2012 Summit Topics and Speakers
ENERGY
“Making the Green Energy Transition”
Speakers/Description: Scott Kleeb, Energy Pioneer Solutions; John Albers, TMCO; Scott Weiskamp, LPS. This session will feature a discussion on making the green energy transition. Case studies including alternative energy (solar, geothermal) and energy efficiencies will be presented showing the how-to and incentives of green energy.
TOOLS AND RESOURCES
“Using Technology to Measure Sustainability”
Speakers/Description: Craig Moody with Verdis Group and Evelyn Bartlett with Clean Earth Apps are the speakers of this session. They will introduce product examples of tools and resources that are available to effectively track and measure resource usage in your organization. Tracking tools via computer software, mobile apps, etc. will be displayed.
ZERO WASTE
“Mission to Zero Waste”
Speakers/Description: Jeff Robinson with A Greener Solution, Dale Ekart with EcoCycle, and Marcella Thompson with ConAgra will show their company’s process and success in achieving zero waste. The development and implementation of a zero waste plan will be shown in case studies as a step-by-step process to guide and aid other businesses wanting to make the zero waste transition.
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
“Culture and change management through employee engagement”
Speakers/Description: April Rice with RDG and Mike Malone with State Farm share how to build employee pride and excitement for green business practices. Ideas and case studies will be presented on how to entice motivated employees and how to empower others. Plus, how to provide structure and support for a Green Team in your company.
GREEN CERTIFICATIONS
“Sustainable Certification Opportunities”
Speakers/Description: WasteCap Staff, a representative from B-Corps and Tom Tabor from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development will be speaking this session. This session will cover various opportunities for your business to become green certified. An alternative business model will also be introduced that incorporates sustainability as a key component of daily business.
GREEN MARKETING / BRANDING
“Make Your Green Efforts Stand Out”
Speakers/Description: Marty Hager from the minnow PROJECT and Michaela Whitman from HDR will show how to successfully portray your business’s sustainable efforts without “green washing”.