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The Convergence of Sustainability and Mainstream Business Practices
 Presented by William A. Tanenbaum, Green Tech, Environmental Efficiency, Carbon Trading and Sustainability Chair, Technology, IP and Outsourcing Group, Kaye Scholer LLP
The convergence of mainstream business practices and sustainability practices has begun, will accelerate and will be enabled by Green IT and Green Outsourcing. As an example, the “just-in-time” business model will change to reflect this convergence. The original “just-in-time” model was developed when fuel was inexpensive and emissions were free. Now, fuel is expensive and there is or will be a direct or indirect cost imposed on emissions from delivery vehicles. Thus, the era of multiple micro-deliveries will be replaced by less frequent but larger deliveries. IT and outsourcing will be used to make this and other business models more sustainable. The social aspects of sustainability will also become an increasingly important part of business operations. This presentation by William A. Tanenbaum, the chair of the outsourcing practice and the leader of the GreenTech practice at the Kaye Scholer law firm, will address these and the following topics:
- The business drivers behind the adoption of corporate sustainability practices
- Why data centers represent the “low hanging fruit” in corporate sustainability initiatives
- How corporations will impose sustainability requirements in their supply chains
- How outsourcing presents both a challenge and a solution to enhancing the sustainability of mainstream business practices
- The evolving role of social corporate sustainability and impact on Foxconn
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3S Certification for the Fall is Coming:
The initial class for the 3S Certification was very successful and we are in the process of setting up classes for this coming fall. If you missed the May class, be sure to plan to become certified in Sustainable and Socially Responsible Sourcing this coming Fall!
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Final Panelists
Michal Urbankowski, Consul, Consulate of the Republic of Poland
Jacek Bielawski, Director of Krakow Technology Park
Ewa Porebska, CEO of Motorola Poland
"Poland - Another Central European Outsourcing Destination Where Economic Results Meet Socially Responsible Development"
 Michal Urbankowski, Consul, Trade & Investment, Consultate General of the Republic of Poland
In the recent AT Kearney ranking, Poland went up from 22nd to 6th position in a degree of confidence of foreign investors – FDI. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Confidence Index assesses the current situation and future forecasts of international financial flows. In the 2009 Tholons Ranking of Top 50 Emerging Global Outsourcing Cities, Krakow (Poland) went from 16th to 4th position, after Cebu City (Philippines), Shanghai (China) and Beijing (China). During this interactive webinar, Economic Consul Michal Urbankowski will lead a panel of regional economic leaders and outsourcing practitioners, discussing drivers, as well as challenges of such a dynamic development. Representatives of Krakow Special Economic Zone will outline long-term growth agenda which incorporates financial incentives coupled with “green, clean and socially responsible” development platform. The CEO of Motorola Poland will share the global manufacturer’s experience in operating one of its hubs in this historic center of Poland. RECORDING
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"Why Walmart Matters More Than Kyoto or
Copenhagen"
 John Howley, President
and CEO, Davies Energy Systems, Inc.,
Walmart has required 100,000 of its vendors to
complete a sustainability survey disclosing just how "Green" they are.
This is the first step in developing a Sustainability Index that will
allow purchasers to measure and compare the sustainable practices at
different vendors. This webinar will review what the Walmart
Sustainability looks like today and what the company hopes it will
become in the future. It will also look at the larger trend of
different sustainability indexes and reporting requirements, what this
means for companies and their suppliers, the opportunities this creates
for consultants and contractors, and the pros and cons of having
environmental, energy and water policies driven by a patchwork of public
and private indexes and reporting requirements.
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from March 4, 2010
Partnering for Conflict-Free Electronics:
Taking Controversy Out of Your Computer
with a panel of experts!
Our computers, cell-phones, and handheld devices contain precious minerals which are sourced from conflict areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where a war has been raging for the past 12 years. Learn about the atrocities happening in the Congo and how companies, civil society organizations, and social investors are working together to ensure these devices are not fueling the violence.
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GSC Webinar: February 24, 2010
Taking Responsibility for E-Waste Recycling
with Robert Tonetti, General Manager of UNICOR
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Too much e-waste from the US and other high-income locations is being dumped in other countries - such as Africa (above), India, China, Viet Nam, where children are exposed to the hazardous chemicals in the products. Sadly this can happen even if organizations believe they are recycling their e-waste. At this webinar, find out about the electronics recycling program that is being coordinated by UNICOR for the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Mr. Robert 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.
The GSC is pleased to have Mr. Tonetti discussing recycling e-waste as this has become an international issue that you may have seen on 60 Minutes last November. Well-intentioned companies and individuals recycle electronic gadgets from cell phones to desktop computers, thinking they are being properly handled. Unfortunately - at times - they are not. This is an issue for companies here and one in the global sourcing industry: clients should include a review of how their sourcing providers are handling their e-waste - often a result of the sourcing engagement - to ensure its proper disposal.
About our speaker: 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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