economy and the interconnected network underlying it. Who's driving it and who’ll pay? What's working and what's holding us back?
Join Green Capital as we examine The Emerging Green Economy”

Further information

Email:
green.capital@tec.org.au

Event website

Kaelo Responsible Business Summit

08-09 September 2009

Johannesburg, South Africa

This year’s Kaelo Responsible Business Summit, proudly supported by Absa and MTN SA Foundation will take place from 8-9 September 2009 at the Turbine Hall in Newtown, Johannesburg, South Africa. Focusing on the drive for social innovation, this year’s Summit will see international and South African thought leaders sharing their insights while debating critical development issues that impact the developing world.

To register for the Kaelo Responsible Business Summit please contact Olivia Kern, tel: +27 11 563 4900 or email responsiblebusiness@kaelowm.com

Corporate attendance is R6,000 per delegate and R4,000 for NGO representatives.

For more information and an agenda please logon to www.kaelosa.com/conference

Further information

Telephone:
+27 11 563 4900

Email:
responsiblebusiness@kaelowm.com

Event website

Summer Course on International aspects of CSR

15-22 August 2009

Geneva, Switzerland

The University of Geneva and MHCInternational Ltd, following the enormous success of their joint venture with their Advanced Certificate on CSR, have launched a new Residential Executive Education Course this summer for one week in Geneva, Switzerland. The course is directed and led by noted CSR academic and practitioner, Dr. Michael Hopkins.


Full details and online application can be found at:
http://www.unige.ch/formcont/CSR/


The one week course covers the basis of international Corporate Social Responsibility. It will enable present and future professionals and decision-makers to understand the different aspects of CSR with the aim to make it practical in different strategic and operational environments in emerging markets, especially the BRIC countries.


The course will be taught in English by top level professionals in the CSR community, drawn from the corporate, international organisation and public worlds.

Either register online or contact Dr. Catherine Ferrier, our course coordinator, directly on csr@unige.ch

Further information

Telephone:
+41 (0)2 2379 8935

Email:
csr@unige.ch

Event website

EU Emissions Trading 2009

9-10 July 2009

Brussels, Belgium

Attend this high-profile conference, produced by Environmental Finance Publications, to hear top emissions trading specialists share their knowledge of how to maximise opportunities in Phase II, and prepare for Phase III, of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme in light of the economic recession and international negotiations on climate change.
 
 Keynote address – from Artur Runge-Metzger, Head of International Climate Negotiations, European Commission

 Keynote address – from Henry Derwent, President & CEO, IETA

 Highly interactive format – full of panel sessions & roundtables so you can discuss all the issues important to you and your business.

 Packed agenda – presentations include:
- Carbon trading in a recession
- EU ETS and global trends in carbon trading
- Where next for carbon prices?
- Carbon trading in Eastern European states
- Legal and regulatory issues for Phase II and Phase III
- Emissions verification – lessons learnt and the way forward
- Outlook for the metals industry: Newly adopted state aid rules for financial compensation post-2012
- Financial instruments linked to carbon allowances

 25+ top-level speakers – from industry and government

 Superb networking opportunities – meet and build profitable partnerships with other participants.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)20 7251 9151

Email:
conferences@environmental-finance.com

Event website

Light Energy for a Brighter Future

6-7 July 2009

London, UK

This event is the closing session of a two day scientific meeting Light Energy for a Brighter Future.  It is part of Weizmann UK's Making Connections Programme.

Further information

Event website

Introduction to CSR

07 July 2009

Melbourne, Australia

In this half-day workshop participants are introduced to the concept of CSR and how it is practiced around the world. This workshop is for all professionals who wish to gain an understanding of strategic, sustainability and values-based approaches to CSR.

This event is also being held:
7 July, Melbourne
2 September, Melbourne

Further information

Email:
workshop@accsr.com.au

Event website

GRI Sustainability Reporting Short Course

25-26 June 2009

Chicago, USA

LEAD, Deloitte and Intertek Sustainability Solutions will present 2-day short courses on the world’s most widely used sustainability reporting framework of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) in the USA and Canada. LEAD’s GRI-certified training initiative has been endorsed by the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Shareholder Association for Research & Education (SHARE). Download course brochure containing further information from our website.
 
 

Further information

Email:
mehrdad@prizmasolutions.com

Event website

World Innovation Summit

17-19 June 2009

Barcelona, Spain

A world that acts globally needs a global meeting place for new ideas and solutions. A world that evolves faster than ever before needs an event that keeps pace with business innovation.

Welcome to the World Innovation Summit where fresh ideas are opening new doors for business development, investment opportunities and global progress.

HiT Barcelona's World Innovation Summit, taking place June 17-19 2009, features the CleanTech Innovation Marketplace, bringing together leading thinkers and highlighting the essential issues in one of the world's most dynamic industry sectors.

The CleanTech Innovation Marketplace includes:
CleanTech Conference: keynote presentations & in-depth panel discussions from global industry leaders
CleanTech Innovation Tournament: a unique business challenge of the best ideas from around the world
CleanTech Speed Networking: between potential investors, corporate partners and/or start-up companies
CleanTech Exhibition: featuring booth exhibitions and a special CleanTech Innovation Zone

Who should attend:
Venture Capitalists
Multi-National Corporate Executives
Investment Bankers
Entrepreneurs
Venture-backed CleanTech Companies
Government Officials
Academia
Media

The CleanTech Innovation Marketplace is a global conference with exhibitions and a unique business tournament to give investors and entrepreneurs high-value insights into the very latest ideas and drivers behind clean technology innovation from around the world.

Further information

Email:
achard@ibfconferences.com

Event website

Project Risk Symposium 2009 – ‘The new rules of the game’

17 June 2009

London, UK

The volatility in the current environment has changed the perception and nature of project risks. This requires new and innovative instruments to manage them.

Project Risk Symposium 2009 is the first-ever event that concentrates uniquely on Project Risks. It covers the different areas of risk and introduces the key instruments to help manage them. It brings together financiers, diverse sponsors, industry experts and professional associations. The audience will learn more about:

Financial risks: How has the perception of the financial risks changed? How have they impacted the cost of projects?
Market and political risks: What do they mean in the current market context?
Legal risks: Do more stringent contractual terms prevent project default?
Technical and operational risks: How can they be prevented from the beginning rather than corrected at the expense of costs overruns and delays?
Environmental and social risks: Why are they more important now than ever? Who benefits from Equator Principles? What are the implications?
Sustainability in Project Finance: What does it mean? How should regulations evolve?

Project Risk Symposium 2009 is organised by SGS, the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing, and certification services and endorsed by International Project Finance Association.

Delegates can register to receive a complimentary pass at www.sgs.com/project-risk-2009

Further information

Telephone:
+41 79 240 9066

Email:
Milena.stoyanova@sgs.com

Event website

Guardian Climate Change Summit 2009

15 June 2009

London, UK

Explore real examples and practical solutions that have already delivered tangible cost savings, improved efficiencies and made a real difference to business' impact on climate change.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)1 4627 4405

Email:
conferences@guardian.co.uk

Event website

Ethical Corporation's Global CR Reporting Summit

11-12 June 2009

Brussels, Belgium

Corporate Responsibility Reporting has entered the business mainstream, so it’s no longer a question of whether you should report, but rather how. How do you make sure your report:
 
a) reflects what’s material to your organisation and to society?
b) is read by all your stakeholders?
c) is a driver in your company’s sustainability –and overall business performance?
 
This is where the Global CR Reporting Summit comes in.
 
After months of research with your peers, Ethical Corporation have come up with an agenda that will provide you with practical skills and knowledge to deliver a powerful, effective CR report – and improve your overall sustainability communications strategy.

You’ll profit from the knowledge, wisdom and hands-on experience of leading practitioners from companies including Camelot, Henkel, Kingfisher and The Body Shop. And to deliver a rounded viewpoint, you’ll also hear from stakeholder groups, with organisations such as Banco and The Guardian newspaper also represented at senior level.

Ethical Performance subscribers benefit from a €295 discount to this event. If you do not already subscribe to our email alerts service do so now to take advantage of this offer.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0) 207 375 7165

Email:
Andrew.quildan@ethicalcorp.com

Event website

Carbon Finance North America 2009

11-12 June 2009

New York City, US

Henry Waxman and Ed Markey's new American Clean Energy and Security Act would introduce aggressive caps on emissions of greenhouse gases.  But it remains to be seen how a mandatory federal regime of this sort could operate alongside existing programs such as the RGGI and voluntary markets like that run by the Chicago Climate Exchange. This timely two-day conference will help you understand the implications of these new proposals and how the US measures will mesh with international action on climate change.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)20 7251 9151

Email:
conferences@environmental-finance.com

Event website

Experience CSR

11 June 2009

Sydney, Australia

This one-day interactive workshop provides a safe environment to experiment with CSR strategy using an online business simulation.
Learn about CSR change management best practice so that you are ready to review, improve or introduce CSR strategy and tactics in your own organisation.

This event is also being held: 3 September, Melbourne

Further information

Email:
workshop@accsr.com.au

Event website

Action for a Sustainable America

10-11 June 2009

Seattle, US

Action for a Sustainable America takes place June 10-11 in Seattle and will bring together leaders in corporate sustainability to examine how they are using sustainability to redefine corporate strategy and drive management practice. The aim of this event is to help companies develop the systems, strategies and frameworks that will successfully equip them for the challenges and opportunities now being presented by regulation, resource scarcity and climate change.  

Over a dozen CEO and Chairmen are speaking including senior representatives from Microsoft, Boeing, Starbucks, Lafarge, New Belgium Beer, Kettle Foods, The Holland Inc, End Footwear, ShoreBank Pacific, Gray’s Harbor Paper, Nestle Waters North America, fymi, Bonneville Environmental Foundation, gDiapers and more.

Along with corporate case studies, Action for a Sustainable America includes a special session on mandatory GHG reporting as well as updates on other regional, national and international climate policy developments impacting business. Mayor of Seattle, Greg Nickels will be welcoming delegates to this exciting event.

Action for a Sustainable America is an excellent opportunity to network with and learn from those leading the transition to clean, green and profitable business practices.

To take advantage of a special 20% discount off registration for this event, please enter “ETHIC20” when registering.

Further information

Telephone:
+1 604 569 1752

Email:
andrew.slavin@greenpowerconferences.com

Event website

Sustainable Brands 2009

31 May 2009

Monterey, CA, USA

Sustainable Brands 2009 - 31 May to 4 June - Join our 3rd annual gathering of business leaders focused on sustainability as the key driver of business opportunity and brand value.
 
Forward-looking business thinkers, brand strategists, designers, sustainability executives and communications experts will convene at SB'09 to propel business success by doing good. Who attends? 600+ change agents from companies like Clorox, Dell, Frog Design, HP, IDEO, Johnson & Johnson, Kaiser Permanente, Method, Nestle, New Belgium, NASA, New Leaf Paper, Office Depot, San Diego Zoo, Terracycle, Williams-Sonoma, Yahoo! and many others...

NEW this year!
Inspiration, insight and Perspective on today's sustainable brands landscape from some of the most forward looking Change Makers.   
Deep dive "how to" breakout sessions led by those on the front lines covering:

• Changing Market Dynamics & Successful Strategic Response
• Breakthrough Business, Product & Packaging redesign
  
• Positioning & Communicating Brand in an Economically Strapped, Web 2.0 world
• Supply Chain Innovations to Reduce Risk and Improve Your Brand Story 
• Your Culture as Brand Partner for Sustainability
  

Further information

Telephone:
+1 65 0344 9693

Email:
sb09@sustainablelifemedia.com

Event website

CSR Manila Forum

28 May 2009

Makati, Philippines

This forum is aimed at companies interested in strategic CSR practices, with an emphasis on community investment measurement and communications, and building trust-based relationships with stakeholders in the current economic climate.

Further information

Telephone:
+8 52 3579 8079

Email:
marketing@csr-asia.com

Event website

TBLI CONFERENCE™ ASIA 2009

27-28 May 2009

Yokohama, Japan

TBLI CONFERENCE™ ASIA 2009 is the largest global SRI and ESG learning and networking conference. Join the world’s leaders on sustainability to network, exchange information and ideas on the latest developments in screening, auditing, reporting, SRI analysis, indexes, and research.

Further information

Telephone:
+31 20 428 67 52

Email:
Asia2009@tbli.org

Event website

3rd Gain Business Alliance Global Forum

27 May 2009

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Accelerate your commitment to the fight against malnutrition!
 
Join GAIN Business Alliance members, GAIN staff and more than 100 company and stakeholder participants in Amsterdam on 27 May 2009 for the GAIN Business Alliance Global Forum.
 
This day-long event will help you and your company continue to build the business case for today’s investment in malnutrition and will explore new business models, innovative financing mechanisms and investment opportunities.
 
The event offers a unique opportunity to network with high profile members of the food and nutrition sector and a chance to participate in creating a vision for the acceleration of the nutrition agenda. 

Our confirmed speakers include thoughts leaders, CEOS from developed and developing country markets, and influential stakeholder representatives.  Guest speakers will offer a broad and diverse range of perspectives on the challenges and opportunities surrounding nutrition initiatives in a receding global economy. 

Please visit our website www.gainhealth.org/accelerating-gain to register and for more information about the event, guest speakers, and participants.

Further information

Telephone:
+41 22 749 1848

Email:
kwulczyn@gainhealth.org

Event website

Making the difference - The sport and social responsibility summit 2009

15 May 2009

London, UK

SportBusiness Group is proud to announce a groundbreaking new event focusing on the role of sport and CSR, Making the difference – the sport and social responsibility summit. Some of the world’s most experienced and articulate CSR practitioners will be joined by authoritative marketers to deliver important insights into key issues. 
 
A wide range of speakers including David Butler (Marketing Director of the newly formed Brawn GP team, formerly of Honda F1), John Luff (Founder of Sustainable Marketing), Alexander Koch, (Public Relations, FIFA (TBC,)) Conrad Humphreys (Managing Director of Sport Environment and founder of The BLUE Project), Stefan Stern (Management writer, Financial Times), Mel Young (Founder, Homeless World Cup),  Ned Wills (Global Director of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation) and many more will illuminate the issues that press sport and CSR today.

Making the difference begins with a debate between commentators with very different views on the role and position of CSR in the sport industry. Following two in-depth panels and a networking lunch, Eurosport in partnership with Zenithoptimedia and Synovate will unveil their new Europe-wide research of attitudes towards grassroots investment in sport from 1600 business professionals.Three detailed case studies then following looking at environmental, health and community CSR programmes. The day will be closed by a big debate in which all delegates will have their say on the events of the day and vote on a series of motions which will form the basis of the post-event communiqué.

This is quite simply the 2009 event to attend for anyone involved in CSR and sport.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0) 20 7954 3439

Email:
lukeupton@sportbusiness.com

Event website

Integrating Sustainability with Business Strategy

14-15 May 2009

Melbourne, Australia

This workshop presented by international sustainability expert, Dr. Sanjay Sharma will give you the tools to link corporate and sustainability value, change mindsets, foster innovation, build critical capabilities and develop sustainable change plans.

also being held: 18-19 May 2009, Sydney, Australia

Further information

Email:
workshop@accsr.com.au

Event website

The Responsible Business Summit

11-12 May 2009

London, UK

The Responsible Business Summit is the largest CSR conference in Europe. Featuring insight from the UK Chairman of Shell, the CEOs from IKEA, Timberland, Eurostar, BP Biofuels and Green and Black's, you will not see a better collection of CSR experts in one place this year.

They will be discussing only the issues you need to hear about in 2009. After months of primary research, Ethical Corporation has put together the programme demanded by the CSR community.
 
Main topics include:

Supply chain management, stakeholder engagement, how to embed CSR in your company, climate change and much more.

With over 500 senior-level attendees each year, this is THE meeting place for CR professionals in 2009.

If you send your team to one event this year, make it this one. We have great team discounts available and innovative networking planned.

It is totally 100% focused on getting things done and practical lessons that save money and generate opportunities for your business.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0) 207 375 7170

Email:
Emmeline.rajasingam@ethicalcorp.com

Event website

Ashridge Integrating Corporate Responsibility programme

06-08 May 2009

United Kingdom

The Ashridge Integrating Corporate Responsibility programme has been specifically designed to meet the real world continuing professional development needs of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Directors.

The role of the Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Director is constantly changing – now more than ever in the current economic turbulence.

Your ability to succeed and ensure your organisation maximises the business benefits of CR and sustainability requires a diverse and dynamic portfolio of skills and abilities. To succeed in this changing environment, you need to ensure you are focused on continuous learning and development.

The Ashridge Integrating Corporate Responsibility programme ensures you have the right skills and knowledge to maximise your effectiveness.

What will I learn?

You will:

  Work with peers and Ashridge faculty to define for yourself what it takes to succeed as a CR or Sustainability Director in today’s environment
  Learn about your current strengths through a unique Ashridge CR-specific 360o feedback tool and develop an action plan for your ongoing professional development to maximise your effectiveness
  Build your skills for strategic thinking to enhance your ability to align CR and sustainability with your organisation’s strategic objectives
  Explore latest practice from leading companies including National Grid, Novo Nordisk and Telefónica
  Share current practice with participants from a range of organisations
  Understand how CR and sustainability can link with broader business strategy, corporate governance, risk management and innovation to add value for your organisation
  Enhance and refine your skills for engaging with and influencing colleagues across your organisation.
  Broaden your understanding of latest thinking in core CR areas including stakeholder engagement and reporting

This event is also being run between 18-20 November

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)14 4284 1479

Email:
Matthew.Gitsham@ashridge.org.uk

Event website

CSR International's CSR Networking Meetings

06 May 2009

London, UK

Evening events run on the first Wednesday of every month in London.

CSR International is a community interest company for thought-leadership, benchmarking and shared knowledge on corporate sustainability & responsibility (CSR), founded by Dr Wayne Visser, Professor of CSR and author/editor of five books on CSR, including "The A to Z of Corporate Social Responsibility" and "Making a Difference".
 

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)7513 103 805

Email:
clemence@csrinternational.org

Event website

Dubai Responsible Business Dialogue 2009

27 April 2009

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Join Dubai’s business leaders to galvanize a vision and action plan for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Dubai that is developed and led by the Business Community.  As Dubai companies grow, they will benefit from the cost savings, transparency, consumer confidence and positive reputational appeal that can be achieved by imbedding CSR into business practices.  

Dubai Chamber’s Centre for Responsible Business (CRB) and Business Groups come together for the first time, to launch a CEO Dialogue on the Role of Business in Society –Making Dubai the City of the Century.

The conference and CEO Dialogues feature:
Hamad Buamim, Director General of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce
 Kerstin Born, Executive Director of CSR Europe,
Peter Lambert, OBE, Deputy Chief Executive of Business in the Community UK,          
CEOs from the Dubai Property Society and Construction Business Groups, the Dubai Pharmaceuticals & Health Care Business Group, the Supply Chain & Logistics Business Group, and Financial Services leaders.  

Cost: Dubai Chamber Member Company- AED 720,  Non-profits- AED 450, Non-members-AED 900

Further information

Telephone:
+971 04 202 8389

Email:
gillian.foster@dubaichamber.ae

Event website

CSR International's CSR Masterclasses

22-24 April 2009

London, UK

Presented by: Dr Wayne Visser, Professor of CSR and author/editor of five books on CSR, including "The A to Z of Corporate Social Responsibility" and "Making a Difference".
Build your knowledge on CSR history, standards, business case, and international trends and models, including bottom of the pyramid markets and how to create change through CSR.
The course includes three 1-day modules which can be taken independently or together:
Masterclass I: Introduction to CSR theory and practice
Masterclass II: CSR in an international context
Masterclass III: Create change through CSR
See www.csrinternational.org   or contact clemence@csrinternational.org for more information or to register.


CSR International is a community interest company for thought-leadership, benchmarking and shared knowledge on corporate sustainability & responsibility (CSR), founded by Dr Wayne Visser, Professor of CSR and author/editor of five books on CSR, including "The A to Z of Corporate Social Responsibility" and "Making a Difference".

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)7513 103 805

Email:
clemence@csrinternational.org

Event website

Foundations in Sustainability Reporting

21 April 2009

Melbourne, Australia

Learn the essentials of sustainability reporting. This one-day workshop is ideal for first-time reporters and covers the emerging architecture for reporting, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and AA1000 assurance frameworks.

It will also be run 11 September 2009

Further information

Email:
workshop@accsr.com.au

Event website

Corporate Responsibility Training Course

20-24 April 2009

Seoul, South Korea

This IRCA-certified, interactive course delivered by Sd3, part of Two Tomorrows Group, enables companies, sustainability practitioners and assurance providers to build expertise in key aspects of corporate responsibility.  The course includes four modules which can be taken independently or together to form a 5-day course. The modules are:

   Foundation in Corporate Responsibility
   Foundation in Stakeholder Engagement
   Foundation in Sustainability Reporting
   Sustainability Assurance Practitioner Training

Delegates will benefit from practical exercises, guest speakers and case studies and will learn how to gain from leading global standards, such as the newly revised AA1000 Assurance Standard, the GRI G3 Guidelines, and the AA1000SES.  Course tutors are leading corporate responsibility professionals with substantial experience of providing sustainability advice and assurance to global firms.

Sd3 is amongst the first firms in the world to have received IRCA-certification for the course, and it has attracted delegates from around the world.  Feedback has been extremely positive.

“Led by knowledgeable and responsive facilitators, this course was useful and enjoyable.”
-Kate Niblock-Siddle, Program Manager, Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility

Please visit our website for more information.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)207 937 7228

Email:
training@twotomorrows.com

Event website

Sustainability Reporting Short Course (GRI-certified)

16-17 April 2009

Toronto, Canada

The prevalence of sustainability reporting is growing and has converged around the world’s most widely used reporting framework developed by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). Participants of this GRI-certified course, which will be hosted by Deloitte, will receive their course completion certificates directly from GRI. This GRI training initiative has been endorsed by the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Shareholder Association for Research & Education (SHARE).

Further information

Email:
mehrdad@prizmasolutions.com

Event website

Buddhist Economics

09-11 April 2009

Thailand

The Platform aims to connect people and institutes engaged in developing Buddhist economic theory and practice and to spread ideas and working models of Buddhist economics to the general public.

Further information

Telephone:
+66 86249 6404

Email:
LindaNowakowski@Buddhist-Economics.info

Event website

CSR International's CSR webinars

06 April 2009

Online

Online, interactive dialogues with CSR thought-leaders and leaders in practice (e.g. John Elkington, David Korten, James Lovelock & Stuart Hart)

Run every Tuesday, alternating between 9 am and 4.30 pm UK-time slots (to ensure as much global participation as possible)

CSR International is a community interest company for thought-leadership, benchmarking and shared knowledge on corporate sustainability & responsibility (CSR), founded by Dr Wayne Visser, Professor of CSR and author/editor of five books on CSR, including "The A to Z of Corporate Social Responsibility" and "Making a Difference".

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)7513 103 805

Email:
clemence@csrinternational.org

Event website

The 8th Annual Wall Street Green Trading Summit

01-02 April 2009

New York City, NY

The Wall Street Green Trading Summit is the longest running and most comprehensive environmental market event in the industry. The 8th WSGTS covers cutting edge content, industry developments and features the practitioners and the leaders of tomorrow. The Summit is your one-stop shop for the latest developments in Green Trading and Finance.

2009 promises to be the year of uplift in environmental financial markets with the election of President Obama. Green Trading will be central to the new US Government policies on the environment and its funding of cleantech and renewables. But the private sector is also there, and awaiting the rule of law on climate change as well as national Renewable Portfolio Standards. The holy grail is the price for carbon and that is the most important driver in this emerging financial sector.

Topics at the 8th Annual Wall Street Green Trading Summit include:
Learn the ins and outs of carbon trading and finance
Learn from companies implementing the new green business model
Find out why forestry is primed to accelerate as a carbon funding vehicle
Investigate how demand response is becoming a fungible market for trading white tags
Find out from the pioneers in environmental finance what the investment opportunities are:

  GHG
  Renewable
  Negawatts/Energy Efficiency

Further information

Telephone:
+1 88 8435 2632

Email:
info@wsgts.com

Event website

Introduction to Partnering

31 March 2009

Melbourne, Australia

Learn how to develop and manage cross-sectoral partnerships that work. Experience 'the partnering game' a specially-created simulation to enable participants to experience the major components of the partnering cycle.

The workshop will enable you to:
  Define and understand the drives and classifications of partnerships, within the context of CSR
  Experience the major components of effective partnership
  Understand the role and skills of a partnership broker
  Benchmark your own existing or potential partnerships

This event is also being run on 10 September 2009.

Further information

Email:
workshop@accsr.com.au

Event website

Corporate Responsibility 2009: Building a New Corporate Agenda

30-31 March 2009

Chatham House, London, UK

Conference Overview
Whether the issue is climate change, economic growth, or accountability, multinational companies today are under unprecedented pressure to play their part in solving the major global challenges. Businesses are increasingly expected not only to create jobs, profits and new technologies, but also have positions on complex public policies. At the same time, critics see big business as the cause of many of the world's problems, and are concerned by what they see as the expanding influence of business on government policies.

This annual Chatham House conference, produced in partnership with FTSE, will bring together leading experts from business, civil society and government to discuss the challenges that will shape the 21st century. In particular, it will explore the outlines of a new agenda for business and its stakeholders to respond to increasing natural resource constraints, the need to promote human rights standards, and bring new technologies to market more quickly.

Speakers include:

Andrew Mitchell MP
Shadow Secretary of State for International Development

Richard Howitt
Labour MEP for the East of England and European Spokesperson on CSR

Dr Monty Jones
World Food Prize Laureate and Executive Director
Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa

Professor Aneel Karnani
Chair of Strategy, Stephen M Ross School of Business
University of Michigan

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)20 7957 5753

Event website

Ashridge Managing Corporate Community Investment programme

30 March 2009

United Kingdom

This 3-day course from 30 March to 01 April is the only executive course in Community Investment in Europe.

Learn how to develop strategic community programmes that support business objectives. Become more effective at selecting, running, measuring, and communicating your projects. Hear the latest thinking from leading practitioners and understand how you can apply it in your own company.

Share experiences with other Community Investment practitioners from the UK and abroad and learn how leading companies such as Deutsche Bank, KPMG and IBM are running corporate volunteering programmes, link to education and build partnerships.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)14 4284 1178

Email:
eileen.mullins@ashridge.org.uk

Event website

Ethical Sourcing Forum North America

26 - 27 March 2009

Bridgewaters, New York City, NY

Broaden your understanding of sustainable business practices currently transforming global supply chain practices by attending the Ethical Sourcing Forum and learn about models that are being implemented and enablers that are driving success from business leaders, policy makers, academics and key industry stakeholders.

Presenters will engage you in BUILDING THE SUPPLY CHAIN OF THE FUTURE through compelling mini-training forums and training sessions designed to make you think and learn, develop knowledge and gather information on available frameworks and tools that can work for your organization.    

Participate in Presentations on Industry Specific MODELS and TOOLS of Practice in Sustainable Purchasing, Remediation and Continuous Improvement, Industry and Cross Sector Initiatives, Environmental Measurement and Monitoring, Supply Chain Rating/ Reporting, Ethical Consumerism and Food, Agriculture, and Beverage Sector.                            

KEY TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:

 “Integrating Compliance, Sourcing and Key Performance Indicators for Social Compliance in the Supply Chain”
“Controlling Sub-Contractors”
“Opportunities and Pitfalls to Supplier Capacity Development Models”  
“Collaboration Tools and Information Sharing”
“Measuring the Impact of Sustainability Efforts”
“Effective Approaches to Assist Suppliers in Understanding Sustainability Expectations”
“Using Measurements to Motivate Supplier Performance, Ownership and Impact”
 “Supply Chain Security”

… and much more

REGISTER EARLY FOR BIG SAVINGS!!!!!!! 

Further information

Telephone:
+1 212 803 5319

Email:
customerservices@intertek.com

Event website

Foundations in Stakeholder Engagement

24 March 2009

Melbourne, Australia

Learn how stakeholders can create or mitigate new forms of risk or opportunities for organisations and the role of stakeholder engagement in managing issues.
Key questions discussed at the workshop will include:
  Who are our stakeholders and why do they matter?
  How can stakeholders bring risks or opportunities to our organisation?

Further information

Email:
workshop@accsr.com.au

Event website

7th Annual Green Building Conference

19-20 March 2009

Syracuse, NY

February 26th early bird registration!  $125  

The aim of the 7th Annual Green Building conference is to promote, educate and support green building design, construction and processes.

Register by February 26 for the early bird price of $125

Information and Registration: http://www.esf.edu/greenbuilding/register.htm

Further information

Telephone:
+1 315 470 6817

Email:
tsakowsk@esf.edu

Event website

The Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility's 3rd Annual Conference

5 February 2009

Sydney, Australia

This high-level one-day conference will provide leaders from the business, government and civil society sectors with a unique opportunity to review the changing role of business in society with national and international experts and get essential knowledge to manage well in 2009 and beyond.

The conference is hosted by Westpac Banking Corporation and is sponsored by La Trobe University's Graduate School of Management, CPA Australia and Chartered Secretaries Australia.

Further information

Telephone:
+61 (3) 9826 1767

Email:
workshop@accsr.com.au

Event website

Economist Conference's Sustainability Summit 2009

25 February 2009

London, UK

With sustainability still dominating boardroom issues, staying ahead of the curve requires dynamic leadership and systemic solutions that deliver solid financial, social and environmental results.

The 2009 Sustainability Summit: A new climate change: Responsible and effective carbon-footprint across borders is the best way of accessing the leaders in sustainability, exploring the measures they’ve taken, and learning from their successes. Are you fully aware of new legislation on corporate social responsibility? Would you like to cut costs while improving quality with refined and effective sustainable practices? Are you using your PR effectively to gain competitive edge in the global business landscape?

Economist Conferences’ Sustainability Summit 2009 has the answers to these questions and more.

To find out more and to reserve your place on-line visit our website.

Ethical Performance subscribers benefit from a £100 + VAT discount to this event. If you do not already subscribe to our email alerts service do so now to take advantage of this offer.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0) 207 576 8118

Email:
ukcustomerservice@economist.com

Event website

Green Retail 2009

11-12 February 2009

London, UK

Green Retail UK 09’ returns with the definitive programme to help retailers tackle climate change. Once again, it will bring together the biggest environment-conscious retailers in the UK, and will analyse the trends and practices in the green retail revolution. Find solutions to minimize your carbon footprint while maximizing profit.

Keynote speaker: Secretary of State for Environment – Rt. Hon Hilary Benn.

Hear from: Business in the community, BT, Co-operative Group, Defra, EDF, Hewlett Packard, Isotrak, McDonald's, Neil’s yard, New Look, Sainsbury's, Tesco, The CarbonNeutral Company, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble and more.

Further information

Telephone:
+44(0)844 88 44 979

Email:
greenretail@eventrus-corporate.com

Event website

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE

01-04 February 2009

Phoenix, Arizona

12th Annual Energy & Environment Conference & Expo

EUEC 2009 is the largest conference and expo of its kind in America with over 2000 international delegates networking in a spectacular desert setting at the Phoenix convention centre.

This conference caters to professionals in the energy and environment sector, corporate executives, regulatory officials, consulting companies and financial executives to discuss emerging priorities and opportunities. Over 400 technical presentations will be made by world leading experts in six tracks on Clean Air, Mercury, Global Warming and Renewable Energy.

EUEC 2009
This event has been recognized as one of the “must attend” meetings in the US where the technical presentations run concurrently with an expo consisting of 250 international exhibits in the energy and environment industries. Over 1500 delegates are able to network in the exhibit area where buffet style lunches, receptions and coffee and snacks are served over the course of the event – February 01 – 04, 2009.

EUEC has a very successful track record of organizing this annual event every January in Arizona since 1995. The conference has been steadily growing every year from 500 in 1995 to a record attendance of 2000 registrants in 2008.

Further information

Telephone:
+1 520 615 3535

Email:
info@euec.com

Event website

Sustainable and responsible investments conference

15 January 2009

Luxemburg-Kirchberg

ALFI and Eurosif have pulled together a programme of speakers from across the industry, including bankers and academics, providing an opportunity for the Luxembourg financial community to swap experience with international players in this field.

Link to the programme: http://www.alfi.lu/fileadmin/files/Events/2009/2009_01_15_SRI/Programme-only_SRI09.pdf

Further information

Email:
events@alfi.lu

Event website

3rd Annual Forum on Responsible Investing

12-13 January 2009

New York City, NY

Join Institutional Investor and the Social Investment Forum on January 12th and 13th for the, 3rd Annual Forum on Responsible Investing. The forum will bring together investors and industry experts to exchange ideas and discuss current strategies on enhancing profitability through sustainable investing.

This one-of-a-kind forum will provide you the opportunity to network with your peers and hear from our investor-driven speaker faculty on forward-looking subjects, including:
  Fiduciary duty: is it a driver, or a constraint?
  How are asset managers achieving true ESG integration?
  Investor criteria for selecting a fund manager or consultant
  Risk-return correlations for ESG portfolios
  Measuring sustainable business practices across the supply
 
Plus, new for this year is a post-forum workshop, “A Practical Guide to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)”.

Click here for the current agenda and speaking faculty. For registration details please contact, Ronda DiMasi at +1 212 224 3569, email rdimasi@iievents.com or go to www.iievents.com/RI.

Further information

Telephone:
+1 212 224 3569

Email:
rdimasi@iievents.com

Event website

International seminar on business and human rights

04-05 December 2008

Paris, France

The Business and Human Rights International Seminar will be the largest business relevant event to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The event will be hosted at the historical building of Palais de Chaillot, where the UDHR was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1948. 

This will be a key international opportunity to review global progress on this issue over recent years and chart the developments ahead. The event will focus on how human rights can help business in their response to the key global challenges of our time - ranging from climate change, to water, food, health, and other key development issues. The Seminar will bring together business, political, civil society and trade union leaders as well as diverse learning from around the world. Internationally renowned speakers include: Mary Robinson, President of Realizing Rights: The Ethical Globalization Initiative, Irene Khan, Secretary General, Amnesty International and John Ruggie, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on the issue of Human Rights, Transnational Corporations, Other Business Enterprises.     

Further information

Email:
cd@anniversaryseminar.org

Event website

IFC performance standards, equator principles and extractives

04 December 2008

London

Advanced insights into and application of the IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles and EBRD Performance Requirements to develop bankable ESIAs and secure project finance and political risk insurance.

Course elements include:
Genesis, context and application of new standards
Transitioning old EIAs to new ESIAs
Social, resettlement and consultation requirements
Biodiversity conservation and offset solutions
The Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights
Artisanal & small scale mining: challenges for large mining
Due diligence process and role of the independent expert

Course presenters include:
Mehrdad Nazari (MBA, MSc, LEAD Fellow), Senior ESIA & CSR Advisor at Prizma, previously Principal Environmental Specialist at the European Bank, CSR Research Director at CorerRatings (now DNV and Innovest), and Project Manager at Dames & Moore (now URS); Karen Hayes (MBA, BA), Director, Extractive Industries Program, Pact, Inc., DRC, overseeing programs involving revenue transparency; human rights and security; vulnerable groups; and artisanal mining. Karen is also a member of the Advisory Groups of the Communities, Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (CASM) project of the World Bank and DFID, and the Diamond Development Initiative.

Further information

Event website

ExperienceCSR workshop

27 November 2008

Sydney, Australia

ExperienceCSR teaches best practice by challenging participants to work in teams to overcome the most pressing business challenges. It focuses on building management capability for effective CSR strategies.

The simulation places you in the role of CSR Advisor to a hypothetical company called SkyTech that is struggling to define its role as a corporate citizen. While considering business ethics, the environment, employee relations, human rights, and community investment, you will create and implement a CSR strategy that appeals to the company’s various stakeholders.

This one-day workshop enables you to:
Create a customized CSR plan for your organization
Learn how to get buy-in from a range of stakeholders for your CSR plan
Explore CSR theory and resources
Share knowledge with peers in a collaborative space.

Further information

Telephone:
+61 3 9826 1767

Email:
kateniblocksiddle@accsr.com.au

Event website

The water and business summit 2008

26-27 November 2008

London

Is water a risk to your business?

Chances are, the answer is 'yes'. Water scarcity is becoming ever more apparent. By 2025, JP Morgan predicts that major economies including the US, Western Europe and China, will experience significant water problems. As they conclude - "A scarcity of clean, fresh water presents increasing risks to companies in many countries and many economic sectors."

Further information

Email:
Nick.Johnson@ethicalcorp.com

Event website

CR reporting and communications summit

25-26 November 2008

London

In the last 15 years, the number of CR reports produced per year has increased by 10,000%. So it’s no longer a question of whether you should report, but rather how. Yes, how do you make sure your report:
 
 reflects what is material to your organization and to society?
 is read by all your stakeholders?
 is a driver in your company’s sustainability – and overall business- performance?
 
This is where the CR Reporting & Communications Summit comes in. With topics including materiality, stakeholder engagement, assurance, the GRI, reporting formats and many more, this is your chance to get yourself on the fast track to best practices! Profit from exclusive insights into some of Europe’s most successful CR reporting and communications strategies with speakers including Nestlé, Vodafone, GlaxoSmithKline, Novo Nordisk, Coca-Cola, Telefonica, Bayer, Tata and many more. www.ethicalcorp.com/reporting/speakers.asp

If you book before the 19th of September, you get £400 off! secure.firstconf.com/ethicalcorporation/reporting/register-corporate-logix.asp?Affiliate=

Further information

Email:
emmeline.rajasingam@ethicalcorp.com

Event website

Ethical pioneers: an interactive masterclass for the new entrepreneur

24 November 2008

Schumacher College, Dartington, UK

15% off fees for bookings made by 20th July 2008

At this time of great change, how do we create organizations and businesses that engage with sustainability and ethics? This is a unique opportunity to explore this question and develop your business plan or strategy.

Teachers, experienced in the field, will provide a dynamic range of theoretical and practical sessions to compliment your skills, build motivation and add to your understanding of what works.

You will be able to:
Strengthen your skills and passion to be a leader for change
Consider the challenges and opportunities of your venture
Learn from existing examples covering mainstream and alternative models and practices
Examine what works and what doesn't from those who’ve already done it
Understand opportunities, challenges and barriers around funding
Explore ideas and network in an inspiring learning environment

This course, running to the 5th of December, is designed for existing and aspiring ethical entrepreneurs who are developing a project and want to move their vision forward. You may be experienced in mainstream business and wish to move into the world of sustainability, or your experience may lie in the world of activism or education and wish to set up a successful new enterprise.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)1803 865934

Email:
admin@schumachercollege.org.uk

Event website

Clear profit 08

20 November 2008

London

Clear Profit's 3rd annual conference is a unique chance to form ideas together with leaders in investor and business responsibility.

A carefully-designed programme, drawing on six years of independent editorial coverage, provides the stimulous for the lively, informed debate needed to form a view on a range of complex topics.

Confirmed speakers includew: Marek Kohn, author and fellow of Brighton University's Centre for Applied Philosophy, Politics and Ethics; Deborah Doan, WWF-UK; Helen Wildsmith, CCLA; Danielle Walker Palmour, Friends Provident Foundation; Richard Slack, Newcastle Business School; Howard Pearce, head of the UK Environment Agency pension fund; Andrew Musters, Robeco Alternative Investments.

Core themes include:

Charities and responsible investment: Investing charity finances in a way which furthers, or at least does not contradict, a charitable goal seems sensible. But relatively few do it. Delegates will find out why and how it might change.
CSR reporting and investors: Corporate responsibility reports are the most visible part of many corporate responsibility programmes. But are mainstream or even responsible investors paying any real attention to them?
Capital markets campaigning: Some NGOs are using the capital markets as a campaigning tool. A leading practitioners will delegates about their experience and what can be achieved.
Responsible private equity: Some might think the idea is an oxymoron. Nevertheless, others have recognised its potential and are attempting to deliver on the idea.
Mission-connected investment: Many charities and foundations have traditionally given and received without concern any return. But in some circumstances might offering worthy causes loans or issuing bonds deliver more value?

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)1273 311 289

Event website

Integrating corporate responsibility

19-21 November 2008

Ashridge, UK

The increasing integration of corporate responsibility (CR) into companies is changing the skills and knowledge that effective CR managers require. This programme has been specifically designed to meet these new requirements. You will explore the relationships between CR and key business systems such as risk management and corporate governance. CR specific challenges such as stakeholder engagement, reporting and developing effective partnerships will also be examined.

The programme combines input from Ashridge faculty and practitioners from leading-edge organisations. A key theme running throughout the programme will be engaging and influencing colleagues across the company. You will have opportunities to examine your own approaches to engaging and influencing colleagues and to learn from best practice.

“I found this practical programme very useful and would recommend it to other CR professionals.”
Nils Macheel, Novo Nordisk

Previous participants include Novo Nordisk, T-Mobile, ABN Amro Bank, Sainsburys, Pfizer, Reykjavik Energy and First Choice Holidays.

Further information

Email:
matthew.gitsham@ashridge.org.uk

Event website

SCCEs compliance and ethics academy

17-20 November 2008

San Francisco, CA

The Compliance & Ethics Academy is a four-day intensive training program with an optional CCEP certification exam on the fifth day. Gain comprehensive knowledge of the following:

standards, policies, and procedures
compliance and ethics program administration
communications, education, and training
monitoring, auditing, and internal reporting systems
response and investigation, discipline and incentives
risk assessment

The Academy will cover fundamentals of compliance and ethics is a globalized world. It will also address methods for implementing and managing compliance programs based on the structure as described in the United States Sentencing Commission compliance guidelines. Courses will address subject matter in depth and better prepare interested parties for the CCEP certification exam. The Academy is designed for participants with a general knowledge of compliance concepts and some professional experience (6-18 months) in a compliance function. Space is limited so please register early!

Further information

Telephone:
+1 952 933 4977

Email:
Katie.luitjens@corporatecompliance.org

Event website

IABC Communicating Social Responsibility Conference

12 - 13 November 2008

Brussels, Belgium

The storm in the financial markets is challenging corporations to demonstrate responsible behaviour to internal and external stakeholders. How does the economic turmoil impact a company’s communication about its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives? How can you lead your organization’s CSR efforts and help your stakeholders understand the importance of these initiatives to business success.

Plan to attend IABC’s Communicating Social Responsibility Conference 12–13 November in Brussels, Belgium. An indispensable event for communicators, this best-practice conference features Europe’s leaders in CSR communications and authentic case studies that demonstrate companies conducting business responsibly to better the planet, their communities and their employees’ work environments.
In just two extraordinary days, you will:
Meet Robert Swan, OBE, polar explorer, environmental leader and Special Envoy to the Director of UNESCO.
Join Leo Martin (GoodCorporation), in a discussion about whether good corporate responsibility reporting produce ethical businesses
Learn from Hillary Parsons (Nestle) on how to build an effective corporate social responsibility strategy.
Measure the business impact of corporate responsibility communication with Jenny Dawkins (Ipsos MORI).
Learn about a new International Standard for Social Responsibility, the ISO 26000 and seven areas that are critical for proactive social responsibility.

Visit the event website for more details and also to register.

Further information

Telephone:
+1 415 544 4700

Email:
conf@iabc.com

Event website

ICCSR 6th annual symposium

07 November 2008

Nottingham, UK

The International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility is pleased to announce its sixth annual symposium. The theme this year: Spheres of Influence/Spheres of Responsibility: Multinational Corporations and Human Rights.
 
In his third report as Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the issue of Human Rights and Transnational Corporations and Other Business Enterprises, Professor John Ruggie has argued:
 
States have a duty to protect human rights
Corporations’ have a responsibility to respect human rights; and
States have a duty to ensure that when and if corporations fail to respect human rights, these failures be investigated, punished and redressed.
 
These arguments are of vital interest to business ethics and business and society scholars and practitioners. Ruggie’s suggestions arguably represent a reassertion of a more traditional division of labour between business and government: A reassertion of the belief that businesses should predominantly be concerned with the production of goods and services (and obeying laws and more generally recognized moral precepts); whilst governments should be concerned with the establishment and enforcement of these “rules of the game”.
 
Ruggie’s third report demands serious engagement from those who argue for more (and less) expansive notions of corporate social responsibility.
 
Confirmed Keynotes & Contributors
Professor Robert McCorquodale – Director of the British Institute of International and Compartive Law.  Roberts research and teaching interests are in the areas of public international law and human rights.
Chris Avery – Director, Business & Human Rights Resource Centre formerly Legal Adviser and Deputy Head of Research Department, Amnesty International
Professor Denis Arnold – Surtman Distinguished Scholar in Business Ethics, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Additional Keynotes and contributors to be confirmed.

Further information

Event website

CSR Asia summit 2008

03-04 November 2008

Bangkok, Thailand

Running for the 6th time in 2008, the annual CSR Asia Summit has quickly emerged as the most anticipated corporate social responsibility (CSR) event in the calendar since its inception. Amidst a growing call for companies to engage with CSR initiatives in Asia, the event is poised to explore hot topics unique to the Asian context, which would bring new insights for businesses, governments, NGOs and other CSR practitioners.

The theme for this year’s Summit is “CSR: The next agenda – Pushing the boundaries of environmental and social responsibility”. It is expected to attract more than 50 top-notch international speakers and more than 250 delegates who would determine the future CSR landscape of Asia.

For sponsorship opportunities and enquiries, please contact Jimmy Huen.

Further information

Telephone:
+852 3579 8079

Email:
jhuen@csr-asia.com

Event website

Making it happen: implementing the UN Principles for Responsible Investment

31 October 2008

London, UK

Just over two years after the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI) were launched by the UN Secretary-General in New York, the initiative has garnered the support of over 360 institutions representing more than US$ 15 trillion in assets.
 
The UN PRI, an investor initiative in partnership with UNEP FI and the UN Global Compact, was designed to align the goals of the institutional investor and sustainable development objectives of the United Nations, and has clearly succeeded in drawing support among the investment community. But as signatories to a voluntary and aspirational scheme, what can asset owners and asset managers do in concrete terms to promote the main goal of the PRI: to embed the idea of sustainability into investment management and encourage better corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices?
To address these key issues, EIRIS is hosting an event that will include leading speakers in this field:

Donald MacDonald, Chair of the UN PRI
Georg Kell, Executive Director of the UN Global Compact
James Gifford, Executive Director of the UN PRI
Colin Melvin, Chief Executive Officer of Hermes Equity Ownership Services Ltd

EIRIS fully supports the PRI initiative and sees it as one of the most important developments in the field of responsible investment in the last 25 years. During this seminar we will be presenting the key findings from our 2008 report on the State of CSR, looking in particular at how well companies are reporting on key ESG questions, an issue highlighted in Principle 3 of the PRI. EIRIS will be introducing its PRI toolkit designed to help signatories integrate ESG data into their analysis process, identify priorities and goals for engagement, and monitor companies’ reporting practices.

Further information

Telephone:
020 7840 5719

Email:
andrew.jones@eiris.org

Down to earth 2008

31 October 2008

Bath, UK

This two day conference, running Friday October 31 to Saturday November 1, builds on the success of the conversations started at our first conference – The next great transformation - with the Eden Project, the UN Global Compact, Shell, EABIS and others in October 2007.

Questions to be explored
How do we make the transition to a low carbon sustainable enterprise economy?
How can the new economy help deliver freedom from fear and freedom from want – the two issues at the heart of the human security debate?
How can you, your organization, your business, your place of work, think, breathe and practice in the new economy?
How can we harness the best of what it means to be human - sharing, caring, enterprise, innovation, creativity and problem solving - to create peaceful, socially just and environmentally sound enterprises and a sustainable enterprise economy?

This conference is for reflective practitioners in business, government and civil society. It is for people who want to mix corporate responsibility, human security, globalisation, sustainability, rural and urban livelihoods, food, water, and developed and developing country perspectives.

It is for people who people who know that we need to talk across sectoral and professional boundaries, to break the rules and to find solutions on the journey towards the new low carbon sustainable enterprise economy.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0) 24 7679 5755

Email:
mervi.alho@coventry.ac.uk

Event website

Sustainability and leadership: the organizational challenge

27-31 October 2008

Schumacher College, Dartington, UK

Participants will develop practical, innovative ideas and strategies for sustainable leadership within their own organization, within an exceptionally rich educational environment, with the articulation and creativity that it requires to lead substantial change back in the work place.

Course Objectives:
To support participants in the development of strategies and work plans based on inspiration and practice from a wide range of sustainable leadership examples
To engage participants in skill development in communicating workable ideas and galvanizing support from around their organization for a radical approach to the sustainability challenge
To involve participants in a range of learning activities, designed to provide participants with a unique way of connecting with the global and organizational challenges they face and develop confidence to meet these challenges within the context of their work.

Course Leaders:
Allan Jones is CEO of the London Climate Change Agency
Gaynor Coley is Managing Director and Deputy CEO of the Eden Project
Nick Robins is Head of HSBC’s Climate Change Centre of Excellence
Paul Dickinson is CEO and Founder of the Carbon Disclosure Project.

This course is facilitated by and run in association with CarbonSense.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)1803 865934

Email:
admin@schumachercollege.org.uk

Event website

Managing corporate community investment

27-29 October 2008

Ashridge, UK

This course is about learning how to develop strategic community programmes that support business objectives. You will hear the latest thinking from leading practitioners and understand how you can apply it in your own company. It will help you to become more effective at selecting, running, measuring, and communicating your projects.


“The combination of presentations from leading organisations and opportunities to explore the day-to-day challenges facing community investment practitioners made this a very useful programme.”
Saskia Nelson, Corporate Community Investment Executive, British Sky Broadcasting


Previous participants include Cadbury Schweppes, BT, BSkyB, Deutsche Bank, Marks & Spencer and Vodafone.

Further information

Email:
eileen.mullins@ashridge.org.uk

Event website

The 3rd annual ethical supply chain summit

16-17 October 2008

Berlin

Working toward an ethical – and sustainable - supply chain that makes good business sense

The Ethical Supply Chain Summit 2008 is the largest in a long line of ethical procurement and sourcing conferences run by Ethical Corporation. Last years event, held in Amsterdam attracted 173 high level attendees from 21 different countries and this event looks to be even bigger!

Business is being put increasingly under the spotlight, being held accountable for not just their own but also their suppliers’ lapses. This summit will offer you all the practical advice, benchmarks and strategies to prepare you for the time your supply chain is inevitably put under scrutiny.

Key issues to be discussed include:
The secrets of effective social and environmental auditing, collaboration with competitors, engaging your suppliers & consumers in your CR agenda, how to measure your carbon footprint, anti-corruption within your supply chain, developing a global set of standards and emerging environmental issues such as water and biodiversity.

Confirmed speakers for this year’s conference include:
GlaxoSmithKline, L’Oreal, Pepsi, Syngenta, Deutsche Telekom, Toyota, Timberland, Volkswagen, Cadbury, Marks and Spencer, The Body Shop, HP, British American Tobacco, Ethical Trading Initiative and more.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0) 207 375 7165

Email:
andrew.quildan@ethicalcorp.com

Event website

Sustainability and leadership: the personal challenge

14-17 October 2008

Schumacher College, Dartington, UK

An experiential Mythodrama seminar for senior executives committed to engaging the big issue of our time.

Participants will benefit from a unique form of experiential learning that combines theatre practice, psychology and philosophy with organizational development.

This workshop uses the fascinating journey of renewal coded into Shakespeare’s timeless tale As You Like It to explore the keys to sustainability - in ourselves, our teams and organizations, and for our planet.

What do we need to do - and who do we need to be - to become truly sustainable at this point in time?

Key Benefits:
Managing transitions - letting go of the “old” and embracing the “new”
Learning techniques for authentic and courageous conversation
Understanding the Masculine and Feminine modes of Leadership
Practicing leadership presence - becoming present to possibility
Imagining and rehearsing important future roles
Exploring the roots of creative thinking and expression
Building social capital and resilience in work communities
Learning the conditions of emergent change.

Course leader: Richard Olivier

Olivier Mythodrama was formed in 2001 and works with senior executives and learning institutions across all sectors.

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)1803 865934

Email:
admin@schumachercollege.org.uk

Event website

National governors conference

14 October 2008

London

Are you a governor or do you have employees who act as governors? Or perhaps you are responsible for developing employee talent? Maybe you are simply interested in learning how to help raise educational standards of your local school?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we think our National Governors Conference will interest you.

Please join Ed Balls on 14th Oct for a lively debate that will:

Illustrate how governors can make a real difference in raising educational achievement.
Show how leading companies are supporting employees as governors (employee governors)
Share the latest research and debate recommendations on how schools should be governed.
Show how companies are benefiting from the skills, experience and understanding that their employees gain through serving as governors.

Further information

Telephone:
024 7669 8519

Email:
c.collingham@hti.org.uk

Event website

The stakeholder engagement summit

13–14 October 2008

Barcelona, Spain

The Stakeholder Engagement Summit is the first event of its kind. Designed to bring multiple stakeholder groups together in one place to discuss the best tools and practices for engagement in CSR, the conference is already attracting a lot of interest.

The agenda has been thoroughly researched with leading members of the CSR community, and incorporates individual tracks on individual stakeholder groups. Consequently, there are hours devoted entirely to employee engagement, hours on suppliers, hours on your local community and hours on your consumers. The conference is designed so if you have already prioritized your stakeholders, you can focus your time on the key groups for you.

But if, like most, you are still gathering information on how best to deal with your wide variety of stakeholders, the Stakeholder Engagement Summit will give you unrivalled access to business leaders with the knowledge to help you progress.

Our truly pan-European speaker roster features Vice-Presidents from Arcelor-Mittal; Bayer; SAP and Rabobank as well as directors from Autogrill; Starbucks; Repsol; Ferrovial; Unicredit and Levi Strauss. In total, we have over 25 speakers drawn from Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK.

For a full conference agenda and how to book, go to
http://www.ethicalcorp.com/stakeholder

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)20 7375 7209

Email:
nick.johnson@ethicalcorp.com

Event website

Central and Eastern Europe corporate responsibility summit

13–14 October 2008

Prague

Designed to show you how to manage corporate responsibility issues across the region and beyond, this two-day business conference features senior executives from Shell, Nestle, Microsoft, RWE Stoen, Danone, System Capital Management, Czech Coal, DHL Express, Telekomunikacja Polska, Intesa Sanpaolo VÚB Bank, Siemens, BP, SABMiller and many more – giving you the opportunity to benchmark your own CSR efforts against the leading corporations in the region.

On October 15 Ethical Corporation Institute will be also running a practical workshop. This workshop will explore cutting-edge good practice in managing some of the most significant CSR issues, including corruption, labour conditions and community relationships.

Attendees will leave this event with practical solutions that can be applied in their own organisations.

For the full programme and the latest speaker line-up please visit the link to the right.

P.S. If you Register by this Friday, July 25 you can get up to a €500 discount on your ticket price! Quote “ETH” when you register to get extra €150 off!

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0) 207 375 72 26

Email:
ekaterina.kvasova@ethicalcorp.com

Event website

The 2nd annual European anti-corruption summit

06–08 October 2008

The Hague, Netherlands

This conference will cover everything you need to know to develop and manage an integrated and global anti-corruption, ethics and compliance programme. Practical solutions including the latest tools, technologies and training methods will be presented by many of Europe’s leading organisations. This is an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding in key areas within corruption prevention helping companies to mitigate their compliance risk. In this powerful learning environment you will have a chance network with the leading experts and practitioners working in anti-corruption today.
Companies and organization speaking include:

AkzoNobel, Alcatel-Lucent, BP, Bayer CropScience, Cisco, Danfoss, Dell, EADS, European Investment Bank, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, General Electric, F&C Investment, Halcrow, ING Group, IBE, Intel Corporation, PACI, Roshan, SES, Telekom, TNK-BP, The Coca-Cola Company, Transparency International and Tyco International and more.

Sponsors are: KPMG, Daylight Forensic and SAI Global.

To download the brochure click here:
http://www.ethicalcorp.com/ethicseurope/docs/2nd-Annual-Anti-corruption-Summit-Europe-2008.pdf

To see the full program and list of speakers go to http://www.ethicalcorp.com/ethicseurope/?t=ep

Further information

Telephone:
+1 800 814 34 59 or +44 207 375 7575

Email:
ross.vincent@ethicalcorp.com

Event website

Ethical sourcing forum Europe

02 October 2008

Tapis Rouge, Paris, France

This leadership forum will deliver new strategies and practices to address the latest social and environmental challenges facing global supply chain professionals and stakeholders.

With its core aims of delivering excellent networking and benchmarking opportunities, and “up-to-the minute” case studies, ESF Europe will provide participants with practical solutions to many of their daily challenges, as well as unparalleled opportunities to meet and exchange ideas with leading experts.

Responding to an industry-wide call for a more intensive learning experience a new and innovative one day format has been designed to focus on best practices that will strengthen your ability to reach organizational goals in Sustainable Purchasing, Carbon Foot Print, Remediation, Food Sector Initiatives, Industry Initiatives, Capacity Development, Supply Chain Rating/ Reporting, Eco-Labeling, Ethical-Consumerism and many others. Delegates will build partnerships with senior level industry experts and engage with relevant stakeholders to develop hands-on solutions to supply chain challenges.

Our presenters and moderators are leading industry experts in CSR, Sustainability and Supply Chain practices, with representatives from: Marks & Spencer, The Gap Europe, LVMH, L’Oreal, Alcan, MeadWestvaco, The China Center, FLA, SNCF, WWF, FSC, CIES, Acona Ltd., CBSR, Credit Agricole and Open SRI (plus many more)

Further information

Telephone:
+1 212 803-5304

Email:
bela.fonseca@intertek.com

Event website

The Green Media Show

01-02 October 2008

Boston, Massachusetts, US

The Green Media Show provides a diverse, balanced, fact-filled forum among key players engaged in the creation, production and distribution of communication media. The Show is a convening of thought leaders and practitioners from the worlds of advertising, marketing, printing, publishing, sustainability and government for three days of learning and networking.

Produced by SustainCommWorld and its founding sponsor, The Institute for Sustainable Communications, the conference delivers keynotes, workshops. panel presentations and vendor displays aggregated for those drivers of sustainability programs in business, government, nonprofit and educational institutions. The Green Media Show presents the experts who can show you how the greening your supply chain will increase your profits while helping the environment.

The three day event showcases strategies, tools and best practices to address profitably greening media including:

Advertising
Collateral & marketing communication
Email and websites
Paper and printing
Packaging
Direct mail
Trade shows and event
And the supply chains that serve these activities.

Those tasked with driving sustainability initiatives in their enterprise, will find the information needed to advance their programs around this significant segment of business activity.   At The Green Media Show and Conference you will learn how to profit from the green revolution and apply that knowledge to next year's budget and the long term survival of your brand.

Conference Keynote: Lester Brown, Author of Plan B 3.0, and Founder and President of the Earth Policy Institute

Special Guest Appearance: Hazel Henderson, President of EthicalMarkets.com, author, world renowned futurist and economist

Further information

Telephone:
+1 206 275 9992

Email:
kathleen@thegreenmediashow.com

Event website

Investing in the future: facing real challenges and making a true impact

23 September 2008

London

With inspirational speakers from Barclays, Anglo American, BT, KPMG, Tata, Premier Rugby, RWE npower, and YouGov, this conference is a must attend event for professionals in Corporate Responsibility, Community Affairs, Corporate and Public Affairs, HR, Marketing and voluntary and public sector stakeholders seeking practical tools for implementing and conducting community investment programmes.

Delegates will hear what business leaders envisage is the future of community investment, gain access to the latest research on employee volunteering and the talent challenge and have the opportunity to network with their peers and colleagues.

There will also be the opportunity to learn about the CommunityMark – a national standard that recognizes companies that are the best investors in their communities.

Further information

Email:
gemma.piggott@bitc.org.uk

Event website

SCCE’s Compliance & Ethics Academy

22-25 September 2008

Zurich, Switzerland

The Compliance & Ethics Academy is a four-day intensive training program with an optional CCEP certification exam on the fifth day. Gain comprehensive knowledge of the following:
standards, policies, and procedures
compliance and ethics program administration
communications, education, and training
monitoring, auditing, and internal reporting systems
response and investigation, discipline and incentives
risk assessment.

The Academy will cover fundamentals of compliance and ethics is a globalized world. It will also address methods for implementing and managing compliance programs based on the structure as described in the United States Sentencing Commission compliance guidelines. Courses will address subject matter in depth and better prepare interested parties for the CCEP certification exam. The Academy is designed for participants with a general knowledge of compliance concepts and some professional experience (6-18 months) in a compliance function. Space is limited so please register early!

Further information

Telephone:
+1 952 933 4977

Email:
Katie.luitjens@corporatecompliance.org

Event website

Business Strategies for Environmental Sustainability

14-20 September 2008

South Lake Tahoe, California

The Stanford Center for Social Innovation offers a pioneering new executive program for leaders in business, government, nonprofit, and political action organizations. Drawing from a multi-disciplinary curriculum designed and taught by professors at Stanford Business School, this six day program delivers innovative approaches to advancing environmental sustainability across organizations.

Business Strategies for Environmental Sustainability, hosted at the Stanford Sierra Conference Center, offers executives a camp-like retreat where they can explore what it means to turn sustainable business practices into competitive advantage. The program is designed to cover a range of issues on the topic of sustainability that are central to those who are leading sustainability initiatives in their roles as leaders in business, government, public agencies, and environmental advocacy organizations.

Key takeaways:
frameworks to understand how organizations can strike a balance between business and environmental objectives while managing complex stakeholder relationships
strategies to gain competitive advantage through environmentally sustainable practices, including product and process innovation and sustainable supply chain management
deeper awareness of best practices across industries in the area of environmentally sustainable business and leadership skills to act as an internal change agent.

Further information

Telephone:
+1 650 723 0544

Email:
cicerone_brett@gsb.stanford.edu

Event website

7th Annual Compliance & Ethics Institute

14-17 September 2008

Chicago, Illinois

The Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) will hold the 7th Annual Compliance & Ethics Institute, September 14-17, 2008, Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower. The program, designed to provide compliance and ethics professionals with timely and critical information they need to succeed, offers the latest information on the hottest topics and current events with a preeminent faculty drawn from major corporations, ethics organizations, law firms, academia and the government. Session topics cover the most challenging issues related to designing, implementing, and managing effective compliance and ethics programs.

The Institute will feature more than 80 speakers, offering more than 50 sessions to provide you with practical advice and important insights from many of the most well know ethics and compliance professionals.

Further information

Event website

7th Annual Colloquium of the European Academy of Business in Society

11-12 September 2008

Cranfield University School of Management, UK

“Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability: Leadership and Organisational Change”

Followed by:
a PhD Conference at Ashridge Business School
13 September 2008

EABIS hereby invites organizations and individuals working and interested in CR, Sustainability and Management Development to register for one of the world’s largest collaborative Business-Academic conferences.

This year’s Colloquium will explore vital issues and priorities around the topic of “Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability: Leadership and Organisational Change”. Keynote speeches will be given by Sir Michael Rake, Chairman of BT Group plc and former Chairman of KPMG International, John Elkington, Founder of SustainAbility, and Prof. Dexter Dunphy from the University of Sydney.

Expecting more than 300 participants from academia, business, policy and leading stakeholder bodies, the conference will feature a combination of plenary, break-out sessions, and an International Gala Dinner. Around 75 paper and case studies on Organisational Change and Sustainability from senior researchers, business managers and international think-tanks will be presented in an interactive debate on latest thought leadership and practice.

For all information regarding registrations, the programme and background please visit the official event website using the link to the right, or contact Helen Knight at the email or phone number provided

Further information

Telephone:
+44 (0)1234 754362

Email:
helen.knight@cranfield.ac.uk

Event website

One Planet Leaders

03-05 September 2008

Taplow House, Buckinghamshire, UK

STEP FORWARD TO BE A ONE PLANET LEADER

‘We only have one planet to support us’. Obvious perhaps, but WWF’s Living Planet Report shows we are currently consuming about 25% more than the planet can sustain and therefore need 1.25 planets to meet our current global demands – we are clearly living beyond our means.

Many companies recognize the need to operate more sustainably but it’s a struggle to turn vision into reality. The time has come for managers from a variety of functions to develop new skills and new business models. We urgently need to grow a network of skilled ‘One Planet Leaders’.

This high-level programme is aimed at business leaders who want to make dramatic progress in building sustainability into their business models. To fit your schedule the programme is delivered through intensive workshops plus flexible learning across a three-month period and also offers the opportunity to achieve a Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Development with the University of Exeter.

One Planet Leaders does not replace existing company commitments to sustainability but rather broadens your options and equips you to implement those commitments effectively and strategically. Drawing on a range of experts and your peers, you will develop solutions to the strategic and operational challenges you face.

Step forward with us to create the companies of the future. Step forward and be a ‘One Planet Leader’

Register by 15 July for autumn 2008

Contact Mandy Thomas: mthomas@wwfint.org Tel +41 22 364 9231

One Planet Leaders
autumn 2008: 3-5 Sep, 15-17 Oct, 19-21 Nov