Sustainability: The Bridge to the Future
Learn why environmental, financial and social responsibility – the triple bottom line – are essential for economic recovery, innovation and growth.
Value creation and risk reduction are essential strategies for lasting economic recovery as well as the measurable benefits of sustainable practices in business.
- Financial, social and environmental responsibility—the triple bottom line—goes beyond effective public relations or good corporate citizenship to become vital business strategies in today’s regulatory environment.
- These practices can benefit any organization attempting to recover from the economic downturn and position itself for growth and stability.
Our line-up of regional and international thought leaders will ensure lively, provocative dialogue:
Keynote Speakers
- Andrew Winston, Co-author of Green to Gold and author of Green Recovery
- Andrew Savitz, Author of The Triple Bottom Line and formerly a lead partner running PricewaterhouseCoopers’ sustainability consulting practice
CEO Forum
- Alcoa, President and CEO, Klaus Kleinfeld
- Duquesne Light Holdings, Inc., President and CEO, Morgan O’Brien
- Lennox International Inc., Chairman of the Environmental Funders Network, John W. Norris, III
- Tri-State Coalition for Responsible Investment, Executive Director, Sr. Patricia A. Daly
Panel Discussion: A 20/20 View of the Year 2020
- Citigroup, Vice President of Corporate Sustainability, Bruce Schlein
- Direct Energy, Senior Director, Climate Change Strategy, Chris Perrault
- Dow Jones & Company, Inc., Editor and Executive Director, John A. Prestbo
- Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America Inc., General Manager and Chief Environmental Safety Officer, Kevin M. Butt
Who Should Attend
Executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, managers, and community leaders, who have a stake in the region’s business future, will gain practical insights that can help their organizations thrive in a rapidly changing business climate.
Conference Topics
- Successful companies align sustainable values with business priorities
- Lasting economic recovery demands that all organizations be smart and sustainable
- Sustainability’s triple bottom line empowers managers and increases innovation and growth
- Organizations can prosper in a rapidly changing regulatory environment
If you are involved in a sustainability program or looking to add value to your company, this is a must attend event.
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The Donahue Graduate School of Business received top honors in 2007-2008 for its efforts in sustainability. The school was ranked 8th on the Aspen Institute’s Global Top 100 list for leadership and integrating social and environmental issues into our Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. In addition to integrating sustainable thinking across the curriculum, we offer a 12-month MBA in Sustainability.
