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ISSP Events
2008 Webinar Series Click here to register for these events.
ISSP offers one-hour webinars to keep your skills and knowledge current. Some webinars offer practical how-to tools and other focus on broad trends and developments in the field. Here's the tentative schedule of topics for 2008. Don't miss them! If you can't make one, see if a recording is available.
Spring webinar sponsor:

Thank you Pax World!
- January: Life cycle assessment
- February: Leading edge Government Practices from around the Globe
- March: Mapping your Impacts
- April 23 noon pacific time: Purchasing Paper—Why choosing recycled content isn't good enough anymore
- May 21, 1:00 pm pacific time—Product Certifications: What they mean
- June 12 @ 9:00am pacific time—ESG (Environment, social, governance) criteria: how they are used by the investment community to screen organizations
- July 17, 1pm pacific time—Product stewardship: An update on the field
- August—TBD—Michale Kinsley, Rocky Mountain Institute
- September—Sustainability Assessments
- October—Update on climate change
- November—Green purchasing
- December—Alan AtKisson
Our webinars last about an hour each and are conducted via our conference line. A few days before the event, you will be sent the files and dial in information you need to participate. To register for any of the ISSP webinars, go to http://www.training.sustainabilityprofessionals.org and click on the session of your choice. That will take you to a login page. Click on New Account and go through the process of creating a login and password, etc. Then register and pay for the webinar you want to attend.
New Member Orientations
ISSP offers regular new member orientations to show people how to get the most out of the site. Any member of ISSP may join these free orientation sessions. The orientations are conducted via conference call and last about an hour. go to http://www.training.sustainabilityprofessionals.org and click on the session of your choice. That will take you to a login page. Click on New Account and go through the process of creating a login and password, etc. Then register for the session you want to attend.
- Tuesday, May 6, 2008 @ 4:00pm pacific time
- Tuesday, June 10 @ 9:00am pacific time
Non-ISSP Events
(Events are listed in chronological order. Page down for details)
- Green Earth Expo May 14-18, 2008; Orlando, FL
- National Environmental Partnership Summit May 19-22, 2008; Baltimore, MD
- Green Professionals Conference June 2, Portland, OR
- Sustainable Brands Conference June 2-5, 2008; Monterey, California
- European Biomass ConferenceJune 2-6, 2008- (Valencia, Spain)
- National Product Stewardship Forum June 3-5, 2008; Boston, MA
- Green Procurement Exposition & Conference - Midwest June 4-5, 2008; Chicago, IL
- Earth Now Expo June 4-5, 2008; Las Vegas, NV
- Greenfair Silicon Valley June 7-8, 2008; San Jose, CA
- Global Green IT Conference 2008: Energy Efficiency through Greening June 23-24, 2008 - (Singapore)
- REACH and the U.S. Exporter June 24, 2008; Washington, DC
- Green Real Estate 2008 July 16-17, 2008; Denver, CO
- Southwest Greening Government Conference July 25, 2008; Flagstaff, AZ
- NIGP Forum and Products Exposition 2008 July 26-30, 2008; Charlotte, NC
- GreenGov Conference 2008 August 14-15, 2008; Arlington, VA
- Virginia Association of Governmental Purchasing Conference October 29-31, 2008; Lansdowne, VA
- Greenbuild International Conference and Exposition November 18-20, 2008 (Conference), November 19-21, 2008 (Expo), Boston, MA
Green Earth Expo
May 14-18, 2008; Orlando, FL
The World's Largest Sustainable Commerce & Lifestyle Trade Show is the first of its kind to give hundreds of green and sustainable businesses and non-profits a forum to showcase their products and services and network with other like-minded businesses and consumers.
Over 50,000 attendees and 500 exhibitors are expected in addition to:
- Keynotes by top government officials and environmental business leaders
- Business Summits and supporting products and services on Health & Wellness, Renewable Energy, and Green Building
- Panel discussions on various topics
- 13,000 Sq. Ft. Hybrid & Alternative Fuel Vehicle Zone
- Sustainable Food and Green Gardening Products
- Kids Corner
- Eco-Fashion Show
National Environmental Partnership Summit
May 19-22, 2008; Baltimore, MD
The Environmental Partnership Summit is an interdisciplinary gathering of environmental professionals and assistance providers from diverse sectors all over the country and the world.
This year's theme is "Accelerating Environmental Performance: Pathways to Action". The 2008 Summit will provide examples of environmental leadership that will inspire you to take action. The conference will offer Track Topics on:
- Environmental Assistance
- Measurement, Metrics & Indicators on Environmental Performance
- Energy Reduction Tools & Techniques
- Greening Your Business
RPN's Director Chris O'Brien will be a panelist for the "Helping Small Businesses and the Environment" panel from 1:30-5pm. RPN's Program Manager Matt Kittell will be a panelist for the Closing the Loop Sustainability Roundtable from 1-5pm.
Green Professionals Conference
June 2, 2008, Portland, Oregon
A conference for students and professionals; providing learning, networking and employment opportunities within the sustainability industry. This event is structured to provide both overviews and detailed information on emerging trends.
To register contact
Renee Yama
(503) 808-9003 x112
ryama@fluidms.com
16th European Biomass Conference and Exhibit
June 2-6, 2008, Valencia. Spain
During this five day event, scientists, industry, suppliers, funding bodies and decision-makers are invited to meet, discuss and promote the awareness of the biomass community. After the decision of the EU Council of Ministers in January 2007 to increase the share of renewable energies, biomass utilisation has to be seen in a new light: it is one of the few options which can provide a substantial part of this share in the near future. It is universal in its use, ranging from biofuel for mobile applications to heat and electricity in the stationary sector.
The international Programme Committee made up of representatives from research, industry and politics put together an excellent program of around 1.000 plenary, oral and visual presentations. Parallel to the Conference is the international biomass and bioenergy exhibition, an opportunity to make business contacts, inform about state-of-the-art technologies for new marketing strategies, cultivate business relations for innovative activities and prepare for the increasing growth of the biomass market.
For further information about next conference in Valencia in June 2008 please contact:
biomass.conference@etaflorence.it and visit the dedicated website www.conference-biomass.com
National Product Stewardship Forum
June 3-5, 2008; Boston, MA
The Forum will provide an overarching perspective on the state of product stewardship today, as well as information about innovative programs and processes currently underway in both the U.S. and abroad. Speakers representing manufacturer, retailer, state and local government, and environmental advocacy interests will provide their diverse perspectives on the ideals and realities of the product stewardship approach.
Plenary topics will include:
- The Retail Role in Product Stewardship
- Industry Stewardship Organizations
- Measuring Progress and Performance Goals
- Updates on Key Product Areas
- A Product Stewardship Approach to Packaging
Green Procurement Exposition & Conference - Midwest
June 4-5, 2008; Chicago, IL
"One-stop shopping" for procurement, purchasing and facilities managers. The Expo will feature more than 200 booths from companies that offer Environmentally Preferred Products (EPP). Over 1000 attendees are expected to meet with suppliers, speakers, and consultants of eco-friendly, sustainable products and services.
- Meet leading suppliers of green products and service offerings.
- Government, private industry, and facility managers will learn about green procurement and green purchasing best practices, group purchasing contracts and opportunities, cooperative buying strategies, energy management and industry trends.
- Network with other procurement and purchasing professionals from the Midwest.
- Discover how to engage and leverage your organization's buying power.
- RPN's Director Chris O'Brien will be presenting an Academic Institutions Track to help attendees understand the standards for green products to achieve the academic initiatives and legislative mandates.
Earth Now Expo
June 4-5, 2008; Las Vegas, NV
Retail store owners, merchandise managers and buyers, along with corporate purchasing managers, will discover the latest green retail trends and concepts at earthNOW expo.
Seminar and panel attendees will learn how to:
- Increase revenue by implementing sustainable business practices and incorporating green products into your product mix.
- Learn about the latest green consumer studies and trends and what this information means to eco-retailers and other business owners.
- Capitalize on green customer interests, values and buying habits.
- Attract, sell and retain socially conscientious consumers and increase profits while doing so.
- Avoid the common pitfalls of greenwashing by understanding the proper use of key environmental terms.
- Hold your suppliers accountable and ensure credibility with your customers.
Greenfair Silicon Valley
June 7-8, 2008; San Jose, CA
Greenfair Silicon Valley is a two-day business-to-business and business-to-consumer exhibit that will showcase channels to green your business, home, and life. It will include exhibitors who can help you in your green transformation, "how-to" seminars, lectures from keynote speakers, an organic food court, and an organic beer and wine garden. This is the prime event to help anyone become ecologically aware and proactive.
Attendees will find exhibitors with displays and information and hear speakers and watch demonstrations of green products, technologies and services, including:
- Solar and other alternative power sources
- Ways to cut energy and water costs using fewer resources
- Green strategies for home and work
- Pollution solutions
- Fuel-efficient vehicles
- All forms of recycling
- Mass transit
- And More!
Exhibitors will be divided into four themed areas: Green Your Business, Green Your Life, Community Green Action Partners, and Green Your Home.
Global Green IT Conference: Energy Efficiency through Greening (Singapore)
June 23-24, 2008
It is becoming progressively more important for all businesses to act (and to be seen to act) in an environmentally responsible manner, both to fulfill their legal and moral obligations, but also to enhance the brand and to improve corporate image. Companies are competing in an increasingly ‘green’ market and must avoid the real and growing financial penalties that are increasingly being levied against carbon production.
Green IT can address the burning issue of rising energy cost and increasing environmental damage cost by companies, these issues are of major concern in most companies now. They will continue to drive significant increase in the cost of living and will continue to drive up the cost of doing business. Reducing energy consumption will become an environmental imperative, as well as an economic necessity.
Green IT (/or Green Computing) will address the following issues:
- The burning issue of rising energy cost and increasing environmental damage cost by companies
- Electronic waste, regulatory compliance, telecommuting policies, virtualization of server resources, cost accounting of energy use, datacenter energy crisis and thin client solutions.
- Case studies on the implementation of energy-efficient use of central processing units (CPUs), servers, peripherals as well as reduced resource consumption and proper disposal of electronic waste (e-waste).
For further information, please contact: Joyce Ho
Email: joyce.h@unistrategic.com with subject code “ISSP-GGIC”
Tel : +65 6825 9674
Fax : +65 6776 2120
REACH and the U.S. Exporter
June 24, 2008; Washington, DC
REACH, which stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals, is a new European regulation on chemical management. Complex and wide-ranging in scope, the regulations will have an impact on all companies that manufacture, import, or use chemicals in Europe, and on all companies situated outside Europe that export or whose products are exported to Europe.
If you are in the supply chain of any chemical production and distribution that results in exports to EU countries, this conference is for you. The window to act and ensure that your direct or indirect exports can continue unimpeded is short - June to December 2008. This conference will guide you through the pre-registration process and the REACH Only Representative provision, and answer questions to help you act before your business misses key deadlines to continue doing business in Europe.
For more information, please contact Deborah Collins at DCollins@kellencompany.com or (212) 297-2155.
Sustainable Brands
June 25, 2008
Monterey, California
At Sustainable Brands 08, you'll roll up your sleeves and learn from a stellar faculty of over 75 of the top practitioners and visionaries who are driving the sustainable product marketplace such as the high profile list of exceptional sustainable brand leaders listed below. But more than that, you will also be privileged to socialize and network with fellow attendees actively engaged in building sustainability into their brands at companies like Boeing, CH2M HILL, Daikin America, The Walt Disney Company, DuPont, E. & J. Gallo, Georgia-Pacific, Igloo Products, Kashi, Kraft Foods, M&M Mars, Methodologie, Nordstrom, Payless, Red Bull, Sierra Nevada, Torani, Williams-Sonoma, and hundreds of others.
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For special ISSP member discount, use discount code: issp608or
Green Real Estate 2008
July 16-17, 2008; Denver, CO
Join some of the country's most dedicated Realtors, green industry professionals who provide the products and services for affordable home retrofits and new construction, the green lenders who finance these projects, and other devoted individuals and companies who are making a contribution in green real estate, community service, and environmental protection.
- Topics for discussion include:
- Affordability, durability, comfort, and homeownership
- The latest in green finance options
- Working with conservation easements, energy raters, and real estate consumers
- Cutting-edge energy technologies and real estate applications
- Greening the MLS
- Grass roots community change
- More
Southwest Greening Government Conference
July 25, 2008; Flagstaff, AZ
This conference will provide a forum for government officials, decision makers at the managerial level and citizens to discuss strategies and challenges for the implementation of green practices into the business of government. Sessions will focus on national, regional and local advances in green government practices, addressing both successes in and tests of developing and implementing practices while managing sometimes dwindling resources and competing political agendae. Breakout sessions will focus on discussions of practical solutions and case studies in green government strategies.
RPN's Director Chris O'Brien will be involved in two breakout sessions:
- Green Procurement and Certification
- Benchmarking, Tracking, and Reporting Green Accomplishments
NIGP Forum and Products Exposition 2008
July 26-30, 2008; Charlotte, NC
Attend the largest North American educational conference exclusively for individuals in public purchasing.
Engage in professional development and discover new products and services.
Network with other purchasers to find out what they are doing to meet the demands placed on them by their customers and constituencies.
GreenGov Conference 2008
August 14-15, 2008; Arlington, VA
"Measuring and Managing Green Initiatives in Government". This summit will help you:
- Integrate new and improved cost savings for your agency
- Educate co-workers on how to cut down on waste
- Implement green techniques for managing your purchasing needs
- Measure your agency adherence to going green initiatives
RPN staffer Mary Jo Snavely will be giving a presentation on Green Fleets: Procuring Energy Efficient Vehicles and the Use of Alternative Fuels.
For more information, contact The Performance Institute at (703) 894-0481 or visit their website at www.performanceweb.org.
Virginia Association of Governmental Purchasing Conference
October 29-31, 2008; Lansdowne, VA
The theme of the Fall 2008 VAGP Conference is looking towards the future of procurement in Virginia for the next 50 years and beyond.
RPN's Director Chris O'Brien will be speaking at this event.
More details TBA. Please also visit VAGP's website for updated information.
Greenbuild International Conference and Exposition
November 18-20, 2008 (Conference)
November 19-21, 2008 (Expo)
Boston, MA
This year's them is "Revolutionary Green: Innovations for Global Sustainability".
Connect with other green building peers, industry experts, and influential leaders as they share insights on the green building movement and its diverse specialties.
