Sustainable Manufacturing Summit, May 11-12, Chicago
Innovations in green products and climate strategies

Motivated by risk reduction, increased efficiencies, competitive advantage and stakeholder pressure, manufacturers are taking the next step in climate action by developing low-carbon, sustainable products. The Sustainable Manufacturing Summit is the principle forum for manufacturers to meet and discuss the challenges and opportunities of moving to sustainable practices. Over 400 technical and strategic sustainability executives have attended SMS.

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Life-Cycle Assessment and Life-Cycle Design
A pre-conference practical, hands-on 1-day course for designers, manufacturers, and product managers

Corporate Water Footprinting, December 2010, San Francisco

Corporate Water Footprinting will outline the risks and opportunities water poses to business and offer practical advice on mapping and reducing water consumption in products and across the supply chain. As well as discussing new methodologies and standards for water footprinting the event will examine how companies are addressing  water issues at a strategic level including: corporate engagement on water policy, collective action on water issues,  unravelling the water-energy nexus, the development of water policy and regulation, the growing interest of water to the investment community and corporate engagement with NGOs and activists on water issues. Past participants include: Patagonia, Chevron, Pepsi, BC Hydro, California American Water, EPA, Food and Water Watch, Intel, National Association of Clean Water Agencies, Raisio and many more