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  • Navigating the American Carbon World (NACW) conference

     

    2012 marks the 10th anniversary of Navigating the American Carbon World (NACW), North America's largest and most anticipated carbon conference. Over the last decade, NACW has been known as the most trusted and reliable event for getting updates and insights into climate policy and carbon market information. The event features the most forward-thinking minds that are driving action to address global climate change. And, because of the depth and diversity of its delegates, who represent business, NGOs, academia and government agencies, it is known as the single best place for networking and collaborating.  NACW 2012 will take place April 10-12 in San Francisco and will present a detailed look at California's cap-and-trade program and other types of mitigation, as well as current and potential linkages between state-level, regional and international carbon markets and sub-national REDD programs. The event is hosted by the Climate Action Reserve. For additional information, please visit www.nacw2012.com.

  • Climate Leadership Conference

    With the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as the headline sponsor, the first annual Climate Leadership Conference will be held from February 29-March 1, 2012, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The conference will bring together leaders from business, government and academic institutions, and the non-profit community interested in exchanging ideas and information on how to address climate change while simultaneously running their operations more competitively and sustainably.

    Registration Details & Early Bird Special

    Travel/Lodging Information

    The conference includes a gala to honor recipients of the Climate Leadership Awards, a new national awards program to recognize exemplary corporate, organizational, and individual leadership in response to climate change. U.S. EPA, in partnership with C2ES, The Climate Registry (The Registry), and the Association of Climate Change Officers (ACCO), sponsor the awards. 

    Featured conference speakers include:

    • Nancy Sutley – Chair, White House Council on Environmental Quality
    • Gina McCarthy – Assistant Administrator, Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
    • Mary Nichols – Chair, California Air Resources Board
    • Eileen Claussen – President, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions

    Click here for complete speakers list and detailed conference agenda.

    Program Highlights

    • Network with leaders from the public and private sectors, including federal and state government officials, industry leaders, and nonprofit experts
    • Attend the Climate Leadership Awards Gala, which is held in conjunction with the conference
    • Hear insights from winners of the 2011 Climate Leadership Awards for the Supply Chain, Organizational and Individual Leadership categories

    Conference attendees will learn about and exchange solutions on topics including

    • Leveraging Clean Energy Opportunities
    • Managing Climate Risks and Building Resilience
    • Supply Chain Strategies
    • Disclosures and Questionnaires
    • Setting and Achieving GHG Reduction Goals Education & Engagement
    • Strategies Making the Business Case for Climate Response

    REGISTRATION INFORMATION

    EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Register by January 20 for a $100 discount on registration.

    RECEIVE ONE COMPLIMENTARY TICKET TO THE CLIMATE LEADERSHIP AWARDS GALA with paid Climate Leadership Conference registration.  Additional information on table reservations, sponsorship packages, etc. for the Gala will be made available on this page shortly.

    2012 Climate Leadership Conference RegistrationConference Pass
    Federal, State, Local, International and Regional Government Employees$395
    Non-profit & Academic Institution Employees$495
    Corporate Employees$595
    Unaffiliated Professionals$595
    Students$395
    On-Site Registration (beginning February 28, 2012 at 2:00 pm)$545 (government) $795 (all other sectors)
    Additional Registrations for ExhibitorsAbove rates apply with 15% discount applied.
    Additional Registrations for SponsorsAbove rates apply with 20% discount applied.
    • Group rates are not currently available for the 2012 Climate Leadership Conference.
    • Online registration ends at 11:55 pm (EST) on February 26, 2012.
    • Individuals must be 18 years or older to attend Climate Leadership Conference events.
    • Student rates are available only to students who do not currently hold full-time employment.
    • Only registered attendees and speakers may attend the conference activities and the Climate Leadership Awards Gala
    • Early registration is encouraged.  The following credit cards are accepted: Master Card; Visa; American Express
    • A credit card processing fee will be assessed for all credit card transactions
    • Early bird special is available only to full conference registrants
    • All registration cancellations received between January 15 and January 31 will be charged a 25% cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued after January 31, 2012. All cancellations must be submitted in writing. You may substitute attendees at any time by sending written notification by February 15, 2012. After February 15, please bring all registration adjustment details to the onsite registration HELP DESK at the conference. Cancellations and changes must be made in writing; phone changes and cancellations are NOT permitted. Please send all written notices of cancellation or changes to registrations@ClimateLeadershipConference.org.

    Federal Paperwork Requirements

    Federal employees processing purchase order paperwork will need the following information:

    Venue: Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center, 250 Racquet Club Road, Weston, Florida 33326

    Vendor/Conference Producer: Association of Climate Change Officers, 1900 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006, 202-496-7390

    Special Needs

    We will make every effort to accommodate special needs identified to us prior to the event.  Please indicate these special needs during the registration process. Upon receipt of stated special needs in confirmed registrations, the conference managers will reply with an e-mail to you to confirm receipt.

    Questions or Comments?

    If you have any questions or comments regarding registration for the 2012 Climate Leadership Conference, please contact: questions@ClimateLeadershipConference.org.

    TRAVEL & LODGING

    The 2012 Climate Leadership Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center (250 Racquet Club Drive, Weston, FL 33326) in Fort Lauderdale/Weston, Florida. A room block has been reserved for conference attendees. A block of rooms has been reserved for checking in as early as February 25 and checking out as late as March 5, 2012.

    Lodging RatesFebruary 25 - March 5, 2012
    Per Diem Rates for Federal, State, Local, International and Regional Government Employees$173
    All Others$189

    Access to the room block is based on availability and with the following guidance:

    • Link to Hyatt Reservations Site: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/CLC2012
    • To reserve a room by phone, please call 1-888-421-1442 and refer to group code "CLC2012".
    • Planning to come in before February 25 or stay longer than March 5?  Please call the above phone number to make your reservation.

    The hotel and conference center is conveniently accessible by way of three convenient airports:

     

    Any sponsorship or advertisements appearing in these materials do not imply endorsement, recommendation, or favor by the United States Government or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

  • 2011 Boston Solutions Lab: "Business of Innovating"

    In partnership with EDF’s Innovation Exchange, DIG IN, and the Green Innovators in Business Network (GIBN), C2ES co-hosted a “Business of Innovating” Solutions Lab on December 8, 2011, exploring how we conceive of innovation and its role in addressing key environmental and sustainability challenges, including climate change. This event drew on insights from this project’s research of corporate strategies for bringing low-carbon solutions to market. Designed to engage interested business professionals in an ongoing learning community, the Solutions Lab brought together hundreds of professionals engaged in making their organizations more efficient, sustainable, and leading-edge.

    Confirmed catalyst presenters include:

    • Andy Hargadon, Professor, UC Davis Center for Entrepreneurship (Download PDF presentation)
    • Bob Hilton, VP, Power Technologies for Government Affairs, Alstom Power (Download PDF presentation)
    • Stephen Todd, Distinguished Engineer & Director, Global Innovation Network, EMC
    • Kathrin Winkler, VP & Chief Sustainability Officer, EMC

    Interactive Innovation Breakout Sessions with: