Ethical Corporation has announced the launch of their new supply
chain conference, ´The Green Supply Chain Summit 2008´, to take place
on the 24th and 25th June in London. The conference follows in a long
line of supply chain-focussed events run by Ethical Corporation.
After extensive research and interviews with industry insiders,
this conference promises to go beyond the issue of carbon footprint.
Other important issues such as the elimination of toxic materials,
energy - and water - efficiency will also be covered.
Andy Wales, Head of Sustainable Development of SAB Miller said:
"Whether the issue is water, carbon, or packaging, responsible
companies are now working with their suppliers to influence the
environmental footprint of the entire value chain. This conference
brings together leaders in the field to share vision, innovation and
progress."
Top-level executives representing the biggest companies at the
forefront of environmental business strategies are confirmed to
present at the summit, including:
-- Eastman Kodak Company Dr David M. Kiser, Vice President and
Director of Health, Safety, and Environment
-- Philips Jan Roodenburg, Senior Vice President, Supplier
Development and Sustainability
-- Unilever Ian Midgley, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain
-- HP Christian Verstraete, Worldwide Senior Director of
Manufacturing and Distribution, Solutions and Technology
Integration Group
-- ASDA Dr Christopher Brown, Head of Ethical and Sustainable
Sourcing
-- Vodafone Peter Stangl, Head of Supplier Performance Management
Some of the topics to be discussed at this highly interactive
forum include:
-- Striking the right balance between green and ethical issues
-- Beyond carbon footprint: Why traditional environmental issues
still matter
-- Water - the oil for this century
-- Your environmental footprint: How far down the supply chain
should you go
-- Industry collaboration: How your competitors can help green
your supply chain.
The Summit will address all burning issues from across the Green
Supply Chain, and will attract both corporate responsibility and
supply chain practitioners.
For more information on the summit go to
www.ethicalcorp.com/greensupplychain/?t=BWire
About Ethical Corporation
Ethical Corporation is an independent publisher and conference
organiser, launched in 2001 to encourage debate and discussion on
responsible business. Ethical Corporation also publishes the new
online magazine www.ClimateChangeCorp.com, launched in February 2007.
