Registration and Breakfast

Welcome and Introductions

GHG Benchmarking Survey Results
Start the conference off right by learning the results of our survey and get a snapshot of how your program compares to over 125 others on areas such as program maturity, reduction strategies, data collection and reporting.

• Kathy Blue, Principal, Climate Change Services, Trinity Consultants

Key regulatory and policy update: Where are we today, August 3rd, 2010?
In this session, you will learn the latest regulatory and policy developments every EHS manager needs to be aware of as they advance their company’s GHG strategy, including US legislative efforts, EPA actions and international governmental regulations. In addition, you will receive customized notes that provide more information on the issues covered in the presentation.

• Nicholas W. van Aelsty, Principal, Beveridge & Diamond, PC

Opening Concurrent Sessions

Meeting the Challenge of Scope III: Next Generation GHG Measurement
This case-study session will help you face the next set of hurdles as you expand and mature your GHG foot-printing program. Get an insider’s perspective from a select group of companies, including Ford, Kraft, and S.C. Johnson, that have ‘road tested’ WRI’s new GHG Protocol standards covering Scope III emissions.

• Franklyn A. Ericson, Director Worldwide S/H/E/Q Operations, SC Johnson
• Christina Bosch, Supply Chain Sustainability, Ford Motor Company

Moderator: David Rich, Associate - GHG Protocol Initiative, World Resources Institute

Carbon Accounting Beyond 101 – Compliance Level Inventories
Get the key tips and traps on how to maintain and evolve Scope I and II GHG inventories. Learn the take-aways for your most common on how to determine emissions boundaries, the best practices for data collection, and process management from an organization that has advised 1000’s on GHG management.

• Pierre Boileau, Senior Advisor, Climate Change & Sustainability, CSA Standards

Break

Keynote Address

Major metropolitan areas are increasingly developing broad climate strategies that require strong public/private partnerships to collectively address greenhouse gas emissions. Take away lessons learned from an Olympic bid that harnessed various interests from all aspects of the greater Chicago area.

• Suzanne Malec-McKenna, Commissioner of the Department of Environment, City of Chicago

Lunch

GHG Data Management: Lessons Learned and Best Practices from Corporate Leaders
Whether you use a from home-grown system or customized solution, how you gather data is critical to the success of any corporate GHG program. Gain insights from companies who’ve completed a thorough and successful GHG inventory using strong data management systems. Speakers will share practical, experience-based lessons learned and process dos and don’ts that attendees will be able apply to their own programs.

• Sacha Boon, Principal Environmental Specialist, Abbott Laboratories
• Brian Stenson, Manager, EHS, FUJIFILM
• Liz McMeekin, Environmental Manager, PPG

Moderator: Joanne Schroeder, Principal, E2 ManageTech

Public Reporting and Goal Setting
In this unique session, you will gain insights into the business case for public reporting and goal setting. Hear candid discussion from your peers on how they determined their GHG reduction targets and developed public carbon reduction commitments. From responding to supplier assessments and the EPA mandatory reporting rule to choosing a reporting scheme, our expert moderator and panelists will help you think through the drivers and key decision points to determine the best approach for your organization.

• Gary Conner, Manager, Environmental Affairs, Caterpillar Inc.
• Barry Dambach, Senior Director EHS, Alcatel-Lucent

Moderator: John D. Sottong, Technical Director, EPA Climate Leaders

Break

GHG Resource Café
Take advantage of NAEM’s interactive GHG Resource Café to engage resource providers who can help you measure, manage and reduce your greenhouse gas emissions. This year’s Resource Café will have a special focus on carbon accounting software in addition to other product, service and partnership offerings. Representatives will be available from government, the NGO community and the private sector to discuss all the tools and initiatives available to support your GHG and energy reduction efforts.

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Networking Event

Key Reduction Approaches: Energy Management, Carbon Offsets and On-site Renewables
Learn ways to reduce your GHG impact through projects within your operations, such as on-site renewables, as well as approaches to further offset your carbon footprint through verified emission offsets and renewable energy credits. This session will feature three case studies that provide a general overview of the key approaches companies are taking in their efforts to minimize their GHG emissions and energy usage

• Bill Abolt, Office Director, Shaw Environmental, Inc.
• Steve McDougal, Executive Vice President, Marketing & Business Development, 3Degrees
• Erin Laude, Senior Energy and Carbon Management Consultant, CH2M HILL

GHG Reduction Success Stories
From operational energy reductions to on-site renewable projects, hear from corporate leaders who have made measurable progress in reducing their climate and energy impacts. Speakers will share specific approaches and insights on what worked and what didn’t, and provide clear metrics on reductions achieved.

• Ari Kobb, Sustainability Director, Siemens Building Technologies
• Sarah Gibson, Global Environmental Programs Manager, Dell
• Tim Shea, Second Vice President of Facilities, Purchasing & Contracting, National Life Group

Closing Remarks and Adjournment