Our Common Future: Develop a Plan for Sustainablilty
Track
:
Sustainability / Green
Program Code:
S-1
Date:
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Time:
10:15 AM to 11:30 AM
EST
Location:
Room 2104 B
SPEAKER
:
Kevin Quinn, CPIM, CIRM, CSCP, Purchasing Agent, General Dynamics - Itronix
Kevin Quinn has 20 years of experience in the field of materials management. An active member and longtime volunteer, he is Past President of North West Inland Empire (NWIE) Chapter, in Spokane, WA. Currently in Purchasing with General Dynamics – Itronix, he also serves on their new Recycling Committee and is helping them, and his Chapter, with their efforts in moving forward toward sustainability.
SUBMITTER
:
Kevin Quinn, CPIM, CIRM, CSCP, Purchasing Agent, General Dynamics - Itronix
Kevin Quinn has 20 years of experience in the field of materials management. An active member and longtime volunteer, he is Past President of North West Inland Empire (NWIE) Chapter, in Spokane, WA. Currently in Purchasing with General Dynamics – Itronix, he also serves on their new Recycling Committee and is helping them, and his Chapter, with their efforts in moving forward toward sustainability.
Description
Sustainability—development that meets our present needs without jeopardizing the ability of future generation to meet theirs—is the hottest topic in business. Everyone on earth will be affected by initiatives taken (or not) by businesses in the coming years, and pressure to act is increasing. This interactive presentation will provide the what, why, and how to be successful in greening-up business. It's important to start now. The presenter will review green standards to know and identify hoaxes to beware. Based on real-world experience, session attendees will learn tools to develop and initiate their own programs.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Discuss the concept of Sustainability and why it is important to business
Develop & Implement a basic program in the workplace and home
Access resources and utilize tools shared in the session