Green Leadership $65
Preregistration Required
Seattle October 20 9:30-11:30 am
Course Description-
What is Green Leadership and how does it affect my business. Discussed benefits of "going green" in your business. How to become a green business and what that really means. Focus on environmental trends in green leadership and progressive leadership techniques.
The US Military is a big consumer of energy, using 117 million barrels (or 320 thousand barrels per day) in 2006. They, more than most, understand that we need to find alternatives to our dependence on petroleum. The NW region has been using B20 for ten years!
Alternative energy is a top priority for DARPA, the military research branch whose research and innovation led to the development of the Internet. The Strategic Technology Office, part of DARPA, states that:
September Workshop: 4 weekly 90-min. webinars with subject matter expert Scot Case an internationally recognized expert on responsible sourcing, green supply chains, and environmental marketing. Discover ways to buy a better future. Develop skills to reduce costs while driving environmental and social innovation. Explore strategies government/corporate purchasers are using to buy more environmentally and socially responsible goods and services while balancing traditional supply chain concerns like price, performance, and availability.
Biodiesel Use in Fleets
As the Gulf fills with oil, consumers are beginning to look at their role in our oil addiction. What will this mean to businesses and how do they react to this new awareness to position their business? Why have some businesses been using biodiesel for years?
Ed Begley, Jr. and Matthew Coates celebrate sustainable living and green building at this special event, "Leading the Way Toward a Sustainable Future." Tickets, $8.00 for General Admission. Discounts available if you cycle to the event or take public transportation!
