New England Clean Energy Council

Industry sector: Consulting

The Green Enterprise 2010
Driving Competitive Advantage with Sustainability
Groom Energy

EVENT AGENDA

7:30-8:30am
Breakfast. Vendor tables open.

8:30am
Welcome and Introduction

8:35–9:15am
Keynote: The CEO View
How does a company make a green strategy fundamental to their business?
Jeffrey Hollander, CEO, Seventh Generation

9:15-9:45pm
An Update and Discussion: Walmart Sustainability Consortium and Supplier Assessment
Stonyfield Farm

9:45–10:15am
Networking break. Vendor tables open.

10:15–11:00am
Green Brands/Image Panel
What is a “green” image for investors and NGOs? Managing NGO pressure and green ratings
Rich Goode, Director of Sustainability, Alcatel-Lucent

11:00–11:45pm
Green Products: Reducing Toxin Risk In Supply Chain
What constitutes “green” products? Eliminating chemical risk and toxins in the supply chain.
Mark Rossi, Research Director, Clean Production Action

11:45–1:00pm
Networking lunch. Vendor tables open.

1:00– 1:45pm
Implications of SEC Ruling on Climate Reporting Disclosure
Ruth Silman, Partner, Nixon Peabody
Jay Spencer, Partner, Ernst and Young

1:45-2:15pm
CDP Reporting and Case Studies
What are best practices? What is business case for involving my suppliers?

2:15–2:45pm
Green Workforce: Employee Engagement
What are best practices for employee engagement? How are firms managing green teams?
Frank Marino, Raytheon
Senior Manager Corporate EHS

2:45–3:15pm
Networking break. Vendor tables open.

3:15-3:30pm
Overview of ECA Vendor Market
Overview of the business case for ECA software investment and leading vendors.
Paul Baier, VP Consulting, Groom Energy

3:30–4:15pm
Green Returns - Business Case for Sustainability Investments
Case studies linking energy and sustainability investments.

4:15–5:30pm
Networking reception.
Vendor tables open.

Location: Boston, MA