Climate Change Strategies for a Changing Environment

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1 255 Smyth Road, Ottawa ON K1H 8M7 Climate Change Strategies for a Changing Environment Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Metropolitan Hotel Toronto Prepare your organization for its most challenging, complex and long-term threat. Sponsored by:

2 Does your organization have a comprehensive climate change strategy to manage its financial and reputational risks and opportunities? In 2007, the joint-nobel-prize Winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change confirmed global warming and linked it directly to human activity. Fortune magazine reported that global warming is here to stay as a hot button for policymakers, a wild card for business, and a disturbing prospect for us all. Beyond concern for the planet, organizations are striving to reduce costs and increase productivity by using energy and materials more efficiently. Energy User News examined 1,000 energy efficiency upgrades, including building control systems, heating and cooling, lighting, and motors, and reported an average 39% reduction in energy consumption, an average 32% return on investment, and just over a 3-year payback! Other benefits include new revenue from innovative offerings, reduced liability and risk, enhanced brand image, and increased employee and customer loyalty. Climate Change Strategies for a Changing Environment, Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at the Metropolitan Hotel, Toronto, will explore the latest science, national and international climate policy, the legal and business case for early action, and practical strategies to reduce an organization s climate change risks and protect its bottom line. Find out what regulations affect your business, what it will take to comply, and what your peers are doing to reduce emissions, increase energy efficiency, and manage their stakeholders. Hear from experts who are breaking new ground, increase your understanding of the current threat, and prepare your organization for the inevitable regulatory and risk management issues of climate change. I look forward to meeting you and to your participation in this important event. Sincerely, Bill Roberton Executive Director, Conference Programs P.S. Effective business continuity planning requires a team approach. Visit or call and find out about our 4-for-the-price-of-3 Team Offer! To register, visit

3 Find out how climate change will affect your sector and your business. Experts predict that global warming will profoundly affect Canada s economy, society, and environment glaciers and permafrost will melt, vector-borne diseases will move north, and extreme weather events such as droughts, fires, and floods will impact agriculture, forestry, real estate, infrastructure, insurance, and more. BP Amoco, Daimler Chrysler Canada Inc., Ford Motor Company, Shell Canada Ltd., and other major corporations have left industry associations that questioned the science of climate change, and are addressing global warming issues independently. Learn the essentials of climate change policy, legal responsibility, and risk and impact mitigation. Whether you already have a strategy in place, are working to update your plan, or have yet to make a start, this event will help you ensure your organization s preparedness for climate change. Examine the issues and options through the practical experience of the experts. Capitalize on the insights of experienced climate change management practitioners and their comprehensive strategies to: build climate change partnerships with governments, competitors, suppliers, and the community identify and implement best-practices in climate change planning recognize your legal liabilities in the face of a changing political landscape learn the latest climate change science from world-renowned scientists gain stakeholder support for your plan Building on success. As Canada s most respected independent research and conference development organization, the Conference Board is uniquely positioned to attract the foremost experts and provide an insightful and enlightening learning experience for conference participants.

4 Advisory Board The Conference Board of Canada is going green! In Print This brochure is printed waterless with soy inks on Forest Stewardship Council certified paper that is processed chlorine free and made from 50% postconsumer recycled content. In addition, we have reduced our total paper use by more than one third by incorporating our letter and envelope into a new selfmailing marketing piece. In Venue This event is bullfrogpowered with 100% green electricity. This means that Bullfrog Power will inject carbon-free green power onto the Ontario electricity grid to match the amount of electricity used by this event. Bullfrog s green power is sourced exclusively from wind power and low-impact hydro producers who meet or exceed the federal government s EcoLogo M standard for renewable energy. For more information, visit The Conference Board of Canada would like to acknowledge the contribution of the following individuals and organizations in the development of this conference: Maj-Gen. Clive Addy (retired) Chair National Security Group Tima Bansal Associate Professor Director, Centre for Building Sustainable Value Richard Ivey School of Business Jim Bruce Former Acting Deputy Secretary-General World Meteorological Organization, Geneva Paul Kovacs Executive Director The Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction Peter Love Chief Energy Conservation Officer Ontario Power Authority Meet the leaders of climate change strategy development and risk management. This conference will be of particular interest to senior public and private sector executives responsible for business strategy, operations, and stakeholder relationship management, including Vice-Presidents, Directors, and Senior Managers of: Business continuity planning Corporate social responsibility Emergency planning and response Legal Risk management Environment and energy Corporate communications Disaster recovery Strategic sourcing

5 Register now and save! Register before November 24, 2008, and save $200 with our special earlybird savings. Send a team and save! Visit or call today, and find out about our 4-for-the-priceof-3 Team Offer! Sponsor this event! Connect with your top prospects in an open, collaborative environment. Associate your brand and senior team with the solutions, and position your organization as a leader in its field. To learn more about exhibiting, reception and luncheon sponsorship, and exclusive conference sponsor benefits, please contact Rhonda Bradbury at or bradbury@conferenceboard.ca. RegistrATION To Register Online: registrar@conferenceboard.ca Phone: or Mail: The Conference Board of Canada 255 Smyth Road Ottawa ON K1H 8M7 All registrations will be confirmed Program subject to change Events are GST exempt Please see for our cancellation policy. Venue Fees do not include accommodations. Please contact the hotel directly for reservations, and mention The Conference Board of Canada to receive the preferred rate of $129, available until December 26, Hotel Metropolitan Hotel 108 Chestnut Street Toronto ON M5G 1R e-proceedings Conference e-proceedings are recorded audio-visual archives of the presentations made at events, synchronized directly with the PowerPoint slides. This $750 value is included in the conference fee. A link will be ed to all delegates approximately 15 business days after the event. The Conference Board of Canada is going green! Conference e-proceedings are now available electronically saving on paper and packaging. Can t attend this event? Order your e-proceedings today by calling or by contacting publications@conferenceboard.ca. The Conference Board s Privacy Policy By registering for this event, you are giving us consent to use information you provided to help us inform you about additional Conference Board products and services. To view our Privacy Policy, visit If you wish to withdraw your consent to our use of your information, please contact us at contactprivacy@conferenceboard.ca or Green your attendance at this event! Offset your contribution to greenhouse gases when you register. Your $15 will support reforestation or renewable energy projects that help offset the greenhouse gases generated by your travel.

6 Climate Change Strategies for a Changing Environment Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Metropolitan Hotel, Toronto Priority Code YES! Please register the following delegate for this event (4-for-the-price-of-3 team offer available See for details.) Name Title Organization Tel Fax Mailing Address City Province Postal code Your registration in this event includes the sessions, continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, luncheon, and Conference e-proceedings. Fees Before Nov. 24, 2008 Before Dec. 29, 2008 After Dec. 29, 2008 Conference $1,725 $1,825 $1,925 e-proceedings only $750 Carbon offset: Yes I would like to mitigate my environmental impact at this forum $15 Please confirm attendance at event functions: Luncheon: Day 1 Payment method: (all fees are due by the event date) American Express MasterCard VISA Cheque (payable to The Conference Board of Canada ) Card number Expiry date Amount Cardholder name All registrations will be confirmed Program Subject to Change EVENTS ARE GST-EXEMPT Please see for our cancellation policy. Fax to: This brochure is printed waterless with soy inks on Forest Stewardship Council certified paper that is processed chlorine free and made from 50% post-consumer recycled content, and paper use has been reduced by more than one third. The Conference Board also works with event venues to reduce, reuse, recycle, and minimize its environmental footprint.