Business Operations

September 2011 Activities

With the sustainability world now back in full operation we will discuss a number of issues across the working groups in the Business Operations portfolio, including case-studies from how large organizations are managing sustainability, energy efficiency through lighting, overcoming the divide between sustainability and engineering teams, and much more.

Cloud Computing in the Next Join this webinar to hear from the experts on where the rapidly developing world of cloud computing will be in 5 years time, including industry trends and best 5 Years: Trends and practices, and what this will mean for your sustainability strategies. Opportunities
Speakers: Walt Young, CEO, Innerworks Also see: New Study: Cloud Computing Can Dramatically Reduce Energy Costs THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 8 3:00 P.M. (GMT) / 10:00 A.M. (EST)
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and Carbon Emissions

How IKEA are Managing Sustainability

In this webinar, we talk with Steve Howard, Chief Sustainability Officer at IKEA, as he goes through the details of how IKEA is managing sustainability in practice. We will cover a range of topics, including internal administration, interesting projects, sustainability initiative funding, and the role of the CSO in the organization. Speakers: Steve Howard, Chief Sustainability Officer, IKEA

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 13 3:00 P.M. (GMT) / 10:00 A.M. (EST)

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Also see: IKEA Sustainability Report 2010; The Emergence of the Chief Sustainability Officer - White Paper

What does Part L of the Building Regulations mean for Lighting?

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 19 3:00 P.M. (GMT) / 10:00 A.M. (EST)
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In this webinar, experts from Philips will give an overview of what Part L of the Building Regulations in the UK mean for lighting engineers and installations. It will outline the regulations, it's impact and best practice, as well as provide an opportunity to ask questions of the experts. Speakers: John Gorse, Technical Manager, Philips Lighting Also see: Energy Efficiency through Lighting - Roundtable Summary

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Business Operations
September 2011 Activities
Sustainability vs Engineering: Balancing what is needed strategically, with what technically works
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23 10:30A.M. (GMT) / 06:30 A.M. (EST)
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This webinar will explore ways to overcome the divide between the sustainability team and the engineering staff, by helping sustainability teams understand what technically works, and give those with engineering expertise an understanding of their role in the sustainability work of an organization. Speakers: Steve Barker, Head of Energy Efficiency & Environmental Care, Siemens + other presenters to be confirmed

Getting the CRC Right: CaseStudies and Best Practice from Successful Participants Calendar details to be confirmed
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 29 10.30A.M. (GMT) / 06:30 A.M. (EST)
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With the CRC scheme now implemented, it is apparent that a number of organizations are more comfortable that others with complying with the scheme. This webinar session will hear from a number of participants to hear how to best manage the scheme. Speakers: CRC Participants to be confirmed Contact Bose Falk for more information

Coming next month:

In October, we will focus on issues around using the cloud to improve energy efficiency, building the business case for sustainability, financing options for energy efficiency, landlord & tenant issues in the CRC and more.

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