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Advisory: U.S. Chamber Foundation to Host Annual Sustainability Forum

Experts and Thought Leaders Will Explore Circular Economy Opportunities for Business

Advisory: U.S. Chamber Foundation to Host Annual Sustainability Forum

Experts and Thought Leaders Will Explore Circular Economy Opportunities for Business

Published 04-30-15

Submitted by U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Corporate Citizenship Center

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Corporate Citizenship Center will convene business leaders and sustainability experts for the annual Sustainability Forum. The event, “The Circular Economy: Unleashing New Business Value,” will explore opportunities for businesses to adopt a circular economy approach that translates into positive environmental impacts, real cost savings, and greater profits.

WHO:    
John Lanier, Executive Director, Ray C. Anderson Foundation
Tim Lindsey, Global Director of Sustainable Development, Caterpillar
Dame Ellen MacArthur, Founder, Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Terry Mah, CEO and President, Veolia North America
Mathy Stanislaus, Assistant Administrator, Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
William McDonough, Founder, MBDC and William McDonough + Partners

A full list of speakers is available here.

WHAT:    
U.S. Chamber Foundation Sustainability Forum: “The Circular Economy: Unleashing New Business Value”

WHEN:    
Wednesday, May 6 – Thursday, May 7, 2015
Agenda

WHERE:
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
1615 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20062

RSVP:
Credentialed members of the media are invited to attend. Please register by emailing bjacobs@uschamber.com or calling 202-230-1877.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is dedicated to strengthening America’s long-term competitiveness and educating the public on how the free enterprise system improves society and the economy.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Corporate Citizenship Center

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Corporate Citizenship Center

U.S. community development. Emerging-market development. Disaster response. Social and environmental innovation – businesses play an important role in all of these issue areas.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Corporate Citizenship Center is recognized in the corporate citizenship field as a source for fresh thinking, exceptional networking and practical lessons learned.

The Foundation works to strengthen collaboration and understanding among companies, corporate foundations, chambers of commerce, NGOs, and governmental offices. As a partnership facilitator, The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Corporate Citizenship Center helps businesses find highly effective ways to invest in local communities, be responsive in times of disasters, and improve lives and livelihoods across the globe.

The Foundations mission is to work with businesses to make the world a better place. Email ccc@uschamber.com to learn more.

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