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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. CBI Energy Conference 2010
LONDON, UK
How can the UK's energy strategy balance security, competiveness and low-carbon priorities?
The conference will cover business energy priorities for the new Parliament and provide debate on
- What role for gas in a low-carbon energy future
- Who should pay for a low-carbon energy system?
Afternoon sessions will focus on the energy user perspective: energy market trends; how to develop efficient on-site generation; and what smart grids will mean for energy users.
Wednesday 15 September
The Royal Society
London, UK
http://climatechange.cbi.org.uk/events/00396/
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
MARSEILLE, FR. Corporate Responsibility Research Conference 2010
Sustainability Management in a Diverse World
The conference covers the diversity of topics in the field of corporate responsibility and sustainability by inviting contributions from a broad range of schools of thought driven by rigorous thinking beyond rigid disciplinary borders.
Euromed Management School Marseille
15 - 17 September 2010
Marseille, France
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