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World Environment Center is a global non-profit, non-advocacy organization

that advances sustainable development through the business practices of member companies and in partnership with governments, multi-lateral organizations, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders.

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Advancing Sustainable Solutions

Mobilizing people and organizations for economic, social, and environmental improvement

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Thought Leadership

Sharing knowledge to create value for business and society

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Honoring Industry Excellence

The WEC Gold Medal Award for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development

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Latest News: WEC China shares its latest newsletter Feb 22, 2012; Novartis Roundtable on Feb. 22-23: Social Innovation and Sustainability Feb 14, 2012; IBM to Receive World Environment Center's 2012 Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development Feb 09, 2012; WEC member Ricoh again named one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations Jan 27, 2012; More news…

Events: Upcoming Event Novartis to host WEC-IMD roundtable on Feb. 22-23 in Lausanne, Switzerland Feb 23, 2012 03:00 PM - 02:30 PM; Past Event WEC, WWF and WBCSD to host "The Business Role in Sustainable Consumption" Jan 30, 2012 01:00 PM - 06:00 PM — World Wildlife Fund, Washington, DC; WEC Roundtable on Shared Value as a Sustainable Business Model: An Examination of the Impacts on Innovation, Markets and Civil Society Nov 07, 2011 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM — National Press Club, Washington, DC; WEC Roundtable: Breakthrough Energy Strategies for Existing Buildings: The Next Generation of Thought Leadership and Practices Nov 01, 2011 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM — National Press Club, Washington, DC; More events…

IBM to Receive WEC's 2012 Gold Medal Award

Washington, DC, February 9, 2012. The World Environment Center’s (WEC) Twenty-Eighth Annual Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development will be awarded to IBM for its commitment to advancing environmental sustainability throughout the company and providing business solutions in support of more sustainable cities and the planet. IBM Chairman Samuel J. Palmisano will accept the Gold Medal Award on behalf of the company on Thursday, May 3, 2012 during the Gold Medal Presentation Ceremony in Washington, DC.

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IBM and World Environment Center to Lead New Corporate Sustainability Council of Major Companies: WEC and IBM have announced the formation of the Innovations in Environmental Sustainability Council, comprised of leading global companies that will explore how innovation in business process and technology can enable strategic solutions to major sustainability challenges involving materials, energy, water, infrastructure and logistics. The initial meeting of the Council took place in Orlando, FL, on Feb. 7-8, 2012. For further information please see the full press release here.

Take a closer look: 2011 Annual Review: From the landmark Gold Medal gala to hugely successful capacity building in China, Latin America and Morocco to driving groundbreaking sustainability forums around the world, 2011 was a banner year for the World Environment Center. Learn more about WEC's exciting achievements in our 2011 Annual Review.

WEC Photo Gallery: From left to right: Ludwig Metz (Bristol-Meyer Suibb), Dr. Dieter Bendix (Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH), Cat Watkins (Ernst & Young)