PE Symposium 2013 - Sustaining business success and growth in a resource constrained world

We are happy to announce that the online registration for the 2013 Symposium event is now open and right now, we are offering 30% Early Bird booking discount if you book before December 18, 2012.

Remember, if you are already a PE customer then attendance is free! And for all university and non-OECD country attendees we are offering an overall 50% discount.

As we have already received a high level of interest in our Symposium and related workshops, we would strongly encourage you to book early to secure your place.

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The event is already shaping up niceley and we are delighted to confirm speakers from major companies including Siemens, Arla Foods, Interface Floor, Carbon Disclosure Project, Thyssen Krupp Elevators and Rio Tinto Alcan.

Why attend?

As a reminder, this year’s theme is “Sustaining business success and growth in a resource constrained world” and our aim is to reveal proven strategies to understand, adapt and grow sustainable business.

PE Symposium attendees will …

…learn about the latest trends and relevant developments in sustainability
 
…hear from other businesses about real life challenges and solutions to sustainability issues
 
…network with key sustainability figures from inside and outside PE
 
…understand all PE’s latest product and service offerings
 
…see in-depth technical details in breakout sessions

…be informed about PE’s future solutions roadmap and direction

Water Wisdom - Make every drop count in your organisation

PE INTERNATIONAL and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) support you in understanding the value of corporate water management and stewardship, enabling your company to benefit from the opportunities of water sustainability and transparency in reporting.

Watch the recorded webinar and download the presentation!

• Chris Hedemann (CDP Water Disclosure) talked about what action companies in the Global 500  have taken on water this year and what risks and opportunities they are facing (the 2011 CDP Water Disclosure Report will be published Nov 16). You will also gain an understanding of how corporate responses to risk, given the immediacy of water issues, vary across different sectors.  

• Get an insight into real situations and hear from Annette Koehler (PE INTERNATIONAL) about water sustainability, corporate water management and how this relates to your business.  She provides actionable ideas, whether you are taking your first steps or consolidating your current activities, supporting you to address your most pressing water management challenges.

PE INTERNATIONAL becomes CDP gold partner and launches CarbonExplorer

PE INTERNATIONAL has signed a gold partnership agreement with the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the leading independent registry for climate change information. PE INTERNATIONAL has been working with the CDP since September 2009 and the gold partnership will further strengthen the collaboration between the two organizations.  For the growing number of companies participating in the Carbon Disclosure Project PE INTERNATIONAL has launched the SoFi CarbonExplorer solution. SoFi CarbonExplorer enables clients to develop a high-performance carbon management and reporting program quickly and in a cost-effective way. The new solution combines the proven carbon management capabilities of the SoFi Software solution with PE’s leading carbon consulting to help clients overcome challenges such as resource constraints, lack of internal expertise and dispersed incomplete greenhouse gas emissions data. With the easy and secure web access SoFi CarbonExplorer enables an easy start for a solid carbon management program that supports strategic company objectives.

Learn more about SoFi CarbonExplorer

PE INTERNATIONAL - First Accredited Partner for the Carbon Disclosure Project

PE INTERNATIONAL recently became the first Accredited Partner for the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). After undergoing a due diligence process PE´s SoFi Software was tested by the independent GHG Management Institute, resulting in the certification of PE INTERNATIONAL's SoFi software to conduct corporate carbon footprints and reports for the CDP reporting process.

CDP is an independent not-for-profit organization holding the largest database of primary corporate climate change information in the world. It acts on behalf of 475 institutional investors, handling $55 trillion in assets under management and some 60 purchasing organizations such as Walmart, PepsiCo and Cadbury.

A study by Groom Energy recently confirmed PE as a market leader in Enterprise Carbon Accounting. Paul Baier, VP of Consulting at Groom Energy, stated “Today PE INTERNATIONAL has the most solutions for Enterprise Carbon Accounting implemented globally. The CDP software accreditation strengthens their leadership position.”

“We are excited about this partnership. It expresses our confirmed commitment to assist corporations in analyzing, reporting and managing greenhouse gas emissions. We just see huge potential in this partnership to contribute even more to industries and economies shifting toward better practices in sustainability” so Michael Betz, Managing Director of PE INTER NATIONAL.