Bringing together Boston's CleanTech news and events

Join us on March 25^th as we focus on how businesses can implement sustainability in practical, actionable ways that drive profits, strengthen competitive advantage, and move us all towards a life on a healthier, cleaner planet.

• Start the day with an inspiring keynote session with Gary Hirshberg, President and CE-Yo of Stonyfield Farm.  Gary is a leader in the organic movement and a frequent speaker on sustainability, climate change, green and socially responsible business, organic agriculture, and sustainable economic development.

• Attend interactive seminars and discussions to learn about the latest clean technologies, including seminars on Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Design, and a roundtable discussion with entrepreneurs from the New England Clean Energy Council Fellowship Program.

• Gain practical insights and ask questions during the afternoon's Walking the Walk Speaker Series:  short, dynamic talks by entrepreneurs and visionary business leaders who have broken with the old way of thinking to create new and sustainable business models that prove the triple bottom line is a reality, not just hype.

• Listen and learn as award-winning journalist and host of NPR's On Point, Tom Ashbrook, facilitates a discussion among corporate leaders in sustainability, including Martin Madaus, Chairman, President, and CEO of Millipore. The interactive conversation will explore on how businesses are implementing sustainable strategies without waiting for legislative action.

Throughout the day, you will be exposed to the emerging business strategies, innovative companies, and clean technologies that are driving this sector forward.  The conference's new and dynamic format will:

• Facilitate more effective networking among professionals

• Provide exhibitors greater exposure to potential clients

• Offer attendees opportunities to learn and engage in meaningful dialogue about clean technology and sustainable and profitable business practices

PANEL ON ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ISSUES

Thursday, March 25, 2010

The Brattle Group, 44 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA

Time:   4:00 pm Networking

            4:30 pm Panel Discussion

            5:30 pm Networking

Cost:    No fee

Energy and environmental justice issues arise when energy/environmental burdens and benefits are inequitably distributed among racial and economic groups.  Come hear our panel of experts talk about this hot topic of striving for fair treatment and involvement of all people in decision-making regarding the siting of facilities, use and provision of resources, the development of jobs, and the impact of pollution and community development.

Moderator:

Jennifer Bernazani-Ludlum, Attorney, Ferriter Scobbo & Rodophele PC

Speakers:

Kathleen Castagna, Project Officer, Brownfields Program, EPA New England

Amy Braz, Environmental Justice Coordinator, EPA New England

Kalila Barnett, Director, Alternatives for Community & Environment

For directions to The Brattle Group, go to http://www.brattle.com/directions.

Please RSVP by March 23 to Debra Paolo at debra.paolo@brattle.com.

Date: Thursday, March 25
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Location: The Green Roundtable / NEXUS Resource Center, 7th Floor of 38 Chauncy St. (Downtown Crossing) (view map)
RSVP: Please RSVP by March 18 to Andy Blanco (andy@netimpactboston.org)

Did you know that commercial buildings represented 18% of primary energy consumption in the U.S. and used 36% of the nation's electricity in 2006? In addition to energy savings, do you know what other factors are evaluated by LEED, the internationally recognized green building certification system?

As the first event in our "Sustainability 101" series, we invite you to join NIB and Boston's Emerging Green Builders to learn the basics of green building -- no prior knowledge necessary! NEXUS closes at 7:00pm, but we'll be adjourning to a nearby establishment TBD afterward to chat more.