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Next GSC Webinar: February 24, 2010
Taking Responsibility for E-Waste Recycling
with Robert Tonetti, General Manager of UNICOR
Mr. Tonetti will provide an overview of the current status of electronics recycling in the U.S., as well as the U.S. and international issues that are related to the reuse, recycling and disposal of used and obsolete electronics. He will also describe the role of the Federal Bureau of Prisons' program for vocational training and inmate employment that involves electronics refurbishment and recycling. This socially and environmentally responsible program includes seven facilities across the U.S. where inmates learn to repair, refurbish and recycle obsolete electronics.
Bob Tonetti became General Manager of the Recycling Group at UNICOR, Federal Bureau of Prisons, in spring 2009. At UNICOR, Bob is responsible for the vocational training and inmate employment program involving electronics refurbishment and recycling. Prior to UNICOR, Bob spent 32 years in EPA’s Office of Solid Waste in Washington, DC, where his focus for 8 years was on the environmentally sound reuse and recycling of used and scrap electronics. Bob developed the guidelines under EPA's Plug-In to eCycling program for the sound management of e-waste and was the lead author of international guidelines on the reuse and recycling of computers for the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). He also led guideline development efforts under the Basel Convention partnership program. Bob has been involved with the development of many of EPA’s regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. It is this U.S. and international environmental regulatory and policy experience that he brings to his new position as General Manager of UNICOR’s recycling program.
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Summary of the January 22 Webinar and Recording Access information
Eric Hochstein of the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade presented excellent background material on Ontario and its potential as a near-shore destination for global sourcing, highlighting the work of the government to support socially responsible sourcing and the use of sustainable practices.
Access the recording of the webinar HERE
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The November webinar focused on critical issues that we are facing related to climate changes. If you wish to access the recording and be well informed for the Copenhagen Climate Conference - then contact
christine.bullen@gscouncil.org
Guest speaker: Dr. Bo Lim, Special Climate Change Advisor at UNDP and one of the scientists awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for Contribution to Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change
Register for this webinar - accessible anywhere in the world - HERE
Current trends illustrate an increasing shift in the global political, economic, environmental and social landscape over the next few decades. This is particularly true given the shocks due to the climate, economic and food crises. These shifts have implications for future growth:
- What are the underlying assumptions of current economic growth paradigm?
- How will future growth be defined?
Given the severe impacts of climate change on the way we currently do business, eventual transformations, will be necessary in order to adapt to these changing conditions.
This webinar will examine the existing context, highlighting important current global trends.
Focusing on climate change as an integral part of shaping this global context, the presentation will review predicted changes and impacts on business, identifying both risks and opportunities for selected sectors.
Potential adaptation options will also be presented as examples of how to reduce risk and capitalize on opportunities. Based on these general conclusions, several key issues related to the global labor force will be examined, such as migration, green jobs and insurance mechanisms.
Finally, the presentation will conclude with a brief overview of the upcoming Copenhagen Summit, highlighting the role of and implications for the private sector.
Access the webinar from anywhere in the world! REGISTER today!
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If you missed this event - you missed a fascinating discussion of innovation, global sourcing and the unique context that Kaihan Krippendorff provides based on ancient Eastern frameworks!
GSC Annual Meeting/Certification Announcement
Thursday, November 5, 2009
3:30 PM
An interview with Kaihan Krippendorff
Strategist, former McKinsey consultant, and author of three business strategy books – The Art of the Advantage, Hide a Dagger Behind Your Smile, and the soon-to-be-released The Way of Innovation – Kaihan Krippendorff has over a decade studying corporate conflict.
Kaihan works regularly with large and medium-sized corporations including Microsoft, J&J, Ryder, DHL, and Fidelity Investments to design bold and innovative growth strategies. He delivers key-note speeches across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America and lectures regularly at business schools including Wharton and MIT Sloan.
He earned his MBA from Columbia Business School and London Business School, his BSE in Finance from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, and his BSE in Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering.
Kaihan will be interviewed by GSC Board member and Chartis Chief Innovation Officer, Karen Morris.
Do not miss this special event! Space is limited so register now!
REGISTRATION
The GSC will be discussing details of our new CERTIFICATION process - unique in its focus on sustainble practices and socially responsible sourcing
Kaihan will be signing copies of his books at the event, so go here to purchase your book and bring it to the meeting:
 
This meeting will be held in NYC at the historic AIG Tower, on the 63rd Floor of 70 Pine Street. There will be a cocktail reception after the session.
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July 22 - Networking Lunch Report
Panel Moderator Amy Kopelan, CEO and founder of Guru Nation, with inovation expert panel members Peter Temes, President of ILO Institute and Karen Morris, Chief Innovation Officer of Chartis Insurance (photo credit: Rei Green)
Attendees at the first GSC networking lunch experienced a lively and provocative discussion about how innovation can help get us out of the current economic meltdown. In addition to the expert panel, the audience consisted of many seasoned executives from the innovation world. Videos capture some of the discussion and will be posted shortly.
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PRESENTATIONS UPLOADED ON PROGRAM PAGE!!!!!!!
GSC Summit 2009 - HUGE SUCCESS
Global Sourcing in Times of Global Crisis: In Search of Sustainability
New York City - June 3, 2009
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Dear Global Sourcing Council Member,
20% Discount for Global Sourcing Council Members
Register for
The World BPO/IT Forum Summit NY
July 30-31st, 2009
The World BPO/IT Forum Summit is an exclusive, invitation-only event with conference topics for CIOs, CFOs and CEOs of major corporations. The Forum is being spearheaded by top representatives from the US, India, the Philippines and Europe.
The World BPO/IT Forum 2009 Speakers include:
Christopher Horace, Director-IT Sourcing, Coca Cola
Craig Cuyar, CIO, Cushman & Wakefield
Dinyar Devitre, Board of Directors, Altria Group
Director-Ext Alliance, C Level, P&G
Emmet Keeffe, CEO, iRise
Gary Beach, Publisher Emeritus, CIO Magazine
Jim Noble, VP - Strategy, BP
John Fafian, VP Strategic Sourcing, Arrow Electronics
Maggie Miller, CIO, Time Warner
Mark Minevich, Futurist
Mykolas Rambus, CIO, Forbes
Hon P Dayal, Ambassador, Govt of India
Patrik Dyberg, CIO, McGraw Hill
Peter Whatnell, CIO, Sunoco
Phil Fersht, Sr Analyst, AMR Research
Rahul Merchant, Director, Sun
Sasi Pillay, CIO, NASA Research
Sunil Wadhwani, Co-Chairman/Founder, Igate
Tsvi Gal, Partner, Exigen
Peter Nag, Global Head of Right Placement, Citigroup Wealth Management
P K Agarwal, CTO, State of California
The World BPO/IT Forum - 2009 Event Resume
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The maiden summit, last July was a resounding success with over 150 Senior Executives from major corporations exploring ideas, experiences and meeting with a wide range of outsourcing BPO/IT companies and international dignitaries - 2008 Summit Highlights.
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