Summit on Business & Environment 2008:
Climate Change Opportunities
A half-day conference and networking event
2pm to 7pm, Monday 14th April 2008 – The Saïd Business School, Oxford University
A half-day conference and networking event
2pm to 7pm, Monday 14th April 2008
The Saïd Business School, Oxford University
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Conference Agenda
Retailing in a low carbon world
Charlie Browne will talk about IKEA's long understanding of the link between the environment and commerce - and how this cultural legacy is helping them face up to the challenges of Climate Change. His talk will look at how IKEA's philosophical approach and many initiatives are helping them move to a low carbon business model.
- The advantages of being bold: IKEA's experiences of being the UK's first retailers to introduce compulsory charging for plastic bags
- Be consistent: How to engage all your stakeholders - they will appreciate your efforts
- The importance of cradle to cradle thinking: the advantages of considering your products' total lifetime impact
- Contributing to the bottom line: the importance of proving the double win
Charlie Browne UK Environment Manager IKEA
