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

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Is The World Ready For Your Innovation?
Our current retail system is set up to sell new products, which are used and then disposed of – very much a linear (and inefficient) process. The Closed Loop system implies that once products are used they can be reconditioned and brought back into the sales loop
Europe`s future depends on cities resilient to climate change
Around three quarters of Europeans live in cities. Most of Europe's wealth is generated in cities, and urban areas are particularly at risk due to climate change.
Microsoft Taxes Itself - Will it be enough to drive change?
This week, Microsoft is announcing an unusual initiative that it hopes will change how the company operates. Microsoft is charging every division and data center for the carbon emissions they generate. Will it be enough to drive change?
Life Cycle Approaches Key to Canada's Competitivenes
The National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy today released a new report that identifies the need for Life Cycle Approaches in environmental and economic decision-making by companies and government.
Clean mining association launched
A new industry association has been launched aimed at supporting and advocating technological advancements to make the mining industry cleaner and more environmentally responsible.

Time: Thursday, March 15 15:30 - 17:00

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.

Confirmed Participants:

Ann Duffy, Principal, The Ann Duffy Group, Canada (Moderator)
Simon Herriott, Vice President of Global Consulting Solutions, DuPont Sustainable Solutions, USA
Erin Meezan, Vice President of Sustainability, Interface Inc., USA
Jean Oelwang, CEO, Virgin Unite, UK
Brigitta Witt, Vice President for Corporate Responsibility, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, USA