From CSRWire: “Sustainability Solutions, the leading provider of supply chain sustainability solutions will host the 7th Annual Ethical Sourcing Forum (ESF) North America on March 26-27, 2009 at Bridgewaters in New York City, USA. This years ESF North America will deliver new strategies and practices to address the latest social and environmental challenges facing global supply chain professionals and stakeholders.
Forum attendees will broaden their understanding of sustainable business practices currently transforming the global supply chain from business leaders, policy makers, academics and other key industry stakeholders as well as learn about the latest models being implemented and which enablers are helping to drive success.
The ESF North America will feature industry specific presentations on: Sustainable Purchasing, Remediation and Continuous Improvement, Industry and Cross Sector Initiatives, Food, Agriculture, and Beverage Sector, Environmental Measurement and Monitoring, Supply Chain Rating/Reporting and Ethical Consumerism, with-in a two-day action oriented environment.
With a focus on BUILDING THE SUPPLY CHAIN OF THE FUTURE, the ESF was created in response to an industry wide call for more beneficial knowledge transfer and capacity development industry platform that will make participants think and learn. The ESF North America is open to those willing to play an active role in the development and successful implementation of sustainable social and environmental supply chain practices.
ESF presenters and moderators, with expertise in CSR, Environment, Sustainability and the international Supply Chain, will engage participants in interactive sessions to demonstrate their “Models & Tools of Practice”. The ESF concludes with a “Model the Way” workshop where ideas and thoughts will be translated into practice by participants applying forum learning’s, combined with the delegates own industry knowledge, into the development of innovative and practical solutions for tomorrow.
Bring your challenges and leave with practical solutions. Register for the ESF North America today!
Corporate delegates are encouraged to register early for a $500 savings off full conference fees plus special incentives. For more information and to register, visit:
http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?5S,M3,0da1d6fe-2cf2-4b40-b858-49317803ff62
Contacts
For further information on presenting or attendance, please contact:
Bela Fonseca, Event Director
+1-212-803-5304
Bela.fonseca@intertek.com
For media partnership, sponsor and exhibitor opportunities, please contact:
Geneva Humdy, Communications Manager
212 803-5319
Geneva.humdy@intertek.com
About Intertek
Intertek (ITRK.L) is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world. From auditing and inspection, to testing, quality assurance and certification, Intertek people are dedicated to adding value to customers’ products and processes, supporting their success in the global marketplace. Intertek has the expertise, resources and global reach to support its customers through its network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 23,000 people in 110 countries around the world.
For more information, visit www.intertek.com
For more information please contact:
Anabela Fonseca, Event Director
Intertek Sustainability Solutions
212 803-5304
Geneva Humdy, Communications Manager
Intertek Sustainability Solutions
212 803-5319