Toronto, Feb. 4 /CNW/ -
| What: |
Green Business Summit bringing together over 300 CEO's business executives, government officials and NGO's to discuss the business case for going green. There will be a showcase of 10 of the leading products and trends in sustainability | |
| Why: | To accelerate change for business's ability to go green with proven measurable results from Canada's leading companies showing best practices for sustainability that are both good for business and good for the planet. | |
| When: | February 10, 2010 8:00am-5:10pm PST Media conference 12.00pm-12.30pm PST | |
| Where: | Pan Pacific Hotel, Crystal Pavilion, lobby level, Vancouver, BCLive webcast 8.00am-12.00pm http://event.on24.com/r.htm?e=191660&s=1&k=3368A40EEA3FF0560826EE0F3D1804B0 | |
| Who: | Discussing the business case for sustainability will be Canadian business leaders including: | |
| David Suzuki - CEO, Suzuki Foundation David Cheesewright, CEO Walmart Canada Coca-Cola Canada PepsiCo Beverages Canada McDonalds Home Depot Samsung Atos Origin 3M GM Canada BC Hydro |
Kellogg Canada Kraft Colgate Palmolive Kimberly Clark Canadian Tire BestBuy H.J. Heinz Hallmark Hasbro Hershey Nintendo Sony | |
| A complete list of the organizations participating at the Summit is available at http://www.walmartgreenbusinesssummit.com/delegatelist | ||
Reporters, bloggers and producers who wish to attend must confirm their attendance and coordinate press passes. For more information see http://www.walmartgreenbusinesssummit.com/mediaaccreditation
About the Walmart Canada Green Business Summit
Walmart Canada believes business can change the world faster than anyone. On February 10, 2010, Walmart Canada is hosting a Summit on sustainability, highlighting the very real business case for going green. Walmart Canada is leading change and accelerating the implementation of profitable, environmentally-sustainable business practices across industry sectors.
About Walmart Canada
Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Walmart Canada operates 314 retail outlets nationwide and serves more than one million customers daily. The company's vision is to demonstrate environmental leadership by reducing the ecological impact of its operations through company-wide programs focused on waste, energy and products, as well as outreach programs that preserve and enhance local environments. Walmart's global goal is to generate zero waste, to be powered 100 percent by renewable energy, and to sell products that sustain people and the environment.
For further information: Media Contact: Regan Lal, Walmart Green Business Summit, (604) 551-4409, rlal@walmartgreenbusinesssummit.com, www.twitter.com/walmartcgbs