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Event Information
On February 10, 2010, Walmart Canada, along with leading Canadian CEOs, heads of government, NGOs and environmental leaders, workshoped new ideas focusing on Energy, Waste & Material Management, and Green Products & Solutions at the Pan Pacific Hotel, Crystal Pavilion, Vancouver, BC.
They highlighted new initiatives that are good for business, good for the community and good for the planet.
Summit Delegates
Click here for a list of participating organizations.
Summit Agenda
06:30 – 07:00
Shuttle service between hotels and Summit venue
07:30 –08:30
Breakfast
08:00 - 08:15
Special Guest Speaker (to be announced)
08:30 – 08:45
David Cheesewright, Opening Remarks
08:45 – 09:15
High Point Story – Interactive Exercise
- Individual reflection and paired interview on leading positive change through innovation and transformation
09:15 – 10:00
Dr. David Suzuki Keynote Address
Our Relationship with the Planet & Business’ Responsibility
10:00 – 10:15
Break
10:15 – 11:30
Panel Discussion
Current Case Studies for Sustainable Business Practices
- Leaders of Canadian companies share how they have driven sustainability initiatives that have benefitted their bottom line and explore the business imperative and future opportunity for green business leadership
- Facilitated discussion and questions from delegates on current sustainability initiatives
11:30 – 11:45
Walmart International Sustainability Update
11:45 – 12:45
Networking Lunch
12:45 – 13:00
Special Guest Speaker (to be announced)
13:00 – 15:05
Self-Facilitated Table-Based Discussions
Working Session – Green business Leadership
Individual visioning, electronic voting buttons, paired interviews and table discussion on visions for green business leadership, high impact initiatives, and mindset shifts
15:05 – 15:20
Break
15:20 – 16:15
Self-Facilitated Table-Based Discussions
Working Session – Collaboration Opportunities
How businesses can collaborate to accelerate sustainability initiatives
16:15 – 16:45
Special Guest Speaker (to be announced)
16:45 – 17:00
Sustainability Challenge
17:00-17:10
Closing Remarks
17:30 – 19:30
Green Networking Reception (Aqua Riva Restaurant, adjacent to the Pan Pacific)
