The Economics of Going Green
September 25, 2007
Paramount Conference Centre – Vaughan
The York CEO Forum brought together leading executives to discuss "The Economics of Going Green". The morning conference showcased how IBM, Philips Electronics and JD Smith Logistics and other leading organizations are transforming their operations with new environmental initiatives that are winning over customers and generating new profits. Over 160 people from business, government, the non profit sector and academia listened to an inspiring group of speakers.
The agenda included:
Bill Fisch Chairman & CEO, The Regional Municipality of York
“Regional Sustainability Strategy”
Brent Kopperson Executive Director, Windfall Ecology Centre
“Global Climate Change”
Dan Fortin President, IBM Canada
“Going Green the IBM Way”
Kevin Brady Partner, Five Winds International Consulting
“Key to Building Business Value in the 21 st Century Market Place”
John Cook Managing Partner, Investeco Capital
“Creating Shareholder Value in Green Industry Sectors”
Scott Smith CEO, J.D. Smith & Sons Ltd.
“Green Shipper of the Year”
James Savage Director of Communications, Philips Electronics Ltd.
“The Greening of an Electronics Company”
Lunch Speaker Honourable Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance Government of Ontario