Friday, March 24, 2006

Ceres conference 2006 - accelerating sustainable governance


When: April 5-6, 2006
Where: Oakland Marriott City Center | Oakland, California, USA


The Ceres Conference 2006, Accelerating Sustainable Governance, comes at a critical juncture - a moment of unprecedented challenges from global climate change, tightening water supplies, rampant overseas development and heightened expectations for workplace conditions at home and abroad. These environmental and societal trends pose enormous risks and opportunities for all companies, industries and portfolios. The essence of sustainable governance is managing and integrating these issues into the highest levels of corporate decision-making.

Sustainable governance is about sharper analysis, stronger reporting and strengthened accountability measures that enable companies to effectively confront pressing environmental and social issues. By implementing and accelerating these practices, investors, board members and CEOs can build shareholder value by propelling their companies down a path of long-term prosperity and sustainability.

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