PR Newswire Offers Profiles of Companies and Organizations Sponsoring the Sustainable Brands 09 Conference, Monterey, May 31 – June 4, 2009
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Sponsor profiles (all profiles have been provided by the profiled company):
Fast Company
Business can be a force for change. Fast Company is the world’s leading progressive business-media brand. With sustainability at its core, the editorial content inspires the most creative minds in business to think beyond traditional boundaries, lead the conversation, and influence the future of business.
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Brandweek
Brandweek is the leading source of news and offers saturation coverage at all levels of the brand-activation process. Brandweek gives busy readers valuable competitive information and insights for bringing new products and ideas to the global marketplace.
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NextEra(TM) Energy Resources
NextEra(TM) Energy Resources is America’s largest producer of wind and solar power. For over 20 years, this forward-thinking company has been steadily building a portfolio of clean renewable energy projects which now includes 25% of the nation’s wind energy production and the largest solar field in the world. NextEra Energy Resources offers businesses a variety of products to offset carbon emissions, drawing from their extensive wind, solar and hydroelectric facilities across the nation. The company continues to garner accolades from environmental groups and the media. NextEra Energy Resources will unveil details about EarthEra(TM), its newest innovation, at Sustainable Brands ’09.
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EarthEra(TM) initiative
The EarthEra(TM) initiative provides an innovative new way for businesses and consumers to reduce their carbon footprint while building a clean energy future. Presented by NextEra(TM) Energy Resources, the largest wind and solar energy producer in
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Better The World
Better The World (bettertheworld.com) is a digital fundraising platform that gives people free ways to raise money for charity, and provides a direct-to-consumer digital cause-marketing channel for companies. Better The World is the first internationally certified B-Corporation and the world’s first for-profit social enterprise with a 90/10 revenue sharing.
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Cohn & Wolfe
Cohn & Wolfe is an award-winning public relations firm ranked among the top 10 global agencies. Our sustainability practice provides marketing services that enable companies to credibly and effectively communicate their environmental business strategies. C&W integrates research, traditional media channels and social media to develop creative and strategic communication campaigns. Cohn & Wolfe will be sending a team of PR specialists to manage all things press at SB’09.
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Citizen Group
Citizen Group is dedicated to building citizen brands. The
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Dell
Dell is fulfilling a commitment to be the greenest technology company on the planet. For more than a decade, we have built environmental considerations into every stage of the product life cycle. Our core values are integrated into every aspect of our global business. We are actively translating these values into sustainable practices around the world. Dell is a co-sponsor of the SB’09 Cyber Cafe.
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DOMANI
DOMANI is an integrated sustainability consulting firm with an ongoing dedication to helping businesses succeed in the new global economy. For the past decade, our multidisciplinary staff and powerful strategic partners have provided clients all over the world with sophisticated sustainability solutions for their companies. Domani will be sponsoring the Sustainable Business Drivers and Winning Innovation Strategy track.
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Ecos Consulting
Ecos helps our clients design and implement methods to reduce energy and water use, manage carbon emissions and improve environmental sustainability, all with a positive return on investment. We divide our client services into three principal segments: business, utility, and research and policy. Ecos will help you explore these three segments to tailor the right solution for you. Ecos Consulting will be hosting a sponsored session.
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Grays Harbor Paper
Grays Harbor Paper,
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Greenopolis
Greenopolis is a green social networking site that brings together everyday people, communities, organizations, schools and businesses to learn with and from each other. An educational site created to engage users on green issues, Greenopolis also provides grants to students, educators and community groups for projects that promote environmental and social sustainability.
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The Mohawk Group
The Mohawk Group, the commercial division of Mohawk Industries, is a long standing industry leader in floor covering. Driven by a philosophy of innovation that works — for its company, its customers and the environment — the flooring manufacturer strongly focuses on environmentally sound and socially responsible practices, and innovative product and service solutions. Mohawk will be a track sponsor.
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Pictura Graphics
Pictura Graphics, named the 1st Certified Sustainable Green Printer by the SGP, provides innovative, custom graphic and display solutions for all marketing environments. Services include large-format dye-sublimation, direct-to-substrate, and digital photographic printing, along with custom finishing and digital imaging services. At Pictura, sustainability is an integral business practice. Through utilization of innovative technologies and resources, product offerings with organic and sustainable content (under our ecoIMAGES(tm) brand), as well as sustainable business management practices, we strive to maximize client results while minimizing environmental impact. Pictura is sponsoring the Supply Chain, Sourcing & Manufacturing track, as well as speaking in their own sponsored session. They have also kindly printed all of the SB’09 on-site materials including the stage set, signs and the SLM booth.
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http://www.picturagraphics.com
SC Johnson
Each day, SC Johnson products like Windex(R), Pledge(R), Nature’s Source(TM) and Scrubbing Bubbles(R) are used by millions of families around the world. For SC Johnson sustainable innovation is a holistic and continuous process. Part of our DNA, it extends beyond the products we make and includes transparent ingredient communication – an extension of SC Johnson’s Greenlist(TM) process.
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BBMG
BBMG is a nationally-recognized firm dedicated to the intersection of branding, sustainability and innovation. From concepts and campaigns to sustainable design and empowering experiences, BBMG helps clients drive growth and do good while engaging and inspiring today’s increasingly conscious consumers.
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Boom Boom Revolution
Boom Boom! Revolution is a social change company on an audacious mission to transform the world, one intentional act of kindness at a time. The company creates fun, engaging products that build community, improve humanity, as well as champion the belief that doing good is not only cool, it’s the thing to do.
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http://www.boomerangproject.com
Sip the Good Life
Sip the Good Life is our way of connecting like-minded people in relevant and meaningful ways. We are the Central Coast Vineyard Team, a local network of farmers dedicated to sustainability for 15 years. In the vineyard, we strive to protect the resources valuable to our farms and communities. At home, we strive to consume a bit less, create a healthy home and lifestyle for our families, and give back in small ways. So join us. Grab a friend, grab a glass, and Sip the Good Life! CCVT will be hosting the wine tasting event on
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Clear Standards
Clear Standards provides enterprise Sustainability 2.0 software to help organizations measure, mitigate, and monetize carbon emissions and other environmental impacts. Clear Standards enables businesses to identify opportunities for cost savings, and optimize investments across a portfolio of energy efficiency projects. By following Clear Standards’ embedded best practices, corporations can prepare for regulatory changes, reduce costs, and reinforce positive brand image by providing credible transparency into sustainability initiatives.
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Earthbound Farm
Earthbound Farm began 25 years ago in a small backyard garden with a big commitment to organic farming. Today, we work with 150 dedicated farmers to grow our healthy and delicious certified organic gourmet specialty salads, fruits, and vegetables on 33,000 acres, which keeps about 10.5 million pounds of conventional agricultural chemicals out of the environment every year.
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Eco Imprints
Eco Imprints offers custom-branded promotional merchandise & apparel that is kinder to the planet. We help responsible businesses build brand, communicate ideas and connect with key audiences through a great line recycled, organic, sustainable, and ethically-sourced eco goods that can be imprinted with a logo or message. 10% discount for first-time orders from SB09 participants. Eco Imprints will be hosting the SB’09 Gift Lounge.
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Eco Mugs
Solutions to Styrofoam and Plastic abuse in offices: The original Ecomug and Ecology bottle feature your company logo and employee name. There is no minimum order or set up charge, each is imprinted with non toxic inks and right now you can buy sample and get one for a co/worker for free. All profits go towards the study and solution of the Pacific Garbage Patch.
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EDUN LIVE
EDUN LIVE is the sister brand of Edun — a fashion business launched by
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Go Green Displays
Go Green Displays is an industry leader in sustainable events displays dedicated to the concept of Practical Green(TM), attractive design, sustainable materials and eco-conscious manufacturing that reduce event and trade show waste, without breaking the budget. Innovative green events begin with Go Green Displays. Go Green Displays will be hosting a sponsored session.
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http://www.gogreendisplays.com
Green Mountain Coffee
As a leader in the specialty coffee industry, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (Nasdaq: GMCR) is recognized for its award-winning coffees, innovative brewing technology, and socially responsible business practices. GMCR’s operations are managed through two business units. The Specialty Coffee business unit produces coffee, tea and hot cocoa from its family of brands, including Tully’s Coffee(R), Green Mountain Coffee(R) and Newman’s Own(R) Organics coffee. The Keurig business unit is a pioneer and leading manufacturer of gourmet single-cup brewing systems. K-Cup(R) portion packs for Keurig(R) Single-Cup Brewers are produced by a variety of licensed roasters, including Green Mountain Coffee and Tully’s Coffee.
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ICF/Energy Star
ENERGY STAR is a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through increased energy efficiency. It offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money and help protect the environment. More than 9,000 organizations are ENERGY STAR partners committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes, buildings and businesses. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR help prevent greenhouse gases by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy. More than 40,000 products carry the ENERGY STAR label and according to a 2008 CEE study, awareness for the label is 75% nationwide. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit our website or call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937).
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iJourneygreen.com
iJourneygreen.com is the first business to offer credits that offset the environmental and cultural impacts of travel. It gives businesses the ability to make their corporate travel sustainable and green, through the purchase of travel credits. Travel credits include carbon offsets, microfinance loans, traditional aid and education in the regions businesses visit on an annual basis.
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Institute at Golden Gate
The Institute at the Golden Gate advances environmental preservation and global sustainability by facilitating cross-sector dialogue and collaboration, encouraging new partnerships, and promoting action. The Institute is a program of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, the nonprofit partner for the Golden Gate National Parks, in partnership with the National Park Service. Working alongside
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http://www.parksconservancy.com
Interbrand
What we do is evaluate, create, and manage brand value for clients around the world. Our creative ideas illuminate an identified business objective. We never advise without understanding. We demonstrate that the power to change isn’t simply offering choice, but providing a conclusive reason for that choice.
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Material ConneXion
Material ConneXion is a global materials consultancy. Built on the belief that Every Idea Has A Material Solution(TM), Material ConneXion creates innovation through smart materials sourcing. Material ConneXion’s consulting services and Materials Library, considered to be the largest library of advanced materials and process in the world, provide crucial materials intelligence that enables companies to create better, more sustainable products and environments.
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http://www.materialconnexion.com
MateVeza
MateVeza is a line of organic, naturally caffeinated beers brewed with yerba mate, the South American herbal tea. The yerba mate provides a refreshing dry finish and a natural source of caffeine. MateVeza is brewed and bottled in
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MWV
MWV provides innovative and sustainable packaging solutions to many of the world’s most-admired brands in the healthcare, personal and beauty care, food, beverage, media and entertainment, and home and garden industries. With operations in 30 countries, MWV serves customers worldwide and manages its forestlands in accordance with internationally-recognized certification standards. MWV has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for five consecutive years.
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Me to We Style
Me to We Style — Custom Apparel That Fights Poverty: Me to We Style is a
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The Monterey Bay Aquarium
The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s mission is to inspire conservation of the oceans. The aquarium’s permanent exhibits and galleries highlight the colorful and complex array of marine life found on
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Morrison & Foerster
Morrison & Foerster has been advising the leading innovators in the world of Cleantech for more than 30 years. During this time, we have represented a broad range of investors, emerging companies, and established companies developing new technologies and pioneering new approaches to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and sustainably use water and other natural resources. Morrison & Foerster’s Cleantech attorneys are dedicated to representing clients in these evolving industries, and we combine our knowledge of the underlying science, technologies, and regulations to offer counsel with the depth and expertise needed to succeed. Morrison Foerster will be hosting a sponsored session.
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MS&L
MS&L is driving business value with transformational ideas. The MS&L ECO Network includes sustainability experts steeped in energy issues, environmental policy, green marketing and investments. We have helped leading brands launch new technologies and green products, restore tattered reputations, create award-winning cause programs and advance public policy.
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NativeEnergy
NativeEnergy is a climate solutions leader, offering products and services that help clients design customized strategies to fight global warming. NativeEnergy provides its customers with the opportunity to help build specific community-based renewable energy and other carbon-reduction projects. In addition, the Company sells certified vintage carbon offsets and RECs.
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Neenah Paper
Neenah Paper is
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New Belgium Brewing
The employee-owners of New Belgium Brewing would like to thank the following for making our folly possible: the inventor of the bike, the Cache la Poudre river, our farmers and maltsters, the energy-stingy Merlin brew kettle, our seven proprietary yeast strains, the
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New Leaf Paper
New Leaf Paper established itself as an industry leader in 1998 and continues to inspire through the success of its environmentally leading and economically competitive, printing, office and consumer papers. By maximizing the post-consumer content, processing chlorine-free, and offsetting with renewable energy, New Leaf is pioneering sustainability in the paper industry.
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Numi Organic Tea
Numi Organic Tea, founded in 1999, is a leading purveyor of high-quality USDA Organic and Fair Trade Certified teas that deliver on taste and quality. Numi Organic Tea sources directly to procure the highest quality, premium full tea leaves and herbs and uses only 100% real ingredients for pure taste.
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Paige Poulos Communications
Paige Poulos Communications incorporates an integrated network of specialists around the world. The individuals and small agencies in this group bring specific expertise to our clients on a ‘when needed’ basis. This network ensures that every client gets the best public relations, marketing, creative services, photography, and design teams available without expensive overhead for services needed on an occasional basis.
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Presidio School of Management
Presidio School of Management, a pioneer in graduate education, offers MBA, MPA and Executive programs in Sustainable Management. Presidio’s unique curriculum fully integrates sustainability across all courses, preparing graduates to lead organizations in ways that are socially and environmentally responsible and financially successful.
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Renewal2 Investment Fund
Renewal2 Investment Fund provides an opportunity for investors to participate in the development of business at the forefront of social and environmental innovation. Led by the Renewal Partners management team, Renewal2 builds upon fifteen years of experience in successful high impact investing.
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A sustainability pioneer since 2000,
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Sustainable Group
Sustainable Group makes the ReBinder, the world’s most earth-friendly binder. If you attend Sustainable Brands 2009, you may get one. Our entire line of earth-friendly products reduce the carbon footprint and solid waste of responsible organizations. If your organization wants to save money and the world, email SB2009@sustainablegroup.net.
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http://www.sustainablegroup.net
TS Designs
At TS Designs, we are printing t-shirts for good. Our shirts are 100% organic cotton and made and printed in the U.S. Check out tsdesigns.com to request a quote for your design!
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UL Environment
UL Environment (ULE) is helping support the growth and development of sustainable products and services in the global marketplace through standards development and independent third-party assessment and certification. ULE is a wholly owned subsidiary of Underwriters Laboratories, a global leader in conformity assessment that has been testing products and writing standards for more than a century.
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Utopia
Utopia environmentally-friendly papers make green simple. Upstream environmental options like chain-of-custody fiber certifications (FSC, SFI & PEFC), post-consumer content, and green energy are available as standard or add-ons for your projects. We also offer tools to help you tell your green story and create and execute your green communications strategy.
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VeeV
VeeV is The World’s First Acai Spirit(TM) and is simply a better way to drink(TM). Acai (pronounced ah-SIGH-ee) is the exotic tasting Brazilian national fruit popularized by surfers and sports enthusiasts, and is thought to be the healthiest fruit on the planet by the likes of
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Western Textile & Manufacturing
At Western Textile & Manufacturing, our mission is to provide high quality, fairly-priced, environmentally-friendly textile products that are made in the
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