September 24, 2007 - IBM has recently joined the executive level cast of speakers, which includes representatives from Citigroup, Unilever, SABMiller and De Beers, who will gather at the "Responsible Business in Emerging Markets Summit" set to take place on 9th - 10th October, 2007, in London.

Edan Dionne, Director of Corporate Environmental Affairs of IBM Corporation will discuss the best ways to approach the issue of climate change in emerging markets.

She said: "The involvement of global companies like IBM in emerging economies offers opportunities to provide assistance on critical corporate responsibility issues such as climate change. IBM has been taking action in its own operations around the globe to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and is sharing its experiences with its clients and partners to assist them in responding to these challenges".

"Responsible Business in Emerging Markets Summit is an event to attend by those who are committed to social and environmental responsibility and want to capture the opportunities presented in this arena".

Other topics to be covered at the summit include: anti-corruption solutions available to businesses; discrimination and equal opportunities management; supply chains in global economy; the role of business in capacity building; the bottom line case for responsible business in emerging markets.

Over 150 senior corporate responsibility executives and environmental experts are set to attend the summit in London on 9th-10th October.

Full conference information:
www.ethicalcorp.com/emergingmarkets/36.

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