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Opening Plenary: Building a Greener Economy through Innovation

It has been said that innovation will be one of the most important drivers of a greener economy. Innovation in the 21^st century requires a new blueprint - one that topples the top-down approach and engenders collaboration among companies, governments, and communities. The GLOBE 2012 Opening Plenary will focus on innovation and its role in driving sustainability. Join an elite roster of business and government leaders at the Opening Plenary which will set the stage for GLOBE 2012.

Reporting that Matters: Emerging Best Practices for the Future of Corporate Reporting

If it is true that we manage what we measure, then it is vital that we measure what matters.  Focusing on economic value alone is increasingly unlikely to be the best guide to achieving superior risk-adjusted returns over the long-term.  Find out how leading businesses are now also taking full account of social, environmental, governance, and cultural drivers of tomorrow's value; and learn about the outcomes of new research which takes a systems view of how to reform corporate reporting.

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Corporate Responsibility in the Digital Age: Leveraging New Media to Advance Sustainability and Reputation

More and more, digital and social media tools are being leveraged as platforms for innovation and information sharing as a means to advance creative products, services, practices, and technologies, as well as to inform customers and stakeholders about current sustainability initiatives. In fact, Gallup reports that organizations who have optimized their online engagement have outperformed competitors by 26% in gross margin and 85% in sales growth.  This session will discuss the impact that new media is having on the way companies engage with their customers and how corporate leadership on transparency, responsibility, and sustainability directly impact both reputation and the bottom line. Learn how digital and social media tools can advance your sustainability initiatives and deliver positive results for both your business and the environment.

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Driving the Corporate Sustainability Agenda

Who's driving your sustainability agenda forward? Implementing sustainability across an entire organization requires an extensive skill set: a deep understanding of environmental issues, an ability to develop longer-term, innovative strategies, and an ability to implement "green" solutions that span the length, breadth, and depth of the company. Hear from the "Chief Sustainability Officers" of some of the world's largest organizations as they discuss the diverse strategies and tactics required for driving their corporate sustainability agendas forward.

Supply Chains in the 21st Century: Transparency, Standards & Responsible Sourcing

More than ever, organizations are integrating social and environmental considerations into their purchase decisions in order to address increasing costs, reduce risk factors, adapt to changing regulations and new industry standards, and align corporate values with business practices. Find out how organizations are considering product life cycles across the entire supply chain in order to plan, design, and implement sustainable procurement practices and policies that meet or exceed the evolving expectations for social and environmental performance, responsibility, and transparency.

People Power: Improving Performance through a Corporate Culture of Sustainability Leadership

Are you making the most of your most important asset? Leaders and managers who inspire and engage their employees are more likely to realize the full potential of their workforce, unlocking hidden talent and maximizing business performance. Hear from companies who are successfully using their leadership in sustainability initiatives to attract, motivate, and retain talent, and as a result, are improving company sales and overall performance.

Responsible Mining: Does Sustainability Performance Pay?

The global mining industry has made substantial strides in the last decade to address environmental and social issues and to internalize sustainability efforts into operations.  Getting ahead of regulation, mining companies have often worked together to put in place sustainability programs that demonstrate they are managing concerns, with the added benefit of improving reputations.  But do these programs really add tangible value to the companies who participate and to the environment?  This session assembles mining industry leaders to address the fundamental question: Does sustainability performance pay off?