June 2009
2nd Summit on the Future of the Corporation sponsored by Corporation 20/20:
Tuesday, June 9 – Wednesday, June 10 at Faneuil Hall, Boston MA
Join leaders from business, civil society, labor, law and the media in a dynamic forum to debate one of the most pressing issues of our time: how can financial markets be returned to their rightful role as servant to, rather than master of, the real economy? Selected Speakers include:
- Peter Blom: CEO, Triodos Bank, Netherlands
- Leslie Christian: President, Portfolio 21 Investments
- Mark Goyder: Director, Centre for Tomorrow’s Company, UK
- Robert Johnson: Member, UN (Stiglitz), Commission on Reforms of the International Monetary and Financial System
- Robert Kuttner: Author and Co-Founder, Co-Editor, American Prospect
- Roger Saillant: Former CEO, Plug Power; former VP Ford Motor Company
- Judith Samuelson: Executive Director, Business and Society Program, Aspen Institute
Wednesday, June 17 – Friday, June 19 in Boulder, CO
Learn how to: Successfully approach the LOHAS consumers with your products and services. Network with like-minded executives from all LOHAS market sectors. Speak directly with mainstream media who are interested in covering companies and products designed for the conscious consumer. Hear the experts’ latest trend data from the leading LOHAS market sectors. Connect with international companies. Understand the latest marketing trends. All told, it’s simply the best place to discover all your opportunities in the Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability marketplace!
Solomon McCown & Company Presents: Creating and Communicating a High Impact Strategy:
Monday, June 22nd in Boston, MA
Many of the most successful corporate leaders have achieved success beyond the bottom line- creating a legacy of corporate social responsibility in their companies. But have they been successful in communicating the intent and impact of their strategy to shareholders, consumers and the media? Will the new economic reality redefine corporate philanthropy and what it means to be perceived as authentic?
After presenting highlights from TPI’s conversations with trailblazing CEO’s across the country, Ellen Remmer will join a panel of select CEO’s to discuss the way corporate leaders are now approaching – and talking about – their corporate social responsibility strategy. Panelists will include Ann Fudge (Gates Foundation; Rockefeller Foundation; former CEO Young & Rubicam) and Helene Solomon (SM&). The discussion will be moderated by Boston Globe editorial page editor, Renee Loth.
The event will take place June 22, 7:30a.m.- 9:30a.m. at the Boston Harbor Hotel. For more information or to RSVP, contact SM& at rsvp@solomonmccown.com or call (617) 933-5278.
2009 National Conference on Volunteering and Service:
Monday, June 22nd through Wednesday, June 24th in San Francisco, CA
The 2009 National Conference on Volunteering and Service, taking place June 22-24 at the Moscone Center – West in the heart of San Francisco, is the world’s largest gathering of volunteer and service leaders from the nonprofit, government, and corporate sectors. Come to the San Francisco Bay Area to tap into the renewed enthusiasm for volunteering to meet critical community needs and participate in vital conversations about the future of service and volunteering in America. Learn about the historic Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act and its implications for the nonprofit and volunteer sector. Come away inspired, refreshed and energized! This year’s theme — “Civic. Energy. Generation.” — reflects the tremendous excitement in our nation today as people of all ages and backgrounds unify in a powerful movement to bring about social change.
Eco-labelling: From Greenwashing to Certification:
Monday, June 29th in Boston, MA
6:30-8:30pm, Free for Net Impact members, $5 for non-members
Redline, 59 JFK Street, Cambridge, MA
Today’s consumer is bombarded by eco-friendly messages, yet many are still unaffected and have grown suspicious because of all the greenwashing that surrounds the green industry. What is the best way to educate consumers on how to separate greenwashing from information, marketing from standards and self-declared certifications from the true certification process?
Stas Antons is a co-founder of Jump To Green, Inc., a software company that facilitates greener choices through interactive technologies. Recently, Jump To Green has launched JumpGauge™ technology, that tracks the greenness of products and services and presents them in easy-to-see visual format. We will discuss all aspects of ecolabelling, and Stas will touch on his company’s unique solution.
Prior to Jump To Green, Mr. Antons worked as a Director of Software Engineering in the financial industry, and has over 15 years in software engineering and management. In the course of his experience, he regularly briefed corporate leaders and executives on initiatives, proposal and project data.
Space for the dinner is limited, so please RSVP to Asheen at asheen@netimpactboston.org to reserve a seat. Please also note the nominal fee of $5 added to dinner costs for nonmembers. You can view previous cleantech dinner discussion topics at http://netimpactboston.org/category/events/cleantech-dinners/.
