WEC Events http://www.wec.org daily 1 2007-07-25T16:37:45Z WEC ROUNDTABLE: Preparing the Next Generation of Engineering Students to Implement Sustainable Development http://www.wec.org/events/wec-roundtable-preparing-the-next-generation-of-engineering-students-to-implement-sustainable-development At present, the teaching of sustainability challenges varies considerably across nations and within the university community, and only a select number of universities have integrated sustainability within their core engineering curriculum. The highly dynamic role of sustainability in the global marketplace and public policy, juxtaposed with existing methods of teaching the subject in classrooms, creates numerous opportunities for innovation and new thought leadership by engineering schools, the organizations that recruit engineering students for future employment and students directly. 

An evaluation of this subject is both timely and relevant. The Roundtable will address three major issues:  1) current practices for integrating sustainability into the engineering school curricula; 2) identification of skill sets desired by global companies for their new engineering employees; and 3) review of approaches to enable engineering schools and the private sector to more closely collaborate.

This invitation-only event is being sponsored by Boeing, CH2M Hill, The Dow Chemical Company and Royal Dutch Shell—all major employers of engineering professionals. For more information please see the final agenda.

]]> No publisher Casey Troy 2013-05-15T21:45:00Z Event 2013 Gold Medal Colloquium: How is Sustainability Leadership Evolving? http://www.wec.org/2013-gold-medal-colloquium-how-is-sustainability-leadership-evolving Please join the World Environment Center for a special Colloquium on sustainability leadership, highlighted by a panel discussion from Unilever's senior leadership team and in-depth case studies from a "Financial Times Best Business Book" author.

]]> No publisher Casey Troy 2013-02-15T22:51:38Z Event 2013 Gold Medal Gala Honoring Unilever http://www.wec.org/2013-gold-medal-gala-honoring-unilever WEC Gold MedalSave the date! WEC welcomes you to join us May 9-10, 2013 for the Gold Medal award ceremony and colloquium, respectively. For ticket information please contact Casey Troy at ctroy@wec.org. For further details please see http://www.wec.org/programs-initiatives/gold-medal/2013-gold-medal-gala-honoring-unilever.

]]> No publisher Casey Troy 2013-02-15T22:33:05Z Event WEC-Dow Chemical Roundtable: Berlin, Germany http://www.wec.org/events/wec-dow-chemical-roundtable-berlin-germany Companies, non-governmental organizations, and other major sustainability participants increasingly conclude that they will be more successful in achieving their organizational objectives by collaborating with other organizations with aligned interests. As no single institution has the capacity to provide global scale solutions to sustainability challenges, new collaboration strategies and practices are emerging that integrate the solution of business problems with societal needs. Collaboration amongst different stakeholders generates new insights on strategies for value creation, motivates partnerships for innovation across value chains and has the potential to create solutions at greater than pilot level scale. The Roundtable objectives included:

  • Understanding how shared value can be created through innovative collaborations
  • Examining leadership examples of new forms of collaboration
  • Evaluating specific competencies that are necessary to achieve success through collaboration

Please see the final agenda and Roundtable summary for more information on this exciting event.

]]> No publisher Casey Troy 2013-02-15T23:00:00Z Event WEC Europe 10 yr Celebration and Bayer Roundtable http://www.wec.org/events/wec-europe-10-yr-celebration-and-bayer-roundtable WEC is pleased to announce the 10th Anniversary of its operations in Europe, and to mark the occasion, WEC and its sponsor Bayer are organizing an exciting roundtable event, "21st Century Megatrends and their Impacts on Business Strategy and Innovation Opportunities." In the face of megatrends like population growth and resource scarcity, how can business help solve these global challenges? To read more about this exciting and timely event, please see the full event agenda and full summary here.

]]> No publisher Casey Troy 2012-11-30T20:20:00Z Event Driving Innovation to Build Sustainable Cities: co-sponsored by WEC http://www.wec.org/driving-innovation-to-build-sustainable-cities-co-sponsored-by-wec

 

Driving Innovation to Build Sustainable Cities

Co-sponsored by the Environmental Law Institute, World Business Council on Sustainable Development and World Environment Center with major support from IBM

WHEN:

April 30, 2012, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(Speaking will begin promptly at 8:30 AM)
WHERE:

901 E Street, NW
(Pew Charitable Trusts D.C. Conference Center)
Washington, DC

Click here for directions.
RSVP:

To reserve, e-mail mcmurrin@eli.org. Please reserve by April 23, 2012. There is no charge to attend but you must RSVP. RSVPs should include: name of registrant, affiliation and email address.

Many experts envision that cities of the future will utilize more sustainable water, waste, energy, and transportation infrastructures. But, what will drive the innovation needed to create these cities? And, what role will government, industry, and NGOs play in bringing about this innovation?

Focusing on case studies related to sustainable transportation and energy efficiency, the workshop will bring together representatives from corporations, NGOs, and federal, state and local governments to discuss the various technologies and products that corporations have created for more sustainable cities. Participants will also discuss what has driven and will be needed to drive innovation and the expansion of these technologies and products across the country and globe.

CLICK HERE FOR FULL AGENDA

 

]]> No publisher Casey Troy 2012-04-25T23:14:43Z Event U.S. Dept. of State and WEC launch Cleaner Production Partnerships in Honduras http://www.wec.org/events/u.s.-dept.-of-state-and-wec-launch-cleaner-production-partnerships-in-honduras Honduras signing  

Roberto Leiva, Honduras Cleaner Production Center President, and Terry Yosie, WEC President & CEO, signing the agreement

San Pedro Sula, Honduras – March 1, 2012. The World Environment Center and the Office of Oceans, Environment and Science (OES) of the U.S. Department of State (DoS) today launched partnerships between WEC and the Agroexport Federation of Honduras (FPX) and the Poultry Federation of Honduras (FEDAVIH), to improve the environmental and operational performance of these Honduran industries. See the full press release here.

]]> No publisher Casey Troy 2012-05-14T15:58:12Z Event Novartis to host WEC-IMD roundtable on Feb. 22-23 in Lausanne, Switzerland http://www.wec.org/events/novartis-to-host-wec-imd-roundtable-on-feb.-22-23-in-lausanne-switzerland Novartis will play host to a joint World Environment Center- IMD Business School roundtable on "Systemic Solutions for Innovations in Sustainability" on February 22 and 23 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Select attendees include GlaxoSmithKline, INSEAD, L'Oreal, Procter & Gamble and Rainforest Alliance. For the full agenda please click here.

]]> No publisher Casey Troy Roundtable 2012-01-24T20:35:00Z Event WEC, WWF and WBCSD hosts "The Business Role in Sustainable Consumption" http://www.wec.org/events/wec-wwf-and-wbcsd-to-host-the-business-role-in-sustainable-consumption-jan.-30-2012 On Monday, Jan. 30, WEC, WWF and WBCSD led global companies in a forum on the challenges and opportunities of sustainable consumption. The engine of industry is ultimately fueled by a finite amount of natural resources, and businesses that understand environmental constraints are developing products and services to meet the needs and aspirations of today’s and tomorrow’s consumer within the limits of the planet. Leading companies such as Walmart, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Nestle joined together on January 30 in Washington, DC, to discuss their role in sustainable consumption and how they are working through new business models and value chain innovation to promote sustainable consumption. A detailed summary of the event is available here and full speaker presentations are available here.

]]> No publisher Casey Troy 2012-01-24T18:05:00Z Event WEC Roundtable on Shared Value as a Sustainable Business Model: An Examination of the Impacts on Innovation, Markets and Civil Society http://www.wec.org/events/wec-roundtable-on-shared-value-as-a-sustainable-business-model-an-examination-of-the-impacts-on-innovation-markets-and-civil-society The Dow Chemical Company will host a WEC Roundtable on “Shared Value as a Sustainable Business Model: An Examination of the Impacts on Innovation, Markets and Civil Society.” This Roundtable will be held on November 7 in Washington, D.C. at the National Press Club.  Confirmed speakers include:  Mark R. Kramer, Co-Founder, FSG and co-author (with Michael Porter of Harvard University) of the January 2011 Harvard Business Review cover story on “How to Fix Capitalism,” as well as leading sustainability thought leaders and practitioners from global companies, non-governmental organizations and universities.

Download Draft Agenda

Please Contact WEC if your company wishes to participate in this Roundtable.

]]> No publisher Virginia Fuller 2011-09-14T21:08:08Z Event WEC Roundtable: Breakthrough Energy Strategies for Existing Buildings: The Next Generation of Thought Leadership and Practices http://www.wec.org/events/wec-roundtable-breakthrough-energy-strategies-for-existing-buildings-the-next-generation-of-thought-leadership-and-practices SAIL Capital Partners and John Picard & Associates will host WEC's next Roundtable on “Breakthrough Energy Strategies for Existing Buildings: The Next Generation of Thought Leadership and Practices.” The Roundtable will be held on November 1 in Washington, D.C. at the National Press Club.  Major focus areas will include:  innovation strategies; new technologies and their application; and achieving market scale. Speakers will include senior level executives, entrepreneurs and representatives of the financial sector.

Download Draft Agenda

Please Contact WEC if your company wishes to attend this Roundtable.

]]> No publisher Virginia Fuller 2011-09-14T21:05:00Z Event WEC, Johnson Controls, and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) Energy Efficiency Event in New Delhi, India http://www.wec.org/events/wec-johnson-controls-and-the-energy-and-resources-institute-teri-energy-efficiency-event-in-new-delhi-india WEC, Johnson Controls, and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) are organizing a major energy efficiency event. Save the date!  Agenda now being created for this major energy efficiency event to be held in New Delhi on October 10, 2011. WEC member companies are encouraged to participate in senior level discussions with government officials and other stakeholders in this important market. For more information, please contact Virginia Fuller, Sustainability Program Manager at the World Environment Center.

]]> No publisher Virginia Fuller 2011-08-08T17:06:09Z Event Closing Ceremonies for Coca-Cola/FEMSA and Marriott International projects in Latin America http://www.wec.org/events/closing-ceremonies-for-coca-cola-femsa-and-marriott-international-projects-in-latin-america WEC to host closing ceremonies for separate projects with Coca-Cola/FEMSA and Marriott International in Costa Rica and two industry associations in Nicaragua. WEC and member companies The Coca-Cola Company, FEMSA, and Marriott International will announce the final results of their two-year projects, funded by the U.S. Department of State, on September 20 and 22 in Managua and San Jose, respectively.  Implemented through WEC’s Greening the Supply Chain strategic initiative, the projects have focused on energy efficiency, water conservation, cost reductions and other improvements among twenty-five small and medium enterprise suppliers in five Marriott International hotels, Coca-Cola/FEMSA bottling operations and food processing, fishery and slaughterhouse businesses in Nicaragua.  For more information on these celebration events, please contact Mr. Ernesto Samayoa, Director of Latin American Operations, at esamayoa@wec.org

]]> No publisher Virginia Fuller 2011-08-08T16:47:11Z Event WEC Executive Roundtable: Managing Social Responsibility Challenges to Business in Less Developed Nations http://www.wec.org/wec-executive-roundtable-managing-social-responsibility-challenges-to-business-in-less-developed-nations WEC Executive Roundtable, hosted by Merck KGaA. A Summary of this event is available here.

Global companies face additional challenges when doing business in less developed nations. Poverty, substantial income disparities, insufficient infrastructure, weak and often corrupt governance structures, lack of security and low enforcement of the law counteract a functioning market.

Under these circumstances global companies face unique challenges to live up to their corporate responsibility standards. Since their stakeholders expect high ethical and environmental standards to apply worldwide, multinational enterprises must take extra care in their own and supply chain operations– or risk losing their license to operate.  In an increasing number of less developed nations, well-informed members of civil society are expressing their concerns and expectations for global companies to contribute to a better way of life through the consistent application of sustainable development standards and practices.

The objectives of this Roundtable include:

  • Understanding the additional sustainability challenges for business in less developed nations (with examples from Asia, Africa, and Latin America).
  • Building additional competencies on how to avoid human rights abuses, corruptive practices and environmental degradation under weak legal frameworks throughout the value chain.
  • Discussing opportunities for cooperation and activating partnerships with business, government, academia, NGO’s and other organizations on managing social responsibility in less developed nations.
  • Developing business strategies for strengthening sustainability performance and competitiveness in developing country markets.

Please contact Frank Werner for more information.

]]> No publisher Virginia Fuller 2011-06-02T21:55:00Z Event WEC to Participate in 22nd Annual Energy Efficiency Forum http://www.wec.org/events/johnson-controls-and-u.s.-energy-association-22nd-annual-energy-efficiency-forum 22nd Annual Energy Efficiency Forum, co-sponsored by Johnson Controls and the United States Energy Association WEC’s President Terry F. Yosie will provide the Summary Remarks for this year’s Energy Efficiency Forum: “Energy Efficiency--The Smart Path to Energy Security and Economic Growth.”  Confirmed speakers include Ray Mabus, U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Chad Holliday, Chairman, Bank of America, U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) and World Resources Institute President Jonathan Lash.

]]> No publisher Virginia Fuller 2011-06-02T22:37:34Z Event