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SUMMARY:How to be an Effective Sustainability Professional
DESCRIPTION:A Conversation with Wrangler’s Director of Sustainability\nEarly this year\, Wrangler launched a farmer engagement platform focused on soil health practices for cotton growers\, the number one material input for their denim product. With nine partner organizations\, Wrangler’s healthy soils platform seeks to advocate for farming techniques that utilize new technology adoption\, the use of cover crops\, complex rotation\, and no tillage practices. The net result is increased resiliency to drought\, reduced pest pressure and increased carbon sequestration in soils. \nJoin ISSP as they talk to Roian Atwood\, Wrangler’s Director of Sustainability\, about what made this initiative successful and the tips\, tricks\, and techniques Roian has developed for being an effective sustainability professional.  The conversation will be moderated by Sarah Elaine Lewis\, Senior Director of Innovation with The Sustainability Consortium\, and will include an audience Q&A. \n  \nTopics include: \n\nThe many roles of a Sustainability Professional\nEffective and ineffective partnerships\nStakeholder and employee engagement\nBrand DNA\nLooking to the future\n\n  \nPresenter: Roian Atwood\, Director of Sustainability for Wrangler\, Lee jeans \nModerator: Dr. Sarah Lewis\, Senior Director of Innovation for The Sustainability and Board member of ISSP
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/effective-sustainability-professional/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171018T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260724T120340
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Index Supplier Training
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) is offering an in-person training for suppliers participating in Walmart’s Sustainability Index. The training will give participants an opportunity to go in-depth with responding to complex TSC Key Performance Indicators in terms of data collection and reporting. Additionally\, participants will have an opportunity to work one-on-one with TSC staff for 30 minutes to privately address specific questions one may have about their reporting. \nFees\nMembers: Free. \n\n\n\nNon-members: $999.00 \n\n\n\nEvent Contact\n \nFor questions or comments please contact Jessica Ginger at jessica.ginger@sustainabilityconsortium.org
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/sustainability-index-supplier-training/
LOCATION:Willard J. Walker Hall\, Wal-Mart Executive Boardroom WJWH 504\, 191 N. Harmon Avenue\, Fayetteville\, AR\, 72701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clothing Footwear and Textiles,Electronics,Food Beverage and Agriculture,For Suppliers,General Merchandise,Home and Personal Care,Packaging,Paper Pulp and Forestry,Toys,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Sustainability Consortium":MAILTO:events@sustainabilityconsortium.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20171012T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20171012T133000
DTSTAMP:20260724T120340
CREATED:20171006T115101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171122T114839Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171010T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260724T120340
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SUMMARY:TSC Idea Forum Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Location provided by The Nature Conservancy \nOpen to TSC Tier 1 and Retail Members\nEver wish you just had time to think? \nAs professionals\, we are so busy getting things done that we often forget to take time to think and create.  Improving sustainability takes creative thinking\, the sharing of ideas\, and the building of partnerships. This is what TSC would like to provide for its Tier 1 and retail members\, a space to do just that – think\, create\, share\, and collaborate. To do this\, we’ve chosen a beautiful location in the heart of the Ozark Mountains to help inspire relaxation and creative thinking. The objectives of the retreat are to identify areas of opportunity where TSC can take action on sustainability hotspots; create opportunities to share best practices among TSC leaders; and to identify ways to build additional value for TSC’s Tier 1 and retail members. \nActivities\nYou are leaders in sustainability and this retreat is for you to come together to identify collaborative solutions to some of sustainability’s toughest challenges because these challenges can’t be overcome alone. You are invited to take part in this interactive\, participant driven\, refreshing experience where ideas for how to solve these challenges can become reality. During this 3-day retreat\, we will take time to think\, listen\, share\, and explore. There will be opportunities to share experiences around the fire\, network along the nature trails\, explore collaborations over coffee\, and build relationships while stargazing\, doing yoga\, or problem solving on the patio. \n\n\nLodging\n \n\nSpace is limited for this first ever TSC opportunity. Sign up today to hold your space. \nThe Kings River Deck House\, a property of The Nature Conservancy\, is located just outside of scenic Eureka Springs\, Arkansas on hundreds of acres of conservation land. The main lodge and its bungalows have 10 rooms that sleep 20 people. We invite you to take a risk and get to know your colleagues even better by being willing to share a room during your stay at the Kings River Deck House. If you are interested in sharing a room\, please indicate this by choosing the “stay at the lodge for free” option when you register. If you would prefer to book a hotel room in nearby Eureka Springs\, please indicate this by choosing the “hotel” option. \n\n\n\nHotel Recommendations: The Basin Park Hotel; Grand Central Hotel; The Crescent Hotel; Best Western Eureka Inn \n 
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/tsc-idea-forum/
LOCATION:The Kings River Deck House\, 5681 Co Rd 302\, Eureka Springs\, AR\, 72632\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clothing Footwear and Textiles,Electronics,Food Beverage and Agriculture,For Retailers,General Merchandise,Home and Personal Care,Packaging,Paper Pulp and Forestry,Toys
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170920T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260724T120340
CREATED:20170725T164442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170918T152824Z
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SUMMARY:Responding to Complex Key Performance Indicators
DESCRIPTION:TSC is offering an opportunity for suppliers to dive deep into Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that are more complex in terms of data collection and reporting. At the onset of the webinar\, participants will have a chance to vote on the KPIs they would like to cover (e.g.\, GHG intensity\, Wastewater\, Deforestation\, Chemical safety\, On-farm\, etc.). Based on the voting results\, we will walk through example KPI scenarios as well as calculation tools that have been developed over the past year by TSC to assist in responding.
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/responding-complex-key-performance-indicators/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Clothing Footwear and Textiles,Electronics,Food Beverage and Agriculture,For Suppliers,General Merchandise,Home and Personal Care,Packaging,Paper Pulp and Forestry,Toys,Training,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Sustainability Consortium":MAILTO:events@sustainabilityconsortium.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170919T140000
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CREATED:20170725T161401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170918T152634Z
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SUMMARY:Key Performance Indicators 101
DESCRIPTION:TSC is offering an introductory webinar to our Toolkits and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). If you are a supplier new to reporting\, have had turnover in their primary contact(s) for sustainability reporting\, or simply need a refresher\, then you are a invited to join. The following topics will be covered: relevancy of the KPIs and their respective Product Sustainability Toolkits\, content breakdown\, best practices in responding\, and Q&A.
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/key-performance-indicators-101/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Clothing Footwear and Textiles,Electronics,Food Beverage and Agriculture,For Suppliers,General Merchandise,Home and Personal Care,Packaging,Paper Pulp and Forestry,Toys,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260724T120340
CREATED:20170607T171102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170725T162257Z
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SUMMARY:Greening Your Freight Moves
DESCRIPTION:EDF+Business is proud to present the Greening the Global Shopping Cart webinar series. \nA webinar with Jason Mathers\, EDF. \nEvery product has a freight journey to from factory to the store shelf. The combined impact of these trips is enormous: retailers spend over $20 billion a year on fuel alone to truck products. Over 300 million tons of carbon pollution are emitted to bring goods to market. Retailers and their suppliers can cut costs and emissions by adopting green freight practices. Join EDF to hear how leaders are leveraging the Five Principles for Greener Freight to create business value; and learn how to launch your own green freight journey.
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/greening-freight-moves/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Clothing Footwear and Textiles,Electronics,Food Beverage and Agriculture,For Suppliers,General Merchandise,Home and Personal Care,Packaging,Paper Pulp and Forestry,Toys,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170913T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260724T120340
CREATED:20170816T191229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T141301Z
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SUMMARY:Service Provider Training
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use TSC tools and services to enhance the services you provide to the consumer goods industry! TSC offers a two day training for companies and individuals who provide services to current and potential users of TSC tools\, including consumer goods companies and retailers. All types of service providers are welcome. Register today\, space is limited! \nLearn more about TSC Service Provider Training \nFees\nTSC members: $449 \nNon-members: $1199 \nContact\nFor questions please contact Madison Holden.
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/service-provider-training/
LOCATION:University of Arkansas – AT&T Conference Room\, 700 W Research Center Blvd.\, Fayetteville\, AR\, 72701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clothing Footwear and Textiles,Electronics,Food Beverage and Agriculture,General Merchandise,Home and Personal Care,Packaging,Paper Pulp and Forestry,Toys,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Sustainability Consortium":MAILTO:events@sustainabilityconsortium.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170909
DTSTAMP:20260724T120340
CREATED:20170808T201743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170808T201743Z
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SUMMARY:Business for Good
DESCRIPTION:The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University is committed to advancing sustainable business practices that promote responsible management of economic\, social\, and natural resources. \nOn Friday\, September 8\, 2017\, the Walker College of Business will host a one-day event\, Business for Good\, for faculty\, staff and invited guests to share how sustainable business practices relate to us all. The program will feature keynote addresses by the guest speakers listed below. Registration is open; RSVP online.
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/business-for-good/
LOCATION:Walker College of Business\, 416 Howard Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170816T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170816T140000
DTSTAMP:20260724T120340
CREATED:20170607T170526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170725T162245Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Smart Ag
DESCRIPTION:EDF+Business is proud to present the Greening the Global Shopping Cart webinar series. \nA webinar with Jenny Ahlen\, EDF. \nGlobally\, agriculture is responsible for one-third of greenhouse gas emissions. Excess use of nitrogen fertilizer produces a greenhouse gas 300x more powerful than CO2\, and an estimated $412m in fertilizer runs off into streams and rivers each year as pollution. At the same time\, raising sheep\, cattle\, chickens and hogs is responsible for 18% of all GHGs—more than the combined exhaust from all transportation. Jenny Ahlen\, EDF\, will give a high-level overview of best practices\, strategies\, programs and collaborations that companies can take advantage of in pursuit of their Project Gigaton goal.
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/climate-smart-ag/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Clothing Footwear and Textiles,Food Beverage and Agriculture,For Suppliers,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170809T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170809T120000
DTSTAMP:20260724T120340
CREATED:20170718T142803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170720T233925Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Commodities Workshop: Case Studies and Framework for Addressing Sustainability in Supplier Codes of Conduct
DESCRIPTION:Join The Sustainability Consortium for this free\, in-person workshop at FMI-GMA Global Sustainability Summit to learn about this exciting project that can help align your company’s sustainability goals with your supplier code of conduct. The project is funded by the Walton Family Foundation and is a year-long\, multi-stakeholder effort to identify opportunities in the procurement of sustainable commodities. This effort has developed a procurement framework for feed purchasers\, consumer goods companies\, and private label manufacturers to use when buying commodities. At this workshop we will continue development of the paper “Case Studies and Framework for Addressing Sustainability in Supplier Codes of Conduct” before its final release. \nContact Amanda Raster or Christy Slay for more information.
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/sustainable-commodities-workshop-case-studies-framework-addressing-sustainability-supplier-codes-conduct/
LOCATION:Gaylord Opryland Resort\, 2800 Opryland Dr\, Nashville\, TN\, 37214\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170812
DTSTAMP:20260724T120340
CREATED:20170626T213024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T213147Z
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SUMMARY:Global Sustainability Summit 2017
DESCRIPTION:The Global Sustainability Summit is the only event this year designed with the specific needs of the food retail and consumer products industry in mind. It is the one conference you will attend that will focus on the interconnected issues impacting retailers\, wholesalers and manufacturers. \nThe Summit is designed by the food and CPG industry FOR the food and CPG industry. \nEach element of the Summit will represent a deep dive into the serious issues impacting sustainability\, offering real-life solutions to the important challenges as companies face an uncertain future. \n\n Tweet: #FMIGMASummmit @FMI_ORG @GroceryMakers
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/global-sustainability-summit-2017/
LOCATION:Renaissance Nashville Hotel\, 611 Commerce St\, Nashville\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Food Beverage and Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170712T140000
DTSTAMP:20260724T120340
CREATED:20170607T165845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170607T165845Z
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SUMMARY:Halting Deforestation
DESCRIPTION:EDF+Business is proud to present the Greening the Global Shopping Cart webinar series. \nA webinar with Katie Anderson\, EDF. \nDeforestation is a huge driver of greenhouse gas emissions globally\, with just four commodities—beef\, soy\, palm oil and pulp and paper—accounting for about 1.7 gigatons of emissions each year. Many organizations and companies have set deforestation commitments\, but we are still seeing increases in deforestation. What is causing this discrepancy and how can NGOs\, governments and companies collaborate to see real impact at scale? Katie Anderson\, EDF\, will review the opportunities associated with collective action around jurisdictional approaches for beef and soy in Brazil and give companies a helpful path forward for engagement.
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/halting-deforestation/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Clothing Footwear and Textiles,Electronics,Food Beverage and Agriculture,General Merchandise,Home and Personal Care,Packaging,Paper Pulp and Forestry,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170614T140000
DTSTAMP:20260724T120340
CREATED:20170607T165212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170725T162019Z
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SUMMARY:Project Gigaton: Where Should You Start?
DESCRIPTION:EDF+Business is proud to present the Greening the Global Shopping Cart webinar series. \nA webinar with Elizabeth Sturcken and Jason Mathers\, EDF \nIf you’ve made a Project Gigaton commitment—or are considering one—we’ll answer the question “what now”? Jason Mathers and Elizabeth Sturcken\, EDF\, will walk you through the initial key learnings of our new supply chain roadmap. They’ll also highlight existing EDF+Business resources and ways companies can work with EDF to advance their projects.
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/project-gigaton-start-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Clothing Footwear and Textiles,Electronics,Food Beverage and Agriculture,For Suppliers,General Merchandise,Home and Personal Care,Packaging,Paper Pulp and Forestry,Toys,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170914
DTSTAMP:20260724T120340
CREATED:20170607T164404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170725T162215Z
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SUMMARY:Greening the Global Shopping Cart
DESCRIPTION:EDF+Business is proud to present the Greening the Global Shopping Cart webinar series. Supply chain solutions for our network of business leaders\, industry experts and thought leaders. \nFor 25 years\, EDF+Business has combined cutting-edge science\, economic expertise and unexpected partnerships to help high-impact companies transform “business as usual” in their products\, operations\, supply chains and advocacy. \nUpcoming Webinars\n\nWednesday\, June 14: Project Gigaton: Where Should You Start? \n\nWednesday\, July 12: Halting Deforestation \n\nWednesday\, August 16: Climate Smart Ag \n\nWednesday\, September 13: Greening Your Freight Moves \n\nRegister today! All webinars are from 1-2pm EST. \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/project-gigaton-start/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Clothing Footwear and Textiles,Electronics,Food Beverage and Agriculture,For Suppliers,General Merchandise,Home and Personal Care,Packaging,Paper Pulp and Forestry,Toys,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170616
DTSTAMP:20260724T120340
CREATED:20170607T161512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170607T162110Z
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SUMMARY:World of Wipes International Conference
DESCRIPTION:It’s a half-week of WOW in the Windy City\, June 7 – 10\, 2016! Join us for The World of Wipes® (WOW)\, and you’ll be on the leading edge of the latest technological breakthroughs in the global wipes industry. New markets\, new products\, new technologies\, formulations\, flushability\, industrial wipes\, regulations and packaging – if the topic is driving the wipes industry anywhere in the world\, we’ll be talking about it here. And with WOW’s many networking opportunities\, you’ll make spectacular connections during receptions\, at breakfast and breaks\, while you’re exploring tabletop displays and at Dinner with Industry Thought Leaders. \nThe World of Wipes® International Conference will be held at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Hotel – and while you’re here\, you can also attend the WIPES Academy at the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel on June 6th and 7th. \nRegister today – and expand your knowledge of industry innovation!
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/world-wipes-international-conference/
LOCATION:Gaylord Opryland Resort\, 2800 Opryland Dr\, Nashville\, TN\, 37214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Home and Personal Care
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170526
DTSTAMP:20260724T120340
CREATED:20170221T202308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170419T233358Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Brands '17 Detroit
DESCRIPTION:Redefining the Good Life\nSustainable Brands ’17 Detroit – Purpose driven brands are transforming the global economy by designing new product and service offerings that meet evolving societal aspirations. Challenge your brand to succeed in the new economy by enriching it through sustainability-led innovation that creates and scales positive impact\, as well as business success. An initiative is underway among business leaders like Ford\, BASF\, CVS Health\, Dow and others to support and accelerate new prosperity through brand innovation by Redefining the Good Life and what it means for healthy families\, communities\, cities and the planet. Join them at SB’17 Detroit\, MI\, at the Cobo Center\, May 22-25\, 2017. \nTwitter: #SB17Detroit \nDon’t miss our session at Sustainable Brands Detroit\nWednesday\, May 24th 5:00-6:00pm\nMaking Supply Chain Innovation Compelling: A Visual Design and Storytelling Strategy in Action\nWhen you say the words “supply chain sustainability data” do eyes start to glaze over?   You know it’s important\, but how to do you get the attention of your senior executives and other key audiences? \nThrough compelling design and visual storytelling and\, you can help key decision-makers better understand why metrics and research are important in tackling climate change\, optimizing water usage\, and cutting down deforestation. Based on the The Sustainability Consortium’s recent\, Impact Report: Greening Global Supply Chains\, session attendees will learn how storytelling can help highlight key data and compel action\, be able to model an effective visual communication strategy for depicting the science and complexity of product supply chains behind the products on their shelves\, and discover how leading consumer products companies are sharing their sustainability story. \nBen Pawsey – Thread\nErika Ferrin – TSC\nJohn Kester – TSC\nCharlene Wall-Warren – BASF \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/sustainable-brands-detroit/
LOCATION:Cobo Convention Center\, 1 Washington Blvd\, Detroit\, MI\, 48226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260724T120340
CREATED:20170508T165233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170508T215346Z
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SUMMARY:TSC Supplier Q&A: Ask the KPI Experts
DESCRIPTION:Have you been working on priority KPIs from the 2016 Sustainability Index and have questions on how to further improve for 2017 reporting? Are you working within your supply chain to collect the necessary data for the 2017 Sustainability Index and have questions about potential changes? If yes\, join TSC staff for a supplier Q&A webinar. This is an unstructured\, open forum and a chance for you to have direct access to TSC KPI experts. Register today (below) and submit your questions to be answered here. \nQuestions? Contact Jessica L. Ginger\, TSC Director of Implementation at jessica.ginger@sustainabilityconsortium.org \nFees\nTSC Members: no cost \nNon-members: $49
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/tsc-supplier-qa-ask-kpi-experts/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Clothing Footwear and Textiles,Electronics,Food Beverage and Agriculture,General Merchandise,Home and Personal Care,Packaging,Paper Pulp and Forestry,Toys,Training,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Sustainability Consortium":MAILTO:events@sustainabilityconsortium.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170518
DTSTAMP:20260724T120340
CREATED:20170424T164322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170424T164503Z
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SUMMARY:DOE Better Buildings Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Better Buildings Summit is a national meeting where leading organizations across key sectors showcase solutions to cut energy intensity in their buildings portfolio-wide by 20% over the next ten years. This Summit is designed for partners and stakeholders to exchange best practices and highlight demonstrated market solutions with an equal emphasis on discussing future opportunities for greater energy efficiency in America’s homes and buildings. \nAt the 2017 Summit\, more than 900 participants will engage in dialogue focused on sharing proven approaches. Speakers from the commercial\, industrial\, public\, multifamily\, residential and data center sectors shared how they draw on energy efficiency technologies\, business practices\, and partnerships to save money on utility bills\, create new jobs\, and improve their organization’s competitiveness.
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/doe-better-buildings-summit/
LOCATION:Washington Hilton Hotel\, 1919 Connecticut Ave.\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clothing Footwear and Textiles,Conference,Electronics,Food Beverage and Agriculture,General Merchandise,Home and Personal Care,Packaging,Paper Pulp and Forestry,Toys
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170511
DTSTAMP:20260724T120341
CREATED:20170328T225846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170419T221907Z
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SUMMARY:SPLC Summit 2017
DESCRIPTION:SPLC’s annual Summit brings together 400 purchasing and sustainability professionals\, suppliers\, and NGO experts from diverse sectors and regions in order to share\, simplify\, and spread the best sustainable purchasing practices across the whole economy.
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/splc-summit-2017/
LOCATION:Sheraton Downtown Denver\, 1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO\, 80202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260724T120341
CREATED:20170314T175033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170424T203212Z
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SUMMARY:TSC Service Provider Training
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use TSC tools and services to enhance the services you provide to the consumer goods industry! The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) is offering another two-day training for individuals who provide services to current and potential users of TSC tools\, including consumer goods companies and retailers. All types of service providers are welcome. TSC staff experts lead the hands-on training through a series of lessons and activities over the two days\, covering: \n\nHow TSC works\nThe methodology and process behind the Product Sustainability Toolkits\nDesign and implementation of the Key Performance Indicators\nSupporting supplier responses to the KPIs\nWorking with the Toolkits and reported data from the retailer and procurement viewpoint\n\nAll training participants are required to complete a comprehensive examination after the training. \n\nFees  \n\n  \n\nRecommended Accomodations \nHoliday Inn Near the University of Michigan\n3600 Plymouth Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48105\nConvenient location for training \nResidence Inn by Marriott\n120 West Huron Street\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48104\nBetter position to explore downtown
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/tsc-service-provider-training/
LOCATION:NSF Headquarters\, 789 N. Dixboro Rd.\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clothing Footwear and Textiles,Electronics,Food Beverage and Agriculture,General Merchandise,Home and Personal Care,Packaging,Paper Pulp and Forestry,Toys,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Sustainability Consortium":MAILTO:events@sustainabilityconsortium.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170427
DTSTAMP:20260724T120341
CREATED:20170221T183113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170221T201006Z
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SUMMARY:SustPack 2017
DESCRIPTION:Jointly organized by SPC and Smithers Pira\, SustPack 2017- April 24-26- will be centered around the Inputs\, Outputs and Impacts of Packaging in Supply Chain Sustainability. Our 2017 program will focus on a wide variety of session topics such as Sourcing Sustainably\, Mainstreaming Biopolymers\, the intersection of alternative technologies and packaging; Factoring in Sustainable Packaging in the E-Commerce Channel and Packaging for Food waste mitigation. Through engaging panel conversations we will discuss topics such as Policy in North America and Building Trust in our Recycling system.
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/sustpack-2017/
LOCATION:The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch\, 7700 E McCormick Parkway\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Packaging
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170414
DTSTAMP:20260724T120341
CREATED:20160915T220505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170403T234710Z
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SUMMARY:TSC Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainability Consortium Summit is the only place to hear about the latest breakthroughs in sustainability science and to gather our valued members and guests\, from retailers to suppliers to NGOs\, in one place to drive collective action around sustainability. The Summit is a space for supply chain innovation\, team building\, and sustainability break throughs. \nVisit the event website for TSC Summit 2017.
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/tsc-summit-2017/
LOCATION:Omni Shoreham Hotel\, 2500 Calvert St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Summit
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Sustainability Consortium":MAILTO:events@sustainabilityconsortium.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170218
DTSTAMP:20260724T120341
CREATED:20161010T211748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170117T195059Z
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SUMMARY:GreenBiz 17
DESCRIPTION:GreenBiz’s sustainability forum is framed by the State of Green Business report\, an annual accounting of key sustainability metrics and trends. The report\, combined with the high-wattage stage presentations\, workshops and networking opportunities that have become hallmarks of GreenBiz events\, create a powerful event that has become one of the top annual gatherings for sustainability professionals. \nThe forum addresses sustainability within the context of business\, primarily focusing on large\, mainstream companies. Because of the high caliber of both speakers and attendees — sustainability professionals at the forefront of their fields — the event emphasizes peer-to-peer learning experiences throughout the conference. GreenBiz 17 is also for leaders beyond the sustainability function\, including CEOs\, CFOs\, COOs\, CIOs\, heads of legal\, supply chain\, and more.
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/greenbiz-17/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa\, 5350 East Marriott Drive\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170131T113000
DTSTAMP:20260724T120341
CREATED:20170117T195604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170117T200659Z
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SUMMARY:TSC Innovation Webinar: Food Waste
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join Delhaize America\, World Resources Institute (WRI) and The Sustainability Consortium to learn more about WRI’s Food Loss & Waste Protocol and the Consumer Goods Forum Food Waste Resolution. Delhaize will share retail strategies and outcomes of implementation from a retail perspective. TSC will share benchmark data from food waste KPIs and opportunities to reduce food waste in product supply chains. Includes presentation by: Delhaize America\, World Resource Institute. \nThe Innovation Webinar series provide an opportunity for members to present various topics related to innovations they have developed that relate to TSC hotspots or work\, while lending other members a front row experience to learn from one another. From textiles to renewable energy\, you’ll hear the latest innovations at the TSC table. \nFEES\nMembers: free of charge. A calendar invite was sent to all Members of TSC\nto access the webinar. If you did not receive an invite and would like to join please contact Jessica Ginger. \nNon-Members: $150 to access each Innovation Webinar within the series. Please be sure to both purchase and register for this event. Your registration will be approved once payment is processed. \nFor questions about this event please contact Carolyn Baltz.
URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/tsc-innovation-webinar-food-waste/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Sustainability Consortium":MAILTO:events@sustainabilityconsortium.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170121T090000
DTSTAMP:20260724T120341
CREATED:20170117T203104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170117T203518Z
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SUMMARY:Home and Personal Care Working Group Meeting
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URL:https://www.impact.sustainabilityconsortium.org/events/home-personal-care-working-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Home and Personal Care
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