Herman Miller, Shaw Industries, Motorola Join Sustainable Manufacturing Summit
Date: March 2, 2009
Location: Chicago, IL
Leading manufacturers including Herman Miller, Shaw Industries, Motorola, and ArcelorMittal are featured speakers at the 2nd Annual Sustainable Manufacturing Summit. This event highlights cutting-edge advancements and strategic approaches in sustainability across diverse manufacturing sectors.
Focus on Sustainable Manufacturing Leadership
The Summit gathers top CEOs and sustainability experts to share best practices and benchmark environmental initiatives. Ken Cornelius, CEO of Siemens One and event opener, emphasizes sustainability as an emerging baseline expectation from customers. He warns manufacturers who neglect sustainable practices risk losing future revenue.
“Increasingly, customers want to do business with partners who have sustainable business practices,” Cornelius stated.
Interactive Sessions and Thought Leadership
Ken Alston, CEO of McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC), will lead an interactive session on eco-effective production. He will present the Cradle to Cradle® framework, a model designed to enhance sustainable design and eliminate waste, providing practical tools to participating companies.
Notable Participants and Industry Impact
Additional speakers come from leading corporations such as Kraft, Toshiba, US Steel, Abbott Laboratories, Sara Lee, Pfizer, Owens Corning, Hollander, and The North Face. The Summit is highly recommended for professionals responsible for developing corporate environmental strategies and sustainability advisors.
About Green Power Conferences
Organizer Green Power Conferences specializes in organizing high-quality, interactive events focused on renewable energy, biofuels, carbon markets, and corporate climate response. Their Corporate Climate Response events facilitate dialogue among companies and regulators on robust carbon reduction strategies. More information can be found at Green Power Conferences.
Contact and Resources
- Event Brochure: Sustainable Manufacturing Summit 2009
- Media Contact: Adrienne Baker, 604-569-1752, adrienne@greenpowerconferences.com
This summit showcases the vital role of sustainable products and practices, positioning manufacturing companies at the forefront of the green transformation. Stakeholders gain valuable insights to drive eco-innovation and strengthen corporate responsibility efforts.
Design Delight Studio curates high-impact, authoritative insights into sustainable and organic product trends, helping conscious consumers and innovative brands stay ahead in a fast-evolving green economy.
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