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PE INTERNATIONAL [Michael.Betz@pe-international.com] Montag, 5. Oktober 2009 16:08 Daniel Maier LCA and Carbon Footprint - from the shadows into the limelight
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Consulting Activities Product Sustainability Corporate Sustainability International Scene Calendar and Outlook
“Best Practice in Applied LCA and Carbon Footprinting” Symposium, taking place on October 28th in Stuttgart, Germany Dear Mr Maier, Sustainability is widely accepted today as a core business issue rather than a passing trend. More and more companies are taking action – branded companies are demanding more information on the sustainability programs of their suppliers. Consumers want to know – most consumers are thinking about environmental impacts when making purchases and are willing to “buy green” if verifiable information exist. Saving cost – green efforts have clear cost-saving benefits all across the supply chain. Evolving regulations – a variety of recent or in-process regulations and legislation have reinforced the call for better environmental data and forward looking companies are now quantifying emissions before legislation goes into effect. Propelled by all of these important market drivers LCA and Carbon Footprinting (CF) have moved from the shadows into the limelight; a strategic tool for sustainability leaders like Apple, Alcan Packaging, Carbon Trust, Volkswagen, and others. At the “Best Practice in Applied LCA and Carbon Footprinting” Symposium, taking place on October 28th in Stuttgart, Germany, experts from successful companies will show you how a practical use of LCA and CF can be used to gain competitive advantages for your company. We are happy to welcome an extraordinary line-up of speakers and participants including: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Finkbeiner, Chair of Sustainable Engineering, TU Berlin, talking about Status and Trends towards Measuring Sustainability. Dr.-Ing. Stephan Krinke, Volkswagen, will speak about Environmentally Friendly Vehicle Design throughout the Life Cycle. Dr. Gerald Rebitzer, Alcan Packaging, who will present how Life Cycle Thinking is implemented in a Multinational Multi-Material Packaging Company and Andy Baynes from Apple Inc., will explain his Practical Experiences in Carbon Footprint Assessment. The pressures of climate change and growing demands for transparency will continue to drive LCA and Carbon Footprinting to the forefront of your corporation’s environmental initiatives. 1