Net Impact Seattle :: Professional Chapter

The Green Sports Alliance Summit is a three-day executive summit designed for leaders from the sports community. The summit uses a mix of insightful stories, case studies, lectures, panels, breakout groups, and site visits to introduce participants to a range of thinking and best practices around sustainability that produce bottom line benefits, while demonstrating responsible corporate and community citizenship.

When: September 5-7th, 2012
Where: The Conference Center, Seattle, WA
Details: Check out the summit’s website for more information.

Net Impact Seattle members receive $50 off registration. Use the discount code: NETISEA to register here!

Managing and Integrating Sustainability Metrics
When: Thursday, May 31, 2012, 6:00-8:00PM
Where: Lutron Downtown Showroom:  720 Olive Way Seattle
Cost: $25.00 non-members; $17.00 NBIS Members
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Presenting Speakers:
Stephanie Ausen, CSR Manager at PMI
Alex Michalko,  CSR Analyst at REI
David Kemp, Sustainability Analyst at Brooks Sports

NBIS is excited to feature these speakers and the outstanding work they are doing in establishing and using sustainability metrics to support their companies’ commitments to customers, communities and stakeholders.

Each panelist will present the approach their company is taking to measuring, managing and reporting sustainability metrics and discuss some of the challenges, outcomes and benefits of integrating sustainability metrics management into company operations.

When: Friday, May 4, 2012, 12–1:30 PM
Where: Starbucks Headquarters 2401 Utah Ave South, Seattle, WA
Cost: $10 for dues paying Net Impact members
RSVP: Please reserve your spot. Space is limited.

Learn about the role of Starbucks in the community from Cecilia Carter, VP of Global Diversity, Community and Government Affairs for Starbucks.  Then enjoy an intimate lunch with Cecelia and Ben Packard, VP of Global Responsibility for Starbucks.

When: Thursday, April 19, 2012, 6-8 PM
Where: Bainbridge Graduate Institute, 2601 Fourth Avenue Suite #310, Seattle, WA 98121
Cost: $20
RSVP: Please reserve your spot. Space is limited.

Join our panel of expert practitioners from CH2M HILL, Good Company, NBIS and Expeditors as they share their experiences with sustainability data management and optimizing operations, highlighting their journeys to success and answering any questions you may have! This event was organized by Net Impact, Sustainable Seattle and BGI.

The Seattle Hub Social Entrepreneurship Weekend Event: February 24, 25, & 26

When: February 24-26, 2012
Where: Hub Seattle, 310 1st Ave. S., Suite 4S, Seattle, WA 98104 (in Pioneer Square)
#SocEntWeekend is a fun event for wanna-be social entrepreneurs, designers, and developers; in 50 hours you go from having an idea to better the world, to building a new responsible business with your team.

Who: Open to Members and Non-Members
Cost: Free – BYOB (Bring your own bicycle)
RSVP: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/D9CTTBY

Schedule:

1:00 PM -2:00 PM Bicycle Ride meet at Dr. Jose Rizal Park (1008 12th Ave. S)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Coffee/Discussion at Stumptown Coffee Roasters (1115 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA)

Event Details: Do you currently bike to work and want to compare good routes with other cyclists? Are you considering biking to work but don’t know how to get started? Do you hope to start using your bike to run errands? As part of bike to work month and in preparation for bike to work day on May 20th Net Impact will be having a bike ride followed by an opportunity to discuss cycling over coffee. The format is very casual; you can join us for either one or both segments. Route will be set based on interest and ability of attendees, so please RSVP and let us know what your preferences are.

Questions: Contact Theresa
Note: if there are no RSVPs by May 9th event will be cancelled.

Related Links:
Bike to Work Month
Dr. Jose Rizal Park
Stumptown Coffee