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HONG KONG. CSR Asia summit 2010
HONG KONG
CSR Asia summit 2010: Strategic solutions for sustainability
Running for the 8th time in 2010, the CSR Asia Summit focuses on CSR in the Asia-Pacific region. Each year, the event gathers over 300 international thought leaders to explore key CSR issues and strategies, bringing new insights for businesses, governments, NGOs and other CSR practitioners.
A host of sponsors have committed to supporting the Summit, which include: Sime Darby, Swire, CPA Australia, Vestergaard Frandsen, Coca-Cola, Cathay Pacific, ANZ, CLP, HKEx, Disney, LRQA, Novotel, HK Electric and GTZ.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Mark Dickens, Head of Listing Division, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
- Richard Welford, Chairman, CSR Asia
- Tony Tyler, Chief Executive, Cathay Pacific Airways
- Paul Wappett, Executive General Manager, CPA Australia
- Julie Bisinella, Head of Corporate Responsibility, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ)
There will be some Pre & Post Conference Training Events at the Summit on a range of topics, including: introduction to CSR, stakeholder engagement, carbon footprinting, social media, ISO 26000 and community investment.
http://www.csr-asia.com/summit2010/index.php
LONDON, UK. Building a low-carbon economy: 2010 and beyond
CBI Low-Carbon Business Breakfast Series 2010
The arrival of a new Coalition Government provides a unique opportunity to reinvigorate the UK’s approach to climate change. We can and need to make genuine and faster progress towards emissions reduction targets while ensuring the UK becomes a world leader in low-carbon technology. How will the new Government’s approach differ from the last?
Hear about the CBI’s top low-carbon priorities and hear how the Minister of State for Climate Change, Gregory Barker MP intends to address these challenges in his new role. Industry leaders will also set out their vision of exactly what needs to happen over the next few years to ensure the UK emerges from recession as a lower-carbon economy.
Programme will examine:
- Businesses low-carbon priorities for the next government
- Key challenges facing government on climate change over the next few years
- How government will tackle the low-carbon challenge
The Lincoln Centre
18 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London, WC2A 3ED, United Kingdom
http://climatechange.cbi.org.uk/events/00360/
HONOLULU, HI, US. World Congress on zero emissions initiatives
HONOLULU, HAWAII, US
Launching "The Blue Economy"
The Congress will focus on design of an economic system driven by innovations, generating jobs and building social capital – known as "The Blue Economy”.
The innovations being addressed at The World Congress are related to Energy, Food, Health, Housing, Transportation, Waste and Water, and how these innovations integrate and provide new job opportunities in today's changing world.
In attendance will be world renowned leaders and entrepreneurs including Professor Gunter Pauli, founder of Zero Emissions Research Initiatives (ZERI) and author of "The Blue Economy”. Other keynote speakers include: Tomoyo Nonaka, Chair – GAIA Initiative (former CEO of Sanyo - Japan); His Excellency, The Honorable Minister of Education, Lyonpo Thakur S. Powdyel, Royal Government of Bhutan; Anders Nyquist, Architect SAR / MSA, Founder EcoCycle Design, Sweden and Nainoa Thompson, Native Hawaiian Master Navigator.
13 - 17 September 2010
Honolulu, Hawaii, US
http://zeroemissionshawaii.org
WASHINGTON DC, US Accredited sustainability (CSR) practitioner workshop
WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES
This challenging 2-day course enables participants to acquire the skills and competencies required to become Certified Sustainability/CSR practitioners.
Through specialized, detailed, and highly focused training, it provides them with the tools and necessary practical framework to improve CSR decision making, manage risks, measure performance, and to create and leverage partnerships.
The value of CSE training events comes from the small group workshops that are held over the two days. This approach allows participants to learn of the experiences and approaches of their peers working in the field, while also taking direction from CSE trainers.
Upon completion of the course, the trainees are able to apply their knowledge in all levels of Sustainability and CSR from the development and implementation of effective CSR strategies, to reporting and communication.
Centre for Sustainability and Excellence
14 - 15 September 2010
Washington DC, DC, US
http://www.cse-northamerica.org/
DURHAM, NC, US. SJF summit on the new green economy
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLNA, UNITED STATES
The summit convenes entrepreneurs, investors, government and community leaders to share inspirational successes and practical tools and explore strategic partnerships to build the green economy.
The Summit will feature David Orr, distinguished professor of Environmental Studies and Politics at Oberlin College describing the innovative Oberlin green economy initiative, Bruce Usher, former CEO of EcoSecurities, a leading carbon trading firm, and others.
Breakout topics include the latest in cleantech investing, emerging capital market innovations, green jobs and green economic development strategies, and carbon markets.
There will also be a CEO Panel of innovative fast growing green companies.
Sep 14 2010 - Sep 15 2010
Durham, North Carolina, US
IPSWITCH, UK. Suffolk Big Conversation
IPSWITCH, SUFFOLK, UK
Now more than ever, one of our most pressing challenges as business leaders is to reach out to young people to develop the talents and skills we need for the future and bring new ideas and enthusiasm into the workplace. As business leaders, we can and must help address this by making sure the first experience of work that young people have is meaningful, relevant and inspiring.
After a successful pilot convened by Sir Stuart Rose, Chairman of Marks and Spencer, we are delighted to invite you to the Big Conversation in Suffolk to launch the Work Inspiration campaign in the county. One hundred business leaders and young people will come together to discuss and share ideas about how we can improve young people’s first experience of work.
Why attend?
In this current economic climate it is even more essential to motivate young people and ensure they are fully engaged. Work Inspiration is a simple but effective way for employers to do this and we are certain that together it will create a win-win situation for all involved.
14 September 2010
http://www.bitc.org.uk/events/suffolk_big.html
SYDNEY, AU. 7th International responsible investment conference
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Take on the elephant in the room
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. RIAA's 7th International Responsible Investment Conference will provide insight into how the financial services sector is dealing with these important issues.
14 - 15 September 2010
Dockside, Darling Harbour
Sydney, Australia