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SUMMARY:TSC Idea Forum Retreat
DESCRIPTION:About the Idea Forum Retreat\nBetween conferences and meetings and travel and reports and calls – When do you have time to think about the big issues in sustainability? How to tackle them? How to communicate them? How to collaborate with a small group of leaders not only passionate about sustainability but looking for the next step to get things done? \nExclusive for TSC Tier 1 and retailer members: TSC’s Idea Forum is a small\, intimate group of change-makers interested in working collaboratively to identify\, develop and implement solutions for the ever-changing landscape of sustainability. It is a place to build our leadership and explore opportunities for collective action on issues\, trends\, and solutions that just cannot be tackled alone. Together we can move the needle on sustainability issues\, and it all starts with the TSC Idea Forum. \nTSC Idea Forum Retreat is a time when the Idea Forum comes together in a beautiful setting to reflect\, explore\, imagine creative ideas for tackling some of the toughest sustainability issues we face and leverage our leadership roles to drive change. Deep in the Great Plains of North America\, on an active apple orchard along the Missouri River Valley of Nebraska\, we will disconnect from the daily distractions and plug into the solutions we can’t get to in our daily work routines. We hope you’ll join us this August for this in-person retreat where we will focus on defining the future of sustainability by: \n\nExploring how to apply systems thinking to our biggest sustainability challenges\,\nReflecting upon\, sharing and coming up with solutions for individual and organizational needs in driving action on key challenges\, and\nImagining and building the types of individual and collective action that we will take on in order to put our leadership skills to work and drive impact.\n\nTSC will cover all expenses for TSC members at the Arbor Day Farm Lied Lodge & Conference Center – Just get yourself there! (Note: The best airport is Omaha\, Nebraska and the Lied Lodge provides a direct shuttle for an affordable fee.) \nObjectives \n\n\n\nConnect with other TSC sustainability leaders  \n\n\n\n\nPractice articulating our challenges in addressing sustainability hotspots \n\n\n\n\nCome together to; \n\n\n\n\nmindfully reflect and act on the challenges we face in addressing sustainability hotspots\,  \n\n\n\n\nlearn from each other as we reflect on and articulate those challenges\,  \n\n\n\n\nprepare ourselves as leaders in creating the world we want to sustain\, \n\n\n\n\ndefine the next 10 years of sustainability leadership \n\n\n\n\ncommit to action \n\n\n\n\nLastly\, breathe\, come into the space\, open yourself to learning\, open your mind to expanding beyond your current thinking\, open your mind to being present with each other\, be grateful to have this time to think. \n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\nTuesday\, August 27: The Changing Sustainability Narrative  \n*1:00pm to 4pm: Arrive and get settled (Shuttle available from Lincoln and Omaha airports)\n*4:00pm: Getting to know each other: Sharing what challenges we face and what we are trying to sustain in addressing hotspots \n*5:00pm: Welcome and Interactive Activity: Exploring the sustainability narrative; where has it come from\, where is it going \n*6:30pm: Dinner \n*7:30: Challenging ourselves to be bold enough to redefine and shape new systems – Eric Martin from Adaptive Change Advisors \n*8:30: Refreshments on the terrace \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 28: Our roles in driving change \n7:00am: Walking meditation in the orchard \n8:30am: Tree adventure \n9:30am: Expanding the limits of what is practical – Eric Martin\, Adaptive Change Advisors \n10:30am: Silent retreat: What does the world look like when I’ve addressed all of these hotspots? What is my role in driving that new system? How do I change my language to define that new system? \n11:00am: Interactive Activity: Writing it down: Developing a creative brief using language that defines the new system I am trying to create – Erika Ferrin\, TSC \n12:30 : Lunch  \n1:30pm: What is our leadership role\, individually\, organizationally\, collectively? Eric Martin\, Adaptive Change Advisors \n2:30pm: Peer to peer learning and sharing: We can’t do this alone: What is the role of collective action in mobilizing others and creating systems change that defines the next 10 years of sustainability? \n5:00pm: Wine and cheese walk while we talk \n6:00pm: Dinner \n7:00pm: Bonfire and smores \n\n\n\nThursday\, August 29: Leveraging collective action to define leadership in sustainability for the next 10  \n7:00am: Yoga\, walking\, exploring the grounds \n8:30am: Interactive activity: Examining the possibilities for driving collective impact at scale  – Euan Murray \n9:30am: Mindful moment \n9:30am: Interactive activity: Defining the next 10 years – What actions can we take now to define sustainability and drive progress collectively? \n11:00am: Calling out commitments to act – what initiative can we define to continue this progress? \n12:00pm: Actions and take-aways \n\nadd under lodging:\n“Wondering about why Nebraska? Here you go: https://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/nebraska/photos-to-remind-you-how-beautiful-nebraska-is/collection_3c772c81-1ada-5b3a-9ed3-f5199b580497.html#1”\n  \n\nLodging\nLied Lodge & Conference Center is truly a special place. 140 nature-inspired rooms. 14\,000 square feet of event space. 260 wooded acres to explore. It is a getaway like no other. The Lodge was originally designed and built by the Arbor Day Foundation to serve as a space for like minds to gather and discuss trees\, conservation\, and environmental stewardship. Regardless of what brings you to Lied Lodge\, one thing is certain. You will enjoy your time at this one-of-a-kind destination. \nLied Lodge and Conference Center\n2700 Sylvan Road\, Nebraska City\, Nebraska 68410\n+1 800-546-5433 \n\n\n\nRegistration
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/tsc-idea-forum-retreat-2019/
LOCATION:Arbor Day Farm\, Lied Lodge and Conference Center\, 2700 Sylvan Road\, Nebraska City\, NE\, 68410\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Retailers,For Suppliers,Forum
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SUMMARY:Idea Forum Retreat – Islandwood
DESCRIPTION:About the Idea Forum Retreat\nBetween conferences and meetings and travel and reports and calls – When do you have time to think about the big issues in sustainability? How to tackle them? How to communicate them? How to collaborate with a small group of leaders not only passionate about sustainability but looking for the next step to get things done? \nExclusive for TSC Tier 1 and retailer members: TSC’s Idea Forum is a small\, intimate group of change-makers interested in working collaboratively to identify\, develop and implement solutions for the ever-changing landscape of sustainability. It is a place to explore opportunities for collective action on those issues\, trends\, and solutions that just cannot be tackled alone. Together we can move the needle on sustainability issues\, and it all starts with the TSC Idea Forum. \nTSC Idea Forum Retreat is a time when the Idea Forum comes together in a beautiful setting to reflect\, explore and imagine creative ideas for tackling some of the toughest sustainability issues we face and leverage our leadership roles to drive change. Surrounded by the woods and waters of the Pacific Northwest\, this retreat will help us disconnect from the daily distractions and plug into the solutions we can’t get to in our daily work routines. \nWe hope you’ll join us this August for this in-person retreat where we will focus on defining the future of sustainability by: \n\nexplore how we see sustainability shaping future business trends\,\nreflecting upon\, sharing and coming up with solutions for individual and organizational needs in driving action on key issues\,\nand imagining and building the types of collective action that we will take on in order to drive progress.\n\nTSC will cover all expenses for TSC members on Bainbridge Island – Just get yourself there! \n\nLodging\nIslandwood\, located on Bainbridge Island deep in the Pacific Northwest woods and near downtown Seattle\, is the perfect get-away to put your phone down and roll-your sleeves up. TSC will take care of all your expenses while you’re there. To get to Islandwood\, you’ll take a 30 minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle either by foot or by car. More information coming soon. \n\n \nIslandwood Virtual Tour from IslandWood on Vimeo. \n  \nIslandwood\n4450 Blakely Ave. NE\nBainbridge Island\, WA 98110\nVisit their website \n  \n\n\nRegistration\nTSC Idea Forum is open to Tier 1 and Retailer members only. If you are an invited guest please select “Guest Organization” from the drop down list.
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/idea-forum-retreat-islandwood/
LOCATION:NE
CATEGORIES:For Retailers,Forum
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SUMMARY:Webinar: SDGs Integration Across the Supply Chain
DESCRIPTION:Aug 16\, 2018\n11am – 12pm BST\n\nWebinar \n\nThe recent Ethical Corporation Global Trends report found that nearly 7 in 10 businesses are integrating the SDGs into business strategies. Supply chain\, sustainability and procurement are critical components to ensuring the Global Goals are met. But how do you successfully integrate the SDGs into your operations? \n\n\nJoin us for this free webinar and learn how to: \n\nIdentify the meaningful SDGs to your business\nMap against your operations on a local\, national and regional level\nEngage the business and suppliers on the need and opportunities to integrate them across the supply chain functions\nMeasure your impacts against the SDGs\nImplement an SDG-driven supply chain across your operations to drive business\, climate and social impact\n\nCan’t make it? Sign up anyway to receive the full post-webinar recordings \n 
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/webinar-sdgs-integration-across-the-supply-chain/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Clothing Footwear and Textiles,Electronics,Food Beverage and Agriculture,For Retailers,For Suppliers,Forum,General Merchandise,Home and Personal Care,Meeting,Packaging,Paper Pulp and Forestry,Training,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Phosphorus Forum 2018
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance for our annual forum addressing critical issues in phosphorus sustainability. Hear from and network with industries\, scientists\, advocates\, and policy makers interested in advancing a more efficient and closed-loop phosphorus economy. Keynote speakers include Drs. Sally Rockey\, Executive Director of the Foundation for Food and Agricultural Research\, and Paul Fixen\, retired Senior Vice President of the International Plant Nutrition Institute. Industries typically represented include agriculture\, water treatment\, nutrient recovery\, fertilizer\, compost\, phosphate mining\, and biogas.  \nPlease visit https://phosphorusalliance.org/events/ for more information. Registration costs are covered by a National Science Foundation grant. \n 
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/phosphorus-forum-2018/
LOCATION:Carson Ballroom at Old Main\, Arizona State University\, 400 E Tyler Mall\, Tempe\, AZ\, 85281\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food Beverage and Agriculture,Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20171012T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20171012T133000
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CREATED:20171006T115101Z
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SUMMARY:Seriously Sustainable Open Mic: The Future of Food
DESCRIPTION:How do we feed the world in 2050? At the Open Mic\, a group of entrepreneurs and innovators will discuss their work in the sustainable food sector. With diverse environmental\, social\, and economic issues surrounding agriculture\, our panel will share their different solutions for the future of growing and eating. \nGrodan is a world-wide leader in helping commercial soil-less growers of fruit\, flowers\, and vegetables and an expert in precision growing. \nHannes Van den Eeckhout is a coordinator of Boeren and Buren\, an initiative to enable communities to create their own fair and local food systems by shortening supply chains and connecting farmers and neighbours. \nMarjolein Shiamatey is a Senior Technologist at ReGen Villages\, a company focused on integrating high-yield organic agriculture and technology at the neighbourhood level through off-grid capable design. \nThis event is part of Seriously Sustainable Week in conjunction with The Sustainability Consortium. It will be hosted by Emma Holmes of Wageningen Comedy Club. \nFor more details please contact Emil Georgiev at emil.georgiev@sustainabilityconsortium.org.
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/seriously-sustainable-open-mic-future-food/
LOCATION:Wageningen University & Research Campus\, Stippeneng 2\, building 115\, Wageningen\, 6708 WE\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Food Beverage and Agriculture,Forum
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