CSR – Its Place in Business and the World
| March 19, 2010 | ||
| 8:30 am | to | 4:30 pm |
Venue: Orchard Hotel, Orchard Ballroom 3, 442 Orchard Road, Singapore 238879
Jointly organized by ISEAS and the EU Delegation to Singapore, the aim of the seminar is to examine the notion of CSR and the importance of involving all stakeholders. The seminar will also identify the real challenges a company might face when implementing a CSR strategy and, more broadly, facilitate an exchange of views from companies from Asia and Europe. This would allow businesses to take advantage of the diversity of views and experiences so as to further enhance their companies’ global strategies.
For details and registration, visit the European Union Delegation to Singapore website.
Source: European Union Delegation to Singapore
Methodological Approaches for Cost-Effective Carbon Trading
| March 12, 2010 | ||
| 9:30 am | to | 11:30 am |
Venue: MEWR Theatrette, #4-00, Environment Building, 40 Scotts Road, Singapore 228231
Speaker: Sébastien Raoux, Ph.D., J.D., Esq., President & CEO, Transcarbon International Corporation
In this presentation, Dr. Raoux will review the essential elements of carbon trading methodologies and cover topics such as additionality, anti-gaming and capping procedures, the calculation of baseline and project emissions, and monitoring methodologies. He will pay particular attention to the issue of accuracy and uncertainty in the determination of emissions reduction, and examine the tradeoffs and procedures to optimize the cost effectiveness of carbon trading projects. He will illustrate the presentation with examples taken from existing CDM methodologies (Clean Development Mechanism), in particular related to the electronics and the high-tech industry, as well as energy and waste management.
For details and registration, visit the SEI website.
A Smart Energy Economy: Panel Discussion on ESC’s Recommendations on Energy Resilience and Sustainable Growth
| March 22, 2010 | ||
| 9:30 am | to | 10:45 am |
Venue: National University of Singapore, The Auditorium, University Hall, Lee Kong Chian Wing, Level 2, 21 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119077
Join the panel discussion on the Economic Strategies Committee’s (ESC) recent recommendations on Energy Resilience and Sustainable Growth, moderated by Jessica Cheam, Correspondent, Straits Times, Money Desk. The panelists include:
- Prof. Linda Yuen-Ching Lim: Professor of Strategy at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan
- Dr. Natasha Hamilton-Hart: Associate Professor and Deputy Head in the Southeast Asian Studies Programme of the National University of Singapore
- Dr. Tilak Doshi: Chief Economist and Principal Fellow at the Energy Studies Institute
- Dr. Cheng-Guan Michael Quah: Chief Scientist and Principal Fellow at the Energy Studies Institute
Visit the Energy Studies Institute (ESI) website for details and registration.
CleanTech Happy Hour
| February 24, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 11:00 pm |
CleanTech Happy Hour has been a little quiet but hey we’re back! Lots of exciting plans in the coming months!
This February, CTHH will be held at Loof. (www.loof.com.sg) A rooftop chillout venue where a brilliant view awaits!
As always, what is CTHH without CTHH prices?
So here are the deals for the night:-
Up till 8pm , 1-for-1 promotion and if you have an UOB credit card, Bring it along , because you will be entitled to the promotion till 8.30pm
After that, a 10% discount on all drinks for CTHH.
Green Drinks Singapore – Jan 2010
| January 28, 2010 | ||
| 8:15 pm | to | 9:30 pm |
From Green Drinks Singapore:
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Venue: Naive, 99 East Coast Road
This month, we are gathering all the green groups, societies, businesses and individuals with green values to talk about their plans for 2010, and explore ways we can all work together.
In particular, we are targetting to have ECO (Singapore), SEC, Nature Society (Singapore), Vegetarian Society (Singapore), Social Innovation Park, Food for All, green societies from the various tertiary institutions, various businesses, and individuals already well known in the green sphere. As always, everyone is welcome!
Let us have a meaningful greater conversation about what we can do together! Do spread the word, and we hope to see you there!
Foodwise, Naive has kindly put together a special three-course menu at the price of $18+ for those wishing to dine there.
How to get there: By bus- 10, 12, 14, 32, 40; By car- parking is available at Katong Mall and Katong Village
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(We are selling Al Gore’s new book, Our Choice, at Green Drinks to raise fund for the Haiti Earthquake relief operations. Have 40 copies of the book to sell at $50 each. 100% of profits will go to the Singapore Red Cross who will channel it to the International Federation of Red Cross Red Crescent Societies.)
Green Buildings China 2010
| March 22, 2010 | to | March 25, 2010 |
Event Venue: Grand Hyatt Shanghai
Event Website: www.ibc-asia.com/greenbuildingschina
Enquiry: info@ibcasia.com.sg
Booking Hotline: +65 6514 3180
- Be updated on latest updates on green building initiatives and policies in China
- Keep abreast of key accreditation schemes for green buildings in China
- Identify abundant opportunities from up-coming sustainable cities such as the Tianjin Eco-city
- Learn how you can leverage on Eco-tourism
- Gain indepth understanding of the ROI of green buildings and learn about the latest financing options and models in project financing for the built environment
- Understand how you can achieve utmost energy efficiency in buildings
- Get an insight on maximizing renewable energy utilization in green buildings
- Discover the latest trends and issues associated with sustainable and alternative building material
Alternative Energy Thailand Forum 2010
| March 24, 2010 | to | March 25, 2010 |
Thailand faces serious energy security issues in the wake of volatile oil prices and the limit to the traditional sources of energy such as oil, gas, coal, etc. Placing importance on this energy policy, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said that the Government would provide support for the promotion of alternative energy sources. The Government has placed the use of alternative energy in the national agenda. In response to this aims, it will encourage the production and use of alternative energy such as biomass, biogas, ethanol-based oil, biodiesel, natural gas for vehicles, wind, solar and waste energy to enhance energy security.
In response to the nation’s energy security challenges, this first-time Alternative Energy Thailand Forum 2010 aims to provide participants with a platform to keep abreast with government policies & regulatory updates, latest market developments, practical insights, and regional/international trends and perspectives on alternative energy development.
Download the event info here.
2010 China Sustainable Building Forum
| March 23, 2010 | to | March 25, 2010 |
Society of Entrepreneur Ecology (SEE) – Top Non-profit Environmental Protection Organization
Initiated China Green Build Movement Meeting in Shanghai
Organized by Society of Entrepreneur Ecology (SEE), China Urban Realty Association (CURA) and China Philanthropist Network, China Green Build Movement was initiated at Chateau 599 on January 5, 2010 in Shanghai. This meeting has obtained positive response from all participants including Zendai Group, Greentown, Landsea，Forte Land Co., Sunny World，Shanghai ZK-Group, Dasso Industrial Group, Somfy China, Shanghai QingYing Sun-shading Technical Development Co., NVC Lighting Technology Corporation, Tongji University and China Green Building Council Jiangsu Branch etc, covering the real estate development, green material, energy saving technology, research organization and other related industries. All participants accepted this campaign unanimously and agreed on supporting the movement.
China Green Build Movement aims at calling on people to raise concern about the ecological protection in the situation of the rapid development of urbanization, meanwhile, to promote the urban development and reduce the energy consumption during the construction. Moreover, it advocates the environmental protection issues by enhancing daily behavior and assists the government to upgrade the regulation of urban planning and construction. Through joint effort, the earth will be much greener and help create a sustainable environment for mankind.
To be held from March 23-25 in Shanghai, China Green Build Movement will host a series of activities including the China Sustainable Building Leaders Summit, the Founding Ceremony of Society of Entrepreneur Ecology Eastern China Region, 2010 China Sustainable Building Forum, USGBC LEED Educational Training, Green Design Workshop, Qualified Green Materials Souring Show, Green Investment Opportunity Fair. This event will bring together over 60,000 professional visitors from government agencies, real estate developers, building and construction corporations, educational institutes and media partners around the world.
Visit the event website at http://www.csbexpo.com.cn/.
Energy Storage Forum
| March 30, 2010 | to | March 31, 2010 |
How do you integrate cost effective energy storage solutions and renewable power into the smart grid?
Come to Beijing on 30-31 March 2010 and join in Asia’s one and only comprehensive conference that has been thoroughly researched to include and examine all aspects of optimising Energy Storage. Tap into over 30 key expert speakers from utilities and suppliers such as ABB, EDF, CHINA LONGYUAN ELECTRIC POWER, ENERGIAS DU PORTUGAL, STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA and CHINA HUADIAN NEW ENERGY to gain insights on:
- Forecasting Energy Storage Return On Investment
- Examining How Energy Storage Can Facilitate The Deployment Of The Smart Grid
- Maximising and Integrating Renewable Resources With Energy Storage
- Examining the CapEx and OpEx Of Flywheel Based Energy Storage Systems
Click Energy Storage for more information.
3rd Annual Carbon Trade China 2010
| April 15, 2010 | to | April 16, 2010 |
The 3rd Annual Carbon Trade China 2010
April 15th- 16th, 2010, Beijing, China
http://www.chinacarbontrade.com.cn/
Contact: Fanny Wang
Email: marketing@jfpsgroup.com.cn
Online Registration: http://www.chinacarbontrade.com.cn/
With theme of Emitting China’s CDM Potential and Enhancing East-West Carbon Trade, The 3rd Annual Carbon Trade China 2010 will be held by JFPS Group on April 15th- 16th, 2010 in Beijing, China.
The 3rd Annual Carbon Trade China 2010 will focus on the impact on the carbon market from the COP 15 and tailor-make the conference for all the players from the value chain of carbon industry. The summit will focus on: Read more
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