GLOBE 2012, North America’s largest and longest-running global gathering on the business of the environment

For the past twenty years, GLOBE has been one of the world's largest and most prestigious events dedicated to the business of energy and the environment. Every two years since 1990, over 10,000 professionals from around the world have come together at GLOBE for leading-edge environmental innovations, global networking, and outstanding business development opportunities. Our next event, GLOBE 2012 will be held in Vancouver, BC, Canada, March 14-16, 2012.

GLOBE's conference will focus on five major themes: Corporate Sustainability; The Economics of Energy; Finance & Investment; Global Emissions Management; Cities: Green Buildings, Infrastructure & Sustainable Design; with special sessions on Green Jobs, Education & Training; Clean Technology; Water; Sustainable Consumption, Supply & Retail; and the Auto Industry.

Several companies, regions and countries are already confirmed exhibitors in GLOBE's trade fair: Austria, China, France, Germany, Japan, Poland, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States; Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan; AMEC, Bullfrog Power, Coral Canada Wide, Day4 Energy, DOW, Eaton Corporation, Forestry Innovation Investment, Ground Effects Environmental Services, Harvest Power Canada, InterfaceFLOR, Magpower Systems, Maxxam Analytics, Metro Vancouver, NORAM Biosystems, Philips Lighting, Powertech Labs (BC Hydro), Pulse Energy, RBC Royal Bank, Samson Motors, and Walker Environmental.

GLOBE 2012 Documents

Topic:

Climate Education Homes and Buildings Industry Policy Transportation Utilities and Distribution Water

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Industry

Past Events of This Type

Energy Efficiency Global Forum (EE Global) 2012

March 27, 2012 - 4:00pm - March 29, 2012 - 2:30pm

9801 International Drive, 32819 Orlando, Florida

EE Global 2011 Energy Efficiency Global Forum

Energy Efficiency Global Forum (EE Global) 2011

April 12, 2011 - 4:30pm - April 14, 2011 - 2:00pm

Brussels

Start Date:

March 14, 2012 - 8:30am - March 16, 2012 - 5:00pm

Location:

Vancouver Convention Centre - East

GLOBE 2012, International Conference and Trade Fair on Energy and Environment

999 Canada Place

Vancouver

British Columbia

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GLOBE 2012 Agenda

THE 'DAVOS OF SUSTAINABILITY' 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Since 1990, the GLOBE™ Series of Conferences has become one of the highest-profile sustainable business summits in the world and the nexus for global networking and thought leadership on the business of the environment.

Biennially, thousands of environmental business leaders, corporate environmental managers and sustainability practitioners come together in Vancouver to explore the mutually inclusive goals of corporate sustainability and business performance.

GLOBE 2012 will offer a bold agenda in response to unprecedented developments in global environmental business policy and practice. Centered around five major themes, conference sessions will be dynamic panels where experts and audience get to react and interact on the most pressing issues. Over the years, these sessions have drawn the 'best and brightest' of the international sustainable business community, making GLOBE an outstanding networking opportunity.

Download the GLOBE 2012 Preliminary Conference Outline

Corporate Sustainability 12:00 am - 12:00 am

More and more businesses are making sustainability central to their operations to better position themselves for improved efficiency, profitability, and long-term performance. Corporate leaders and business executives will share their strategies and address how they are maintaining profitable business operations while adapting to evolving social, shareholder, consumer, and government expectations and requirements.

The Economics of Clean Energy 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Despite massive investment and growth in renewable energy and clean technology in recent years, fossil fuels will continue to power our energy needs for the foreseeable future. The future energy mix will depend largely on supply and demand factors that will be influenced by resource availability, technology pricing and innovation, and public policy and geopolitical factors - which all form part of the 'Economics of Clean Energy'. The world's leading experts on energy will discuss the key technologies and energy sources that will power our future, and provide insights on how emerging investment opportunities can be realized.

Responsible Finance & Investment 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Experts from financial institutions, venture capital firms, and governments will explore the relationship between sustainable development and finance, with a focus on clean technology investment, regulation and policy, capital markets, and responsible investment strategies.

Global Emissions Management 12:00 am - 12:00 am

While a level of uncertainty remains around the status of global carbon markets, governments and corporations alike are moving forward with their own strategies and initiatives to manage harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Governments and organizations that establish effective adaptation, mitigation, and emissions management strategies will be best positioned to manage future risks. Major players involved in developing corporate strategies and public policies for emissions management will come together to discuss current initiatives and best practices.

Cities: Green Buildings, Infrastructure & Sustainable Design 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Leaders of some of the world's greatest cities will discuss how they are making their cities more economically, socially, and environmentally vibrant places to live and do business in a more sustainable fashion. As well, leading experts who are designing and building today's urban centres will be on hand to discuss the latest in green building technologies, energy management systems, infrastructure, and design.

In addition, special sessions on Green Jobs, Education & Training; Water; and Sustainable Consumption, Supply & Retail will also be offered.